Southern Highlights
15 Days
As the name suggests, this road trip takes in the must-see, must-do locations in the southern half of Madagascar, by following Route Nationale 7 south from the capital through the mountainous central highlands to the dry spiny forest. This cross section reveals some of the many different aspects of the island: its unique wildlife and birds, its culture and varied topography. Staying at comfortable accommodation throughout, you also visit Andasibe-Mantadia National Park to see more lemurs and the iconic indri.
- Day 1
- Depart UK
- Day 2
- Arrive Antananarivo and drive to Andasibe-Mantadia - 3 nights Vakona Forest Lodge
- Day 3
- Morning visit the Analamazaotra Reserve to search for indri; afternoon visit Mitsinjo and observe lemurs, as well as endemic fauna and flora. Evening walk to spot nocturnal species of lemur.
- Day 4
- Walks in primary forest of Mantadia National Park and Vakona private reserve.
- Day 5
- Drive south to Antsirabe - 1 night hotel
- Day 6
- City tour of Antsirabe. Drive to Ranomafana - 2 nights Centrest Hotel
- Day 7
- Full day exploring Ranomafana National Park
- Day 8
- Drive through the highlands to Fianarantsoa, capital of the Betisleo tribe - 1 night guesthouse
- Day 9
- Drive to Isalo - 2 nights Jardin du Roy Hotel
- Day 10
- Walk the beautiful landscapes of Isalo, looking for lemurs and birds
- Day 11
- Drive to Ifaty - 2 nights Hotel le Paradisier
- Day 12
- Early morning drive to the Reniala spiny forest for bird watching.
- Day 13
- Drive to Toliara, fly to Antananarivo - 1 night hotel
- Day 14
- Depart, arrive UK same day
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- Departure dates: Year round (please bear in mind that international and domestic flights do not operate daily)
- Land only Price: From [pound)1,995
- Flight inc. price: From [pound)2,650
- Single supp: From [pound)465
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What's included: Internationl and domestic flights, transfers, most meals (excluding lunches), twelve nights hotel accommodation, guided activities
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