16-DAY ADVENTURE AND BEACH IN THE WEST AND NOSY BE.
In the course of this visit, you will have a great chance to know more about the islet of Madagascar which is made up of various landscapes, breathtaking national Parks including Tsingy of Bemaraha, Kirindy Private Reserve, Peyrieras Reserve, the beauty of Nosy Be, and the rainforest of Andasibe National Park.
Day 1
Welcome to Antananarivo and Madagascar at large. You will arrive at Ivato airport and your representative will be waiting for you. You will be welcomed and then safely transferred to your luxurious accommodation not far away from the airport where you will refresh and relax while taking in the stunning views of the vast capital city of Madagascar in the Indian ocean.
Day 2
After enjoying your breakfast at the hotel, you set off to Miandrivazo through Ambatolampy city that hosts the pot workshop and foundry. You will have a short visit to this place and then proceed to the deserving city, Antsirabe and then carry on till we reach Miandrivazo which is known for its summery weather and the typical Malagasy community.
Day 3
Embark on the westward journey from Miandrivazo to Morondava and make it to the Sakalava people and their prominent baobab trees. After passing via a small number of villages, we reach morondava. The road to kirindy connects morondava to Belo-sur-Tsiribihina in the middle of beroboka south to the north and marofandilia to the South Upon arrival in Morondava, Kirindy Forest is famous for hosting the largest carnivore in Madagascar which is the Fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox) in the whole world and you can have a remarkable experience of observing it in its natural habitat. During the late evenings you can go for Nocturnal visits while at the reserve.
Day 4
After having your morning meal, you’ll depart for Bekopaka. Although the only way to reach the Tsingy Bemaraha is unbearable, it makes the trip adventurous. We first get to Tsim Afana where we cross the Belo sur Tsiribihina river by ferry. We finally make it to our final destination, Bekopa, at the end of the afternoon.
Day 5
Your day begins with a tour to the Tsingy de Bemaraha, an amazing mineral forest recorded as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ‘tsingy’ limestone peaks are one of the magnificent landscapes in Madagascar, a complex network of rifts, crevasses, and limestone blocks carved into sharp needles. You’ll spend the afternoon relaxing or surveying on your own at leisure. You may wish to join an optional trip to visit the little Tsingy, which includes a pirogue ride up the river gorge to see the subterranean caves and other tombs of Sakalava.
Day 6
Upon finishing the early meal, you’ll travel back to Morondava and once again We’ll cross the Belo sur Tsiribihina River. In the evening, we’ll arrive at the Alley of Baobab and this is the right time because the sun is now setting and the light is fading as smooth trunks reflect the oranjlof the sun giving you a n opportunity to take photographs of the sunset. After that we Continue to Morondava.
Day 7
You’ll start this day by enjoying the sunrise at Baobab Alley, after which you will go for a quick city tour of Morondava which was back then the center of the Sakalava kingdom. After the tour, we will drive back to Antsirabe. Along the way we will pass by a few villages. After a reasonable time while driving, we reach Antsirabe at the end of the afternoon and you’ll be transferred to your luxurious hotel..
Day 8
After enjoying your early meal, we go for a city tour by Rickshaw and workshop tours to visit local handcrafts and products including jewelry made from zebu horn, and toys crafted from old tin cans. After that we will head back to Antananarivo but we will have a Stopover to visit Ambatolampy, a village of metalwork. Cast aluminum souvenirs are often for sale along the main road. After the visit, we will proceed to Tana and when we reach you will be transferred to your hotel.
Day 9
After a tasty breakfast at your hotel, we will take the National 2 Road and head to Tamatave, a lush landscape. You will stop at Madagascar Exotic, a farm for breeding endemic butterflies, chameleons, and reptiles threatened by anthropogenic action (bushfires, deforestation). In the evening, you will have a nocturnal visit with a local guide.
Day 10
On this day, You’ll pay a visit to Andasibe National Park, the site of conservation of the Indri-Indri, the largest of the lemurs. There are also other animal species like the 11 other lemurs, chameleons, and birds. The flora is characterized by a variety of orchids, rosewood, and medicinal plants. In the afternoon, you will visit Vakona Private Reserve.
Day 11
After enjoying your breakfast, we will leave this rainforest and drive back to Antananarivo. Along the way, you will discover the most beautiful landscapes characterized by lush vegetation and thick forests. On reaching Antananarivo, you will be transferred to your hotel near the airport for your next day’s flight.
Day 12
After the early meal, you will enjoy a city tour of Antananarivo according to your domestic flight schedule after which you will be transferred to the airport. You’ll fly to Nosy Be with the Airlines Company. Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly welcomed and then transferred to your hotel to refresh, rest and enjoy the hotel.
Day 13
On this day, you will be led to the first tourist destinations of Madagascar: Nosy Tanikely Marine Park and Nosy Komba. Nosy komba is a small dream island which is also a natural reserve, postcard beach with crystal water and a forest behind it. You can go scuba diving and you will encounter some nice fish like dolphins, sharks, whales,puffer fish as well as 3 turtle species. You will have time to chill at the Beautiful beaches and you can also go for a lovely climb up to the lighthouse where you will have a glimpse at the lemurs. As for Nosy Komba, it is famous for the black lemur which lives with the population in lush vegetation. The embroidery napkins are worth a visit as well at the main village of Ambarovato.
Day 14
You will visit Nosy Iranja which stands to be the best place to find beautiful, quiet, sea turtles that lay eggs almost every day and come running to the sea after birth. You’ll walk through the forest and reach a deserted beach. If you want to go fishing, go around the island of Iranja Kelly and Iranja. Be joined by a white sandbar.
Day 15
You will spend the day at your leisure as you admire the beautiful beach and the calmness of Nosy Be, an adorable site. Its name means Big Island. You can engage yourself in some activities, you can see with the hotel for the organization. If you are not interested in any of the activities, you can take a rest at the hotel.
Day 16
Spend the morning at leisure (according to your international flight schedule) as you enjoy this last day in Madagascar. You will be transferred to the international airport for check-in and this is when you wish farewell to Madagascar. hopefully, you have enjoyed and appreciated every bit of your trip.
