We cross the corridor of primary forest covering the escarpment that tumbles down towards the coast and the Indian Ocean.
The Parc National d’Andasibe-Mantadia (Périnet) is home to exceptional flora and fauna.
Orchids and other rare plants, numerous species of lemur, reptiles, batrachians… this exceptional natural environment can be discovered from the famous dream nest at Ankanin’ny nofy, a lake and a mini-cruise on the northern part of the Pangalane Canal to Tamatave, ending on the paradise island of Sainte-Marie. Coconut beaches, friendly locals.
The island lends itself perfectly to both land and sea excursions. The island’s lush vegetation, including vanilla, cloves, coffee and cinnamon, gives it a distinctive, sweet flavor.
The passage of humpback whales from mid-June to September makes it even more attractive.
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• Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
• Ankanin’ny nofy
• Canal de pangalane
• Sainte-Marie
• Whale watching (mid-June to September)
Day 1
Arriving in Tana
Welcome at the airport, the car will take you directly to the hotel to settle in, lunch.
Visit to Tana with driver guide, possibility of visiting Ambohimanga palace to be defined according to your arrival time.
Ambohimanga is a hill in Madagascar, located approximately 24 km northeast of the capital Antananarivo, on which a traditional royal stronghold (rova) is established.
Enjoy a craft market and sunset in the upper town.
Day 2
TANA - ANDASIBE: 150 km approx. 04 hours drive
Departure for Andasibe, 03 hours’ drive from the capital,
You’ll pass through a magnificent landscape adorned with Ravinala (traveler’s tree): a splendid tree containing water inside, hence its name.
A short stop at the exotic park some 70km from Tana, home to several varieties of butterfly.
Continue to Andasibe to visit the Vakona forest Lodge private reserve. A veritable treasure trove of wildlife and a special reserve, this complex ensures the perpetuity of many animals by offering them refuge.
animals by offering them refuge.
Day 3
ANDASIBE – ANKANIN’NY NOFY :
Breakfast at the hotel,
Visit to Analamazaotra National Park in Andasibe before reaching Manambato, the village where the jetty for Ankanin’ny Nofy is located.
The car will drop you off in Manambato, before crossing to Ankanin’ny nofy via the Pangalana canal. An impressive succession of rivers and lakes, mangroves and a rich aquatic flora: Typhonodorum, Carex, Cyperus,…
Discover the visitel palmarium reserve.
Day 4
ANKANIN'NY NOFY - TAMATAVE: 03 H boat trip
Breakfast at the hotel, the morning will be devoted to discovering the Palmarium reserve at a place called
Ankanin’ny Nofy (Dream Nest). The reserve is located on Madagascar’s east coast, spread over
50 ha bordered by Lake Ampitabe and the Indian Ocean on the Canal des Pangalanes.
After the visit, lunch at the hotel and departure for Tamatave, via the Canal des Pangalanes.
Arrival in Tamatave in the late afternoon, check-in and dinner at the hotel.
Day 5
TAMATAVE – SAINTE MARIE
Breakfast at the hotel, the morning will be devoted to discovering the Palmarium reserve at a place called
Ankanin’ny Nofy (Dream Nest). The reserve is located on Madagascar’s east coast, spread over
50 ha bordered by Lake Ampitabe and the Indian Ocean on the Canal des Pangalanes.
After the visit, lunch at the hotel and departure for Tamatave, via the Canal des Pangalanes.
Arrival in Tamatave in the late afternoon, check-in and dinner at the hotel.
Day 6 and 7
SAINTE MARIE
Breakfast at the hotel. Day of discovery and whale watching
The whale-watching season runs from late June to late August. A high-safety (unsinkable) boat will take you to a unique and thrilling spectacle. On board, a passionate captain, a tireless eco-guide and an attentive deckhand. In the water, the megapteres are the stars: jumping, singing, spectacular displays. The large-winged or humpback whale measures between 15 and 18m and weighs between 30 and 45 tonnes.
Day 8
SAINTE MARIE - TANA
Breakfast at the hotel, depending on your timing,
Free morning at the hotel to relax, then the hotel will drop you off at Sainte Marie airport for your return flight to Tana, depending on your flight schedule.
Upon arrival in Tana, a car will pick you up for your transfer, with the possibility of visiting the artisanal market depending on your flight schedule.
The astonishing diversity of landscapes in the Highlands and East Coast;