CIRCUIT AND HOLIDAY IN THE LAND OF LEMURS & SPICES
A perfect experience of Malagasy nature and wildlife. True discovery of people’s way of life. Seaside and relax. This is a journey between sky and water in the middle of tropical forest with endemic and exceptional fauna and flora, ending on seaside beaches by the Indian Ocean.
SHORT DESCRIPTION OF
More than 400 kilometers
More than 10 species of lemurs
A National Park with the biggest species of lemur
Three private parks with endemic fauna and flora
100 km of inland waterway
3 different Malagasy ethnic groups
3 different climate zones
Beautiful lagoon with turquoise water
Whales (July, August, September)
- Antananarivo: capital city
- Landscapes of the high plateau with typical villages, terraced rice fields and Eucalyptus forests
- Historical cities: Moramanga, Brickaville, Tamatave
- Vakona Forest Reserve: take your „selfie” with the lemurs of Madagascar!
- Analamazoatra National Park: meet the indri-indri’s, the biggest lemur species
- Palmarium Reserve: endemic trees, lemurs, birds, etc.
- Tamatave: the city of Mpanjaka mena, the Mulatto king
- Sainte-Marie: wonderful beaches, fresh seafood and diver’s paradise
- Handicrafts shops
When to visit:
from April to November
Climate
Tropical humid
Seaside
Sainte Marie Island, Foulpointe
DETAILED ITINERARY & PROGRAM
DAY 1
ivato airport - city center
Arrival to Antananarivo
Antananarivo, first step of your journey, is the capital of Madagascar
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Welcome at the airport by a representative of Jacaranda. Transfer by car to your hotel, located downtown.
Antananarivo, first step of your journey, is the capital of Madagascar and is worth discovering for its cultural, historic and environmental heritage. This will be your primary introduction to the daily life of the highlands inhabitants.
Dinner and Overnight |
DAY 2
135 km
Antananarivo – Andasibe
Drive to Andasibe throughout typical scenery of the High Lands
Breakfast in hotel
Drive to Andasibe throughout typical scenery of the High Lands, with the rich plains of the north of Antananarivo before getting to Angavo mountain cliff. Then the road slopes down through abundant vegetation till Marozevo, the village frontier between two provinces, situated opposite a hydroelectric power plant.
Stop at Marozevo to visit the reptile farm of Peyreiras with several species of endemic butterflies, reptiles, and batrachians.
Continuation to Andasibe
Dinner and overnight
DAY 3
15-20 km
Andasibe
Visit of the luxurious rainforest of Analamazaotra Special Reserve of Indri (the largest lemur of Madagascar) and the Vakona private reserve
Breakfast
Visit of the luxurious rainforest of Analamazaotra Special Reserve of Indri (the largest lemur of Madagascar) or/and Mantadia National Park. Various species of plants (endemic trees, ferns, orchids, etc) and birds.
Visit to the Private Reserve of Vakona Forest Lodge and take your selfie with the lemurs!
Dinner and overnight
DAY 4
217 km
Andasibe – Palmarium Reserve
Drive to Manambato's waterway port. Boat transfer to Akanin’ny nofy on the beautiful Pangalanes Channel.
Breakfast in hotel.
Drive to Manambato’s waterway port.
From the High Lands to the east coast, you drive across gradually changing landscapes of tropical humid vegetation. Main features: Travelers trees (endemic); Palm trees; Banana trees; red Flamboyant trees; Falafa houses (typical wooden stilt houses)
Main cities on the road: Brickaville, the city of sugar cane plantations
Boat transfer to Akanin’ny nofy on the beautiful Pangalanes Channel.
Arrival to Akanin’ny Nofy island where the reserve of Palmarium is located.
Nocturnal visit in the reserve to spot the aye-aye lemur.
Dinner and overnight
DAY 5
60 km, by car and boat
Palmarium Reserve – Tamatave
Visit of the Palmarium Reserve, then boat transfer on the beautiful Pangalanes Channel to the city of Tamatave.
Breakfast in hotel.
In the morning, visit or the private nature reserve with several species of lemurs and a botanical park of 40 ha with orchids, palm trees and other endemic species of plants. The site is located on a 50 ha peninsula by the lake of Ampitabe, 60 km south from Tamatave, accessible only by boat.
After the visit, boat transfer on the beautiful Pangalanes Channel to the city of Tamatave.
This city is the capital of the eastern province of the same name, territory of Betsimisaraka ethnic group. This is also the main trade port of Madagascar.
Arrival in Tamatave. City sightseeing in the afternoon (by car or rickshaw).
Dinner and overnight.
DAY 6
168 km + 1h30m by boat
Tamatave – Soanierana Ivongo – Sainte Marie island
Transfer to Soanierana Ivongo and boat to Sainte Marie island
Breakfast in hotel.
Early transfer to Soanierana Ivongo, shuttle boats from the village.
Boat transfer to Sainte Marie.
Transfer to hotel.
Dinner and overnight.
DAY 7
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Sainte Marie island
Beach stay at the island
Breakfast in hotel.
Three days at leisure to enjoy the seaside or/and the marvelous nature of the island. One of the most beautiful places in Madagascar, Sainte-Marie is a sleepy island on the east coast, ringed by deserted beaches with soft sand and palm trees, traditional fishing villages and just a handful of small lodges. It is about 60 kilometres long and 5 kilometres wide and has a colourful history: through the 17th and 18th centuries it was a popular base for the Indian Ocean’s pirates.
You have many options for excursions and visits: cemetery of pirates (history, nice views); exploration of Nato island (île aux nattes) (nature, daily life, ancient light house, nice views); Endemika (small private zoo and botanical garden); whales watching (July, August, September); the mangrove forest of Ampanihy on the east coast (a wonderful natural site); etc.
Dinner and overnight.
DAY 8
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Sainte Marie island
Beach stay at the island
Breakfast in hotel.
Three days at leisure to enjoy the seaside or/and the marvelous nature of the island. One of the most beautiful places in Madagascar, Sainte-Marie is a sleepy island on the east coast, ringed by deserted beaches with soft sand and palm trees, traditional fishing villages and just a handful of small lodges. It is about 60 kilometres long and 5 kilometres wide and has a colourful history: through the 17th and 18th centuries it was a popular base for the Indian Ocean’s pirates.
You have many options for excursions and visits: cemetery of pirates (history, nice views); exploration of Nato island (île aux nattes) (nature, daily life, ancient light house, nice views); Endemika (small private zoo and botanical garden); whales watching (July, August, September); the mangrove forest of Ampanihy on the east coast (a wonderful natural site); etc.
Dinner and overnight
DAY 9
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Sainte Marie island
Beach stay at the island
Breakfast in hotel.
Three days at leisure to enjoy the seaside or/and the marvelous nature of the island. One of the most beautiful places in Madagascar, Sainte-Marie is a sleepy island on the east coast, ringed by deserted beaches with soft sand and palm trees, traditional fishing villages and just a handful of small lodges. It is about 60 kilometres long and 5 kilometres wide and has a colourful history: through the 17th and 18th centuries it was a popular base for the Indian Ocean’s pirates.
You have many options for excursions and visits: cemetery of pirates (history, nice views); exploration of Nato island (île aux nattes) (nature, daily life, ancient light house, nice views); Endemika (small private zoo and botanical garden); whales watching (July, August, September); the mangrove forest of Ampanihy on the east coast (a wonderful natural site); etc.
Dinner and overnight
DAY 10
Domestic flight
Sainte Marie island – Antananarivo
Flight back to the capital, Antananarivo
Breakfast in hotel.
Transfer to the airport. Flight back to Antananarivo.
Arrival. Meet at the airport and transfer to city.
Vehicle at disposal (Not exceed 100 km – from 07.00 am to 07.00 pm), program according to the flight schedule.
Dinner and overnight
DAY 11
45 km
Antananarivo – long haul flight back
Visit of Lemur's Park, flight back home
Breakfast in hotel.
Vehicle available – Visit of Lemur’s park (depending on flight schedule – ideally after 03.00 pm) where you can see several types of lemurs in liberty from close up.
Transfer to the airport.
Flight back
faq
Frequently asked questions
What does our price includes?
Our prices usually include:
- The lodging on half board basis (breakfast and dinner).
- All transfers.
- The excursions and visits mentioned into the program.
- The services of the local guide into the national park.
- The car including the fuel.
- The driver.
- Until 4 pax: English (or other language on request) speaking driver-guide (full board basis /internal flight not included)
- From 5 pax: English (or other language on request) speaking guide (full board basis /internal flight included)
what is not included in the price?
Usually, the below mentioned are not included in our prices:
- **All flights** (Long Haul – Internal and Private flights)
- Drinks and extra.
- Tips
- Lunches
- Visa (can be obtained upon arrival at the airport, visa fee is approx. 35 euros)
which languages our guides speak?
For the standard price, we can offer English/French/Spanish-speaking guides. For a supplement, we can offer Russian/German/etc. speaking guides.
WHERE CAN I FIND INFORMATION ABOUT THE DOMESTIC FLIGHTS?
In Madagascar, domestic flights are operated by the Tsaradia Airlines, a subsidiary of Air Madagascar. You can book the tickets via us or directly on their site: https://tsaradia.com/.
how is the payment procedure & cancellation policy?
You can find all details in our General conditions of sales. If you have any question, please contact us, we will be happy to answer.
where can i find practical information for travelling to madagascar?
We put together a list of the most frequently asked practical information concerning travelling to Madagascar. We suggest you to visit our Practical information page. If you have any remaining questions, contact us for further information.
