Day 1: Arrival in Antananarivo

The first day is initially dedicated to your arrival in Madagascar. We will pick you up after your landing at the airport Ivato in the Madagascan capital Antanarivo and bring you to your place of accommodation in Villa Sibylle. If you have any food or beverage requests for your arrival, it is best to let us know in advance so we can take care of them.

Day 2 Antananarivo to Andasibe

Early in the morning you will drive east on the winding and well-maintained RN 2. On the way you will have the opportunity to visit the famous private reserve "MadagascarExotique" of the famous explorer Andre Pereyras, where an unimagined variety of reptiles, amphibians and - in a nearby forest area - lemurs pose without shyness in front of the camera. Moramanga is the next stop before heading to the nearby Analamazoatra area. Near the national park of Andasibe you will take up quarters and already have the opportunity to listen to the singing cries of the Indri-Indris, which often come right into the hotel complex.Overnight at the hotel "Eulophiella Lodge or equivalent.

Day 3 - Andasibe / Mitsinjo

Today, after breakfast, you will visit the Mitsinjo Reserve. During the hike of several hours you will see Indri Indris and other, highly rare animal and plant species. After returning to the hotel in the late morning, we will go to the "Vakona Zoo": on the famous lemur island, which is approached by boat, numerous lemurs cavort, which were once taken from illegal captivity and "reintroduced" here. However, the animals have lost all shyness and literally jump on the visitors' noses, so washable rainwear is highly recommended. The nearby forest is home to a large number of crocodiles, the rare "fossa" and other zoological features of Madagascar and can be easily explored on a 1-2 hour walk. Night walks in the rainforest are possible from the lodge.Overnight at the hotel " Eulophiella Lodge ".

Day 4 - From Andasibe to Antsirabe

On the fourth day of your  Journey through MadagascarYou will travel from Andasibe via the capital Antananarivo to Antsirabe. The journey takes you first through the colorful hustle and bustle of the suburbs the capital and then through Behenjy and Ambatolampy. In one of these two places you will have a lunch break and you can strengthen yourself in one of the restaurants there. Afterwards you will continue to Antsirabe, a important business location in Madagascar. The distance from Antananarivo to Antsirabe is about 170 kilometers and is lined with exciting landscapes. Antsirabe itself inspires with its attractive colonial villas and its European look. The overnight stay is in the hotel Chambres du Voyageur in whose garden, with a little luck, numerous chameleons and even ray turtles can be discovered.

Day 5- Drive from Antsirabe to Ranomafana

On the fifth day of the trip you will first have the opportunity to enjoy a exciting reforestation project to visit. Orange trees are cultivated in this project for reforestation purposes. Afterwards we drive directly to the nearby Ambositra, a small town, which is mainly known for handicraft carvings from precious woods has become known. After lunch to the Ranomafana National Park. On the way there you will again see breathtaking landscapes and increasingly green vegetation. In the evening you can enjoy a relaxing bath in a Thermal swimming pool as well as the overnight stay at the Hotel des Thermes.

Day 6 - Visit Ranomafana National Park

The Ranomafana National Park is on the sixth day the goal of your Journey through Madagascar. The park covers more than 40,000 hectares and is located about 1,300 meters above sea level. Numerous different species of lemurs, insects, birds, frogs and reptiles are at home in the mountain forest and with a little luck you will get to see some particularly spectacular specimens and in front of the camera lens. The concrete arrangement of the day in Ranomafana National Park is depending on your individual wishes and constitution. The night will be spent this day again at the Hotel des Thermes where you will enjoy the exceptional Adventures of the day can recover.

Day 7 - Drive via Fianarantsoa to AmbalavaoAfter the exciting Tours of Ranomafana National Park the journey through Madagascar continues on the seventh day of the trip. It goes through many small villages where you can get an impression of the Habits of the Malagasy can catch a glimpse of, and through extraordinary landscapes, some of which alternate very quickly. In Fianarantsoa we will have a rest, during which you can look around the town a bit and, if you wish, observe an internationally famous photographer at work. After that we will go further south. If you look out the window during this stretch of road, you'll spot towering granite boulders, blood-red laterite soils and ever-leaner grasses - an unmistakable sign that the southern part of Madagascar is getting closer and closer. Once in Ambalavao, there are several options available to you. A visit to a nearby village, where a drinking water well project has been implemented by us for over ten years, is a possible stop, as is the local zebu market, which is indeed always a real spectacle. The overnight stay this evening will be at the hotel Betsileo Country Lodge held.

Day 8 - Von Ambalavao to Ranohira to Isalo National Park

The eighth day begins with a Hike to a private reserve with the name Anja Park. This reserve is about three hectares in size and is home to numerous Kattaswho are already waiting for your visit with their fun-loving nature. In addition, you can in the Anja Park but also numerous reptiles as well as burial caves and spiritual meeting places of the Betsileo tribe. Afterwards we will continue our journey by car and head south again. Towards afternoon our arrival in Ranohira is already expected. This stop will take us to the Isalo National Parkwhich, however, is our destination only the next day. First there is a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel Isalo Rock Lodge (4****).

Day 9 - The Isalo National Park

On the ninth day, you will go to one of the most famous national parks in Madagascar, the Isalo National Park. This is a huge mountain massif where granite and sandstone sculptures alternate with waterfalls and tropical nature. The entire national park includes more than 80,000 hectares of land and offers you a maximum of scenic variety. The level of difficulty and also the length of the tour through the park are adapted to Your personal wishes as well as adapted to your conditional requirements. After the exciting day trip follows again an overnight stay in the hotel Isalo Rock Lodge (4****).

Day 10-Drive from Ranohira via Ilakaka to Sarondrano

On the tenth day of the Journey through Madagascar Say goodbye to Ranohira and go by car to Ranohira. further south. Along the way there are several opportunities for Excursions an: Ilakaka Sapphire Mine, Zombitse Vohibasia National Park or the giant Baobab trees are just three possible examples. You will leave Tulear behind you and then directly go to Sarondrano. Here extends a stunning headland into the sea and beautiful dream beaches await you. The overnight stay takes place in the Résidence Eden Lodge an excellent guesthouse, which is still considered a real insider tip on the island.

Days 11 to 14- Stay in Sarondrano and the surrounding area

Days eleven to fourteen on your Journey through Madagascar are all about various day trips and individual activities. During these three days you will stay exclusively in Sarondrano and the nearby surroundings, staying throughout the night in the wonderful Résidence Eden Lodge. Your daily program you can Assemble yourselfWe will gladly support you in this to the best of our ability: Relaxing hours on the dream beach are just as imaginable as sailing trips, diving or a boat trip to the humpback whales. Simply contact us and we will take care of a Program package, which corresponds to your individual wishes.

Day 15-Flight from Tulear to Antananarivo

The fifteenth day is from Spirit of optimism characterized: After the relaxing days in Sarondrano, it's back to Tulear and from there by plane directly to the capital Antananarivo. Depending on the time of day you can then still explore the surrounding area, otherwise it goes directly to the hotel Villa Sybille or to an exceptional restaurant with excellent dining options.

Day 16-Stay in Antananarivo and the surrounding area

On the penultimate day of your exciting journey through Madagascar, the Highland Tour Andasibe the capital of the island state is once again on the program: In Antananarivo, you will have numerous opportunities to go on Discovery tour to go. An example of a real attraction is the Lemurs Parkwhere many of the cute animals can be studied in detail. For this day we have a Day Use in the Villa Sybille so that you can store your luggage there and freshen up in the evening, if necessary, before we take you to the airport.

Day 17-The return flight to Europe

The last day of your 17 days vacation in Madagascar is entirely devoted to the return journey. This day you will on the plane to Europe and presumably learn about the different experiences and impressions of their Journey through Madagascar dream