Around tropical forests, from lemurs to humpback whales!
In the realm of tropical forests, where lemurs and humpback whales roam
Day 1: Antananarivo-Andasibe
Departure at 7 AM for Ambatomanga to discover the typical landscapes of the highland countryside. You will visit villages and local cheese factories. Continue to Mandraka for lunch, then Andasibe to check into the hotel. Night visit to the reserve managed by the villagers.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Andasibe- Manambato- Ankanin’ny Nofy
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the entrance of the Analamazaotra park early in the morning. You will set off in search of Indris, the largest lemurs in the world. It’s a magnificent walk in a tropical forest with rich endemic plant species, including medicinal plants. You will also encounter many species of geckos, frogs, and with a bit of luck, other species of lemurs. Continuation to Manambato on the shores of Lake Rasoabe. Transfer by boat, check-in, and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Ankanin’ny Nofy - Mahabo
Go for a morning visit to the Palmarium lemur reserve. Allow at least 2 hours and 30 minutes for the visit. Lunch on-site and continuation by boat for a beautiful ride on the Pangalanes! Discover the typical vegetation of this canal, which is separated from the sea by a narrow strip of land. At the port, a car will come to pick you up and take you to your hotel. Check-in and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Mahambo - Sainte Marie
Enjoy the calm beach of this lagoon in the early morning and then take a boat to Whale Island! A car will come to pick you up at the port to drop you off at the hotel from which you can book any activity on the island.
Day 5: Mahambo - Sainte Marie
Breakfast at the hotel and day dedicated to the discovery of whales that, once a year, come to these warm and calm waters to give birth.
Day 6: Sainte Marie
After breakfast, you have a free day for activities of your choice.
Day 7: Sainte Marie - Antananarivo
Transfer for the return flight to Antananarivo.