Madagascar· 15 days · Guided
The Glowing Landscape of Madagascar
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15 days / 14 nights. You will be amazed by the incredible diversity of landscapes in this combined circuit that will start at the southwest coast of Madagascar in Ifaty with its beautiful beach and dry deciduous forest decorated with majestic baobabs. You will continue by taking the famous national road 7 which crosses the typical villages and will make you discover the know-how of the craftsmen, the culture and the nature. You will also have the opportunity to discover the richness of the national parks like Isalo with its multicolored massifs and its oases as well as Ranomafana with its bamboo lemurs. The journey will continue to some part of the east where you will discover the diversity of the fauna. In Andasibe, you will meet the biggest lemurs on earth: the Indri indri, then a short cruise on the Pangalanes channel will take you to Akanin'ny Nofy.
About this trip
A trip we'd happily do again next month
15 days / 14 nights. You will be amazed by the incredible diversity of landscapes in this combined circuit that will start at the southwest coast of Madagascar in Ifaty with its beautiful beach and dry deciduous forest decorated with majestic baobabs. You will continue by taking the famous national road 7 which crosses the typical villages and will make you discover the know-how of the craftsmen, the culture and the nature. You will also have the opportunity to discover the richness of the national parks like Isalo with its multicolored massifs and its oases as well as Ranomafana with its bamboo lemurs. The journey will continue to some part of the east where you will discover the diversity of the fauna. In Andasibe, you will meet the biggest lemurs on earth: the Indri indri, then a short cruise on the Pangalanes channel will take you to Akanin'ny Nofy.
This is one of our signature guided 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 15-day itinerary
A draft of how the trip flows — every itinerary is fine-tuned around your group, fitness and pace before we book anything.
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Arrival in Antananarivo
Arrival at the airport of Antananarivo and transfer to your accommodation, before this combined circuit through the incredible diversity of landscapes of Madagascar.
Arrival at the airport of Antananarivo and transfer to your accommodation, before this combined circuit through the incredible diversity of landscapes of Madagascar.
- 02+
Antananarivo to Ifaty
Domestic flight Antananarivo – Toliara, then reach Ifaty on the southwest coast with its beautiful beach and dry deciduous forest decorated with majestic baobabs.
Domestic flight Antananarivo – Toliara, then reach Ifaty on the southwest coast with its beautiful beach and dry deciduous forest decorated with majestic baobabs.
- 03+
Ifaty and the Reniala forest
Relax on the beach of Ifaty and discover the thorny forest of Reniala with its majestic baobabs.
Relax on the beach of Ifaty and discover the thorny forest of Reniala with its majestic baobabs.
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Ifaty towards Isalo on the RN7
Begin travelling up the famous national road 7, crossing the typical villages towards the national park of Isalo.
Begin travelling up the famous national road 7, crossing the typical villages towards the national park of Isalo.
- 05+
Isalo National Park
Hiking in the multicolored massif of Isalo with its oasis and canyons, among the most spectacular landscapes of the south.
Hiking in the multicolored massif of Isalo with its oasis and canyons, among the most spectacular landscapes of the south.
- 06+
Isalo and craftsmen villages
Further discovery of Isalo and a visit of various workshops of craftsmen in the typical villages along the RN7.
Further discovery of Isalo and a visit of various workshops of craftsmen in the typical villages along the RN7.
- 07+
RN7 towards Ranomafana
Continue up the national road 7, crossing villages and discovering the know-how of the craftsmen, the culture and the nature on the way to Ranomafana.
Continue up the national road 7, crossing villages and discovering the know-how of the craftsmen, the culture and the nature on the way to Ranomafana.
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Ranomafana National Park
Exploration of the Ranomafana National Park with its bamboo lemurs and medicinal plants.
Exploration of the Ranomafana National Park with its bamboo lemurs and medicinal plants.
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Ranomafana towards the East
Continue towards the greenest, eastern part of Madagascar to discover the diversity of the fauna within a lush vegetation.
Continue towards the greenest, eastern part of Madagascar to discover the diversity of the fauna within a lush vegetation.
- 10+
Andasibe and Peyrieras
Discovery of the amphibians and reptiles of the small private farm of Peyrieras, and exploration of the endemic flora and fauna of Andasibe including the Indri Indri.
Discovery of the amphibians and reptiles of the small private farm of Peyrieras, and exploration of the endemic flora and fauna of Andasibe including the Indri Indri.
- 11+
Cruise to Akanin'ny Nofy
Boat transfer for a cruise on the Pangalanes canal to Akanin'ny Nofy, a dream place nestled in an exceptional nature.
Boat transfer for a cruise on the Pangalanes canal to Akanin'ny Nofy, a dream place nestled in an exceptional nature.
- 12+
Palmarium and the Aye Aye
Meeting with numerous lemurs in the exceptional nature of the Palmarium, with various orchids, carnivorous plants and palm trees, and discovery of the Aye Aye, threatened with extinction.
Meeting with numerous lemurs in the exceptional nature of the Palmarium, with various orchids, carnivorous plants and palm trees, and discovery of the Aye Aye, threatened with extinction.
- 13+
Return cruise from Akanin'ny Nofy
Boat transfer back across the Pangalanes canal, leaving Akanin'ny Nofy towards the road to the capital.
Boat transfer back across the Pangalanes canal, leaving Akanin'ny Nofy towards the road to the capital.
- 14+
Antananarivo and Ambohimanga
Discovery of the city of Antananarivo and Ambohimanga, cradle of the Merina monarchy classified as world heritage by UNESCO.
Discovery of the city of Antananarivo and Ambohimanga, cradle of the Merina monarchy classified as world heritage by UNESCO.
- 15+
Departure from Antananarivo
Final transfer to the airport of Antananarivo for your departure.
Final transfer to the airport of Antananarivo for your departure.
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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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15 days · Guided
The Glowing Landscape of Madagascar