SOUTH MADAGASCAR

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ARRIVAL IN ANTANANARIVO

• Welcome at the airport, flight from Paris.
• After the formalities, transfer to the Relais des Plateaux, BB.

ANTANANARIVO – MAHAJANGA / AMPIJOROA

• Transfer to airport for flight to Mahajanga
• In Mahajanga, depart to Ankarafantsika.

AMPIJOROA

• A day at the park Ankarafantsika
• Ankarafantsika has a dense semi-deciduous dry forest, rare and endangered. It has the distinction of losing part of its leaves during the dry season to conserve water.
• Ankarafansika is characterized by five major rivers and several lakes. Lakes such as Tsimaloto, Ampijoroa, Antsimalo, Ankomakoma are the last refuges of endemic fish, waterfowl and crocodiles.
• Ankarafansika also shelters local endemic reptiles: chameleons, iguanas, snakes and freshwater turtles.
• The flora of Ankarafantsika is very diverse, there has 823 species, and 82% are endemic herbaceous plants and 92% for woody plants.

DAY 4

AMPIJOROA – MAHAJANGA / ANTANANARIVO

• Back Mahajanga where we take the flight to Antananarivo.
• Transfer to Relais des Plateaux, BB.

DAY 5

ANTANANARIVO – MORONDAVA

• Transfer to airport for flight to Morondava.
• In Morondava, transfer to Palissandr West Coast B.B

DAY 6

MORONDAVA

The Kirindy Mitea National Park is part of the network of protected areas in Madagascar managed by the National Association for the Management of Protected Areas. It is a recognized center of local endemism and diversity, linked to the presence of habitats and South West of Madagascar.

• Day excursion to the Kirindy Mitea National Park.
• Discovery of 6 species of nocturnal lemurs and two diurnal species.
• Make a stop at the baobabs in love at the baobab avenue towards the sunset.

DAY 7

MORONDAVA – ANTANANARIVO

• Transfer to Morondava airport for the flight to Antananarivo.
• In Antananarivo, transfer to Relais des Plateaux.
• Tour of Antananarivo: discover the mix of traditional architecture and enjoy beautiful views. The area of ​​the Queen’s palace is also worth a long walk. It is both the economic, administrative and cultural centre of the country.
• Places to visit: Analakely, this is a great avenue connecting the roundabout Ambohijatovo at the old station Soarano.
• On the road, you will find the pavilions of Analakely, one of the largest markets in the city.
• The high city: A stroll in the High city can be friendly.
• You can walk quietly in the old quarters of Faravohitra, Andohalo.
• Continue your walk to the top of the main hill to get to the magnificent view of Antananarivo, the lake Anosy and Mahamasina.

DAY 8

ANTANANARIVO – FORT DAUPHIN

• Transfer to the airport for the flight to Fort Dauphin.
• In Fort Dauphin, head to Berenty.

BERENTY

Located 86 km west of the town of Fort Dauphin, this tourist site is characterized by its great variety of vegetation and animal blooming in hot and dry climate, typical of southern Madagascar.

• Private Reserve Berenty delights visitors in search of a world both primitive and spectacular.
• The discovery of animals and endemic plants, adventure in the heart of primary forest.

BERENTY – FORT DAUPHIN

• Back to Fort Dauphin.

FORT DAUPHIN

• Boat trip on the fishing village Lokaro. It offers a variety of vegetation and ethnic groups in Madagascar.
• Travel to Fort Dauphin helps to meet fishermen of the Lokaro Bay then meet Tandroy warriors in the Valley Mandrare.
• An exotic and eventful as any stay on the Big Island.
• Between sea, mountains and forests to the north of Fort Dauphin, Lokaro Bay offers a more varied landscape.
• A 2 hour hike on the village heights can observe an exceptional view of the bay Lokaro while meeting with farmers and herds.
• After the effort, the comfort: lunch on the beach with the catch of the day on the menu (tuna, mussels, lobsters …).

FORT DAUPHIN – ANTANANARIVO

• Transfer to the airport for the flight to Antananarivo
• In Antananarivo, visit the craft market at the dam before the farewell dinner (at the expense of clients).
• Then back to the airport for the flight to Paris.