Crossing of National Road

8 days—Small group crossing of the National Road 7

$1593-2300 USD

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Safari summary

A short foray to the East on the Pangalanes Canal, exploring the isolated villages, traditions and daily life of the Canal. Continuation for hiking days to discover the protected areas of the South, the National Park of Ranomafana, the Valley of Tsaranoro and the National Park of Isalo. The trip gives a nice insight into the thorny and arid country of the south and its lagoons. A true immersion experience !

A discovery trip that will take you through Madagascar from Antananarivo to reach the Mozambique Channel on the Tropic of Capricorn and the south-western tip of this extraordinary island. This trip requires a spirit of adventure because of the long distances to travel on sometimes unlikely roads. Of course, these difficulties and unforeseen events are easily compensated by the crossing of changing landscapes, the meeting of different cultures and ethnic groups living in Madagascar and the discovery of Malagasy handicrafts.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Non-safari
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Madagascar
	Parks	Kirindy Mitea

Fine details

Safari highlights

Beaches
Sightseeing | shopping | markets
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
International flights
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Antananarivo–Antsirabe After breakfast. We're heading south. Discover the rural world of the Malagasy Highlands, the architecture of its traditional houses, its rice fields and its own cultivation techniques... Stop at Ambatolampy, thisbourgade located at the foot of the Ankaratra massif. Then continue to Antsirabe.

Day 2

Day 2:Antsirabe–Ranomafana Today is a cultural day. After breakfast, you take the road to Ambositra, a city of Arts and crafts. She is famous for the quality of her sculptures and her marquetry, of which the Zafimaniry are repositories of ancestral know-how. After learning some of the secrets, you will continue to the city of Ranomafana

Day 3

Day 3:Ranomafana The Park of Ranomafana is one of the best equipped for the discovery of the rich biodiversity of the humid forests of the eastern coast of the island. It is here that the previously unknown lemur variety of the Golden Hapalemur was discovered in 1986. With its 118 species of birds, many of which are endemic, Ranomafana is also a bird-watching hotspot. Refreshments and overnight.

Day 4

Day 4:Ranomafana - Fianarantsoa - Ranohira After an early breakfast, you take the road to the village reserve of Anja. In addition to its role of protecting local flora and fauna, it allows rental communities to obtain additional income you will then take the National Road 7 to reach Ranohira at the end of the day.

Day 5

Day 5: Visit Isalo National Park Your day is dedicated to the discovery of the National Park of Isalo, a mountainous massif with rock vegetation where live many species of lemurs. In this seemingly arid environment, your hike will lead you to the discovery of the oases that allow a great wealth of flora and fauna. In the afternoon, admire the sunset on the Isalo window

Day 6

Day 6:Ranohira-Tulear-Ifaty After Breakfast then departure to Ifaty via the town of Ilakaka where you can see the sapphire deposits and the gem shops then continue to the town of Tulear. Before continuing to the beach, visit the town of Tulear and its shellfish markets.

Day 7

Free day in Ifaty

Day 8

Day 8:Ifaty –Tulear-Tana According to flight schedule, transfer to the airport. Arrival in Antananarivo, welcome by the team of the local office, if time allows visit of the craft market. End of our services

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