LEMURS OF THE EAST AND SOUTH MADAGASCAR: PARKS, RICE FIELDS, AND SEA (HIGHLANDS) (Andasibe + RN7)

Program

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  D1

  ANTANANARIVO

  Arrival at Antananarivo airport and check-in at the hotel.

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  D2

  ANTANANARIVO-ANDASIBE

  Departure towards the Indian Ocean on the eastern coast, the most lush region of Madagascar. Along the way, a visit to the Peyrieras Reserve, home to various types of reptiles. Arrival in Andasibe around lunchtime. In the afternoon, visit the Vakona Reserve, where it will be possible to observe various types of lemurs up close. In the evening, a visit to the park to observe nocturnal lemurs and chameleons. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

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  D3

  ANDASIBE

  After breakfast, departure for the exploration of Andasibe National Park, where we will encounter numerous species of lemurs, including the distinctive Indri-Indri, the largest lemur in the world, known for its morning call that echoes throughout the park, as well as the vibrant Diademed Sifaka among others. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

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  D4

  ANDASIBE - ANTSIRABE

  In the morning, after breakfast, departure towards the south heading to Antsirabe. The journey passes through the Malagasy highlands, characterized by rice fields and traditional villages with houses made of red bricks, matching the color of the earth. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, arrival in Antsirabe for a city tour. Antsirabe is known as the "City of Salt" due to its numerous mineral and thermal water springs. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

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  D5

  ANTSIRABE - SAHAMBAVY

  After breakfast, departure for Sahambavy with a first stop in the city of Ambositra to visit artisanal woodcraft workshops. Arrival in Sahambavy in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

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  D6

  SAHAMBAVY – ISALO

  After breakfast, departure southward towards Isalo, passing through the city of Fianarantsoa, crossing noble vineyards and rural landscapes. Stop to visit the city of Ambalavao, famous for the artisanal production of Antaimoro paper, made from the bark of avoha (papyrus), which is soaked, processed, and decorated with natural flowers. Ambalavao is also known for the famous "Zebu Market", held every Wednesday, the most important livestock market in Madagascar. Stop to visit the splendid Anja Park, a community-managed reserve that is home to populations of ring-tailed lemurs with their distinctive black-and-white striped tails. After lunch, we will continue to Isalo. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

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  D7

  ISALO

  Breakfast. The day is dedicated to visiting Isalo Park through the magnificent Namazaha circuit, with a stop at the natural pool formed by a small stream of water flowing from the rocks, surrounded by aquatic Pandanus plants and lush palm trees (5-6 hours of trekking). Enchanting flora and fauna. Nature could not have chosen a better place than Isalo to celebrate the majesty and richness of Madagascar's landscape. A plausible witness to continental drift. This rocky landscape is one of the most beautiful in Madagascar, dating back to the Jurassic period, with canyons carved over generations by deep gorges, such as the Maki Canyon and the Topi Canyon, which create strange and fascinating settings. Numerous gatherings are organized in Isalo, referred to by the Malagasy as the "Malagasy Colorado", which can be either walking or easy to interpret. Lunch during the excursion, and after lunch, you will have the opportunity to swim in the three stunning natural pools. In the late afternoon, a sunset appointment at the "Isalo Window", an unusual rock formation where you can enjoy a breathtaking sunset.

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  D8

  ISALO – IFATY

  After breakfast, departure towards the south, immersed in a surreal landscape, between savannah and endless stretches of barren land with no vegetation, with views of the sapphire mines of Ilakaka. Arrival in Tulear for lunch. In the afternoon, we reach Ifaty and stop to admire the baobab forest and the dry spiny forest of the southwest. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

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  D9

  IFATY- ANAKAO/AMBATOMILO

  After breakfast, departure for the Tulear pier and embarkation for Anakao. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

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  D10-11-12

  ANAKAO/AMBATOMILO

  A day dedicated to relaxation on the coast of the Mozambique Channel, including a pirogue sailing lesson and lunch at a restaurant in the Vezo village. (Snorkeling, pirogue trips, diving)

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  D13

  ANAKAO/AMBATOMILO - TULEAR- ANTANANARIVO

  Early departure for Tulear and transfer by taxi to Tulear airport for the flight to Antananarivo. Arrival in Antananarivo, welcome, and transfer to the hotel.

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  D14

  ANTANANARIVO – ITALY

  In the morning, visit the city of Antananarivo and its craft markets. Transfer to Antananarivo airport for the intercontinental flight.