The starting point of Malagasy tours is from the most beautiful lagoons of this Great Island, Ifaty, in the country of Vezo sea nomadic fishermen. We travel across large plains of palm trees and baobabs to join the ruinform massif of Isalo. The highlands crossing offers to travelers another face of Madagascar, marriage of rice and water. A flash passage in Antananarivo to discover this commemorative site of Merina monarchy and Malagasy history. The road to the east opens us its luxuriant reserves, rich in butterflies, chameleons and lemurs. Last stopover in Sainte Marie (Nosy Boraha), peaceful island with paradise flavors . For big cetaceans lovers , plan to travel in July, August and September to observe the ballet of whales!
Highlights
- The Highlands and lemurs of Ranomafana ;
- The easy hike in the National Park of Isalo ;
- The seaside stay on the lagoon of Ifaty ;
- Berenty Private Reserve and vegetation of the extreme south.
Travel identity card
- Duration: 13 days (from Tana to Tana)
- Participant: In group - minimum 2 persons
- Accompaniment: English-speaking Malagasy Guide
- Accommodation: everything in hotel ( 12 nights)
- Travel: 4x4 vehicle or bus or minibus
- Service: in Bed and Breakfast
- Period: all year
Les points forts
Les Hautes-Terres et la forêt de Ranomafana ;- La randonnée dans le Parc National de l’Isalo ;
- Le lagon turquoise d'Ifaty sur canal du Mozambique ;
- La réserve de Berenty et ses lémuriens.
La carte d'identité du voyage
- 12 jours (de Tana à Tana)
- A partir de 2 personnes
- Avec guide malgache francophone
- Tout en hôtel (11 nuits)
- Véhicule 4x4 ou bus ou minibus
- En Bed & Breakfast
- Période: Toute l’année
For the most complete possible discovery of the Great Island, its landscapes, its culture and its population.
Our goal with this trip is to make you appreciate the variety and diversity of Madagascar. To the south, by the famous National 7 and the national parks of Ranomafana in the forest and Isalo for a short hike. To the north, in the Diego-Suarez region, we visit the Amber Mountain National Park and the Tsingy of Ankarana. End in apotheosis on the beaches of Nosy Be for a relaxing stay.
This tour is an invitation to discover the incredible diversity of the Great Island: hikes in the fertile Highlands and the rippling rice fields, quiet villages and children laughs, train crossing towards the lush of the East coast, quiet navigation by canoe on the Canal des Pangalanes which watersides planted with spices and coffee, strange and attractive nature of the great Ranomafana rainforest in contrast with the arid plateau of Horombe, walking through beautiful canyons of Isalo eroded by water, route to Mozambique Channel with singular tombs.
Our last stop to enjoy the seaside is the turquoise lagoon of Ifaty on the lands of Vezo fishermen.
Highlights
- Diego Suarez Bay and its surroundings ;
- The lemurs at the Amber Moutain National Park ;
- The discovery of the Red Tsingy and Ankarana ;
- The atmosphere and the light of Nosy Be.
Travel identity card
- Duration: 13 days (from Tana to Tana)
- Participant: In group - minimum 2 persons
- Accompaniment: English speaking Malagasy Guide
- Accommodation: All in hotel (12 nights)
- Travel: 4x4 vehicle or either bus or minibus
- Service: In Bed & Breakfast (with some picnics)
- Period: All year
Les points forts
- Baie de Diego et ses environs ;
- Lémuriens|Montagne d’Ambre ;
- Tsingy et Ankarana ;
- Ambiance Nosy Be ;
La carte d'identité du voyage
- 13 jours (de Tana à Tana)
- A partir de 2 personnes
- Avec guide malgache francophone
- Tout en hôtel (12 nuits)
- En véhicule 4x4 ou bus ou minibus
- En Bed & Breafast
- Quelques pique-nique
- Idéal toute l’année
Highlights
- The landscape of Madagascar highlands ;
- The discovery of the valley of Tsaranoro ;
- The easy hike in the National Park of Isalo ;
- The turquoise lagoon of Ifaty along the Mozambique Channel.
Travel identity card
- Duration: 13 days (from Tana to Tana)
- Participant: In group - minimum 2 persons
- Accompaniment: English speaking Malagasy Guide
- Accommodation: All in hotel (12 nights)
- Travel: 4x4 vehicle or either bus or minibus
- Service: In Bed & Breakfast (with some picnics)
- Period: All year
Les points forts
- Hautes-Terres malgaches ;
- Vallée du Tsaranoro ;
- Parc National de l’Isalo ;
- Ifaty | Canal du Mozambique.
La carte d'identité du voyage
- 13 jours (de Tana à Tana)
- A partir de 2 personnes
- Avec guide malgache francophone
- Tout en hôtel (12 nuits)
- En véhicule 4x4 ou bus ou minibus
- En Bed & Breafast
- Quelques pique-nique
- Idéal toute l’année
It is just an approach because time is limited, traveling several months is needed to apprehend a large number of Madagascar birding sites.
Malagasy aviary is unbelievable ! not particularly by its density but its endemism above all, 107 endemic species amongst 294. Nowhere else but here, in this region, in this Reserve or National Park, in this valley to encounter this or that species. That is the case for the Fitatrala (Copsychus albospecularis), the Firasa (Accipiter madagascariensis), the Akohonala, the crested Ibis (Lophotibis cristata) … and many others !
You are with a specialist !
Best months: october – november
In Madagascar, 80% of the population lives off the land. Farmers, breeders, they are the ones who feed the country! Rice, in quantity, but also a lot of market gardening, cash crops (cocoa, coffee, vanilla, cloves, ylang-ylang). The zebu is everywhere and in all daily activities. We go to meet Malagasy farmers to learn and exchange.
Our route takes us along the Hauts-Plateaux to Fianarantsoa, from there we reach Manakara aboard the very picturesque train and then sail on the waters of the Pangalanes Canal. The lemurs then await us in the Ranomafana reserve before our return to the capital.
We recommend for this trip the periods from January to April.
A malagasy botanist leader, particularly more about orchids, is guiding you along the travel in Madagascar. There is no need to go deep or up high in mountains (perhaps …), the most important is to be at the right place at the right time ! You will be satisfied by the richness and the beauty of Madagascar orchids.
This trip is organised in February and March only.
The region of S.A.V.A (Sambava, Antalaha, Vohémar, Andapa) one of the twenty two regions of Madagascar, belongs to the province of Diego-Suarez. It possesses in its heart a jewel named Marojejy, a magnificent massif peaking in 2133 m, very little frequented and the object of a trekking of exception. Luxuriant vegetation, surprising fauna, fascinating hiking – Although not easy! We visit the region during the first part of this journey then go back towards Diego-Suarez, taking time to visit the site of Daraina and its lemurs, the reserve of Ankarana and its famous Tsingy, and to make a bend towards the Tsingy Rouges. Very close to Diego, we invite you to two beautiful hikes in the Amber mountain and in the Three Bays, at the edge of the Indian Ocean.
Highlights
- A unique and itinerant hiking in the mountains of Itremo;
- The diversity of landscapes, villages and paths traveled;
- The atmosphere of the Highlands associated with to local meetings;
- A route to do as such or to combine with other trips to the west or south.
Travel identity card
- Duration: 13 days (from Tana to Tana)
- Number of days of walking: 10 days
- Participant: In group - minimum 4 people
- Accompaniment: English speaking Malagasy Guide
- Accommodation: Hotels and 6 nights camping
- Displacement: 4x4 assistance vehicle and minibus for transfers
- Service: Full board
- Period: From March to November
- Level: moderate
Les points forts
- Randonnée inédite dans les montagnes du Nord de l'Itremo ;
- Diversité des paysages, des villages et des sentiers parcourus ;
- Ambiances des Hautes-Terres associées aux rencontres montagnardes ;
- les soirées en bivouac autour du feu de bois.
La carte d'identité du voyage
- Durée: 13 jours (de Tana à Tana)
- Jour de marche: 10
- Participant: à Partir de 4 personnes
- Accompagnement: Guide malgache francophone
- Hébergement: Hôtels et sous tente
- Déplacement: Véhicule 4x4 d'assistance et minibus
- Prestation: En pension complète
- Période: De mars à novembre
These "COMFORT HIKING" trips allow you to go hiking on the main spots of Madagascar without having to sleep in a tent. All nights are at the hotel near the sites visited.
To visit Diego-Suarez is to discover a unique concentration of Yemeni, Somali, Chinese, Indian and Bantu origins. We hike in the freshness of the Montagne d'Ambre national park, populated by lemurs, birds, butterflies...
The walk to the 3 Bays is a delight. We walk on the beach until we arrive at Cap Miné with a view of the Emerald Sea. The Tsingy Rouge at the foot of the eroded canyons contrast with the surprising geological formations of the Ankarana National Park and the discovery of Malagasy rural life on the banks of the Sambirano River.
For our last stopover, we land in the enchanting setting of Nosy Be, the Island of Perfumes.
These "COMFORT HIKING" trips allow you to go hiking on the main spots of Madagascar without having to sleep in a tent. All nights are close to the sites, in charming and quality hotels.
As an appetizer, a walk on the Hauts-Plateaux, to meet the population.
Then the National Road 7 towards the South offers us the monumental granite blocks of Tsaranoro and the mischievous lemurs of the Anja reserve.
Finally, it is the Isalo massif which presents itself to us with its canyons and its dry forest. The road takes us to one of the most beautiful lagoons in Madagascar, Ifaty. We will let ourselves be seduced by the tranquility, the beauty and the hospitality of this land of the Vezo fishermen.
Highlights
- The crossing of the Malagasy attic, the highlands;
- The hike and the meetings in the country Zafimaniry;
- The ride assisted by cart zebu in the region of Anja and Ambalavao;
- The discovery of the capital, Antananarivo, by its paths and its staircases
Travel identity card
- Duration: 11 days (from Tana to Tana)
- Day number of walking: 6 days
- Participant: in group - minimum 4 persons
- Accompaniment: French-speaking Malagasy Guide
- Accommodation: hotels and at night under tent ( 3 )
- Travel: 4x4 vehicle or minibus
- Service: Full board
- Period: from March till November
Les points forts
- La traversée du grenier malgache, les Hautes Terres ;
- L'ascension du mont Ibity près d'Antsirabe ;
- La randonnée et les rencontres dans le pays Zafimaniry ;
- La randonnée avec charrette à zébu, région d'Ambalavao ;
La carte d'identité du voyage
- Durée: 11 jours (de Tana à Tana)
- Jour de marche: 6
- Participant: A partir de 4 personnes
- Accompagnement: Guide malgache francophone
- Hébergement: Hôtels, gîte et tente
- Déplacement: Véhicule 4x4 ou minibus
- Prestation: En (presque) pension complète
- Période: De mars à novembre
Madagascar has a botanical heritage of unparalleled richness; it is in itself a true biodiversity concentration!
Aloes, Didieracea, Euphorbias, Kalanchoe… 95% of succulent species are endemic. Very present in the Great South of Madagascar, we also find them in the highlands, along the West Coast up to the Cape of Amber.
Accompanied by a specialist of the Malagasy botany, we go off to explore this exceptional and amazing flora.
We recommend this circuit from mid-September to late October, but it can be done all year long.
Lemuria, a lost continent in the Indian Ocean, of which Madagascar would be one of the last original gardens…
Indeed, this island with an extraordinary biodiversity shelters the majority of the present lemurs in the world. There are five families, 15 genera and 103 species and under species which represent an inestimable biological, cultural and economic richness.
These sociable and peaceful primates are essentially threatened by the destruction of their housing environment, the rainforest. They are part of animals the most threatened to the world today, although numerous actions are jointly led between Madagascar National Parks, the local communities, the non-governmental organizations and the researchers to contribute to protect them more effectively. THE UICN (International Union for the Preservation of the Nature) established a classification of the status of preservation of the species that is regularly updated in which 25 species of endangered lemurs.
We invite you to an unforgettable journey to meet these surprising companions, the perfect ambassadors of the peculiarity of the fauna of Madagascar
In Madagascar, wildlife is everywhere! From North to South, from East to West… mammals, reptiles, batrachians, fish, butterflies and birds inhabit this nature sanctuary. Madagascar National Parks manages 43 parks, but there are nearly 120 protected areas which are distributed across the country under various categories.
It is difficult not to forget anything as this fauna, whose rate of endemism reaches 80%, is rich and diversified.
It is present all over the island, in the heart of the dry or humid forest, in the savannah and the thorny bush, at the bottom of the canyons, at the edge of the lakes and rivers... and of course, in the magnificent seabed of the Indian Ocean.
We are going to meet this unique heritage in the heart of some of the most renowned reserves and national parks in Madagascar.
From Tana, we go towards Antsirabe to meet the population during a nice hike in the villages. Then we headed to the Massif du Makay that we explore for 5 days in the company of our friends, guides and local porters. From plateaus to canyons, from long faults to rivers of sand, an exciting discovery of this exceptional site. The nights are camping.
On leaving Makay, we reach the town of Morondava and further north the Kirindy reserve for a discovery of the dry forest and its amazing fauna. We continue our journey towards the Tsingy de Bemaraha to discover one of the most curious sites there is.
The Alley of Baobabs will end this beautiful journey by revealing itself at sunset.
