Madagascar· 18 days · Wildlife & multi-activity
The Entertaining South
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This 18-day tour will lead you towards the south of Madagascar by taking the famous national road number 7 which allows you to discover the know-how of the craftsmen, the culture and the nature. Also, you will explore some sites through playful activities, namely: the bike ride through the red earth of Antsirabe to discover the sacred lake of Tritriva and the lake of Andraikiba; the canoe tour on the Namorona river to discover the life of the Tanàla ethnic group, the paragliding to fly over the magnificent Tsaranoro valley and the quad tour to discover the Vezo fishermen's villages that are scattered in the sand dunes. You will also have the opportunity to discover the diversity of the parks like Ranomafana with its bamboo lemurs and Isalo with its multicolored massifs and its oasis dated from the Jurassic era. During the journey, lemurs will always be there and baobabs will adorn the road. You will finish this beautiful adventure by a deserving relaxation at the beautiful beach of Salary before returning to the capital for a guided visit of the city and the sacred hill of Ambohimanga which was the cradle of the ancient Merina monarchy and classified world heritage by UNESCO.
About this trip
A trip we'd happily do again next month
This 18-day tour will lead you towards the south of Madagascar by taking the famous national road number 7 which allows you to discover the know-how of the craftsmen, the culture and the nature. Also, you will explore some sites through playful activities, namely: the bike ride through the red earth of Antsirabe to discover the sacred lake of Tritriva and the lake of Andraikiba; the canoe tour on the Namorona river to discover the life of the Tanàla ethnic group, the paragliding to fly over the magnificent Tsaranoro valley and the quad tour to discover the Vezo fishermen's villages that are scattered in the sand dunes. You will also have the opportunity to discover the diversity of the parks like Ranomafana with its bamboo lemurs and Isalo with its multicolored massifs and its oasis dated from the Jurassic era. During the journey, lemurs will always be there and baobabs will adorn the road. You will finish this beautiful adventure by a deserving relaxation at the beautiful beach of Salary before returning to the capital for a guided visit of the city and the sacred hill of Ambohimanga which was the cradle of the ancient Merina monarchy and classified world heritage by UNESCO.
This is one of our signature multi-activity journeys in Madagascar. We've walked it many times — alone, with friends, with our own families — and we've shaped it into something we're genuinely proud of.
You'll be in a small group, led by a local guide who knows the trails, the families along the way, and the best place to stop for lunch. Nothing rushed. Nothing generic.
Glimpses of the trip
Photos from the trail
Day by day
Your 18-day itinerary
A draft of how the trip flows — every itinerary is fine-tuned around your group, fitness and pace before we book anything.
- 01+
Antananarivo
Arrival in the capital Antananarivo, gateway to the famous national road number 7 leading south through the land of craftsmen, culture and nature.
Arrival in the capital Antananarivo, gateway to the famous national road number 7 leading south through the land of craftsmen, culture and nature.
- 03+
Antsirabe
Bike ride through the red earth of Antsirabe to discover the sacred lake of Tritriva and the lake of Andraikiba.
Bike ride through the red earth of Antsirabe to discover the sacred lake of Tritriva and the lake of Andraikiba.
- 05+
Ranomafana National Park
Meeting with the bamboo lemurs in Ranomafana national park.
Meeting with the bamboo lemurs in Ranomafana national park.
- 07+
Namorona River
Canoe tour on the Namorona river to discover the life of the Tanàla ethnic group.
Canoe tour on the Namorona river to discover the life of the Tanàla ethnic group.
- 10+
Tsaranoro Valley
Paragliding to fly over the magnificent Tsaranoro valley and hiking through its scenery.
Paragliding to fly over the magnificent Tsaranoro valley and hiking through its scenery.
- 12+
Isalo National Park
Exploration of the multicolored massif of Isalo with its oasis dated from the Jurassic era.
Exploration of the multicolored massif of Isalo with its oasis dated from the Jurassic era.
- 14+
Vezo Fishing Villages
Quad tour to discover the Vezo fishermen's villages scattered in the sand dunes.
Quad tour to discover the Vezo fishermen's villages scattered in the sand dunes.
- 16+
Salary Beach
Relaxing stay at the idyllic beach of Salary, a deserving rest after the adventure.
Relaxing stay at the idyllic beach of Salary, a deserving rest after the adventure.
- 18+
Ambohimanga & Antananarivo
Return to the capital for a guided visit of Antananarivo and the sacred hill of Ambohimanga, cradle of the ancient Merina monarchy and UNESCO world heritage.
Return to the capital for a guided visit of Antananarivo and the sacred hill of Ambohimanga, cradle of the ancient Merina monarchy and UNESCO world heritage.
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What's included
Everything that's covered
- ✓Local guide throughout
- ✓All accommodation in selected guesthouses & hotels
- ✓Daily breakfast and most dinners
- ✓Luggage transfers between stages
- ✓All ground transport during the trip
- ✓Detailed route notes and maps
Not included
What you'll arrange yourself
- —International flights to/from Madagascar
- —Madagascar visa (€35 on arrival)
- —Travel insurance
- —Drinks, tips and personal expenses
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18 days · Wildlife & multi-activity
The Entertaining South