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9 days
Antananarivo
Antananarivo
Min Age : 6

Best of Madagascar

Best of Madagascar is a comprehensive 9-day  private and guided tour, exploring best reserves and iconic locations in the country. Visiting Madagascar is unlike any other place on Earth. Madagascar is home to almost 200,000 different kinds of animals, with 150,000 of them being endemic, or found nowhere else on Earth. The strange and fascinating plants that grow on the island are no different. The origins of this extraordinary variety of life forms are a matter of heated controversy. However, the awe-inspiring feeling one gets upon touching down on this very fascinating nation, frequently called the seventh continent, is inarguable.

 

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Tour Details

Departure & Return Location

Starts and ends in Antananarivo

Pick-up and Drop off Time

Flexible

Price Includes

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  • 8-Night accommodation in three-star tourist class hotels 
    • Antananarivo: Palissandre  or similar,
    • Morondava: Palissandre Cote Ouest resort  or similar
    • Kirindy: Relais Du Kirindy or similar
    • Antsirabe: Hotel Antsirabe or similar
  • Domestic flight from Antananarivo – TNR to Nosy Be – NOS 20 kg allowance pp economy class. Flight time 1hrs50min
  • English speaking tour driver guide during the trip with a 4×4 car. 
  • Meals: daily breakfast and hotel dinners
  • Airport transfers
  • Entrance fees to the sites which are mentioned in the program.

Price Excludes

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  • International flights
  • Meals other than mentioned. 
  • Personal expenses, visa fees, drinks during meals etc. 
  • Optional tips and gratuities
Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Antananarivo, Madagascar

Arrival at Ivato airport, welcome and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight. 

Day 2Antananarivo – Andasibe

In the morning departure to explore Antsiraka region. A short stop at Marozevo then a visit to the reserve “Peyrieras” or “EXOTIC MADAGASCAR”, a subject not to be missed with a large number of reptiles such as chamaleons,crocodiles and snakes, as well as significant species of butterflies and insects. Discovery of the “Museum of Gendarmerie” and its relics of the past. Continuation to Andasibe and visit to the private reserve of Vakona to see the famous “Cryptocropta ferox” or “fosa”, birds etc.. First approach with the cool lemurs.
Overnight HB at the hotel

Day 3Andasibe - Antananarivo

Day devoted to the visit to the Analamazaotra National Park to discover, among others, the biggest species of lemurs, the Indri Indri or “Babakoto”.A  lush tropical forest housing a multitude of species of birds, anphibians and reptiles. It also has a great variety of endemic flora, such as Ravinala, “the traveller’s tree”, the “Vakona” and more than 100 species of orchids. 
 
Andasibe National Park: Known for being home to a wide variety of lemur species (14 diurnal and nocturnal species), including the legendary Indri Indri, the mysterious Aye-Aye, the famous Varecia variegata, etc. Countless harmless and adorable animals inhabit the park
 
Late afternoon return to Tananarive around 05:30pm. 
 
Overnight HB at the hotel

Day 4Antananarivo - Morondava

Lemur - MadagascarBreakfast and transfer to the airport for a flight to Morondava.  Free time until 4:00pm when our tour towards  Kirindy reserve  will start. 

Kirindy Natural reserve is a private sanctuary managed by a body attached to the Ministry of the Environment, the Centre National de Formation d’Etudes et de Recherches en Environnement et Foresterie (CN.FE.REF).  The sanctuary covers some 12,500 hectares, and circuits have been laid out to make it easier to observe the different species of animals and plants (there are three types of baobab, as well as rosewood and rosewood). 

You’ll find the fosa, the giant jumping rat, 8 species of lemur, 68 species of bird, 43 taxa of reptiles, 2 species of turtle, 23 lizards, 17 snakes, 86 ants, insects etc…. with a high level of endemicity: a very rich biodiversity!

Diner at the hotel and overnight in the lodge of the reserve.

Day 5Morondava- Kirindy - Morondava

sunset-at Baobab Avenue madagascarBreakfast in the hotel and  Starting of a diurne visit of Kirindy Reserve  for a diurnal visit . Through the dry forest, you’ll find birds such as Coua (Coua cristata and couagigas), Paradise, white and brown lemurs.

Back to Morondava, passing by Sakalava tombs caracterised by erotic statuettes. Then driving through “Andasonia grandidieri” territories, watching the baobab  in love and then continue to  the Baobab Avenue ,one of the major naturalwonders of the West for sunset .

Back at the hotel   overnight in HB at your hotel.

Day 6Morondava - Antsirabe

Madagascar cottagesAfter breakfast, bid farewell to Morondava as you begin your journey to Antsirabe. Enjoy scenic views of the Malagasy countryside as you drive through picturesque villages and lush landscapes.   Arrive in Antsirabe in the late afternoon and check into your hotel.

Spend the evening exploring the charming streets of Antsirabe . Overnight stay in HB in your hotel

Day 7Antsirabe - Antananarivo

After breakfast ; you can visit workshops known for the cutting of precious and semi-precious stones, as well as talented artisans who create beautiful decorative objects with recycled materials.

Continuation  to Antananarivo on car through fields and villages, you will catch sight of the terraced rice fields, typical of the Malagasy Highlands, which are partially volcanic. The Ankaratra mountain range reaches heights of up to 2,643 meters. Stop at Ambatolampy, an old military quarter established by Radama I King  during the conquest of the region. Visit one of the foundries and blacksmith workshops – specializing in decoration and kitchen utensils.  Arrival in the afternoon, transfer to your hotel an overnight in HB.

Day 8 Antananarivo

Lemurs, Madagascar
Lemurs, Madagascar

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for the last visit ; towards Ambohimanga King Palace at around 22 km of the city center. Discover the fascinating history of Madagascar at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ambohimanga King’s Palace. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the Malagasy people as you stroll through the ancient royal grounds. Admire the intricate carvings and traditional thatched-roof buildings that transport you back in time. Marvel at the opulent living quarters of past Malagasy monarchs and admire the craftsmanship of the architecture. With its stunning backdrop of lush hills, the palace offers breathtaking panoramic views of the countryside.

Gain valuable insights into Malagasy customs and traditions as you explore the palace’s exhibits and artifacts. Learn about the significance of ceremonies and rituals practiced here for centuries. Experience the spiritual ambiance of Ambohimanga King’s Palace as you visit the sacred sites and temples scattered across the grounds.

Back to Tana city center and overnight in HB at your hotel.

Day 9Antananarivo Departure

Breakfast and transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule. End of our services. 

Terms and Important Notes

Cancellation Policy

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  • Cancellation of a Tour:

    (a) Cancellation received 61 days or more before departure of first product or service in relevant booking: Full refund (except for bank charges 2.9%, airlines tickets and cruise-ferry tickets tickets)

    (b) Cancellation received 60-46 days before departure of first product or service in relevant booking: A cancellation fee of 20% is charged

    (c) Cancellation received  45-31 days before departure of first product or service in relevant booking: A cancellation fee of 50% is charged

    (d) Cancellation received  30-15 days before departure of first product or service in relevant booking A cancellation fee of 75% is charged

    (e) Cancellation less than 14 days before departure of first product or service in relevant booking: A cancellation fee of 100% is charged

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Important Trip Notes

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We demand a travel insurance to all clients on Vietnam – Cambodia – Laos – Thailand trips, have proper personal medical and trip cancellation insurance. If clients do not hold insurance before the departure date, We reserve the right not to confirm the trip.

NOTES

  • We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance (covering emergency medical coverage) for trips to Vietnam.
  • Reservations during peak times (Christmas, New Year, Lunar New Year, Somgkran, and National Holidays) may be subject to supplementary charges.
  • Rooms at hotels are available only from 14:00 on arrival day till 12:00 on departure date. A supplement will be added if early check-in or late check-out is desired.
  • If one or some proposed service(s) is (are) not available at the moment of booking, we will try to find other possibilities/options or another similar service (s) in order to avoid changes to the program.
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