Farwest Madagascar

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WEST ADVENTURE MADAGASCAR

Landscape worthy of a Farwest. The west of Madagascar is part of the most visited region of the island. Live the adventure, and discover the most of Madagascar through: Tsingy, the alley of Baobab, or the park of Kirindy Mitea 

Itinerary

The Vivy Travel team will welcome you at your airport in Antananarivo
  • Settlement of formalities at the airport
  • Meeting with the Vivy Travel team
  • Transfer to your hotel
  • Briefing and general presentation of Madagascar before dinner
  • Overnight stay in BB at “Relais des plateaux” or similar

Discover the rainforest of the eastern part of Madagascar, as its name indicates, many surprises await you; extraordinary landscapes, a welcoming and smiling population, rare and endemic species.

  • Visit of the private reserve Peyreiras : the private park Peyrieras constitutes a beautiful introduction to the fauna of Madagascar thanks to its numerous varieties of endemic animals
  • Visit of the Gendarmerie Museum: An atypical place, created in 1963, the Gendarmerie Museum is located in the heart of the city of Bezanozano Moramanga, where the bloody events of 1947 took place, leading to the long process of independence of Madagascar.
  • Night visit Andasibe: the night visit in the park allows you to meet different nocturnal species such as lemurs, birds, reptiles and amphibians.
  • Lunch Pic nic or at the inhabitant according to your preference.
  • Overnight stay in BB at Vakona Forest Lodge or similar
on the road to Andasibe Madagascar

A step not to be missed, the national park Andasibe – Mantadia is grouped by two protected areas: the special reserve of Analamazaotra and the national park Mantadia. This park is classified as the most visited protected area of Madagascar. Eleven species of lemurs are found there, notably with the great Indri Indri which stands out by its amazing cries.

  • Morning visit in the reserve of Analamazaotra: First special reserve to visit, the special reserve of Analamazaotra is the natural habitat of the great Indris. The biggest lemur of Madagascar.
  • Visit of the private reserve Vakona during the afternoon: more of an animal park than a natural reserve, you will be able to see about fifty crocodiles at the edge of the lake, a couple of Fosa, the wild ducks’ sailboat and the lemurs’ island.
  • Lunch in your hotel before visiting the private reserve of Vakona in the afternoon
  • Overnight stay in BB at Vakona Forest Lodge or similar

After spending a few days in the middle of the rainforest, you will have to leave the eastern part of Madagascar for the southern part of the island; once again, you will have the chance to admire different landscapes. Frequent stop en route to observe the landscapes offered by the rice fields, the architectures of the houses of the Ampovoantany «the foko Betsileo and Merina “.

  • Visit of the environmental center Saha Maintsoanala on the road: last forest stations of the central highlands, saha maintsoanala has all the assets for an eco-touristic visit guided by the local population itself.
  • Lunch in Ambatolampy to taste the famous “foie gras”.
  • Overnight stay in BB at the Hotel” Chambre du voyageur” or similar.
cultural event from Antsirabe

Unlike Antsirabe, one of the coldest cities of Madagascar, Miandrivazo is one of the warmest of the island. It also marks the starting point of the descent of Tsiribihina or a simple city of passage in direction of Morondava.

  • Lunch on the way
  • Overnight stay in BB at the Hotel ” La Pirogue Miandrivazo or similar “.

We take the road to Morondava, the capital of the kingdom of “Sakalavan’i Menabe”. There are many landscapes to see, each more breathtaking than the next. The ocean and the red earth intermingle to create an awesome backdrop for your shots. Frequent stops along the way for taking pictures.

  • Visit of Sacred Baobab and Baobab Amoureux
  • Lunch on the way
  • Overnight stay in BB at the Hôtel « Chez Maggie ou Similar »

Around ten kilometers from Morondava, the reserve of Kirindy shelters a primary dry forest containing endemic flora and fauna. One can make night visits to observe different nocturnal species such as: lemurs, jumping rats, reptiles and the famous fosa. 

  • Kirindy night visit
  • Lunch on the way
  • Overnight stay in BB at Kirindy Forest Lodge or similar

Although the Kirindy Forest is highly recommended for night visits, it is also possible to visit during the day.

  • Daytime visit to the Kirindy Reserve
  • Free lunch
  • Overnight stay in BB at “Kirindy Forest Lodge” or similar

After spending days visiting the Kirindy reserve, you will have to leave the place and take the road to Bekopaka.

  • Lunch on the way
  • Overnight stay in BB at the Hotel “Orchidée de Bemaraha” or similar

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990. The Tsingy is like a real limestone cathedral, made up of a very dense network of faults, crevasses; faces of limestone blocks cut into blades or pointed needles. Covering an area of 157,710 ha, the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park is one of the largest protected areas in Madagascar.

  • We start our visit by the Manambolo gorge and the small Tsingy
  • Overnight stay in BB at the Hotel “Orchidée de Bemaraha” or similar
  • This day is dedicated to the visit of the great Tsingy
  • Overnight stay in BB at the Hotel “Orchidée de Bemaraha” or similar

You already know it, or possibly, the famous “Alley of Baobabs”. And yes, what’s the point of visiting Morondava without being there to take pictures. We will take advantage of our return to Morondava to admire the sunset in the alley.

  • Lunch on the way
  • Overnight stay in BB at the Hotel «Chez Maggie ou Similaire “.

 

Antananarivo out

You’ll be transferred to the airport based on your local flight schedule, and then met by the team in Antananarivo.

  • Transfer from the airport to your hotel
  • Overnight stay at Hotel Sakamanga or similar

Capital of Madagascar, Antananarivo translates as “the city of thousands”, the capital is full of 1000 treasures to discover.

  • Visit of the sacred hill of Ambohimanga: Birthplace of the Merina Kingdom, the royal hill of Ambohimanga is among the sites classified as world heritage by UNESCO. More than a simple tourist site, this place preserves a great part of the national identity of the population, notably that of the Merina kingdom, for several years.
  • City tour: Built at the beginning of the colonial period, the city center of Antananarivo is full of monuments and vestiges of a glorious and historical past. To see: Soarano station, Independence Avenue, Rova, Flower Market, Malagasy Art Market.
  • Lunch in your hotel
  • A big debriefing will be organized before your dinner, and we look forward to your feedback on the trip.
  • Overnight stay in BB at Sakamanga Hotel or similar
Antananarivo out

Our team will make your transfer from the hotel to the international airport of Ivato and wishes you an excellent return.

Incuded

Seasonality

Available all year round for Baobab visits

Price

Rate from 1600 Euros per person/for two