WILD AND BEACH
EAST OF MADAGASCAR
Between wild life and beach, the east coast of Madagascar is a universe of its own. Contrary to the arid and semi-desert landscape of the South and the West. It is more refreshing, you will be amazed by a flamboyant vegetation watered by the rains and beaten by the winds.
Itinerary
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
Antananarivo
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 era, 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.
- Overnight stay in BB at “Relais des plateaux” or simila
Antananarivo-Andasibe
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
Andasibe
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
Andasibe – Palmarium
Early departure for Manambato
Before noon, you will be transferred by fast boat to Palmarium, upon arrival, direct to the hotel to check in. At night, you will go for a night walk in the reserve of the island of Nosin’Akoho to see the rarest nocturnal lemur of Madagascar, the “Aye Aye”.
- Lunch on the way
- Overnight stay in BB at “Palmarium Hotel” or similar
Palmarium
A day of relaxation but also cultural, you will have a visit to the private reserve Palmarium whose landscape includes a coastal forest with relatively flat terrain and well maintained trails for exploration. You will see about ten species of lemurs, evolving in full freedom and we also find a rare and endemic terrestrial and arboreal fauna, and other species of magnificent flora (orchids, carnivorous plants, ebony, mahogany, trees of the traveler).
- Lunch at your Hotel
- Overnight stay in BB at “Palmarium Hotel” or similar
Palmarium - Tamatave - Mahambo
A short detour for a visit Ivoloina Park near the city of Toamasina in eastern Madagascar. A recreational and educational zoological park housing lemurs, reptiles, amphibians and other native Malagasy species.
Then transfer to Mahambo
- Lunch on the way
- Overnight stay in BB at “La Pirogue Mahambo” or similar
Mahambo – Sainte-Marie
It’s time, get ready to go to Nosy Boraha or known as Sainte Marie. A peaceful island with white sandy beaches, coral reefs, turquoise lagoon.
- Lunch on the way
- Overnight stay in BB at “Sambatra Beach Lodge” or similar
2 Days Sainte-Marie
Sainte-Marie, known as Nosy Boraha, is a tropical destination off the east coast of Madagascar. A former pirate’s hideout, this small island offers an idyllic landscape of small fishing villages and heavenly beaches accompanied by lush vegetation and quality underwater life. Authentic and preserved from mass tourism Nosy Boraha is a true haven of peace.
Enjoy your free days, to try different activities such as: explore the île aux nattes on foot or by canoe, rent a scooter to enjoy the island…
- Overnight stay in BB at “Sambatra Beach Lodge” or similar
Back to Antananarivo:
Return by flight to Antananarivo, upon your arrival, our team will transfer you to the hotel for a relaxing day and overnight stay. We can also take advantage of this day to make you discover the local culture and the daily life of Malagasy people.
- Overnight stay in BB at “Relais des plateaux” or similar
Antananarivo- Out :
The adventure ends, your next flight is waiting for you, Vivy Travel thanks you and wishes you a safe return.
Incuded
- All the transfers
- Accommodation based on Bed and Break Fast
- Tourist Tax
- Entrance fees in the parks and reserves
- A car with driver-guide
- Fuel
- Madagascar Insurance
- Domestic flight
- Local guides in parks and reserves
- International flights
- VISA
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Lunch and dinner during the tour (Unless a change is requested)
- Any International Travel Insurance
- The activities you’ll choose or do in St Marie
Seasonality
The best season to visit the eastern part of Madagascar is September – April