Duration
10-Day
Accra, Madagascar
Madagascar is "Red Island--Ile rouge." Much diversity with a unique nature can give you a new feeling of a new sensation of liberty. Trekking in Andringitra National Park is a big challenge, as the park covers an area of 31,160 hectares characterized by mountains, including Pic Boby, which at 2,658 meters, is the second-highest peak of Madagascar. Andringitra has some wildlife but landscape, vegetation and trekking are the chief attractions.
Plan snapshot
Duration
10-Day
Route
Antananarivo to Antananarivo (City)
Via Ambositra (City), Ambalavao (City), Andringitra NP
Country & park
Madagascar
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
walking safaris (with an armed guide)
Accommodation
Le Chat'o Park Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Antananarivo (City) – Breakfast Included
Meals
Breakfast Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
EUR
Rates
EUR
Before booking
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This budget tour includes camping and lodges.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Day 1
Mid-range hotel in Antananarivo (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 2
Mid-range hotel in Ambositra (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 3
Mid-range hotel in Ambalavao (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 4
Outside Andringitra NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5-6
Inside Andringitra NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
Budget lodge outside Andringitra NP – Breakfast & Lunch Included
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 8
Mid-range hotel in Antsirabe (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 9
Mid-range hotel in Antananarivo (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 10
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Today, you'll arrive at Antananarivo Airport - Tana, as the capital is universally known, has been the home of Malagasy power for three centuries and there's a huge amount of history and culture, as well as some unexpected wildlife options. There are also some excellent markets and shops that stock products and crafts from across the country at very competitive prices. Upon arrival, you'll meet our local team and transfer to the hotel. Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
After breakfast, you'll take the road to Antsirabe through National Road 7. Passing through Ambatolampy city, the capital foundry of aluminum. You will do the visit on your return. You'll continue to Antsirabe. You'll cross the region of the Highlands, which offers a mosaic of colors between its rice terraces, cultures, and traditional red brick houses of its many villages. Here, the warm and communicative population is undoubtedly another great encounter on your way. You'll stay on National Road 7 and progress towards the south. You'll drive to Ambositra and have an overnight stay. Mid-range hotel located in Ambositra (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
You'll shop around in Ambositra and visit Zafimaniry artisans workshop, trying to find carved wood or a piece of marquetry box made with care. You'll stroll around in town. After the visit to some handcraft markets, continuation to Fianarantsoa. The name means "place of good learning". The city is separated by a steep climb: the lower and upper town. You'll continue the trip arriving in Ambalavao, the tour of the manufacturing workshop of the famous paper Antemoro. You'll visit of Anja private reserve held by the village community. Your overnight stay will be in Ambalavao. Mid-range hotel located in Ambalavao (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
You'll have an early start this morning. You'll head to Namoly by car, the starting point of our trek. Upon your arrival in the valley, you'll start the trekking. You'll have 2 hours of walking to join the first camp where you'll spend the night. Ricefield terraces decorate the landscape. Your arrival in the first camp named Antantsoa. Your overnight stay will be in a tent. Outside Andringitra NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
This will be a tough day as you head uphill to reach your next camp. After the instructions of the local guide of Andringitra with the porters, you will start the hike by the track leading to the heart of Andringitra. Along the way, you'll stop to visit some caves. You'll view the sacred waterfalls and the forest, climb through shrubs or forests at low altitudes, and perhaps dip in a natural pool. From here, it is a further trek to reach your campsite in Andriampotsy. Inside Andringitra NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
You'll have an early wake-up with the first rays of the sun and depart to attack the ascent of Pic Boby, the second-highest peak of Madagascar. You will reach the peak from where you can enjoy an exceptional panorama of the whole region. In very good weather, you can even see the Isalo massif further south. Being at the top it is a surreal experience. You'll pass through a landscape called lunar. Surreal lunar landscapes in a very mountain setting that you will not forget. On the descent after this superb landscape, you cross the endemic palm forest of this “Ravenna glauca” side to the Iantaranomby campsite on the edge of a river where you can cool off. Your overnight stay will be in the tent. Inside Andringitra NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
After breakfast, you'll descend the Tsaranoro valley. Maybe you have the opportunity to see Pachypodium enchyflorum, different species of aloes and lizards. Once at the foot of the massif, the path continues to cross several villages of Barabory; the Betsileo and Bara cultures mix. From the village of Morarano, you will begin crossing this magnificent Tsaranoro valley to finish at Camp Catta Hotel. This afternoon, you'll continue to explore the forest of Tsaranoro Valley for a few hours. Budget lodge located outside Andringitra NP Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
You'll have an early breakfast, and depart to rejoin our vehicles for the journey to Antsirabe. Passing through Fianarantsoa and Ambositra. You will arrive in Antsirabe, the name means "a lot of salt." It is an elegant city, a beautiful spa town surrounded by volcanic massif, the third largest city in Madagascar with its clean air and cool climate throughout the year. Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
You will have breakfast then a city tour by rickshaw then workshop tours for a visit of local handcrafts and products including jewelry made from zebu horn, and toys crafted from old tin cans. You'll drive back to Antananarivo. You'll stop to visit Ambatolampy, a village of metalwork. Cast aluminum souvenirs are often for sale along the main road. After the visit, you'll continue to Tana. On your arrival, you'll transfer to the hotel. You'll be arriving in Tana and then transfer to the hotel. Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
This is the last day of your trip! After breakfast, you'll have a quick city tour of Antananarivo by car then you will go to the colorful local markets. You will be able to buy some souvenirs. You'll transfer back to the airport international for check-in. You'll fly homewards. We say you "veloma"! Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Sleeping bag
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Bath towels
Tips (Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
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Office In
Madagascar
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2008)
Member Of
TOP MADAGASCAR, AAVM (Association of travel agency in Madagascar), Travelife certificate manager, CCIFM (France Madagascar International Chamber) & ATAF
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Madagascar
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).
This tour is unavailable for children.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Le Chat'o Park Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Antananarivo (City) – Breakfast Included. Meals: Breakfast Included
This tour starts and ends in Antananarivo
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Go Travel Madagascar, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Go Travel Madagascar.
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