Rainforests, Mountains & Beaches of Southern Madagascar

This tour focuses on the varying scenic delights of Eastern and Southern Madagascar as you head south through the lush central highlands to the dry South-west coast of Madagascar for some days of relaxation at the beach. We recommend adding on Andasibe either at the start or - preferably - the end.

Overview

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 yourself  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, 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.

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This tour price includes the flight back from Toliara to Antananarivo

INCLUDES

Meals as specified (BB for 6 nights, DBB for 5 nights for 11 night version), domestic flight from Toliara to Antananarivo, private transfers with an English-speaking guide including all entrance fees, conservation and park fees, joining english-speaking National Park guides for walking in the park rainforests (Only official guides are allowed to conduct the walking tours.)

EXCLUDES

All services & meals not specified, drinks, visa costs and items of a personal nature eg. tips, curios

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 11 nights if, 2 people Price assuming 2 people travelling
PP SHARING FROM ₤ 2,774
Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 11 nights if 4 people Price assuming 4 people travelling
PP SHARING FROM ₤ 2,336
Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 13 nights if 2 people With 2 night extension to Andasibe National Park, assuming 2 people travelling
PP SHARING FROM ₤ 3,473
Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 13 nights if 4 people Assuming 4 people travelling
PP SHARING FROM ₤ 2,884
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