THE RURAL LANDSCAPES OF THE HIGHLANDS

09 days / 08 nights

This tour focuses more on exploring Malagasy nature as well as discovering rural areas with its originality. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to meet with the legend, babakoto, the biggest lemurs on earth in Andasibe. Then, you will participate in the activities of the local inhabitants for economic growth such as rice and vegetable plantation. Apart from that, you will visit the social action center where you can volunteer and give hands to vulnerable people. Afterwards, you will visit the rural village of Ampefy which is a very popular vacation spot for Malagasy people. You will discover the Lily waterfall and the Geysers there. Finally, you will return to the capital for a guided tour of the city and visit the sacred hill of Ambohimanga which was the cradle of the Merina monarchy classified as World Heritage by UNESCO.

  • Discovery of amphibians and reptiles of the exotic reserve of Peyrieras
  • Exploring the endemic flora and fauna of Andasibe including the Indri Indri lemurs
  • Visit of a private lemur island
  • A tour of the V.O.I.M.M.A. park
  • Contribution to a social work
  • Exploration of the Ampefy volcanic region with its geysers and impressive waterfall.
  • Discovery of the city of Antananarivo and the sacred hill of Ambohimanga classified as World Heritage by UNESCO
  • Accommodation on bed and breakfast during the tour
  • Picnic lunch on day 4
  • Transportation in a private air conditioning vehicle with a Malagasy speaking driver
  • All transfers
  • Local guide and entrance fees in parks mentioned in the program
  • Long haul air tickets and taxes
  • The Visa fees of around 35€ that you should pay at the airport
  • Activities not mentioned
  • All meals not mentioned
  • Tips and extra personal items