THE WESTERN LOOP

16 days / 15 nights

This 16-day tour will lead you to an adventure in the South - West part of Madagascar where you will discover the Kirindy forest reserve with lemurs as well as other endemic animal and plant species.  The largest carnivorous mammal of Madagascar called “Fosa” or Small Puma is also found there. Then you will discover the tremendous Tsingy of Bemaraha with its karstic peaks classified as world heritage by UNESCO. This first part of the trip will finish at the famous Avenue of Baobabs with a magnificent and unforgettable sunset. After that, you will be crossing the saltworks that leads you to “Belo sur mer”, and follow the coastal track through an exceptional landscape adorned by the largest baobabs of the island. The trip will be enhanced by stays of pure relaxation at the idyllic beaches of Andavadaoka and Andravona with its turquoise water and fine white sand beaches. Finally, you will return to the capital for a guided tour of the city of Antananarivo and visit the Ambohimanga sacred hill which was the cradle of the ancient Malagasy monarchy.

  • Exploration of the impressive Tsingys of Bemaraha and its sharp karst peaks classified as world heritage by UNESCO
  • Intrepid and thrilling stages through the coastal trail of Western Madagascar
  • Encounter with the fosa, the largest carnivorous mammal of Madagascar
  • Discovery of the largest baobabs of the island
  • Sunset at the famous baobab alley
  • Relaxation at the idyllic beaches of Andavadoaka and Andravona
  • Discovery of the city of Antananarivo and Ambohimanga, the cradle of the Merina monarchy classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO
  • Accommodation on bed and breakfast during the tour
  • 02 nights on half board
  • Transportation in a private air conditioning 4WD vehicle with a driver during the tour
  • All transfers
  • Local guide and entrance fees in parks mentioned in the program
  • Activities mentioned in the program
     
  • Long haul air tickets and taxes
  • Domestic flight from Toliara to Antananarivo
  • The Visa fees of around 35 € that you should pay at the airport
  • All meals not mentioned
  • All activities during the days off in Andravona
  • Drinks
  • Tips and extra personal items