Starting at 1380 € / Person
Small groups of like-minded people.
Solo-friendly by design, we invite you to join our small and sociable groups of up to 12 like-minded, active, and outdoorsy individuals.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Isalo National Park: Made up of huge canyons and gorges, imposing rock towers and Jurassic highlands. Isalo National Park is one of the most fascinating and beautiful places to visit on holidays to Madagascar. Among the untamed scenery, you’ll see incredible wildlife such as ring-tailed lemurs, the Malagasy rainbow frog and the native, white-lipped bright-eyed frog.
Andringitra National Park: A spectacular and biodiverse reserve with an altitude range of 500 to 2,658 metres and mountainous outcrops of ancient Precambrian granite, waterfalls, lakes and unusual vegetation. Pic Boby, Madagascar’s second highest mountain, is a tough climb but there are other less challenging trails through some magnificent scenery and habitats, including lowland forest, high humid tropical forest, sclerophyll and bamboo forest, bush and heathland.
Ranomafana National Park: Home to natural hot springs, waterfalls and tropical rainforest, Ranomafana is a magnificent park which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It spans for 161 square miles and plays host to a wealth of endemic animal and plant species, with 12 species of lemur alone, including the famous golden bamboo lemur. Also, keep your eyes peeled for bats, tenrecs and mongoose.
ITINERARY DAY BY DAY
DAY 1: ANTANANARIVO
Madagascar's capital, affectionately known as Tana, is Madagascar's capital. You will meet your host at the airport and then transfer across the city to your hotel. For dinner and a chat, meet up with your fellow adventurers.
DAY 2: ANTANANARIVO – TOLIARA
The sheer size of Madagascar means that taking a domestic flight is common on many trips here, so you'll be hopping on a flight today to reach Tulear (Toliara), 1000 km south on the western coast, and your gateway to reach the two national parks that you'll be visiting Tonight's night walk at Antsokay Arboretum will get you a taste of Madagascar's native plants and animals, like the tiny nocturnal mouse lemur and the mysterious chameleon.
Overnight at the hotel
DAY 3: TOLIARA-ISALO NATIONAL PARK
Breakfast at the hotel and get in the van to drive from Tulear (Toliara) to Ranohira. This is where you start your two-day trek through Isalo National Park. The trail goes through beautiful scenery with tall sandstone mountains, deep canyons, flowing rivers, and greenery. You will eat a picnic lunch in a beautiful place with plants and trees that are unique to the area. You might even see your first lemurs on the trip. Camp out under mango trees in Madagascar for your first night.
DAY 4: ISALO NATIONAL PARK
At sunrise, roll out of the tent to see the morning sun light up the Isalo massif. Then hit the trail to a forest at the foot of the cliffs that is home to ring-tailed lemurs and white sifakas. Trek deeper into the canyon between the towering walls to reach the top of the Isalo ridges. After six hours of trekking through a landscape of colours and textures, you're rewarded with one of Isalo's most beautiful natural swimming pools. Take a refreshing swim and watch the sunset before dinner at the next campsite.
DAY 5: ISALO NATIONAL PARK- TSARANORO VALLEY
Have breakfast at your last place to camp in Isalo, then pack up and leave the park. You will walk across a plateau that looks like an African savannah. Take a well-kept trail up a steep valley to the Namaza River. There are lemurs in the trees nearby to keep you company. The trail ends at the Nymphs Waterfall. The trek ends as you reach Ranohira, where you'll hop back in the van for the drive to Tsaranoro Valley. Spend the night in bungalows in a beautiful place and enjoy a comfortable bed and shower.
DAY 6: ANDRINGITRA NATIONAL PARK
The hike will begin in the Tsaranoro Valley, winding through some stunning mountain scenery before reaching the trailhead for your ascent into the Andringitra National Park. After a few strenuous hours, you'll grab lunch and cool off with a dip in the river after climbing to the Andringitra Massif. Continue through a lunar landscape named 'Diavolana' until you reach the Andranolava campsite at 1965m, beside a river. Get ready for summit day tomorrow, as tonight's campout is going to be colder.
DAY 7: ANDRINGITRA NATIONAL PARK
Pic Boby is the star attraction of Andringitra National Park and Madagascar's second-highest mountain, which you'll be summiting today. Getting up early and walking for an hour through the Andohariana plateau will get you to the foot of massive granite cliffs, which will mark the start of the climb to Pic Boby. The summit takes in a full panorama of the entire region after two and half hours of steady hiking and some rock scrambling. The Isalo massif, which you trekked through a few days ago, can be seen in very good weather. Continue along the foot of the cliffs back to the campsite to enjoy the rest of the afternoon by the river.
DAY 8: ANDRINGITRA NATIONAL PARK
You will wake up to the first rays of sunlight coming down the cliffs and the plateau. You will have breakfast before setting off toward the Namoly Valley, passing waterfalls and taking in the stunning landscape of the Andringitra Mountains. Today's hike takes you past crystal-clear streams with opportunities to swim before tackling some steep inclines. Your final night will be spent camping in the Madagascan wilderness, at a picturesque campsite surrounded by the natural beauty of this remote area.
DAY 9: ANDRINGITRA NATIONAL PARK – AMBALAVAO - FIANARANTSOA
A short walk takes you to Sendrisoa, a Malagasy village in the south-eastern part of the Haute Matsiatra region. Here you say goodbye to this wonderful place as you begin the drive back to civilization. The road is bad and it's slow, but it makes you feel like you're far away from everything. You'll go for a short hike in Anja Park, which is a place run by the community and famous for its ring-tailed lemurs. As you travel, you will stop in villages to see how Malagasy people live in rural areas. Then, you will arrive at Fianarantsoa where you will stay the night.
DAY 10: FIANARANTSOA- AMBOSITRA-ANTSIRABE
On your road trip today, you'll pass through charming villages and highland landscapes with grasslands and volcanic formations. Ambositra is known for its woodcarvers and vibrant handicrafts. Eventually, you'll arrive in Antsirabe, which is the third-biggest city in Madagascar. It's famous for its colonial charm, hot springs, and colorful rickshaws. Spend some time exploring in the afternoon and evening before staying in a cozy hotel.
DAY 11: ANTSIRABE – ANTANANARIVO
You'll have a chance to stretch your legs again this morning before the last stretch of driving to the capital later. A mountain bike is a great way to explore Antsirabe and its rural surroundings. You will pedal mostly off road on rough tracks through lush, green hills and past traditional Malagasy villages. Your guide will tell you about the unique local culture and way of living here. Eat lunch at a nearby restaurant before you drive back to the capital, Tana. Overnight at the hotel
DAY 12: ANTANANARIVO
Don't hurry to the airport today because all flights leave in the afternoon and evening.
It's possible to visit the Marché de la Digue and the Upper Town Of Antananarivo with an English speaking Guide.
Take one more meal in Tana before your host takes you to the airport for your flight.
Included:
Not included:
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.
