Starting at 1340 € / Person
Please consider joining our small-group tour of Madagascar, which commences and concludes in Antananarivo. The once-in-a-lifetime island adventure is led by experienced guides, and participants will stay in comfortable accommodations. The group will visit the Special Reserve of Andasibe, take a boat tour of the Pangalanes Canals, and encounter a variety of lemur species, including the incredibly rare Aye Aye. The trip ends with a tropical experience on the islands of Île Sainte Marie and Île aux Nattes, where participants can go fishing, snorkeling, quad biking, scuba diving, and unwind on the beach.
HIGHTLIGHT
The Andasibe National park located in Andasibe.
This protected reserve spans over 155 square kilometers and encompasses primary and secondary forests, home to an array of endemic flora and fauna, including the iconic Indri lemurs, the largest living lemurs in Madagascar. Visitors to the reserve have the opportunity to embark on guided walks along well-maintained trails, seeking out rare orchids while strolling beneath the majestic canopy trees. The reserve is also home to other lemur species, such as the diademed sifaka and the black-and-white ruffed lemur, as well as a multitude of bird species, reptiles, and amphibians.
Palmarium
Akanin'ny Nofy is situated along the Pangalanes Canal in eastern Madagascar, and serves as a sanctuary for nature enthusiasts. The Palmarium Reserve is a forest that contains rare wildlife, giving visitors an opportunity to encounter lemurs, chameleons, and exotic birds in their natural habitat. Canoe tours through the waterways provide a glimpse into local life and offer scenic views of the surrounding landscapes. Akanin’ny Nofy is known for its birdlife, so bring your binoculars and camera!
Île Sainte Marie.
A long and thin strip of tropical beach and turquoise sea paradise situated at the heart of the Indian Ocean. Nosy Boraha, also known as Île Sainte-Marie, is a very long and thin strip of tropical beach and turquoise sea paradise in the heart of the Indian Ocean. In Nosy Boraha's lush interior, the Antanandava Waterfall stands as a hidden gem, shrouded in the verdant embrace of the rainforest.
Iles aux Nattes
Imagine sweeping white shorelines, swaying palms, a turquoise sea with waves crashing over the reef, a gentle breeze, and a lush green interior. It is located just off the southern part of Île Sante Marie, separated only by a narrow but deep channel. The only way to get to this island is by pirogue, a dugout canoe. The tiny island of Île aux Nattes offers a serene escape with pristine shorelines and a laid-back vibe.
ITINERARY DAY BY DAY
DAY 1: ANTANANARIVO
Upon your arrival at the Ivato airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Antananarivo, where you can relax after your flight. Depending on your arrival time, it may be feasible for you to request Tribu Nomady to arrange a tour to the handicrafts market at an additional cost.
Overnight at the hotel
DAY 2: ANTANANARIVO- ANDASIBE NATIONAL PARK
Breakfast at the hotel. The road is not bad between Antananarivo and the capital of Tamatave. We need to cross the steep cliffs that separate the two regions, covered with the luxurious forest of the Angavo. Free lunch.
A little stop at the Madagascar Exotic Park This mill, unique on the whole island, allows tourists to discover the biggest diversity of chameleons. It is also a sanctuary for hundreds of species of butterflies and insects. We then hit the road again, down to Mormanga, the high hotspot of the insurrection of 1947, and Andasibe in the afternoon. There are night tours available there to catch a glimpse of the nocturnal species of lemurs. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3: ANDASIBE NATIONAL PARK
The Andasibe national park is one of the most exquisite of the island and is the home of the biggest lemur of them all. Its loud scream is certain to get you up and moving. This place is home to numerous nocturnal creatures, like the tiny Microcèbes, chameleons, and frogs. You should also check out the vegetation, which includes pandanus, eucalyptus, ravenalas (the tree of the wanderer) and palissandres. Through this visit, many ponds decorated with flower lilies will reveal themselves to you in their mystery, as they will reveal themselves to you. The day ended with a canoe tour of the reserve Vakona with its Lemur tiny islands.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 4: ANDASIBE NATIONAL PARK- AKANIN’NY NOFY
After a good breakfast, you’ll start the day by visiting the Pangalana canal, the Brickaville fruit market and Manambato. We’ll take a boat to Akanin’ny Nofy. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 5: AKANIN’NY NOFY
Akanin'ny Nofy is located on a 50-hectare-wide area, surrounded by many lakes that form the Pangalana Channel. One is pretty famous; the "Dream Nest" was named Ampitabe. It is roughly 60 km away from Tamatave, and only a narrow (sometimes only a couple meters) strip of sandy dunes separates it from the Indian Ocean.
The main takeaway from this place is undoubtedly the "Palmarium" on the 30-hectare peninsula of Ampitabe. A private reserve, furnished with 100,000 endemic palm trees The rarest and most popular are the Dypsis, the Ravenea, and the Orania, but also the Voaniala and the Lemurophoenix. There are also ten species of lemurs inside the Palmarium. The Varécia variegata, the biggest, the Propithèque (or upright Sifaka), the practically extinct Aye Aye, the Microcèbes, and finally the Lémur coronatus, endemic to the north.
This place is a singularity, a true sanctuary for the flora and fauna of Madagascar. There are orchids, carnivorous plants (nepenthes), and the symbol of Madagascar, of course, the ravinala.
The easiest and most common way to reach Akanin'ny Nofy is by river. Starting in Manambato, we'll board the barge on the canal constructed by Gallieni, the first governor of Madagascar, in 1896. You can also go for a motor pirogue for the descent if you want.
Overnight at the lodge
DAY 6: AKANIN’NY NOFY-TAMATAVE-MAHAMBO
We headed out for a boat ride on the Pangalanes Canal to Tamatave at dawn, taking in the lush surroundings and local life. After a quick stop in Tamatave, we drive north to the town of Mahambo, passing through a variety of terrains. Adventure awaits in Mahambo, a coastal town where adventure awaits. You can do everything from kayaking and beach sports to scuba diving at the lodge.
DAY 7 & 8 & 9 : SAINTE MARIE
Tranfer to Sainte Marie, we’ll have someone welcome us there, to the beautiful hotel on the sea shore
That is where you will linger for 4 days and 3 nights, Breakfast included.
SAINTE MARIE AND THE WHALES
Free days are dedicated to the discovery of Garden Island and its luxurious vegetation. It's an exquisite tropical beach close to the eastern shore of Madagascar. A vast forest of coco trees lies on a white sand licked by the calm waves.
The island of Sainte Marie is the most well-known site for whale watching in Madagascar. You can go on a boat tour during the great migration from July to September. There's also the option of the safari "Whales from the Sky." Please contact us in advance for more information.
DAY 10: SAINTE MARIE- ANTANANARIVO
Today, depending on your inland flight schedule, you will be transferred back to the airport of Sainte marie. There, you will take your return flight to Antananarivo. Upon arrival in the capital, you will be transferred to a hotel near the airport for a day-use. Afterwards, you will be taken to the international Ivato airport and will leave Madagascar with, hopefully, some unforgettable memories!
Included
Excluded
Upon your arrival in Antananarivo on the first day of the "TREK IN MADAGASCAR", you will be greeted at the airport and taken on a tour.
If you arrive before the first day, you can arrange for a hotel room for the tour. You will be picked up from your hotel on the morning of the first day. The time will be decided upon your arrival.
The transport will depend on the group size for the "TREK IN MADAGASCAR" tour, based on the size of the group.
A small car that can accommodate two to three people.
A minibus that can accommodate between 4 and 8 people.
A bus with a capacity of 10 people or more.
A 4x4 vehicle is provided for the day trip to Andringitra and Tsaranoro.
A visa is required to enter Madagascar and can be easily obtained upon arrival at Antananarivo airport, with a validity of up to 60 days. Tourists planning to stay for less than a month can obtain a visa for a sum of 115,000 Ariary (approximately 35 €). It is advisable to pay with the exact amount or small change. No photograph is required; however, it is imperative that passports are valid for at least 6 months after the return date.
Please note that travel and cancellation insurance is required for each person traveling with Tribu Nomady. Any insurance costs are the responsibility of the client. Please ensure the validity of your insurance.
You must have your own insurance with coverage for the entire duration of your trip to cover personal injury, damage, and loss of personal belongings, including but not limited to photography equipment and other electronics, medical expenses, repatriation costs, and lost luggage. Please contact your travel agent if you need additional assistance.
