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The Big South Tour in 16 Days
offered by supplier M19384 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 16
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 4
people
Destination(s):
Madagascar
Specialty Categories:
National Parks
Season: May - November
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 1112 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 3633 Euro (EUR)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Tana
Upon arrival, meet our representative and transfer to hotel. Overnight at: Colbert (top) or Anjary Hotel (midrange).
Day 2: Tana – Antsirabe
In the morning, leave Tana and drive to Antsirabe which lies 170 km south of Tana in the national route number 7; it takes almost three to four hours drive to get there. Antsirabe is one of the coolest towns in Madagascar and it is the capital of the Pousse-pousse (rickshaw). Along the way, you can see many shop-selling products made from raffia and Malagasy crafts as well. Arriving in Antsirabe, city tour where there are lots of mining shops selling precious stones; visit the shop of Joseph and then drive to Tritriva Lake. Stay at: Hotel du Thermes (top) or Hotel Retrait (midrange comfort).
Day 3: Antsirabe - Ambositra
After 2 hours drive from Antsirabe, we will have few hours stop at Ambositra, the capital of woodcarving. Visit the workshop of Jean et Freres and a few other shops of craft. It is possible to make a day trekking to Razafimaniry village to see the wonderful landscape. Overnight at Hotel l’Artisan (midrange, top). Hotel Violette (midrange, top).
Day 4: Ambositra – Ranomafana
This day, we leave Ambositra and our destination is to get to Ranomafana National Park; arriving there, half hour stops at Namorona waterfall. The park is home of the famous Golden Bamboo lemur, the Greater Bamboo lemur. You can have a nice walk in the village or just relax at the hot-spring swimming pool.
Overnight at: Centr’est (top) or Hotel Manja (midrange).
Day 5: Ranomafana - Sahambavy
Morning walk back at the forest to see the park’s endemic fauna and flora. After morning visit at the rainforest of Ranomafana, direct drive to Fianarantsoa which is the capital of the Betsileo ethnic group and visit the Sahambavy tea field. Stay at Hotel du Lac (midrange).
Day 6: Sahambavy - Isalo
It takes almost the whole day to drive to Isalo (National Park of Isalo). Isalo National Park is covered of 81 540 hectare of the eroded Jurassic sandstone massif. Isalo's topography is characterized by alternating flat grassy plains and sandstone ridges, sculpted by wind and water into fanciful shapes. Isalo is the most visited park in Madagascar; the main things to see in the park are lemurs such as the Verreaux’s Sifaka, different bird species as well. Also, there are lots of Pachypodium (elephant foot); rock formations such as the Queen Elizabeth one; natural swimming pool, and window (fenêtre) for sun set and water fall. Overnight at Orchidée ou au Relais de la Reine/ Jardin du Roy (top).
Day 7: Isalo
In the morning, we are going in the park of Isalo. We will go the Namaza trail to spot few species of lemurs such as the Verreaux’s Sifaka, Red-fronted brown lemur and different species of birds like the Benson’s rock thrush which is endemic in the area. And then, we continue our walk relaxing at the natural swimming pool and walk back to the hotel. Overnight at Relais de la Reine/Jardin du Roy (top). Hotel Orchidée (midrange).
Days 8-10: Isalo - Domaine d’Ambola
This day, we are going to Domaine d’Ambola where it is the finest beach and has beautiful coral reefs to spot fish in the ocean. Leave Ranohira in the morning and we will pass through many species of Baobabs, the famous tombs of Mahafaly tribe which are very decorated and unique in the south-western part of the region. And just before the turn off for Beheloka, there is a good stand of spiny forest; then continue to the Natural Reserve of Tsimanampetsotsa.
This is a large shallow lake. The reserve’s main attractions are 70 species of birds, including plovers, couas, rock thrushes and flamingos, as well as its large population of ring-tailed lemurs. You will have the opportunity to see the radiated tortoise in its natural habitat as well the endemic blind fish. Overnight at Domaina d’Ambola (high midrange).
Day 11: Domaine d’Ambola – Itampolo
Leave Domaine d’Ambola and drive to Itampolo which is on the seaside lying at 95 km east of Beheloka. It is a small village of fisherman famous for its white sand beaches, very rich of lobsters. Stay at Hotel Sud Sud (low midrange).
Day 12: Itampolo - Faux Cap
In the morning, drive from Itampolo to Faux Cap. Faux cap is a small village at the bottom of Madagascar; breezy beach side, known for the egg cell fragments of the elephant birds. Stay at Libertalia (Top). It would be necessary to note that both Itampolo and Faux Cap seem similar in activities, possessing not so much interesting fauna and flora but it has to be a stop to stay there since places are far away from each other’.
Days 13-14: Faux Cap - Berenty
Leave Faux Cap and drive to Berenty in a bumpy road. In the area, there are species of plants which serve as habitat for a variety of wildlife. More than 200 ring-tailed lemurs are in the reserve; the dancing sifakas are the most interesting animals to spot in Berenty. Giant Coua is one of the endemic birds in Berenty. There are other species of birds and lemurs, especially those active at night, including the white-footed sportive lemur, the tiny mouse lemur. Stay at Berenty Lodge.
Day 15: Berenty – Andohahela - Fort Dauphin
In the morning, drive to Andohahela national park. It protects some of the last remnants of rain forest in southern part of Madagascar, as well as spiny forests and 13 species of lemurs. It also has more than 120 species of birds, as well as variety of amphibians and reptiles. After the visit, drive to Fort–Dauphin. Stay at Croix du Sud (Top) or Kaleta Hotel (top). Hotel Lavasoa (high midrange).
Day 16: Fort Dauphin – Tana
Our trip ends at taking afternoon flight to get back to Antananarivo.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- 4WD with a driver
- Fuel
- Transfer only applied upon arrival
- Bed and breakfast
- Entrance fee to the park
- Tour guide (applied in group)
- Tax.
Price Excludes:
- Tips
- Drinks
- Lunch
- Diner
- Laundry
- Local guide
- Other insurance types.
*Note:
- Single: 3262 Euro - 3633 Euro
- 2 persons: 1700 Euro per person - 1892 Euro per person
- 4 persons: 1112 Euro per person - 1320 Euro per person.
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