The earth is rich in sometimes amazing and unique landscapes and creatures. A large number of the most impressive representatives from both categories can be found on the island of Madagascar. Here on the so-called Red island you have the possibility fascinating adventures and breathtaking natural spectacles to experience.
We would like to present some of them to you on the following Journey through Madagascar present. In doing so, we rely on a exciting mixture of adventure and nature experience trip - on this tour you can meet lemurs, and with the Tsingy of Bemaraha a spectacular scenery which has not for nothing now been classified as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.
But this alone is not all. We make it possible for you on this tour entirely according to your individual wishes and preferences to travel. In this sense, we make you the offer to modify the presented tour, if necessary, according to your very personal wishes. If you wish to do so or need additional information, feel free to contact us.
The tour presented below is like a Trip to a completely different worldOn the one hand, you will have an extraordinary experience that can't be compared to anything else, but on the other hand, you will want to plan it as well as possible.
In addition, the Tsingy from Bemaraha during the season, by the way, can not be reached even with an excellent four-wheel drive vehicle. However, even in the months of May to November, from time to time there may be various restrictions that mean that some areas or sections of the tour must be changed.
Therefore, we feel it is particularly advisable to start such a varied and exciting tour in the best case already a bit plan in advance. Exactly then we can also contribute concretely to the fact that also your personal desires still full entrance into the planning of this Journey through Madagascar find Tour extensions or tour combinations are of course also possible with us.
After the mineral landscape of the Tsingy of Bemaraha, visit the beautiful and unique tropical rainforest in the east of Madagascar: the famous National Park of Andasibe/Mitsinjo and see many species of lemurs, chameleons, birds, reptiles, butterflies and orchids. After a few days, head towards the east coast and take a boat transfer to a beautiful green island of Sainte Island on the east coast, where palm trees and endless beaches await you.
If you wish to do so or need additional information, please feel free to contact us.
Day 1- Arrival in AntananarivoLemurs, baobabs, rainforest, desert, hiking and diving: Madagascar is a dream destination for outdoor enthusiasts - half the fun is getting to all these incredible attractions.Once the visa formalities are taken care of you will meet one of my staff with a sign and the trip can begin.The first stop is always Villa Sibylle, a very beautiful property where we can then discuss the trip together and fine tune the itinerary again specifically to the guests wishes & expectations.Dinner and overnight at Villa Sibylle. |
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Day 2: From the Malagasy capital to AntsirabeIn the morning of the second day your extraordinary journey through Madagascar with a car trip in the direction of the south. Initially planned is a stopover in Behenjy to visit the epicurean delights to indulge in. In Behenjy you will find one of the most renowned restaurants in Madagascar and you can taste numerous specialties of duck liver. Afterwards, we will continue towards our destination of the day, Antsirabe. Planned in advance but still another Stopover in Ambatolampy. There you can visit an aluminum foundry, where the famous aluminum pots, known throughout Madagascar, are produced under very difficult conditions. Towards evening we will arrive at Antsirabe, a city often called the the industrial heart of the highlands is called. They are produced in Antsirabe in the Chambres du voyageur and spoiled with a gala dinner before your night's rest. |
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Day 3: Via Miandrivazo to MorondavaMiandrivazo is the next big point on your itinerary and at the same time one of the hottest places in all of Madagascar. Accordingly, it is necessary to ensure that you always have enough drinking water. The Trip to Miandrivazo is very varied and leads westward and through the Bongolava Mountains. The road to the capital of the Menabe region, Morondava, is well developed. We arrive early enough at the famous Baobab Avenue, then we continue to the hotel. |
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Day 4: It goes to BekopakaLeaving Morondava behind, you will be picked up again by four-wheel drive car and taken to Belo-sur-Tsiribihina to the ferry. There you will first dine at the restaurant called Mad Zebu. This restaurant is no longer an insider tip, but is known throughout Madagascar for its delicious food. Afterwards it goes further northThe road over which your car drives can be considered a bit bumpy. You will reach Bekopaka, the entrance to the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, towards evening and spend the night in the hotel Olympe d'Bemaraha. |
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Day 5: The little Tsingy and a ride on the Manombolo are coming upBefore heading to the big Tsingy of Bemaraha, you will have a short side trip to the small Tsingy. The March through the small, fascinating rock needles, which protrude from the ground everywhere, is reminiscent of a walk through a labyrinth and proves to be immensely fascinating. Between the needles you will discover rare pachypodia and various Euphorbia. Also various animals can be seen on this two to three hour tour gladly look. How long you want to stay here is up to you, as we adapt the tour to your wishes. However, you should not forget that after lunch in a fine restaurant on the river, there is another highlight on the day's schedule: a boat will take you upstream the Manombolo. There you expect numerous sacred tombs of the legendary indigenous people of Madagascar, the Vazimba. Afterwards you will go to bed again in the Olympe d'Bemaraha. |
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Day 6: The great Tsingy of BemarahaSo that today you can spend a lot of time in the world famous Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park can spend, you leave already around five o'clock in the morning. The walk into the park then begins around six in the morning. Before that, you will be instructed in the correct use of the climbing harness. After a good hour of walking you will see why this climbing harness is so important on your excursion, because after the Passing several narrow caves and steep rock faces you come to a very well designed via ferrata, which leads with numerous stairs, suspension bridges, guide ropes and co. through the park hi to the most fascinating viewpoints. Rarely in your life before will you see such a breathtaking view have enjoyed. Exactly how the tour of the park turns out depends on your individual condition. There are a total of five different ways to explore the park. For the overnight stay is then towards the end of the day again the Olympe d'Bemaraha ready |
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Day 7: It goes back to MorondavaAfter the eventful days with the big and small Tsingy, the tour is coming to an end. Already early in the morning you will drive back south and continue after lunch in Belo-sur-Tsiribihina across the river. Afterwards, the journey continues by car, leaving behind the dry forest of the west coast. In time for sunset, you should normally reach the Baobab Avenue reach. There, the giant baobab trees cast fascinating shadows in the setting sun, completely immersed in a beautiful red light. After this spectacle we go on to Morondavawhere you will stay in an attractive bungalow complex by the sea. |
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Day 8- Domestic flight to AntananarivoToday is the turn between two very different tours. From Antananarivo begins the next part of the trip that will take you to Andasibe, Ankanin'Nofy and Sainte Marie before heading east, enjoying the ambience of Villa Sibylle for the first time and preparing for the next part of the trip. |
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Day 9 Antananarivo to AndasibeAlready early in the morning of your Journey through Madagascar leave behind the colorful bustle of the Malagasy capital Antananarivo and head east. You are now on the road towards Tamatave and will spend a few hours on the busiest road in all of Madagascar. All around you presents the colorful and impressive landscape of the central highlands, before you reach the rugged Mandraka region immerse. Here also begins the denser forest and the green of the leaves becomes more and more vibrant. If you wish, during a stopover you will have time to visit the private reserve called Madagascar Exotique to visit. There you can get a first Contact with the Madagascan wildlife and see chameleons, geckos, snakes, tenrecs, frogs and butterflies in different variations. After lunch we continue directly to the so-called Analamazoatra Reserve. This area is home to many different nature reserves and national parks. Among others, Mantadia, the high moor of Torotorofotsy as well as the Andasibe National Park.For today's overnight stay, the beautifully located Eulophiella Lodge is at your disposal. |
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Tab 10-Extensive tour of Andasibe National ParkThe Andasibe National Park is a unique mountain cloud forest. Nowadays, very few of these extraordinary forest forms exist on our planet and on the second day of your trip you will have the chance to explore such a mountain cloud forest in detail with a guide. The largest part of the individually to your needs The tour, which can be customized, will be spent in the dense primary forest, which is home to many unique forms of life and which is truly a impressive spectacle offers. It rains here a good 250 days a year and that is exactly why this forest is so lush and impressive. In Andasibe National Park you will dive into a completely different world. You will discover animals and plants that you only know from television, but you can observe them in their natural habitat. Many of these animals are only Andasibe National Park or only at home on Madagascar and can nowhere else be discovered in the wild. A very prominent example of this are the so-called Giant lemurs, the Indri-Indris, famous for their distinctive singing cries, and which are now only reasonably safe at home in Andasibe National Park. Also the Finger animal, which attracts attention because of its somewhat bizarre appearance, is native to this national park. However, since this animal is nocturnal, you will most likely not see it during your stay. Instead, you might encounter gray bamboo lemurs, dwarf chameleons, boas and numerous other animals. The walks will be quite according to your personal wishes organized, so that you can spend up to five hours in the rainforest if you wish. Also on today's day you can choose between the two accommodations Hotel Feon'y ala or for an additional charge the Vakona Lodge ready |
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Day 11: It goes via Brickaville to Ankanin'y NofyAfter the extensive tour through the mountain cloud forest yesterday, today there is a slightly different program. You will leave the Analamazoatra area after breakfast and go by car Direction Brickaville. After a stay in the village, a boat transfer is on the schedule. With this you get to the Canal des Pangalanesfrom where you will continue directly to Ankanin'y Nofy. Here awaits you a magnificent resort directly on the famous canal. Relax with a wonderful bath and then spend the night at the Palmarium. |
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Days 12 to 14 - Ankan'y NofyKnown as the Nest of Dreams, this peaceful and relaxing area is located between the Ampitambe Lake, the Indian Ocean and the Pangalan Channel.white beaches, lakes, lush vegetation with mangroves and orchids.many native plants and mainly palms grow there but there are also carnivorous plants such as Nepenthes and also many species of orchids to see. Ankanin'nofy is mainly known for the tame lemurs that live in the reserve there, but there are also reptiles, frogs and crocodiles. Especially interesting is that you can see there several rare species of lemurs and also experience up close. A very special attraction is that there is one of the two places in Madagascar where you can observe the very rare Aye-Aye lemurs at night and can organize a night hike there. |
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Day 15: It goes on to Mahambo via TamataveFirst of all, after a good breakfast, we will go back to Brickaville today. The Boat transfer offers you the opportunity to perceive the surrounding landscape from a completely different perspective. For example, you will pass by huge ravinala (tree of travelers). You will then continue Direction TamataveThe most important port in Madagascar. You will need the afternoon to continue north to Mahambo, where a good dinner awaits you in the evening. Hotel "La Pirogue where you can spend the night. |
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Day 16: The journey leads You to the island of Sainte MarieThis day of your Journey through Madagascar you will reach the legendary Pirate Island Sainte Marie. For this, you will first head north early in the morning. Between the Indian Ocean and the shady forests and coconut plantations the road winds through. You will pass villages, rivers and smaller seaside resorts such as Foulpointe or Fenerive-Est. After a good three-hour drive, you will reach the end of the paved road. You are now in Soanierana Ivongo arrived, a downright tiny river port from which the crossing to Sainte Marie is possible. At the same time, Soanierana Ivongo is also the starting point for a possible further tour, which we will call the adventurous piste tour however offered in another of our versatile proposals. When you arrive at the port, you leave the guide and driver with the boarding of the boat. Although we take over for you the Organization of your stay on the island of Sainte Marie, but the escort ends at this point. After a good three-hour crossing you will reach Sainte Marie and spend the night in a bungalow near the beach. |
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Day 17: Extensive exploration of Sainte MarieBasically, you have many options to enjoy the stay on Sainte Marie. It is possible to see a large part of the island very comfortably explore by bike. If you feel more like an adventurous tour, you can also request a Motorcycle or a quad rent. For water lovers offer Snorkeling or diving trips on which the fascinating coral reefs in front of the island can be explored. Swimming or relaxing on the beach is of course also possible. Between June and September numerous Humpback whale families watchingthat move through the water with their young. Also highly recommended is a Visit the famous pirate cemetery for Ambodifotrata, there are numerous waterfalls and the miles of sandy beaches on the west coast of the island are worth seeing as well as the craggy rocks on the east coast. All activities are optional and not included. The overnight stay will be again at Natiora Lodge near the beach. |
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Day 18: Excursion to Ile aux NattesToday we have for you a individual excursion Already in the morning you leave for the airport, but then you board a pirogue and let yourself be carried over the water to the Island Ile aux Nattes bring. There you will undertake a excursion lasting several hours and let yourself be taken in by the fascinating adventures on this island. On the island also awaits you a delicious lunchAll activities are optional and are not included in the price.Today you will also stay overnight in a bungalow near the beach at Natiora Lodge. |
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Day 19 to 21: Excursions and sights on Sainte MarieVarious excursions are on your program during these two days. If you rent a motorized vehicle, you can participate in the so-called Ampanihy paradise stop and enjoy an excellent lunch there. This can be followed by a Pirogue ride across the lagoon of the same name. At an offshore headland, a lonely sandy beach awaits you, which will draw comparisons with tropical paradises on postcard motifs does not need to shy away. In the afternoon we will return home. You will spend the night in a hotel or bungalow. |
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Day 22: Return flight to AntananarivoThis day begins with the farewell to the island of Sainte Marie. back to Antananarivowhere you will be met by your driver and guide at the airport. Depending on the arrival time, you can now, if you wish, still have a Trip to the city Before this tour comes to an end, you can do a follow-up tour on request. |
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Day 23 - Antananarivo and SurroundingsIf time allows, there are still many possibilities to enjoy this last day in Madagascar, especially attractive is the "Lemurs Park" which is located 22 km outside of Antananarivo, in case young and old do not have enough of the droll animals. In the evening we will bring you to the airport, usually the flight home leaves after midnight, so you will appreciate the possibility of a "Dayuse" in the hotel and can prepare everything before the flight in peace.Overnight stay in the guest house of the "Villa Sibylle". |
At the outset, we have already pointed out to you that you have numerous different possibilities have to make individualizations on this tour. Gladly can individual Travel sections extended or shortened can be made - even changing tours or treks can be done. For this you only need to create a Contact us and then we can initiate all changes. In order for you to know exactly what to expect before you contact us, we have provided you above with the exact daily planning for this trip through Madagascar. We would also like to remain as transparent as possible when it comes to costs and therefore present you with the following table. All services as well as the associated prices are listed in an easy-to-understand manner, so that you can easily find the right solution in your Madagascar vacation there are no unpleasant surprises. However, should any questions arise, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Tsingy from Bemaraha - Sainte Marie - 23 Days | Price per person |
2 to 3 guests | 3880 Euro |
4 to 5 guests | 3820 euro |
6 - 7 guests | 3780 euro |
8 - 9 guests | 3720 euro |
Included services:
Accompaniment by English speaking experienced driver & tour guide
Logistics
Four wheel drive car with driver and diesel
Boat transfers to Sainte Marie and to Ankanin'Nofy
All specified overnight stay in the hotels in Bed & Breakfast
Not included services:
Lunch and dinner
Entrance fees to the National Park + boat trip
Tips
Drinks
Optional sightseeing, excursions and guides
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Villa Sibylle Antananarivo (Madagascar)