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Un père et ses deux enfants à Madagascar

Huppe fasciée dans le parc national de l'Isalo

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Rizières en terrasses sur de petites collines avec des maisons en argile dans la région près d'Ambositra

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Discover Madagascar, a fascinating island with breathtaking landscapes, unique biodiversity and authentic encounters with its inhabitants. This trip takes you through the Highlands, exceptional nature reserves and the heavenly beaches of Ifaty, for a complete immersion in Malagasy culture and nature. An unforgettable journey that promises memories to last a lifetime.

Atouts principaux du voyage

À la découverte du quotidien des habitants de la région d'Antsirabe grâce à une rencontre avec un guide local
Visite du parc national de Ranomafana, une réserve naturelle où vous pourrez observer des lémuriens et une faune unique au monde
Rencontre des artisans d'Ambositra, capitale de l'artisanat du bois, et les villages Zafimaniry où la sculpture sur bois est un savoir-faire ancestral
Traversez des paysages désertiques et admirez les célèbres baobabs

Discovering landscapes, cultures and unique biodiversity

Leave to discover Madagascar, the red island, and marvel at its varied landscapes, exceptional wildlife and rich culture. This tour takes you through picturesque and authentic regions, allowing you to explore the heart of the island while meeting its welcoming inhabitants. From the capital Antananarivo to the paradisiacal beaches of Ifaty, via the Isalo mountains, this adventure promises an unforgettable journey.
A journey to the heart of the Highlands and Malagasy craftsmanship

Your journey begins in Antananarivo, where you'll discover the soul of the capital before taking the mythical RN7, which will lead you to the Highlands. En route, you'll pass through charming villages, admire terraced rice fields and taste local specialties, such as Behenjy foie gras. In Antsirabe, a spa town, you can discover the work of local artisans and enjoy a rickshaw ride.
Immerse yourself in Madagascan nature and meet local villages

One of the highlights of this trip is the meeting with Malagasy villagers. You'll set off on a rural excursion to discover their daily lives and traditions, before sharing a typical lunch with the villagers. You'll also explore the primary forests of Ranomafana Park, one of Madagascar's most beautiful national parks, famous for its biodiversity and lemurs.
Journey to the Grand Sud and the Isalo reserve

As the journey unfolds, you'll discover the beauty of Madagascar's Deep South, with its arid landscapes and spectacular rock formations. The Isalo National Park will offer you immersion in deep canyons, where you can enjoy aswim in natural pools, while admiring breathtaking views.
Heavenly beaches at Ifaty

To round off your stay in style, relax in Ifaty, a coastal village by the sea, offering fine sandy beaches and a tranquil atmosphere. Take advantage of this stopover to explore the seabed during a snorkeling activity or go for a pirogue ride, while enjoying fresh seafood in idyllic surroundings.
This trip to Madagascar is a true adventure, combining cultural discoveries, immersion in nature and seaside relaxation. A journey that will leave an indelible mark on your memories.

Le programme jour par jour

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Day 1

FRANCE - ANTANANARIVO

Participants meet at Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport. Check-in formalities and flight to Antanarivo.

Lunch on board.

Welcome at Ivato international airport by your correspondent.

Check-in at your hotel (Ikopa Hotel ** or similar) and overnight.

Day 2

ANTANANARIVO - ANTSIRABE

After breakfast, departure for the South and its mythical RN7.

Discover the Central Highlands, with its terraced rice fields, a legacy of Indonesian culture, and its brick houses. As soon as we reach the outskirts of "Tana", the rich, red laterite lands appear, marked out by villages with two or three churches (Catholic, Protestant, etc.), raffia crafts in one, sisal in another, colorful markets... First waterfalls, beginning of the rice fields. We stop 30 km from the capital at Behenjy, renowned for its local Foie Gras production.

On leaving Behenjy, we'll be serving an indoor meal featuring Behenjy specialities, including Foie Gras.

Continuation to Ambatolampy and visit to the aluminum pot factory. Arrival in Antsirabe at the end of the day.

Check-in at your hotel (Flower Palace ** or similar). Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3

RURAL TOURISM DAY

Breakfast and departure for the meeting point with our "local" village guide: Madisson. A native of the region, Madisson will welcome you in the middle of his village, and accompany you for a short discovery of the villagers' daily life: work in the fields, daily tasks, daily rhythms. You'll be plunged into another world.

Then, a moment of sharing, on a mat (or at the table) for a rustic but most typical lunch with the villagers.

In the afternoon, return to Antsirabe and take a rickshaw ride. These are renowned throughout the island and abroad; they are particularly pretty, well-decorated and painted like works of art. Tour of the town and its stores, famous for their precious stones (amethysts, topazes, beryl, tourmaline, garnets...) and miniature object workshops.

Return to hotel. Dinner at the Trianon restaurant in the town center (local cuisine based on fresh produce from Antsirabe: Magret de Canard, Filet de Zébu). Night at the hotel (Flower Palace ** or similar).

Day 4

ANTSIRABE - RANOMAFANA

Breakfast, then on to the southern route. After the Ankaratra mountains, here are rice fields of extraordinary green colors in season.

The hills are inhabited by an ethnic group known as "Betsileo". Arrive in Ambositra in the late morning, the capital of wood craftsmanship, a skill of the "Zafimaniry", a sub-ethnic group of the "Betsileo".

Visit the woodcarvers' stores, with their beautiful carvings and marquetry. In addition to a surprisingly gentle way of life, this region has some of the richest soil on the island, and the craftsmen will impress you with their meticulousness and the precarious tools they use. Some Zafimaniry villages still bear witness to the Merina and Betsileo villages of yesteryear.

Lunch at the "Artisan" restaurant with Malagasy cuisine, where you can enjoy the national dish: "Romazava" (**).

Continuing on to Ranomafana, a picturesque village in the Vatovavy-Fitovinany region. Nestled in the heart of verdant mountains and bordered by winding rivers, this village is famous for its national park, a popular destination for nature lovers and biodiversity enthusiasts.

Check-in at your hotel (Le Grenat ** or similar). Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5

RANOMAFANA - FIANARANTSOA (SAHAMBAVY)

Breakfast followed by departure for the Ranomafana primary forest reserve. The park's rugged terrain is home to some of the world's most diverse and unique flora and fauna. Stroll through the park and observe numerous lemurs (4 of the 12 species).

Lunch at the Manjas restaurant. Typical dishes include Ravitoto, a cassava-based dish.

In the afternoon, we visit Kelilalina, a village located 15 km from Ranomafana. This small village is typical of Tanala country: the Tanala are one of Madagascar's most primitive ethnic groups (they lived by hunting and gathering), and since 1 century ago, before the arrival of the Betsileos, they have been involved in trade and agriculture. The village will introduce us to a typical Tanala dance, the Dombolo: a folk dance performed with bamboo.

Continuing on to Fianarantsoa, the ancient royal city founded in 1830 and capital of the South, via a magnificent road. This is a region of vines and tea. A succession of magnificent landscapes, among the High Plateaux, where greens mingle with reds.

Visit to the Sahambavy tea plantation (or similar). Tea plants have harmoniously colonized the relief surrounding the valley bottoms occupied by rice paddies and small lakes.

Check-in at your hotel (Lac Hôtel ** or similar). Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6

FIANARANTSOA - AMBALAVAO - RANOHIRA

Breakfast, then departure for the Grand Sud towards Ambalavao, along a sumptuous road with huge rocky massifs, some of which are sacred. The town is famous for its vineyards, which date back to colonial times and were planted by the French with Bordeaux grape varieties.

Visit the Chan Foui & fils winery. Domaine Viticole Chan Foui, located in Ambalavao, is a veritable icon in the region's winegrowing landscape. Founded by the Chan family, this estate combines tradition and modernity to produce wines of exceptional quality, which captivate the senses and reflect the authenticity of the Malagasy terroir. End your visit with a wine tasting session.

Visit an Antemoro Paper factory, a special paper made from the soft fiber of the avoha shrub, said to bring good luck.

Lunch at the Betsileo Country Lodge restaurant overlooking the valley.

Visit to the Anjà reserve, with its large colonies of makis catta and chameleons. Continuing on to Ihosy, a bustling provincial town, where you'll pass through a merry bazaar of tuc-tucs, rickshaws, herds of zebus and market hustle and bustle. Crossing into Bara country, we continue our journey over the Horombe plateau to the town of Ranohira, at the gateway to the extraordinary Isalo massif. A sometimes desert landscape, where the Chapeau de l'Evêque and the various rocky massifs cut the horizon magnificently, all illuminated by a falling light creating images for your photos, each more magical than the last.

Arrival in Ranohira in the evening. Check-in at your hotel (Chez Alice ** or similar). Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7

ISALO MASSIF

Breakfast followed by a walk through the Isalo Massif Park, an exceptional site offering a wide variety of majestic landscapes, deep, narrow canyons and erosion-sculpted sandstone massifs. Depending on the season and access to the trails leading to the park, we'll arrange 1 or 2 visits, including the natural swimming pool, the Queen's window and the Nymphs waterfall.

For lunch, you'll be staying with a village association that will set up lunch near the natural swimming pool or at the Cascade des Nymphes (set-up with tables, benches and shelter) (**). The villagers you'll meet will have done their morning shopping at the market and will prepare a hot meal for you based on Malagasy specialities in the heart of the national park.

Dinner and overnight at hotel (Chez Alice ** or similar).

Day 8

RANOHIRA - TULEAR - IFATY

Breakfast and early morning departure for Tuléar, a desert landscape with very poor vegetation consisting of thorny plants. We pass through gemstone-mining villages, the best known of which is Ilakaka, the city of sapphires. First glimpse of the baobab trees and passage into Mahafaly country, with a view of the famous tombs of the same name, topped by large sculpted posts known as "Aloalo".

A short stop at a local school (in relation to the school day) and perhaps a moment to present the little schoolchildren with a notebook or a few pens (with no obligation whatsoever). Arrival in Tuléar, a port town and former colonial trading post. Discover the town with its picturesque local market and lunch at the "Arboretum" restaurant, where you can sample the first seafood. Then off to Ifaty along a sandy track, a zebu-cart route.

Check-in at your hotel (Bella Dona ** or similar). Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 9

IFATY

Day at leisure on a full-board basis by the sea. Possibility of free activities with participation (snorkeling, pirogue trip, visit to a baobab forest, etc.).

For lunch, you'll head to the lively village of Mangily for a seafood tasting (with shrimps, crabs... depending on availability) at "Chez Cécile", a magical seaside spot (**).

Return to hotel (Bella Dona ** or similar). Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 10

IFATY - TULEAR - ANTANANARIVO

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport according to your flight time.

Morning TLE/TNR flight: Departure from hotel for Tuléar. Check-in formalities. Take-off from Tuléar and arrival in Antananarivo. Day Use and dinner in an airport hotel. Transfer to Ivato international airport and assistance with boarding formalities.

Late afternoon flight TLE/TNR: The day and lunch will be organized in Ifaty (free time at the beach). Departure from the hotel for Tuléar. Check-in formalities. Take-off from Tuléar and arrival in Antananarivo. Assistance with boarding formalities.

Day 11

PARIS

Arrival in Paris.