The Pangalanes channel is 665 kms long from north to south, the train from Manakara to Fianarantsoa, the Highlands and lemurs in Périnet are featured in this wonderful trip to Madagascar. An original discovery of the country. After Fianarantsoa (an area famous for its tea and wine), we take local transport to get to and along the East Coast: train, bush taxi, boat. The pace is deliberately slow to allow us to go to meet people and create the exchange. Our accommodations are simple, sometimes in cottages, sometimes in tents.
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 exploration of one of the most secret massifs of Madagascar;
- A long impregnation smoothly, on foot, of the jewel of the biodiversity;
- The sharing of singular moments with the inhabitants of this massif;
- The extraordinary show of a generous and protected nature.
Travel identity card
- Duration: 22 days (from Tana to Tana)
- Participant: In a group of 4 to 8 people
- Accompaniment: English speaking Malagasy Guide
- Accommodation: 4 nights in a hotel and the rest in camping
- Travel: 4x4 vehicle
- Service: Full board
Les points forts
- Le Makay ;
- Le Makay ;
- Encore le Makay ;
- Et toujours le Makay ! ! ! et la plage à Ifaty aussi ...
La carte d'identité du voyage
- Durée: 22 jours (de Tana à Tana)
- Participant: En groupe de 6 à 8 personnes
- Jours de marche: 16
- Accompagnement: Guide malgache francophone
- Hébergement: un peu en hôtel et beaucoup sous tente
- Déplacement: Véhicules 4x4
- Prestation: En pension complète
- Période: 1 seule date en 2014: du 18 mai au 10 juin.
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
Highlights
- Hiking trails in the villages the highlands;
- The discovery of the region of mountainous massif of Andringitra;
- The rise in 4x4 along the plateau of Isalo and ferry crossing on the river Mangoky;
- Trekking and exploring the Massif du Makay.
Travel identity card
- Duration: 15 days (from Tana to Tana)
- Days of walking: 6 days of hiking
- Participant: In group - minimum 6 persons
- Accompaniment: English speaking Malagasy Guide
- Accommodation: hotel (4 nights) and camping (10 nights)
- Travel: 4x4 Vehicles
- Service: Full board
- Period: From April to November
Les points forts
- Ascension du Mont Ibity sur les Hautes-Terres ;
- Petite rando autour de la réserve de Anja ;
- Le trekking et l'exploration du Massif du Makay ;
- Le lagon turquoise d'Ifaty pour se détendre.
La carte d'identité du voyage
- Durée: 15 jours (de Tana à Tana)
- Jour de marche: 7
- Participant: A partir de 4 personnes
- Accompagnement: Guide malgache francophone
- Hébergement: Hôtel et camping
- Déplacement: Véhicules 4x4
- Prestation: En pension complète
- Période: D'avril à novembre
Highlights
- Our selection of charming accommodation;
- The most extraordinary hikes Madagascar;
- The Highlands and National Parks;
- Discovery of the region of Diego Suarez and Nosy Be
Travel identity card
- Duration: 19 days (from Tana to Tana)
- Participant: In group - minimum 2 persons
- Accompaniment: English speaking Malagasy Guide
- Accommodation: All in hotel (18 nights)
- Displacement: 4x4 vehicle or either bus or minibus
- Services: in Bed & Breakfast with some picnic lunches
- Period: All year round
Les points forts
- Notre sélection d'hébergements de charme ;
- Les plus belles randonnées de Madagascar ;
- Les Hautes-Terres jusqu'à Tuléar ;
- Découverte de la région de Diego Suarez et Nosy Be.
La carte d'identité du voyage
- Durée: 19 jours (de Tana à Tana)
- Participant: A partir de 2 personnes
- Jours de marche: 7
- Accompagnement: Guide malgache francophone
- Hébergement: Tout en hôtel
- Déplacement: Véhicule 4x4 ou minibus
- Prestation: En Bed & Breafast avec quelques pique-nique
- Période: Toute l’année
The heart of this trip is an itinerant hike in the granite massif of Andringitra. It is a world apart, a world unknown and little traveled, which in no way corresponds to what we can imagine. Here, the foothills of the mountain are flooded with terraces, cultures combining the green intensity of primary forest and the gray austerity of granite peaks. Aesthetically, the mountains are very close to alpine landforms, only the vegetation differs. The large cliffs of Tsaranoro and Anja dominate the green valleys where small villages hide themselves away from everything. From the summits, the view is panoramic and embraces a vast territory. This land of trekking will delight all the unconditional of beautiful mountain roaming, spotted with magical encounters.
Highlights
- Highlands road towards Makay ;
- Trekking and exploration of Makay ;
- Sharing experience with our travelling companion.
Travel identity card
- Duration : 9 days
- Participant : from 4 persons
- Support crew : English speaking guide
- Accommodation : hotel, gîte and tent
- Transport : 4WD
- Service : almost full board
- Period : from April to November
Les points forts
- La route des Hautes-Terres vers le Makay ;
- Le trekking et l'exploration du massif ;
- Partage avec nos compagnons de voyage.
La carte d'identité du voyage
- Durée: 9 jours
- Participant: à partir de 4 personnes
- Accompagnement: Guide malgache francophone
- Hébergement: Hôtels, gîte et tente
- Déplacement: Véhicule 4x4
- Prestation: en (presque) pension complète
- Période: d'avril à novembre
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
This journey aims to be to be resolutely a journey of adventure.
Concerning route: a sacred not commonplace itinerary which consists in leaving westward seeing the Tsingy and baobabs, come down to the South via Tuléar and the Cape Sainte Marie up to Fort Dauphin, then to go back up by the Coast by the track of the 10 local ferries to go to take the train in Manakara from where we join Fianarantsoa and then Antananarivo by the road National 7. Concerning travels: quite a lot of kilometers, all with 4×4, and for the greater part by tracks. Dugout during 3 days and then a jump by train. Concerning accommodation: 80 % under the tent with evenings around the campfire, the rest in small nice hotels on the way. As for the atmosphere, it is you who make it…
Discovery of the west of Madagascar.
Head to Miandrivazo, we stay overnight in Antsirabe. We continue the ride the next day to join Masiakampy where we embark on a boat by lunch time. We navigate in the afternoon. We spend two days of river trip on Tsiribihina, the boat crew prepare all the food we take on board. We spend nights in tent on the river bank.
Our 4WD then take us towards Bemaraha National Park to visit the Great Tsingy which is one of the most amazing spots.
Drive to Morondava, stop in the famous Baobab Avenue when the sun is setting to make spectacular photos. End the journey in Morondava.
For lovers of beautiful treks, we invite you to discover the greatest spots in Madagascar between Antananarivo and Tuléar, along the RN7.
Eleven days of committed hikes reserved for good walkers (minimum 6 hours per day).
We walk on the Highlands and in the Zafimaniry Country to meet village life, moments rich in encounters and exchanges.
We then continue in the Andringitra Massif with the ascent of Pic Boby, the Isalo National Park and the famous and isolated Makay Massif.
The evenings are around the wood fire in the company of our guides and porters, the nights in tents. Our trip ends in Ifaty for a few days of relaxation at the edge of a sumptuous lagoon.
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.
Villages lost along isolated beaches or in the mangroves on the Grande Terre, opposite Nosy Be. You will share the life of the Sakalava fishermen on the side of the Russian Bay of Nosy Iranja and towards the Radama archipelago for several days.
On board of a traditional pirogue with sail or a beautiful dhow, you don't need anything.
We offer you an incredible journey to discover a people, a culture, a rhythm of life. An invitation to forget everything, to leave everything behind.
