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Horse riding tour on the highlands and east coast-16 days
Price from On request €
Duration 16 days
UAM-80
About the trip
Horse riding tour in the highlands and the east coast
16 days riding through Madagascar.
Madagascar is fondly referred to by researchers as a "museum of living fossils."
When tectonic shifts caused the island to detach from the African mainland 150 million years ago, they created conditions in which numerous plant and animal species could develop optimally.
No other place on earth has such a great diversity of species and such a wealth of endemic animal and plant species.
On horseback, the wonders of nature on the fourth largest island in the world can be experienced very originally.
Seize the chance to explore vast landscapes and become part of the island's incomprehensible beauty.
On this horseback tour you will discover the highlands in the mid-west of the island as well as the east coast and the famous Canal des Pangalanes, a 645 km long waterway in eastern Madagascar.
On the horseback tour we will show you some of the most beautiful landscapes Madagascar has to offer.
In terms of both riding and scenery, this is a very varied tour, with quieter but challenging stages in the lonely mountains and brisk, happy gallops on white dream beaches.
The travel days in detail
Day 1: Arrival in AntananarivoArrival at Antananarivo airport. From there you will be transferred to the Villa Sybille brought. After a short transfer (about 10 minutes) you will reach your hospitable, cozy accommodation for the first night. |
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Day 2: Cute lemurs on MadagascarAfter breakfast, you will drive together to the mid-west of Madagascar to the starting point of your horseback riding tour, where your horses will already be ready for you. On the way you will stop at a lemur park, where you can observe these cute animals from very close. At the first lunch, you will get a first impression of the culinary habits of the country. Afterwards you will be taken to the ranch to meet your horses. After dinner together, you will spend the night in well-kept guest rooms or tents. |
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Day 3: First impressions on horsebackToday you will experience Madagascar for the first time from horseback. You will ride a bit to the north, then to the south and will have the opportunity to enjoy the unique view, to try out your horse at your leisure and to prepare for the adventure you will experience the next few days. You will return to the ranch for dinner and overnight. |
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Day 4: A day on the banks of the river Lily (about 5-6h riding time)From the ranch you will start on horseback through the shallow plains of Sakay and along the Sakay River into the mid-west of Madagascar. You will stop for lunch in Babetville, a town founded in the 1950s by immigrant families from Reunion. Enjoy a beautiful sunset in the late afternoon and then relax around the campfire while having dinner together. Experience the impressive starry sky in the southern hemisphere and spend the night close to nature in the tent camp on the idyllic Lily River. |
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Day 5: The tranquil town of Soavinandriana (about 5-6h riding time)You will ride over stony paths and volcanic rocks to a small crater lake called Mananasy. On the shore of the lake, a picnic of lovingly prepared local delicacies awaits you. Strengthened, you will descend on partly steep paths to the small town of Soavinandriana. Passing market stalls and astonished inhabitants you will reach your hostel, which we have chosen for you with special care: You will spend the night in the small, family-run accommodation Chaumière with an impressive view of Lake Itasy. |
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Day 6: The most fantastic panorama of the island (about 5-6h riding time )Another impressive day on horseback awaits you. Along the ridge you will go up through rice fields and narrow plantation paths to an altitude of 1,500m. From there you will enjoy an impressive 360° panorama of Lake Itasy and the surrounding area. You will gallop along the dam before setting up camp in the east of Manazary, on the shores of the lake of Amparihikely. You will end the day in a cozy atmosphere with a drink around the campfire, while small fishing boats rock peacefully in the evening sun. |
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Day 7: Ampefy - friendly welcome of the locals (about 5-6h riding time)The next riding stage in the highlands of Madagascar is at your hooves! Above the lake of Itasy you follow winding paths and cross again and again small, picturesque villages with cute houses and nicely decorated wooden balconies. Through extensive banana plantations, you'll ride along beautiful sandy paths - here you'll have ample opportunity for a brisk gallop! After riding past an idyllic crater lake, you will find yourself back in civilization and reach the lush green town of Ampefy. At the accommodation Belle Vue - a very cozy and idyllically located hostel - spend the night. In the evening a local folklore group offers you best entertainment and insight into Madagascar's cheerful culture. |
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Day 8: Geysers at Analavory (approx. 5-6h riding timeToday's riding stage will take you through the mysterious volcanic landscape along the banks of the Lily River. You can admire the picturesque Lily waterfalls, where the water plunges more than 25 meters into the depths. Or buy for your loved ones at home one of the small works of art made of pumice stone, which the Eiheimers produce here. Then cross the Lily River and follow trails of impressive black volcanic rock on horseback until you reach the geysers. In the evening, a typical traditional dinner from Madagascar awaits you. You will spend the night in comfortable tents in the middle of this impressive landscape. |
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Day 9: The vast rice fields of the island (approx. 4h riding time)You will take an excursion to the lake of Andranomena, for which you will first have to overcome the mountain foothills that overlook the plain of the rice fields of Anosibe Ifanja. The irrigated rice fields cover a proud 3,000 hectares Not for nothing is this area called the rice chamber of the country! After about 4 hours you will arrive back at the geysers and spend the night there a second time in the tent camp. |
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Day 10: Geysers- Antanarivo (approx. 3h riding time)At a brisk riding pace, you make your way back to civilization. Before that you will pass the gorge La Marmite du Diable - the Devil's Cauldron. Here the river Mazy with its picturesque waterfall has dug itself deep into the rock in a circular shape. After a leisurely lunch you will be transferred by car to Antanarivo. Tonight you will spend again in the hospitable ambience of the Villa Sibyl. |
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Day 11: Pure nature in the forest reserve of Andasibe (about 3 hours drive)If you are interested, you can pay a short visit to the capital after breakfast. You will have the opportunity to change money and store at the local market. Afterwards, you will embark on a three-hour drive east. You will reach the well known "Eulophiella Lodge" in Andasibe. In the forest reserve you will go in search of the famous lemurs of Madagascar. Dinner and overnight at "Eulophiella Lodge" or equivalent accommodation. |
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Day 12: The famous Canal des Pangalanes (about 3-4h riding time)In the morning you will be awakened by the animal greetings of the forest and visit the famous Andasibe National Park. Afterwards you will continue to Brickaville, where your horses are already waiting for you and you can have lunch on your own in a restaurant of your choice. Not far from Route Nationale No. 2, you will descend along winding paths towards the cliffs to the east. You will ride until the ferry, at the Canal des Pangalanes and, depending on the weather, can also swim the channel on horseback. Afterwards, the beach of Ambila lies at your feet and the shallow waves of the Indian Ocean welcome you! Directly under the palm trees you set up the tent camp in the immediate vicinity of the beach and can enjoy the magnificent view, the sound of the sea and the tropical atmosphere. |
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Day 13: Ambila - Andevoranto at the "end of the world". (approx. 5h riding time)Today, fantastic riding trails along the tropical coastline await you as well as encounters with the locals! But before that you will ride along the beach and circle Bac on the southern side. Unforgettable gallops will take you towards the mouth of the Rianala River and the Indian Ocean, to Andevoranto, at the "end of the world", where fresh and salt water mix impressively! You will have lunch under coconut trees - at the restaurant Les Cocotiers d'Andovoranto. In the afternoon you will return to Ambila and you can take a bath in either salt or fresh water. You will spend the night again in the tented camp by the sea. |
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Day 14: Ambila - The lovely fishing village of Vavony (approx. 4h riding time)An excursion on horseback will take you north today. Wonderful paths and a brisk pace make the rider's heart beat faster as well as the grandiose views that are offered again and again! You will reach Vavony, a fishing village on the shores of Lake Rasoabe. In the late noon you return to Ambila, because in the afternoon fun and action on the beach is announced: With the horses you organize exciting riding games on the beach! Of course, there will also be enough time for swimming and relaxing. You will spend the last night in your cozy tent camp. |
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Day 15: Return to Brickaville (approx. 3h riding time)Unfortunately, today we have to break down the tents. You will cross the Canal des Pangalanes again. Since the horses have had the pleasant sea breeze blowing around their nostrils for four days, they are refreshed and lively. The pace of the ride is therefore varied and brisk - enjoy once again exuberant gallops on beautiful sandy paths and the gorgeous beach. The horses will be brought back to Antananarivo by transporter. The riders need about 5 hours by car to get to the capital. Lunch is not included on this day. But you have the possibility to get a snack before the ride or afterwards. On the way you will make a stop at the Pereiras Reserve where many native animals can be observed. |
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Day 16: Conclusion of an impressive journeyThe last day is at your free disposal. In Antanarivo you can once again visit the lively market or end your stay with a quiet sightseeing tour. We will be happy to give you advice on how to make this last day on our beautiful island an experience for you. In the evening you will leave - with a lot of beautiful memories in your luggage! |
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Important infoThe 16 days horse riding tour we usually offer in the period from April till October Other dates can be negotiated on request. Both accommodation and meals are organized by us, so you can either stay in a Double room in a long known to us Hostel or a comfortable tent be accommodated. Sufficient and typical food from regional ingredients is also provided by the hostels. For the overnight stays in the tent and the lunch during the excursions we provide - unless otherwise indicated - appropriate Snack Packs ready or prepare a Picnic for you, so you don't have to worry about anything and can fully concentrate on the unique landscape. |
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