Antananarivo * Antsirabe * Ranomafana National Park * Isalo National Park * Southern Coast * Optional extension to Andasibe National Park
This Southern tour focuses on the varying scenic delights of Eastern and Southern Madagascar. You head south through the lush central highlands visiting Ranomafana National Park (with its extensive wildlife, including the rare Golden Bamboo lemurs) and the very scenic Isalo National Park. Then it ends on the dry South-west coast of Madagascar for some days of relaxation at the beach. En route you visit charming Malagasy towns and villages and get a chance to immerse yourselfΒ in local Malagasy life and culture.
Why we love this tour:
- Highlights include Ramomafana and Isalo National Parks
- Wonderful mix of wildlife (with plenty of endemic species to be seen in Andasibe and Ranomafana), stunning scenery and relaxation.
- Really gives you a full understanding of Madagascar as you travel through different cultural regions
- Plenty of walking. (We recommend that you are at least moderately fit as much of the wildlife-viewing in the parks is by foot.)
Rainforests, Mountains & Beaches of Southern Madagascar (11 nights) at a Glance:
- 1 night Antananarivo, Maison Gallieni, Bed & Breakfast
- Head south to Antsirable, Overnight ay Couleur Cafe, Bed & Breakfast
- Continue to Hotel Artisan, Bed & Breakfast
- 2 nights Ranomafana National Park at Hotel Thermal,Β Bed & Breakfast
- 2 nights Isola National Park at Le Jardin du Roy, Bed & Breakfast
- 3 nights Southern Coast at Ifaty, Dunes D’Ifaty, Bed & Breakfast
- Fly back to Tana to overnight at Maison Gallieni again or Radisson Blu Waterfront if you prefer a change of scene
This itinerary is quite unusual in Madagascar in that you do not to keep returning to Tana during your tour. You are with your private guide from Antananarivo all the way through Southern Madagascar to the south-west coast and then you have a few days at the beach.
As always, this is a sample itinerary. And so it can be adapted to suit you with a couple of interesting variations. We show the 13 night version below.
2 night extension to add on Andasibe (13 nights in total)
We strongly recommend that you extend the trip by two nights and then can travel direct back to Ivato Airport, with no need to spend a final night in Tana (unless you have a very early flight departure).
- Fly back to Tana to overnight at Radisson Blu Waterfront. Depending on the flight schedule at the time of travel, you may be able to head straight onto Andasibe (either for 3 nights or to have an overnight stay in Tana at the end.)
- Road transfer to Andasibe National Park, Mantadia Lodge, Bed & Breakfast
- Return to Tana in time for your homeward flight – assuming in the afternoon or evening
This price below shows the prices for 11 and 13 nights and with either Contact us for a tailor-made quote.
(The Andasibe extension can be added at the start, on Day 2, if you prefer. But we think it works best at the end.)
Note: You can also choose to combine some of the highlights of Western Madagascar (Alley of Baobabs & Kirindy) with the South, also in 13 or 14 nights. Chat to us.
