11 days - (9 on motorcycle) - 1460 km
DIFFICULTY: HARD
This tour is also one of long version bookable without domestic flight.
Madagascar's low road density has created an extraordinary network of dirt roads. Covering an area as large as France and Belgium combined, every town and village in Madagascar is connected to an extensive network several hundred kilometers long. Five thousand kilometers of coastline and seven peaks, each over 2,000 meters high, mountains and desert
Madagascar is so much fun!
We offer this 11-day tour especially for bikers who already have off-road experience on the motorcycle.
To safely master the route and the crossing of the landscapes, sportsmanship and a minimum of technical skill are required. Sometimes the red laterite shows hard as concrete, and sometimes it becomes an ice rink when rain comes into play.
And the sandy roads are no walk in the park either.
11 days / 10 nights, including 9 days on the motorcycle
Destination: Southwest of Madagascar
Total distance: 907 miles (1,460 km)
Thermal springs of Antsirabe, visit of Baobab avenue, visit of Kirindy National Park
Sand dunes and beaches in the bay of Salary.
Coral reef and market life in Ifaty-Tulear
Every day will be a small effort. But the fascinating enduro route from the capital Antananarivo in the highlands to the views under the Tropic of Capricorn on the Mozambique Channel is worth every drop of sweat.
Day 1: Arrival in AntananarivoOur team will greet you immediately upon arrival at Ivato International Airport and transfer you to your hotel. Villa Sibylle is a private guesthouse near the airport, surrounded by a tropical garden. Relax from the flight and enjoy your first dinner there in Madagascar with an overnight stay. |
Day 2: From Antananarivo to AmpefyRoute length: 100 miles (160 km) on asphalt and dirt roads It's time to get to know your motorcycle and your guide. Look forward to your first ride: you will leave the busy and somewhat chaotic streets of Antananarivo and head west on a good road between majestic mountains and rice fields. On the way you can visit the fascinating lemur park. Around Ampefy there is the possibility to discover Lake Itasy, volcanoes, geysers and waterfalls. Dinner and overnight at Farihy Hotel. |
Day 3: From Ampefy to AntsirabeRoute length: 93 miles (150 km) on asphalt and dirt road On the third day you will experience the unique thrill of the roads and slopes. You will cross beautiful landscapes with rice fields interspersed with a variety of villages with typical architecture. After this long journey, you will arrive in Antsirabe in the afternoon. Antsirabe is the highest town in the country at about 1600 meters above sea level. There are very beautiful lakes of volcanic origin there. Dinner and overnight at the hotel Chambres du Voyageur. |
Day 4: From Antsirabe to AmbatofinandrahanaRoute length: 100 miles (160 km) on asphalt and dirt roads After a restful sleep, you will leave Antsirabe at sunrise heading south. You will drive on the Route nationale 7 (RN7) until Ivato-Centre and then switch off the only connecting road to the dirt roads at the foot of Itremo Mountains. Now your adventure on the slopes in Madagascar begins! Dinner and overnight at the "Hotel du Marbre", the only hotel in Ambatofinandrahana. |
Day 5: From Ambatofinandrahana to MorondavaRoute length: 236 miles (380 km) on laterite, sand and asphalt Getting up early is soon rewarded by beautiful mountain trails. The gates of the great West open before you as you cross the mountains of Itremo and its highest pass at over 2000 meters. The descent to the west coast offers pilots spectacular landscapes off the beaten track. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Kimony Lodge in Morondava. |
Day 6: From Morondava to KirindyCourse length: 51 km on sand The short but intense day's ride takes you through the sand of the famous Baobab Avenue, past majestic ancient baobab trees. You will then visit the Kirindy Reserve with a unique endemic ecosystem and resident fossas, a native predator species. Dinner and overnight at the Kirindy Resort Hotel. |
Day 7: From Morondava to ManjaCourse length: 68 miles (110 km) on sand In the morning one of the most intense stages of the tour starts in Morondava. The day begins with the impressive crossing of the Kabatomena River, which is over 50 meters wide. The route then continues through a bush landscape to the salt lake of Belo. At high tide, crossing the salt lake can be difficult or even impossible. Our way leads us even further through the wilderness to the stage destination in Manja. The only hotel in town does not have much to offer, but is very pleasant and relaxing after the rather difficult stage in the deep sand. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Kanto. |
Day 8: From Manja to AndavadoakaRoute length: 136 miles (220 km) on laterite and sand We start in the morning for a hard day on the motorcycle. We can expect routes with different technical requirements: sometimes sandy, sometimes hard laterite with termite mounds and sometimes stony track. Look around and enjoy the savannah landscape with huge baobabs and euphorbias that extends to the banks of the Mangoky River. Cross the river on a ferry and continue to Andavadaoka. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Manga Lodge. |
Day 9: From Andavadoaka to SalaryCourse length: 43 miles (70 km) on sand This is the shortest daily stage on one of the most difficult routes in Madagascar. Along a beautiful coastline dotted with baobabs are the largest and most pristine sandy beaches imaginable. There is no way to stop along the way or you will be stuck in deep sand. Concentration and technique are required. Serenity you will enjoy in the evening. Dinner and overnight at the Salary Bay Hotel. |
Day 10: From Salary to TulearRoute length: 62 miles (100 km) on sand and laterite The dirt road widens. We will encounter huge bush trucks carrying people, cotton and other goods on overflowing platforms. Today you will have to drive a bit more leisurely: It's market day in many of the villages we pass through. You will have to use the horn more often to get through. Large sand dunes announce our arrival at the coast. When you arrive at the fishing village of Ifaty, you can relax on the beach before reaching Tulear as your final destination. Dinner and overnight at the Moringa Hotel. |
Day 11: From Tulear to Antananarivo (domestic flight)A cab will pick you up from the hotel and take you directly to the airport. End of our services, the motorcycles will be returned in Tulear. Of course we can offer connecting tours or additional service in Antananarivo until the return flight and also take care of the domestic flight bookings if needed. |
ChecklistPlease stay with your luggage under 45 lbs weight (equivalent to 20 kg) Bags: A duffel bag is ideal, a hiking bag is also suitable (without steel bar). You can secure your bag with a padlock. Please remember to mark the bag with your address and the address of vacation in Madagascar. A small backpack of 20 liters is good for the things of daily use, such as the camera and sunscreen. Sleeping bag: A mattress is provided on site for overnight stays. If you wish more comfort, please bring an additional foam mattress. Sleeping bag is required. Beds, mattresses and comforters are available on site. Additional comfort such as pillows depends on each fellow traveler themselves. Clothing and personal equipment: Two light pants, four shirts (also with long sleeves for sun protection), a swimsuit, sweater or jacket for cold nights, sunglasses, hat, light sports shoes, sleeping bag, flip-flops, flashlight with batteries. Special motorcycle clothing: Motorcycle boots or waterproof trekking shoes are highly recommended, light leather or synthetic motorcycle jacket, rain gear, gloves, helmet. |
Day 1: Arrival in AntananarivoOur team will greet you immediately upon arrival at Ivato International Airport and transfer you to your hotel. Villa Sibylle is a private guesthouse near the airport, surrounded by a tropical garden. Relax from the flight and enjoy your first dinner there in Madagascar with an overnight stay. |
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Day 2: From Antananarivo to AmpefyRoute length: 100 miles (160 km) on asphalt and dirt roads It's time to get to know your motorcycle and your guide. Look forward to your first ride: you will leave the busy and somewhat chaotic streets of Antananarivo and head west on a good road between majestic mountains and rice fields. On the way you can visit the fascinating lemur park. Around Ampefy there is the possibility to discover Lake Itasy, volcanoes, geysers and waterfalls. Dinner and overnight at Farihy Hotel. |
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Day 3: From Ampefy to AntsirabeRoute length: 93 miles (150 km) on asphalt and dirt road On the third day you will experience the unique thrill of the roads and slopes. You will cross beautiful landscapes with rice fields interspersed with a variety of villages with typical architecture. After this long journey, you will arrive in Antsirabe in the afternoon. Antsirabe is the highest town in the country at about 1600 meters above sea level. There are very beautiful lakes of volcanic origin there. Dinner and overnight at the hotel Chambres du Voyageur. |
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Day 4: From Antsirabe to AmbatofinandrahanaRoute length: 100 miles (160 km) on asphalt and dirt roads After a restful sleep, you will leave Antsirabe at sunrise heading south. You will drive on the Route nationale 7 (RN7) until Ivato-Centre and then switch off the only connecting road to the dirt roads at the foot of Itremo Mountains. Now your adventure on the slopes in Madagascar begins! Dinner and overnight at the "Hotel du Marbre", the only hotel in Ambatofinandrahana. |
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Day 5: From Ambatofinandrahana to MorondavaRoute length: 236 miles (380 km) on laterite, sand and asphalt Getting up early is soon rewarded by beautiful mountain trails. The gates of the great West open before you as you cross the mountains of Itremo and its highest pass at over 2000 meters. The descent to the west coast offers pilots spectacular landscapes off the beaten track. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Kimony Lodge in Morondava. |
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Day 6: From Morondava to KirindyCourse length: 51 km on sand The short but intense day's ride takes you through the sand of the famous Baobab Avenue, past majestic ancient baobab trees. You will then visit the Kirindy Reserve with a unique endemic ecosystem and resident fossas, a native predator species. Dinner and overnight at the Kirindy Resort Hotel. |
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Day 7: From Morondava to ManjaCourse length: 68 miles (110 km) on sand In the morning one of the most intense stages of the tour starts in Morondava. The day begins with the impressive crossing of the Kabatomena River, which is over 50 meters wide. The route then continues through a bush landscape to the salt lake of Belo. At high tide, crossing the salt lake can be difficult or even impossible. Our way leads us even further through the wilderness to the stage destination in Manja. The only hotel in town does not have much to offer, but is very pleasant and relaxing after the rather difficult stage in the deep sand. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Kanto. |
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Day 8: From Manja to AndavadoakaRoute length: 136 miles (220 km) on laterite and sand We start in the morning for a hard day on the motorcycle. We can expect routes with different technical requirements: sometimes sandy, sometimes hard laterite with termite mounds and sometimes stony track. Look around and enjoy the savannah landscape with huge baobabs and euphorbias that extends to the banks of the Mangoky River. Cross the river on a ferry and continue to Andavadaoka. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Manga Lodge. |
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Day 9: From Andavadoaka to SalaryCourse length: 43 miles (70 km) on sand This is the shortest daily stage on one of the most difficult routes in Madagascar. Along a beautiful coastline dotted with baobabs are the largest and most pristine sandy beaches imaginable. There is no way to stop along the way or you will be stuck in deep sand. Concentration and technique are required. Serenity you will enjoy in the evening. Dinner and overnight at the Salary Bay Hotel. |
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Day 10: From Salary to TulearRoute length: 62 miles (100 km) on sand and laterite The dirt road widens. We will encounter huge bush trucks carrying people, cotton and other goods on overflowing platforms. Today you will have to drive a bit more leisurely: It's market day in many of the villages we pass through. You will have to use the horn more often to get through. Large sand dunes announce our arrival at the coast. When you arrive at the fishing village of Ifaty, you can relax on the beach before reaching Tulear as your final destination. Dinner and overnight at the Moringa Hotel. |
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Day 11: From Tulear to Antananarivo (domestic flight)A cab will pick you up from the hotel and take you directly to the airport. End of our services, the motorcycles will be returned in Tulear. Of course we can offer connecting tours or additional service in Antananarivo until the return flight and also take care of the domestic flight bookings if needed. |
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ChecklistPlease stay with your luggage under 45 lbs weight (equivalent to 20 kg) Bags: A duffel bag is ideal, a hiking bag is also suitable (without steel bar). You can secure your bag with a padlock. Please remember to mark the bag with your address and the address of vacation in Madagascar. A small backpack of 20 liters is good for the things of daily use, such as the camera and sunscreen. Sleeping bag: A mattress is provided on site for overnight stays. If you wish more comfort, please bring an additional foam mattress. Sleeping bag is required. Beds, mattresses and comforters are available on site. Additional comfort such as pillows depends on each fellow traveler themselves. Clothing and personal equipment: Two light pants, four shirts (also with long sleeves for sun protection), a swimsuit, sweater or jacket for cold nights, sunglasses, hat, light sports shoes, sleeping bag, flip-flops, flashlight with batteries. Special motorcycle clothing: Motorcycle boots or waterproof trekking shoes are highly recommended, light leather or synthetic motorcycle jacket, rain gear, gloves, helmet. |
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| The highlands to the deep south | Price per person |
| 2 to 3 guests | 4390 € |
| 4 to 5 guests | 3780 € |
| 6 - 7 guests | 3590 € |
| 8 - 9 guests | 3450 € |
| 10 guests or more | 3310 € |
A KTM 350 EXCF 2017 rental enduro, equipped and prepared,
an experienced tour guide.
Transfers on land as described in the program including transfer from the airport to the hotel and back, a 4*4 escort vehicle with driver to transport luggage and tools.
Liability insurance
Accommodation in hotel (double room, equipment or star category according to your choice)
Full board (breakfast and dinner at the hotel, picnic basket at noon)
free entrance to all parks and excursions as described in the program
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Do you have any questions? Simply get in touch with us! Please use the contact form on the right. We will take care of your request as soon as possible.
Villa Sibylle Antananarivo (Madagascar)
Email: kontakt@urlaub-auf-madagaskar.comPhone: +261 33 12 048 92
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