Highlights of various regions at a glance
Explore Madagascar 's great scenic variety in 11 days? It seems impossible, given the long distances and long travel times over land. However, this fly-in trip guarantees just that, because with most transfers by charter, Madagascar lies at your feet to be discovered. Moreover, from a bird's eye view, you have truly phenomenal views of the country and its so diverse natural areas. Travel becomes outright enjoyment, your time is optimally filled with the greatest possible variety. You will stay in the best hotels, where you can look forward to international cuisine and local specialties with a modern twist. Get ready for an unparalleled journey of discovery in a most fascinating country.
The call of the indri in the rainforest
After an overnight stay in Antananarivo - Tana for short - leave the civilized world behind for a 4WD drive to Andasibe. A morning walk in the Analamazoatra Reserve is primarily about finding the Indri, the largest of all lemurs. Once you find the group, the excitement rises while waiting for the Indri's territorial call. The discharge follows, as soon as the sound echoes through the rainforest like a fire alarm.
Canyons and razor-sharp rocks
The charter flight passes over the Highlands, where mountain ranges, forests, many villages and patchwork blankets of rice paddies give way to lower endless grassy plains. In that vast landscape looms the Isalo Massif, an elongated plateau full of jagged rock formations and canyons. That it is so much warmer and drier here will not escape you while hiking in Isalo National Park. A dip in an idyllic natural pool is then a welcome surprise.
Look out for baobabs on your flight to Morondava, but even more impressive is the view of the famous Avenue des Baobabs on the route to the Tsingy of Bemaraha. By land, it is truly an undertaking to travel to this region, but by charter it is actually a dramatically beautiful experience.
Tropical paradise between sea and forest
Last but not least, a stay at the very comfortable Anjajavy lodge, which is accessible only by charter. A blissful haven in a remote corner of Madagascar, the perfect location to dream away for a while with your feet in the sand. Where the world can't find you...
Tips & tops from Fly-in Madagascar:
- Long distances are covered by charter. Usually this is a private charter, occasionally a shared charter is possible
- Andasibe is accessible only by land. The panoramic route leads past fields and rice paddies, along a river and through villages with the typical architecture of the highlands
- During the day you will search for the Indri in the Analamazoatra Reserve, and just after sunset you will take a hike looking for nocturnal animals and sleeping chameleons
- In Ranohira - near the Isalo National Park - stay at Jardin du Roy or Relais de la Reine, beautifully situated at the foot of the massif. Both lodges source their fruits and vegetables from their own organic garden, and you can count on culinary indulgence here
- From your magnificent hotel in Morondava, head by 4WD to the famous Avenue des Baobabs, to experience the sunset in this magically beautiful setting
- Nothing can prepare you for the reality of the Tsingy du Bemaraha, this landscape of razor-sharp limestone cliffs is a must-see with your own eyes. A local guide will take you through passable parts of this bizarre landscape
- Using a local boat, you will sail through the Manambolo River gorge to experience the impressive Tsingy from a different perspective. The boat feels tiny next to the immense walls of limestone
- Anjajavy Resort is the only Relais & Chateaux accommodation in Madagascar, here you can count on the familiar excellent service that this renowned chain stands for
- Anjajavy Nature Reserve is a haven for wildlife that thrives on mangroves, limestone and deciduous forest, with stunning small coves and beautiful white beaches. Take a boat ride in the early morning, the moment nature awakens is magical!
- Anjajavy resort has a very wide range of activities, both in the immediate area and further afield. Multi-day excursions with bivouac overnight are also possible, for example to Sahamalaza-Iles Radama NP. Inquire about the possibilities
