15 Days - (14 on the motorcycle) - 2760 km
DIFFICULTY: HARD
This tour is also one of short version with Domestic flight bookable.
ENDURO SPORT
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 a lot of fun!
Welcome to our complete Baobab Tour!
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 IfatyRoute length: 42 miles (70 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 the Belladonna Hotel as your final destination. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Belladonna. |
Day 11: From Ifaty to RanohiraRoute length: 149 miles (240 km) on asphalt You'll be back on the RN7, moving from the hills of the coastal bush to the inland mountains. Today is the day of discoveries: You will get to know the mineral landscape of Isalo and the Isalo massif with a unique flora and fauna. The continental sandstone from the Jurassic period forms impressive shapes, colors and natural sculptures in different areas of the park. Amidst the barren and mineral landscape there are magnificent natural pools and waterfalls surrounded by lush tropical nature. Overnight stay at the Hotel Isalo Rock Lodge. |
Day 12: From Ranohira to FarafanganaRoute length: 230 miles (370 km) on sand One of the most beautiful tracks of the course awaits you. From Ranohira you will leave the landscape of the tree savannah and gradually enter the rainforests of the east coast. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. |
Day 13: From Farafangana to RanomafanaRoute length: 155 miles (250 km) on asphalt In the morning, leave Farafangana for a quick hop on a well paved road to Manakara. Before lunch in Manakara, visit a herbal plantation. The rest of the route leads to Ranomafana National Park. Upon arrival in the evening, you will have the opportunity to search for nocturnal animals. Dinner and overnight at the Grenat Hotel |
Day 14: From Ranamafana to AmbositraRoute length: 93 miles (150 km) on laterite The day section will take you to one of the wildest areas of the red island. On a dirt road that can quickly become muddy, you will follow a beautiful river to Ambositra, the capital of handicrafts. Overnight at the Hotel des Artisans |
Day 15: From Ambositra to AntananarivoRoute length: 161 miles (260 km) on paved road On the way from Ambositra to Antananarivo you will drive in the middle of rice fields, surrounded by mountains. On your arrival in "Tana" you can do some shopping at the market and buy some souvenirs for your friends at home. Dinner and overnight at Villa Sibylle. Here ends our service for you. |
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. A mattress will be provided on site for overnight stays. If you wish more comfort, please bring an additional foam mattress. 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, 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 IfatyRoute length: 42 miles (70 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 the Belladonna Hotel as your final destination. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Belladonna. |
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Day 11: From Ifaty to RanohiraRoute length: 149 miles (240 km) on asphalt You'll be back on the RN7, moving from the hills of the coastal bush to the inland mountains. Today is the day of discoveries: You will get to know the mineral landscape of Isalo and the Isalo massif with a unique flora and fauna. The continental sandstone from the Jurassic period forms impressive shapes, colors and natural sculptures in different areas of the park. Amidst the barren and mineral landscape there are magnificent natural pools and waterfalls surrounded by lush tropical nature. Overnight stay at the Hotel Isalo Rock Lodge. |
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Day 12: From Ranohira to FarafanganaRoute length: 230 miles (370 km) on sand One of the most beautiful tracks of the course awaits you. From Ranohira you will leave the landscape of the tree savannah and gradually enter the rainforests of the east coast. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 13: From Farafangana to RanomafanaRoute length: 155 miles (250 km) on asphalt In the morning, leave Farafangana for a quick hop on a well paved road to Manakara. Before lunch in Manakara, visit a herbal plantation. The rest of the route leads to Ranomafana National Park. Upon arrival in the evening, you will have the opportunity to search for nocturnal animals. Dinner and overnight at the Grenat Hotel |
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Day 14: From Ranamafana to AmbositraRoute length: 93 miles (150 km) on laterite The day section will take you to one of the wildest areas of the red island. On a dirt road that can quickly become muddy, you will follow a beautiful river to Ambositra, the capital of handicrafts. Overnight at the Hotel des Artisans |
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Day 15: From Ambositra to AntananarivoRoute length: 161 miles (260 km) on paved road On the way from Ambositra to Antananarivo you will drive in the middle of rice fields, surrounded by mountains. On your arrival in "Tana" you can do some shopping at the market and buy some souvenirs for your friends at home. Dinner and overnight at Villa Sibylle. Here ends our service for you. |
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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. A mattress will be provided on site for overnight stays. If you wish more comfort, please bring an additional foam mattress. 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, 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. |
Our motorcycle tours are personally adapted to their wishes and expectations, prices are calculated according to the content of the final route and the selected accommodations.
The Malagasy road network is very limited, but it shows the essence. The national road 7 can be classified as one of the most beautiful roads in the world.
The low density of paved roads has created an exceptional network of routes.
As large as France and Belgium, each town, village is connected by a route or path of several kilometers...
So yes, Madagascar is to motorcycling what Hawaii is to surfing: an absolute spot!
Our French-Malagasy team, composed of motorcycle guides and specialized mechanics, will share with you their passion for this country.
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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