Grand South Madagascar Tour

Grand Tour of Southern Madagascar

South of Madagascar

Duration16 Days

TOUR TYPEGrand South Tours

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Toliara – Anakao – Isalo – Ranomafana – Antananarivo

Head toward the Malagasy South, a land of powerful emotions, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable encounters. From turquoise lagoons and giant baobabs to primary forests and rock formations shaped by time, this tour offers the very best of the South in a rich, authentic, and spectacular journey.

Highlights & Advantages

Quality of our services98%
Customer Support & Advice95%
Affordable Price100%

Tour Information

Maximum Clients per Trip
15
Minimum Age
12+
Tour Location
Madagascar
Languages
English,
Français,
Italiano

Included Services

  • Air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle for the entire duration of the tour
  • Professional driver
  • Tour guide
  • Specialized local guides
  • All entrance fees and site visit charges included in the program
  • Boat transfers when necessary
  • Accommodation throughout the tour
  • Daily breakfast
  • One bottle of water per person per day
  • Airport welcome upon clients’ arrival
  • Return airport transfer at the end of the stay
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Not Included

  • Domestic flights
  • International flights
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses

Planning

Arrivée à Antananarivo – Accueil & installation

  • Meet and greet at Ivato International Airport.
  • Transfer to your hotel.
  • Time to relax and enjoy your first taste of the warm atmosphere of the capital.
  • Overnight in Antananarivo.

Vol Antananarivo → Toliara – Portes du Sud

  • Transfer to the airport for your flight to Toliara, the sun-drenched city on the Mozambique Channel.
  • Meet and greet upon arrival and transfer to your hotel for check-in.
  • Time at leisure to explore: seafront promenade, local market, and Sahelian atmosphere.
  • Overnight in Toliara.

Anakao, le paradis vezo

  • Departure by speedboat to Anakao, a charming fishing village set on a turquoise lagoon.
  • Check-in at your beachfront lodge, with your feet in the sand.
  • Time at leisure: swimming, beach, and relaxation.
  • Overnight in Anakao.

Nosy Ve : perle sauvage du littoral

  • Excursion by traditional pirogue or boat to Nosy Ve, a protected islet.
  • Crystal-clear waters, rare seabirds, and exceptional snorkeling.
  • Return to Anakao in the mid-afternoon.
  • Overnight in Anakao.

Immersion au parc Tsimanampetsotsa

  • 4x4 drive to Tsimanampetsotsa National Park, a unique site featuring a turquoise salt lake, pink flamingos, sacred caves, and thousand-year-old baobabs.
  • Return to Anakao.
  • Overnight in Anakao .

continuation vers Toliara - Ifaty : lagon, baobabs & détente

  • Drive to Ifaty / Mangily, a renowned seaside resort.
  • Visit to Reniala Reserve, home to baobab and euphorbia forest.
  • Free afternoon by the lagoon.
  • Overnight in Ifaty.

Forêt sèche & paysages lunaires

  • Early departure for Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park, a true haven of biodiversity.
  • Continue to the Isalo Massif, a legendary landscape of canyons and sculpted rock formations.
  • Sunset at the famous Isalo Window.
  • Overnight in Isalo.

Le joyau d’Isalo

  • Full-day trekking in Isalo National Park: Lemurs’ Canyon, Natural Swimming Pool, waterfalls, and spectacular rock formations.
  • Meet the lemurs and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views.
  • Overnight in Isalo.

Route des saphirs & terres Betsileo

  • Stop in Ilakaka, the famous sapphire mining town.
  • Continue to Ambalavao, a charming handicraft town.
  • Visit to the Antemoro paper workshop and traditional craft ateliers.
  • Overnight in Ambalavao.

Les lémuriens d’Anja & Fianarantsoa

  • Visit to Anja Community Reserve, a sanctuary for ring-tailed lemurs surrounded by granite massifs.
  • Drive to Fianarantsoa, the cultural capital of the South.
  • Walk through the historic Upper Town.
  • Overnight in Fianarantsoa.

Entrée dans la forêt tropicale

  • Drive to Ranomafana, a land of mist and lush greenery.
  • Night walk in search of endemic species: chameleons, frogs, and nocturnal lemurs.
  • Overnight in Ranomafana.

Randonnée dans le Parc Ranomafana

  • Full day in the heart of the rainforest: rare lemurs, orchids, waterfalls, and spectacular biodiversity.
  • Optional swim in the thermal springs.
  • Overnight in Ranomafana

Artisanat Zafimaniry

  • Drive to Ambositra, the capital of wood carving.
  • Meet the local artisans and discover the Zafimaniry craftsmanship.
  • Overnight in Ambositra.

Les Hautes Terres d’Antsirabe

  • Departure for Antsirabe, a highland spa town.
  • Visit to Lake Tritriva or Lake Andraikiba, craft workshops, miniature making, and horn craftsmanship.
  • Overnight in Antsirabe.

Retour vers Antananarivo

  • Drive to Antananarivo through the scenic landscapes of the Highlands.
  • Stops in traditional craft villages along the way.
  • Check-in at the hotel.
  • Overnight in Antananarivo.

Fin du voyage

  • Depending on your flight schedule: visit of the Queen’s Palace and the Digue handicraft market.
  • Transfer to the airport for your international flight.