National Road 7 is to Madagascar what Road 66 is to the United States: from north to south and east to west, it takes you to the heart of the Red Island.
From the lush green highlands to the desert plains of the south, you will traverse an incredible variety of landscapes by motorcycle.
On each stage you will discover the many natural and cultural treasures that Madagascar has to offer: Waterfalls and legendary lakes in the highlands, forest reserves, tea plantations, the Isalo National Park...
On the 1200 km of this route towards the Great South, you will not miss any of the enchantments that Madagascar has in store for its most curious travelers.
Duration: 10 days, including 7 days motorcycle ride.
1200 km on the motorcycle
Type: Road Trip
Recommended motorcycles: KTM 790 Adventure R
Region: West and Southwest
Difficulty: Easy
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: Antananarivo - AmpefyDaily stage of 160 km The short first stage gives you the opportunity to take control of the motorcycle. After the city, the landscape becomes pleasant, the day begins with a visit to the Lemurs Park, then continue on roads with little traffic to Analavory. The small town of Ampefy is located on Lake Kavitaha west of Antananarivo in the center of Madagascar. The area of Ampefy is characterized by the volcanic landscape. Volcanoes that were formed two million years ago are scattered over an area of 400 km². The area is very fertile due to its volcanic origin and the general ambience is very peaceful and relaxing. Overnight stay in a guesthouse |
Day 3: Ampefy - AntsirabeStage for the day : 150 km Our escapade in the heart of the highlands extends to the second largest city in the center of the island, Antsirabe. Very beautiful route over an almost untraveled road that is located at an altitude of over 2000 meters. Antsirabe is located 170km south of Antananarivo, this large city is an important economic center and famous for its pleasant high altitude climate and healing springs. I ounded in the 19th century by Norwegian missionaries, Antsirabe has a much more "European" feel than other towns in Madagascar, as evidenced by the magnificent colonial mansions and regular buildings. |
Day 4: Antsirabe - SahambavyDaily stage of 160 km You will leave Antananarivo province for Fianarantsoa province. As the altitude decreases, the vegetation becomes denser before the gates of Sahambavy, the capital of Malagasy tea. |
Day 5: Sahambavy - AmbalavaoDaily stage of 100 km After breakfast you will visit Sahambavy tea plantation. After breakfast the journey continues on the well paved road further and further south. Huge granite rocks and the barren red laterite soil we leave behind us the landscape is green and changes again tremendously. We drive through many small villages whose colors vary from red earth color to bright red with green background. The landscape is rich green, the rice fields are a mosaic of all possible shades of green in the mirror of countless ponds. The region of Fianarantsoa is intensively used for agriculture. We visit the photo studio of the world-famous photographer Pierrot Men in Fianarantsoa and then a completely different mountain landscape begins. Overnight stay in Ambalavao |
Day 6: Ambalavao - RanohiraDaily stage of about 200 km Gradually you will leave the plateaus to discover an extraordinary sacred mountain range: the Isalo Massif. The day begins with a hike in a reserve founded and managed by the local village community, it is the: "Association Anja Miray", called Anja Park for short. In the reserve of about 3 hectares, which is located 13 km to the south, hundreds of calicoes cavort, also rare reptiles like the dwarf chameleon Brookesia will be shown to you. The park is also home to several burial caves and spiritual meeting places of the local Betsileo and is well worth the 2 to 4 hour visit. Today we continue south, the fertile highlands end here and a landscape of huge granite rocks surrounds us. Short rest in Ihosy and then after about 2 hours drive we reach Ranohira, located in the middle of the wide plateau of Horombe. Here lies the famous Isalo National Park which we will visit the next day. |
Day 7 - Isalo National ParkDaily stage of about 100 km Visit to the Isalo Park. This spectacular site of 81 540 ha, is completely silent and rich in mystery. More than 400 species, most of them endemic, cover the vast savannah areas that you will visit with a specialized guide. Amidst the barren and mineral landscape, there are magnificent natural pools and waterfalls surrounded by lush tropical nature. The duration and severity of the day's hike will be adjusted to the participants' abilities. |
Day 8: Ranohira - TulearStage for the day: 240 km The last and longest stage of the circuit, the road that will take you to Tulear, leaves behind the mountain massifs and reveals a dry and semi-desert landscape, the territory of the famous baobabs of Madagascar. Savannahs, thorn forests, Zombitse National Park, sapphire mines-exciting adventures to the Tropic of Capricorn. |
Day 9-Tulear - Antananarivo (Domestic flight)Depending on the time of your flight to Antananarivo, you can visit the lively streets of Tuléar and its colorful markets. A vehicle will take you to the airport for your return flight to Tana. Connecting tours and stay in Antananarivo are optional. |
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: Antananarivo - AmpefyDaily stage of 160 km The short first stage gives you the opportunity to take control of the motorcycle. After the city, the landscape becomes pleasant, the day begins with a visit to the Lemurs Park, then continue on roads with little traffic to Analavory. The small town of Ampefy is located on Lake Kavitaha west of Antananarivo in the center of Madagascar. The area of Ampefy is characterized by the volcanic landscape. Volcanoes that were formed two million years ago are scattered over an area of 400 km². The area is very fertile due to its volcanic origin and the general ambience is very peaceful and relaxing. Overnight stay in a guesthouse |
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Day 3: Ampefy - AntsirabeStage for the day : 150 km Our escapade in the heart of the highlands extends to the second largest city in the center of the island, Antsirabe. Very beautiful route over an almost untraveled road that is located at an altitude of over 2000 meters. Antsirabe is located 170km south of Antananarivo, this large city is an important economic center and famous for its pleasant high altitude climate and healing springs. I ounded in the 19th century by Norwegian missionaries, Antsirabe has a much more "European" feel than other towns in Madagascar, as evidenced by the magnificent colonial mansions and regular buildings. |
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Day 4: Antsirabe - SahambavyDaily stage of 160 km You will leave Antananarivo province for Fianarantsoa province. As the altitude decreases, the vegetation becomes denser before the gates of Sahambavy, the capital of Malagasy tea. |
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Day 5: Sahambavy - AmbalavaoDaily stage of 100 km After breakfast you will visit Sahambavy tea plantation. After breakfast the journey continues on the well paved road further and further south. Huge granite rocks and the barren red laterite soil we leave behind us the landscape is green and changes again tremendously. We drive through many small villages whose colors vary from red earth color to bright red with green background. The landscape is rich green, the rice fields are a mosaic of all possible shades of green in the mirror of countless ponds. The region of Fianarantsoa is intensively used for agriculture. We visit the photo studio of the world-famous photographer Pierrot Men in Fianarantsoa and then a completely different mountain landscape begins. Overnight stay in Ambalavao |
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Day 6: Ambalavao - RanohiraDaily stage of about 200 km Gradually you will leave the plateaus to discover an extraordinary sacred mountain range: the Isalo Massif. The day begins with a hike in a reserve founded and managed by the local village community, it is the: "Association Anja Miray", called Anja Park for short. In the reserve of about 3 hectares, which is located 13 km to the south, hundreds of calicoes cavort, also rare reptiles like the dwarf chameleon Brookesia will be shown to you. The park is also home to several burial caves and spiritual meeting places of the local Betsileo and is well worth the 2 to 4 hour visit. Today we continue south, the fertile highlands end here and a landscape of huge granite rocks surrounds us. Short rest in Ihosy and then after about 2 hours drive we reach Ranohira, located in the middle of the wide plateau of Horombe. Here lies the famous Isalo National Park which we will visit the next day. |
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Day 7 - Isalo National ParkDaily stage of about 100 km Visit to the Isalo Park. This spectacular site of 81 540 ha, is completely silent and rich in mystery. More than 400 species, most of them endemic, cover the vast savannah areas that you will visit with a specialized guide. Amidst the barren and mineral landscape, there are magnificent natural pools and waterfalls surrounded by lush tropical nature. The duration and severity of the day's hike will be adjusted to the participants' abilities. |
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Day 8: Ranohira - TulearStage for the day: 240 km The last and longest stage of the circuit, the road that will take you to Tulear, leaves behind the mountain massifs and reveals a dry and semi-desert landscape, the territory of the famous baobabs of Madagascar. Savannahs, thorn forests, Zombitse National Park, sapphire mines-exciting adventures to the Tropic of Capricorn. |
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Day 9-Tulear - Antananarivo (Domestic flight)Depending on the time of your flight to Antananarivo, you can visit the lively streets of Tuléar and its colorful markets. A vehicle will take you to the airport for your return flight to Tana. Connecting tours and stay in Antananarivo are optional. |
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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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| Motorcycle tour to the north | Price per person |
| 2 to 3 guests | 4090 € |
| 4 to 5 guests | 3880 € |
| 6 - 7 guests | 3590 € |
| 8 - 9 guests | 3250 € |
| 10 guests or more | 2990 € |
- The rental of the motorcycle (including fuel), KTM Adventure 790 R 2019 or XR 190 T 2019.
- The all-inclusive motorcycle guide (shared by riders)
- Accommodation in a double or twin room with half board (drinks not included)
- Lunch picnics
- Entrance and guide fees in the parks included in the program
- An assistance vehicle (4×4 or minibus) with driver and fuel (shared between drivers).
- Airport/Hotel/Garage Transfers
- The air ticket from Nosy-Be to Antananarivo at the end of the trip
International flight ticket - personal insurance for the pilot - drinks - souvenir items - tips - tickets for parks and nature reserves outside the program, etc.
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