21 days tour

Expedition To The Lost World Of Madagascar - The Makay Mount

Expedition To The Lost World Of Madagascar - The Makay Mount

This tour includes:

Meals

Meals: 18ร—F, 8ร—M (LB), 17ร—A

Transport

all rides and transfers in private vehicles

Guide

DIAMIR tour guide

Flights

Scheduled flight from/to Frankfurt to Antananarivo and back with Ethiopian Airlines or other airline in Economy Class (subject to availability; flight surcharge possible) Domestic flight Tulear - Antananarivo in Economy Class

Others

changing local guides Entrance fees according to program

Accommodation

11 Overnight: Hotel in double room 7 รœ: tent

Not included:

Insurance

Optional

Others

PCR or rapid antigen tests required, if any meals and drinks not mentioned airport taxes in the country of destination visa (approx.35 EUR) optional excursions tips Personal

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Itinerary of your trip Expedition To The Lost World Of Madagascar - The Makay Mount

  • Day 1 Arrival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival

      Saturday, 30.09.2023

      Departure from Germany via Addis Ababa to Madagascar.



  • Day 2 Arrival - Antananarivo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival - Antananarivo

      Sunday, 01.10.2023

      Reception and welcome at the airport. After initial formalities at the airport such as passport control and money exchange, transfer to the hotel, which is located right in the city center. Overnight stay at the Hotel Chalet des Roses.



  • Day 3 Antananarivo - Antsirabe 1ร—(B/A)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Antananarivo - Antsirabe 1ร—(B/A)

      Monday, 02.10.2023

      Characterized by vast valleys, countless rice terraces and the typical red mud houses of the Merina, you will drive through the picturesque landscape of the central highlands to your destination today. In Antsirabe, capital of semi-precious stones and former thermal town, the cityscape is now dominated by the many colorful rickshaws. Overnight stay at Hotel Arotel. (Travel time approx. 3-4h, 170 km).



  • Day 4 Antsirabe - Miandrivazo 1ร—(F/A)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Antsirabe - Miandrivazo 1ร—(F/A)

      Tuesday, 03.10.2023

      Today you will set course for Miandrivazo. Rice terraces as well as savannah landscape, typical houses and everyday life scenes of the ethnic groups Merina and Sakalava belong to the motives during todayโ€™s journey. It also gets noticeably warmer the further west you go. Overnight stay at Lakana Hotel. (Driving time approx. 5h, 225 km).



  • Day 5 Miandrivazo - Kirindy 1ร—(F/A)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Miandrivazo - Kirindy 1ร—(F/A)

      Wednesday, 04.10.2023

      In the morning you continue your way to Kirindy. In Kirindy there is a Swiss development project for the sustainable use and protection of the forests of Madagascar. In addition to several species of lemurs such as larval sifakas and forked-striped macaws, two mammal species are of particular interest: the ferret cat, better known as fossa, and the Madagascar or Giant Springrat. While fossas are widespread throughout the island, the giant springer rat exists only here in a very limited habitat. It is highly endangered. The day ends with a night hike on the edge of the forest.

      Overnight stay at the Hotel Relais du Kirindy. (Travel time approx. 7-8h, 340 km).



  • Day 6 Kirindy Reserve - Bekopaka 1ร—(B/A)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kirindy Reserve - Bekopaka 1ร—(B/A)

      Thursday, 05.10.2023

      Before your departure to Bekopaka, a visit to Kirindy reserve is planned in the morning. Kirindy is best known for its fossas (Cryptoprocta ferox) and giant spring rats (Hypogeomys antimena). The latter have only a very limited habitat, located in the Sakalava land between the Tomitsy and Tsiribihina rivers. In addition to the fossas, Madagascarโ€™s smallest primates are also one of the main attractions in the reserve, and they are becoming increasingly rare on the island. They have found a refuge in the Kirindy Reserve. Afterwards you will go to Bekopaka, through savannah landscape and small typical Sakalava villages. Bekopaka is considered the entrance to the Tsingys.

      Overnight at the Grand Hotel du Tsingy. (Travel time approx. 7h, 165 km).



  • Day 7 Tsingys De Bemaraha 1ร—(F/A)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tsingys De Bemaraha 1ร—(F/A)

      Friday, 06.10.2023

      The Great Tsingys, about 17 km away, stand out above forests. The Tsingys are declared a World Natural Heritage by UNESCO. You walk inside canyons and underground caves, formed by the transgression and regression of the sea. Small staircases and suspension bridges are placed on the rocks to admire these impressive cathedrals. At the end of the climb, a magnificent viewpoint with a beautiful panorama over the great Tsingys awaits. Biologically, the Tsingys are no less interesting. Among others, the Deckens Crowned Sifaka (Propithecus deckenii) has its habitat here. Sleeping weasel macaws can be photographed well during the day in the tree hollows.

      Overnight stay as on the previous day.



  • Day 8 Drive To Morondava 1ร—(F/A)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Drive To Morondava 1ร—(F/A)

      Saturday, 07.10.2023

      Continue your journey to Morondava. Upon arrival, an unforgettable surprise awaits you. You will make a detour to the enamored baobabs and pass by the famous Baobab Avenue. Baobab avenue is one of the most beautiful and important sights of Red Island. The sunset at this place offers not only beautiful photo motives, but also an extraordinary color spectacle. A day full of impressions and experiences is coming to an end.Overnight stay at Hotel le Renala au sable dโ€™Or. (Travel time approx. 5-6h, 200 km).


  • Day 9 Morondava - Mandabe - Sambalahy 1ร—(B/M (Lb)/A)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Morondava - Mandabe - Sambalahy 1ร—(B/M (Lb)/A)

      Sunday, 08.10.2023

      Today you will drive on mostly muddy tracks through the national road.35. After a one hour drive you will cross the river of Morondava as well as the channel of Dabara in Manamby. On the way there will also be small breaks to admire the scenery as well as to experience the daily life of the locals up close. After the picnic lunch, you will continue westward. At the end of the afternoon you will reach the village of Sambalahy, the western entrance to the Makay Massif. Depending on the time available, there may be an opportunity to visit the village. Overnight stay in tent. (Travel time approx. 6-8h, 180 km).


  • Day 10 Trekking From Sambalahy To Andoko 1ร—(B/M (Lb)/A)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trekking From Sambalahy To Andoko 1ร—(B/M (Lb)/A)

      Monday, 09.10.2023

      The real adventure starts today. After the long journey, the Makay Mountains will be at your feet. You will start todayโ€™s day first with a small climb. After four hours of trekking, a breathtaking view of the whole massif awaits you. After lunch break, you will continue uphill-downhill along a wide valley. On the banks of the Mazaindrano River you will spend the night. Overnight stay in tents. (Walking time approx. 6-7h, 100 mโ†‘โ†“).


  • Day 11 Trekking From Andoko Via Andakatomenavava To Andranovinily 1ร—(B/M (Lb)/A)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trekking From Andoko Via Andakatomenavava To Andranovinily 1ร—(B/M (Lb)/A)

      Tuesday, 10.10.2023

      After a well-deserved nightโ€™s rest, a leisurely breakfast awaits you. You will follow several small rivers until you reach Andakatomenavava, another large and rather isolated massif block in the west of the mountain range. On the hike you will have the opportunity to observe lemurs. You will walk through endemic palm forests that grow at the bottom of the valleys and canyons. Seen from the air, the valleys have the shape of a giant human brain. All afternoon you will hike across the Behetaheta plateau, passing a dense dry forest that grows on a large water reservoir under the plateau. Overnight camping in the surrounding forest of Behetaheta. (Walking time approx. 6-7h, 100 mโ†‘โ†“).


  • Day 12 Trekking From Andranovinily To Anosilahy 1ร—(B/M (Lb)/A)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trekking From Andranovinily To Anosilahy 1ร—(B/M (Lb)/A)

      Wednesday, 11.10.2023

      Early in the morning you will leave the camp and go to the heart of the massif through a three to four km long gorge, which is sometimes quite narrow and quite dark. The landscape is very varied. Then you will reach the famous Anosilahy Lake on whose shores you will have your lunch. The afternoon is dedicated to the ascent to the next plateau. From up here you will have a beautiful view over Lake Anosilahy and Lake Ambiamirefy. The valley of Anosilahy is home to thousands of bats that go in search of food, especially in the evening. Overnight stay in tent. (Walking time approx. 6-7h, 150 mโ†‘โ†“).

  • Day 13 Anosilahy - Saririaky Lake - Andranoteraky 1ร—(F/M (Lb)/A)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Anosilahy - Saririaky Lake - Andranoteraky 1ร—(F/M (Lb)/A)

      Thursday, 12.10.2023

      After breakfast, we will continue to another lake called Saririaky, whose name means "which resembles the sea". Lake Saririaky is probably one of the most worth seeing places in the Makay because of its beauty and the possibility of encountering lemurs, crocodiles and other wildlife. Afterwards, you will walk along the dry Sakamanitsy River past some villages down to the Makay River. At the end of the afternoon you will set up camp in Andranoteraky, which is located not far from the famous Mahatigny Cave. Overnight stay in tent. (Walking time about 6-7h, 200 mโ†‘โ†“).




  • Day 14 Trekking To Mahatigny Cave 1ร—(B/M (Lb)/A)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trekking To Mahatigny Cave 1ร—(B/M (Lb)/A)

      Friday, 13.10.2023

      On the last day of the expedition, another highlight awaits you today: the Mahatigny Cave. After a three-hour walk you will reach the entrance to the cave, which consists of two large separate chambers with a water source in each of them. Most interesting are the petroglyphs, which probably date back to the recent history of the country. Overnight stay in tent. (Walking time about 6h).


  • Day 15 Trekking To Beronono - Beroroha 1ร—(B/M (Lb)/A)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trekking To Beronono - Beroroha 1ร—(B/M (Lb)/A)

      Saturday, 14.10.2023

      After a last trekking you will reach the village of Beronono, where the cars will be waiting for you. From here you will continue along the great Mangoky River to Beroroha. Here it is time to say goodbye and thank your porter team. After about 4h drive you will reach Beroroha. After visiting this large village, you will cross the river by motorboat. A last night under the stars on the other side of the river is waiting for you. Overnight stay in tent. (Walking time about 3-4h, 100 mโ†‘โ†“).


  • Day 16 Beroroha - Ranohira 1ร—(B/M (Lb)/A)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Beroroha - Ranohira 1ร—(B/M (Lb)/A)

      Sunday, 10/15/2023

      After seven days in the wilderness you will return to civilization today. On partly bad roads you will drive through savannah-like landscape with smaller dry forests in southern direction to Ranohira, the gateway to the Isalo Mountains. In the evening you will check into your rooms and enjoy the comfort of a hotel with a first warm shower. Overnight at the Hotel Isalo Ranch.



  • Day 17 Ranohira - Ifaty 1ร—(F/A)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ranohira - Ifaty 1ร—(F/A)

      Monday, 16.10.2023

      If time permits, take a short hike into the national park. Despite the dry climate, streams with crystal clear water splash in the deep gorges and provide small green oases. If you are lucky, you will see ring-tailed macaws - also called calicoes - here. The region is sacred for the Baras living here, as they bury their dead on the rocks. Afterwards drive to the west coast of Madagascar. On the way to Toliary the landscape is varied. The landscape resembles a typical African savannah. In the late afternoon you will reach the seaside resort of Ifaty. Overnight stay at the Bamboo Club. (Driving time approx. 5h, 275 km).



  • Day 18 Day At Leisure 1ร—(B/A)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day At Leisure 1ร—(B/A)

      Tuesday, 17.10.2023

      Today is at your leisure. If you are interested in flora and fauna, you can go stalking for one of the rarest birds in the world in the Fonyala Baobab Forest. Overnight stay as on the previous day



  • Day 19 Ifaty - Antananarivo 1ร—(B/A)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ifaty - Antananarivo 1ร—(B/A)

      Wednesday, 18.10.2023

      Today you will be transferred to the airport of Toliary. You will leave the beautiful beaches and fly back to Tana. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight stay at the Hotel Chalet des Roses.



  • Day 20 Antananarivo - Departure 1ร—F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Antananarivo - Departure 1ร—F

      Thursday, 19.10.2023

      In Antananarivo, a city tour is on the agenda today. Worth seeing are the old city center with its brick houses, the Avenue de l`Independence, the former royal palace Rova as well as the lively markets. Excursion to the royal hill of Ambohimanga (optional). Transfer to the airport and return to Europe.


  • Day 21 Arrival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival

      Friday, 20.10.2023

      Arrival in Germany.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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