Madagascar, also known as the "Red Island": a vast diversity with unique nature that can give you a new sense of freedom. Trekking in the Andringitra National Park is a great challenge. 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 in Madagascar. Andringitra boasts some fauna, but the landscape, vegetation, and trekking are the main attractions.
Highlights:
- The diversification of the landscape of the Highlands;
- Andringitra National Park;
- Tsaranoro Valley;
- Chameleon Peak;
Price starting from: 645 Euros/pax***
*Rate applicable for 10 pax or more
*Please contact us for a customized quote
Day 2 : Antananarivo > Ambositra
After breakfast, we'll head towards Antsirabe via National Road 7. We'll pass through the town of Ambatolampy, known as the capital of aluminum foundries; we'll visit it on our way back. Continuing on to Antsirabe, we'll traverse the Highlands region, which offers a mosaic of colors with its terraced rice fields, crops, and traditional red brick houses in its numerous villages. Here, the warm and communicative population is undoubtedly another wonderful encounter on our journey. We'll stay on National Road 7 and proceed southward. Finally, we'll arrive in Ambositra and check-in at the hotel.
Day 2 : Antananarivo > Ambositra
Duration: +/- 7 hours by road
Distance : 260 km
Meals: Breakfast included, lunch and dinner not included
Your hotel in Ambositra: L’ARTISAN HOTEL (no website)
Day 2 : Antananarivo > Ambositra
The hotel was created by a sculptor named Victor to showcase Malagasy craftsmanship, particularly in wood carving. The place is calm and beautiful. To accommodate its guests, the hotel offers 8 rooms and 10 bungalows. The restaurant serves traditional Malagasy cuisine. Additionally, guests can enjoy outdoor dining in the afternoon accompanied by traditional Malagasy music groups. It's an ideal place to stay for friends, families with teenagers or children, seniors, business travelers, and solo travelers.
Day 4 : Ambalavao > Antantsoa
We leave Ambalavao to reach the Namoly Valley. From there, we take the off-road track for 3 hours in a 4x4. As soon as we arrive at the campsite called ANTANANTSOA, where we will spend the night, tea awaits you. The camp is located at an altitude of 1470m. Terraced rice fields decorate the landscape.
Day 4 : Ambalavao > Antantsoa
Day 4 : Ambalavao > Antantsoa
Day 6 : Andriampotsy > Pic Boby > Iataranomby
Early wake-up with the first rays of sunlight and departure to tackle the ascent of Pic Boby after breakfast. Pic Boby is the second highest peak in Madagascar. We will reach the summit from where we can admire the exceptional panorama of the entire region. On very clear days, we might even catch a glimpse of the Isalo Massif further south. Being at the top is a surreal experience. We traverse a landscape often described as lunar, with surreal lunar landscapes in a very mountainous setting. As we descend, after this superb scenery, we cross the endemic palm forest of this slope, "ravenea glauca," until we reach the camping site of Iantaranomby by a river where we can cool off.
Day 6 : Andriampotsy > Pic Boby > Iataranomby
Duration: +/- 9 hours of walking
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Overnight: Camping
Day 6 : Andriampotsy > Pic Boby > Iataranomby
Day 8 : Tsaranoro > Antsirabe
Early morning breakfast, then departure to meet the vehicle for the return journey to Antsirabe, passing through Fianarantsoa and Ambositra. Arrival in Antsirabe, whose name means "plenty of salt". It's an elegant city, a spa town surrounded by a volcanic massif, the third-largest city in Madagascar with its clean air and cool climate throughout the year. Check-in at the hotel.
Day 8 : Tsaranoro > Antsirabe
Duration: +/- 9 hours of driving
Distance : 358 km
Meals: Breakfast included, lunch and dinner not included
Your hotel in Antsirabe: SOUIMANGA HOTEL (www.souimanga-hotel.com) or similar
Day 8 : Tsaranoro > Antsirabe
Located three kilometers from the city center of Antsirabe, amidst a conservatory garden of Malagasy endemic plants and beyond, in an exceptional setting, a haven of peace, the team of the "Souimanga Hotel-Restaurant" welcomes you in a warm and friendly atmosphere. An original hotel that promotes sustainable and ecological development through its concepts of autonomy and natural culture, as well as its solidarity projects.
Day 10 : Antananarivo > retour
The last day of your trip! After breakfast, a guided tour of Antananarivo by car, followed by a visit to the colorful local markets for souvenir shopping. Transfer to the international airport for your return flight.
We bid you "farewell"!
Day 10 : Antananarivo > retour
Day 10 : Antananarivo > retour
Day 1 : Antananarivo
Upon your arrival at the airport, our representative will greet you for the transfer to the hotel. Welcome to Antananarivo! Antananarivo, also known as "the City of a Thousand," is the capital of Madagascar located in the Central Highlands region. It is renowned for its Asian-inspired architecture, numerous staircases, steep hills, palaces, cobblestone streets, churches, and picturesque rice field landscapes.
Day 1 : Antananarivo
Featuring a garden and a restaurant, the Green Palace is located 4 km from Ivato International Airport. Private parking is available on site. Wi-Fi is accessible in public areas. Each room is equipped with a TV and air conditioning. All rooms include a private terrace overlooking the garden and a private bathroom with a shower.
Day 3 : Ambositra > Ambalavao
After breakfast, we'll visit the workshops of the Zafimaniry artisans, hoping to find intricately carved wood or carefully crafted marquetry boxes. Following a visit to several artisanal markets, we'll continue to Fianarantsoa, which literally translates from Malagasy as "place of good learning." The city is divided by a steep ascent: the lower town and the upper town. We'll then journey onward to Ambalavao, where we'll visit the workshop famous for producing Antemoro paper. Next, we'll explore the private reserve of Anja, managed by the local village community. Overnight stay in Ambalavao.
Day 3 : Ambositra > Ambalavao
Duration: +/- 5 hours of driving
Distance : 210 km
Meals: Breakfast included, lunch and dinner not included
Your hotel in Ambalavao: Aux Bougainvillées (no website) or similar
Day 3 : Ambositra > Ambalavao
The uniqueness of Aux Bougainvillées hotel lies in the opportunity to discover the craft of "Papier Antaimoro" (a type of papyrus). This skill dates back to the Arab origin from the 16th century. The hotel offers individual rooms as well as family rooms, all equipped with private bathrooms. The restaurant serves a varied cuisine, simple, and sourced from various origins.
Day 5 : Antantsoa > Andriampotsy
The day will be more challenging, with an ascent to reach our next campsite. After receiving instructions from the local Andringitra guide and the porters, we will start the hike along the trail leading into the heart of Andringitra. Along the way, we'll make stops to visit some caves, admire the sacred waterfalls and the forest. We'll climb through shrubs or low-altitude forest, and perhaps even have the opportunity to swim in a natural pool. Then, we'll continue our hike to reach our campsite at Andriampotsy.
Day 5 : Antantsoa > Andriampotsy
Day 5 : Antantsoa > Andriampotsy
Day 7 : Iataranomby > Tsaranoro
After breakfast, we depart for the descent towards the Tsaranoro Valley. We may have the opportunity to observe the Pachypodium Echyflorum, various species of aloes, and lizards. Once at the foot of the massif, the path continues to cross several Barabory villages; Betsileo and Bara cultures blend together. From the village of Morarano, we begin to traverse this magnificent Tsaranoro Valley to reach Camp Catta. This afternoon, we continue to explore the forest of the Tsaranoro Valley for a few hours.
Day 7 : Iataranomby > Tsaranoro
Duration: +/- 4 hours of walking
Meals: Breakfast and lunch included, dinner not included
Your hotel in Tsaranoro: CAMP CATTA (www.campcatta.com)
Day 7 : Iataranomby > Tsaranoro
Located at the foot of the Tsaranoro cliff, Camp Catta offers two types of bungalows and tents. The bungalows are spacious and all equipped with full bathrooms with hot water. As for dining, Camp Catta highlights local products for a convivial table with a continental breakfast at sunrise and salads or grills at noon; the bar serves cocktails and arranged rum. For activities, hiking, climbing, paragliding, and base jumping can be organized.
Day 9 : Antsirabe > Antananarivo
Breakfast. Visit of the city by rickshaw, then visit local craft workshops and products such as zebu horn jewelry, toys made from old tin cans. Return to Antananarivo with a stop in Ambatolampy, a village of metallurgists. Cast aluminum souvenirs are often for sale along the main road. After the visit, continue to Tana. Transfer to the hotel.
Day 9 : Antsirabe > Antananarivo
Duration: +/- 4 hours drive
Distance : 170 km
Meals: Breakfast included, lunch and dinner not included
Your hotel in Antananarivo: GREEN PALACE (no website) or similar
Day 9 : Antsirabe > Antananarivo
Highlights:
- The diversification of the landscape of the Highlands;
- Andringitra National Park;
- Tsaranoro Valley;
- Chameleon Peak;
Price starting from: 645 Euros/pax***
*Rate applicable for 10 pax or more
*Please contact us for a customized quote
Day 1 : Antananarivo
Upon your arrival at the airport, our representative will greet you for the transfer to the hotel. Welcome to Antananarivo! Antananarivo, also known as "the City of a Thousand," is the capital of Madagascar located in the Central Highlands region. It is renowned for its Asian-inspired architecture, numerous staircases, steep hills, palaces, cobblestone streets, churches, and picturesque rice field landscapes.
Day 1 : Antananarivo
Featuring a garden and a restaurant, the Green Palace is located 4 km from Ivato International Airport. Private parking is available on site. Wi-Fi is accessible in public areas. Each room is equipped with a TV and air conditioning. All rooms include a private terrace overlooking the garden and a private bathroom with a shower.
Day 2 : Antananarivo > Ambositra
After breakfast, we'll head towards Antsirabe via National Road 7. We'll pass through the town of Ambatolampy, known as the capital of aluminum foundries; we'll visit it on our way back. Continuing on to Antsirabe, we'll traverse the Highlands region, which offers a mosaic of colors with its terraced rice fields, crops, and traditional red brick houses in its numerous villages. Here, the warm and communicative population is undoubtedly another wonderful encounter on our journey. We'll stay on National Road 7 and proceed southward. Finally, we'll arrive in Ambositra and check-in at the hotel.
Day 2 : Antananarivo > Ambositra
Duration: +/- 7 hours by road
Distance : 260 km
Meals: Breakfast included, lunch and dinner not included
Your hotel in Ambositra: L’ARTISAN HOTEL (no website)
Day 2 : Antananarivo > Ambositra
The hotel was created by a sculptor named Victor to showcase Malagasy craftsmanship, particularly in wood carving. The place is calm and beautiful. To accommodate its guests, the hotel offers 8 rooms and 10 bungalows. The restaurant serves traditional Malagasy cuisine. Additionally, guests can enjoy outdoor dining in the afternoon accompanied by traditional Malagasy music groups. It's an ideal place to stay for friends, families with teenagers or children, seniors, business travelers, and solo travelers.
Day 3 : Ambositra > Ambalavao
After breakfast, we'll visit the workshops of the Zafimaniry artisans, hoping to find intricately carved wood or carefully crafted marquetry boxes. Following a visit to several artisanal markets, we'll continue to Fianarantsoa, which literally translates from Malagasy as "place of good learning." The city is divided by a steep ascent: the lower town and the upper town. We'll then journey onward to Ambalavao, where we'll visit the workshop famous for producing Antemoro paper. Next, we'll explore the private reserve of Anja, managed by the local village community. Overnight stay in Ambalavao.
Day 3 : Ambositra > Ambalavao
Duration: +/- 5 hours of driving
Distance : 210 km
Meals: Breakfast included, lunch and dinner not included
Your hotel in Ambalavao: Aux Bougainvillées (no website) or similar
Day 3 : Ambositra > Ambalavao
The uniqueness of Aux Bougainvillées hotel lies in the opportunity to discover the craft of "Papier Antaimoro" (a type of papyrus). This skill dates back to the Arab origin from the 16th century. The hotel offers individual rooms as well as family rooms, all equipped with private bathrooms. The restaurant serves a varied cuisine, simple, and sourced from various origins.
Day 4 : Ambalavao > Antantsoa
We leave Ambalavao to reach the Namoly Valley. From there, we take the off-road track for 3 hours in a 4x4. As soon as we arrive at the campsite called ANTANANTSOA, where we will spend the night, tea awaits you. The camp is located at an altitude of 1470m. Terraced rice fields decorate the landscape.
Day 4 : Ambalavao > Antantsoa
Day 4 : Ambalavao > Antantsoa
Day 5 : Antantsoa > Andriampotsy
The day will be more challenging, with an ascent to reach our next campsite. After receiving instructions from the local Andringitra guide and the porters, we will start the hike along the trail leading into the heart of Andringitra. Along the way, we'll make stops to visit some caves, admire the sacred waterfalls and the forest. We'll climb through shrubs or low-altitude forest, and perhaps even have the opportunity to swim in a natural pool. Then, we'll continue our hike to reach our campsite at Andriampotsy.
Day 5 : Antantsoa > Andriampotsy
Day 5 : Antantsoa > Andriampotsy
Day 6 : Andriampotsy > Pic Boby > Iataranomby
Early wake-up with the first rays of sunlight and departure to tackle the ascent of Pic Boby after breakfast. Pic Boby is the second highest peak in Madagascar. We will reach the summit from where we can admire the exceptional panorama of the entire region. On very clear days, we might even catch a glimpse of the Isalo Massif further south. Being at the top is a surreal experience. We traverse a landscape often described as lunar, with surreal lunar landscapes in a very mountainous setting. As we descend, after this superb scenery, we cross the endemic palm forest of this slope, "ravenea glauca," until we reach the camping site of Iantaranomby by a river where we can cool off.
Day 6 : Andriampotsy > Pic Boby > Iataranomby
Duration: +/- 9 hours of walking
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Overnight: Camping
Day 6 : Andriampotsy > Pic Boby > Iataranomby
Day 7 : Iataranomby > Tsaranoro
After breakfast, we depart for the descent towards the Tsaranoro Valley. We may have the opportunity to observe the Pachypodium Echyflorum, various species of aloes, and lizards. Once at the foot of the massif, the path continues to cross several Barabory villages; Betsileo and Bara cultures blend together. From the village of Morarano, we begin to traverse this magnificent Tsaranoro Valley to reach Camp Catta. This afternoon, we continue to explore the forest of the Tsaranoro Valley for a few hours.
Day 7 : Iataranomby > Tsaranoro
Duration: +/- 4 hours of walking
Meals: Breakfast and lunch included, dinner not included
Your hotel in Tsaranoro: CAMP CATTA (www.campcatta.com)
Day 7 : Iataranomby > Tsaranoro
Located at the foot of the Tsaranoro cliff, Camp Catta offers two types of bungalows and tents. The bungalows are spacious and all equipped with full bathrooms with hot water. As for dining, Camp Catta highlights local products for a convivial table with a continental breakfast at sunrise and salads or grills at noon; the bar serves cocktails and arranged rum. For activities, hiking, climbing, paragliding, and base jumping can be organized.
Day 8 : Tsaranoro > Antsirabe
Early morning breakfast, then departure to meet the vehicle for the return journey to Antsirabe, passing through Fianarantsoa and Ambositra. Arrival in Antsirabe, whose name means "plenty of salt". It's an elegant city, a spa town surrounded by a volcanic massif, the third-largest city in Madagascar with its clean air and cool climate throughout the year. Check-in at the hotel.
Day 8 : Tsaranoro > Antsirabe
Duration: +/- 9 hours of driving
Distance : 358 km
Meals: Breakfast included, lunch and dinner not included
Your hotel in Antsirabe: SOUIMANGA HOTEL (www.souimanga-hotel.com) or similar
Day 8 : Tsaranoro > Antsirabe
Located three kilometers from the city center of Antsirabe, amidst a conservatory garden of Malagasy endemic plants and beyond, in an exceptional setting, a haven of peace, the team of the "Souimanga Hotel-Restaurant" welcomes you in a warm and friendly atmosphere. An original hotel that promotes sustainable and ecological development through its concepts of autonomy and natural culture, as well as its solidarity projects.
Day 9 : Antsirabe > Antananarivo
Breakfast. Visit of the city by rickshaw, then visit local craft workshops and products such as zebu horn jewelry, toys made from old tin cans. Return to Antananarivo with a stop in Ambatolampy, a village of metallurgists. Cast aluminum souvenirs are often for sale along the main road. After the visit, continue to Tana. Transfer to the hotel.
Day 9 : Antsirabe > Antananarivo
Duration: +/- 4 hours drive
Distance : 170 km
Meals: Breakfast included, lunch and dinner not included
Your hotel in Antananarivo: GREEN PALACE (no website) or similar
Day 9 : Antsirabe > Antananarivo
Day 10 : Antananarivo > retour
The last day of your trip! After breakfast, a guided tour of Antananarivo by car, followed by a visit to the colorful local markets for souvenir shopping. Transfer to the international airport for your return flight.
We bid you "farewell"!
Day 10 : Antananarivo > retour
Day 10 : Antananarivo > retour
Included in the price:
- 1 French-speaking guide
- Airport – hotel – airport transfer
- Accommodation with breakfast during the trip, except on Days 4-5-6 with full board
- Lunch on Day 7
- Car rental and fuel
- Entrance fees and local guide in the Andringitra National Park
- Entrance fees and local guide in the Anja Reserve
- Visits and excursions mentioned in the program
- Municipal taxes and tourist vignettes
- 1L bottle of water per day
Not included in the price:
- Airfare
- Damage insurance (baggage, cancellation, medical expenses, repatriation, COVID...)
- All lunches and dinners mentioned as "not included" in the program
- Activities and visits not mentioned in the program
- Drinks, tips, and personal expenses
