In this part of the island, nature is preserved, with rich endemic wildlife and sumptuous landscapes. Let yourself be guided by the beauty of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, the peace and gentleness of the little paradise of Akanin'ny Nofy, the 'nest of dreams'. The boat trip along the Pangalanes canal and the superb beaches of Sainte Marie will fill you with wonder.
Arrival at Ivato airport. Welcome and transfer to your hotel in the centre of Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar.
After breakfast, departure along RN2. First stop at Madagascar Exotique (breeding farm for endemic butterflies, chameleons and reptiles). Arrival in Andasibe early afternoon. Night walk to observe nocturnal species.
Visit Andasibe National Park: Indri Indri, ring-tailed lemurs, birds, chameleons, geckos. In the afternoon, visit the private Vakona reserve: informal museum, crocodile lake, reptiles, aviary and lemur park accessible by canoe.
After breakfast, depart for Manambato, the starting point of the Pangalanes canal cruise. Manambato nestles on the shores of Lake Rasoabe, about 10 km from Brickaville. Check in at the hotel.
After breakfast, embark on a boat cruise. Convivial aperitif, warm welcome and programme briefing. Navigation through lush greenery and exotic wildlife along the Pangalanes.
Early morning, resume navigation. Breakfast on board. Arrival at Palmarium: 50-ha reserve between the Indian Ocean and Lake Ampitabe. Meet several lemur species (Indri Indri, Varecia, Macaco) and exceptional flora (carnivorous plants, orchids, ebony, endemic palms). At 17:00, canoe to the night reserve to observe the mysterious Aye-Aye.
Navigation to Amboditandroho, breakfast on board. Arrival at Mahatsara, canoe to the village of Vatoakanga (accessible only by canoe). Meeting with primary school children: activities designed with teachers, games and exchanges. CEPE pass rate of 92.5%. Dinner and overnight on board.
Breakfast on board. Navigation to Ambodisaina and discovery of the sacred trees. Lunch on board, end of cruise. Arrival in Tamatave, check in at the hotel.
After breakfast, city tour of Tamatave (Toamasina), the country's main port. Drive to Mahambo, 90 km north of Tamatave: beautiful calm beach, large lagoon and dense vegetation.
Embark for the crossing to Sainte Marie Island. Turquoise blue waters, white sandy beaches, peaceful atmosphere. Welcome and transfer to the hotel.
Excursion to Île aux Nattes, a small island at the southern tip of Sainte Marie. Traditional way of life, fishing and farming people. Picnic lunch included.
Free day to relax and enjoy the island. Diving, snorkelling, exploring neighbouring islets, tasting local cuisine. The island is one of the best places to observe humpback whales from July to September.
After breakfast, transfer to Sainte Marie airport for the flight to Antananarivo. City tour on arrival (narrow streets, markets, royal palaces). Check in at the hotel.
After breakfast, visit the Digue market for reasonably priced souvenirs. Transfer to Ivato airport for the return flight. See you soon!
Arrival at Ivato airport. Welcome and transfer to your hotel in the centre of Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar.
After breakfast, departure along RN2. First stop at Madagascar Exotique (breeding farm for endemic butterflies, chameleons and reptiles). Arrival in Andasibe early afternoon. Night walk to observe nocturnal species.
Visit Andasibe National Park: Indri Indri, ring-tailed lemurs, birds, chameleons, geckos. In the afternoon, visit the private Vakona reserve: informal museum, crocodile lake, reptiles, aviary and lemur park accessible by canoe.
After breakfast, depart for Manambato, the starting point of the Pangalanes canal cruise. Manambato nestles on the shores of Lake Rasoabe, about 10 km from Brickaville. Check in at the hotel.
After breakfast, embark on a boat cruise. Convivial aperitif, warm welcome and programme briefing. Navigation through lush greenery and exotic wildlife along the Pangalanes.
Early morning, resume navigation. Breakfast on board. Arrival at Palmarium: 50-ha reserve between the Indian Ocean and Lake Ampitabe. Meet several lemur species (Indri Indri, Varecia, Macaco) and exceptional flora (carnivorous plants, orchids, ebony, endemic palms). At 17:00, canoe to the night reserve to observe the mysterious Aye-Aye.
Navigation to Amboditandroho, breakfast on board. Arrival at Mahatsara, canoe to the village of Vatoakanga (accessible only by canoe). Meeting with primary school children: activities designed with teachers, games and exchanges. CEPE pass rate of 92.5%. Dinner and overnight on board.
Breakfast on board. Navigation to Ambodisaina and discovery of the sacred trees. Lunch on board, end of cruise. Arrival in Tamatave, check in at the hotel.
After breakfast, city tour of Tamatave (Toamasina), the country's main port. Drive to Mahambo, 90 km north of Tamatave: beautiful calm beach, large lagoon and dense vegetation.
Embark for the crossing to Sainte Marie Island. Turquoise blue waters, white sandy beaches, peaceful atmosphere. Welcome and transfer to the hotel.
Excursion to Île aux Nattes, a small island at the southern tip of Sainte Marie. Traditional way of life, fishing and farming people. Picnic lunch included.
Free day to relax and enjoy the island. Diving, snorkelling, exploring neighbouring islets, tasting local cuisine. The island is one of the best places to observe humpback whales from July to September.
After breakfast, transfer to Sainte Marie airport for the flight to Antananarivo. City tour on arrival (narrow streets, markets, royal palaces). Check in at the hotel.
After breakfast, visit the Digue market for reasonably priced souvenirs. Transfer to Ivato airport for the return flight. See you soon!
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