The green east and the dry south
During this trip, the nature and wildlife experience is the focus and you will see many lemurs, chameleons and birds. The trip falls into two very different parts: first, the wet rainforest near Andasibe in the east, followed by a tour in the extreme south of Madagascar, where the climate is very dry.
The call of the indri
Your journey begins in the popular Andasibe National Park which consists of two protected areas: Mantadia National Park and the Analamazaotra Reserve. In the secondary rainforest of the Analamazoatra Reserve, you will go in search of the largest of all lemurs, the indri.
Its territorial call extends for miles, but it is downright impressive when you approach the animals just a few feet away.
The primary rainforest of Mantadia National Park is more rugged and less visited.
Enjoy the particularly rich biodiversity of the primary forest undisturbed, with several species of lemurs, more than 100 species of birds and imposing forest giants such as pallisander(Dalbergia baronii).
Natural pools and relaxing by the sea
How different is the far south!
Isalo National Park consists of jaggedly eroded rocks and plateaus surrounded by vast grasslands.
An arid landscape dominated by bizarre rock formations.
Hidden in this landscape are green gorges with streams, waterfalls and natural pools.
The journey continues to a beach destination at Anakao, a traditional fishing village on an improbably beautiful part of the coast far from crowds and asphalt roads.
This authentic world is surrounded by baobabs and spiny forest.
Colored sails glide silently along over the sea as the small wooden boats set sail for the day.
Are you going out to sea, too?
There is plenty to see.
There are also opportunities for excursions on land in this remote part of Madagascar. Where the world can't find you...
Tips and tops Luxury Tour - Extremes of Madagascar:
- By 4WD with private driver you will travel to Andasibe
- In Andasibe-Mantadia National Park and the Analamazaotra Reserve, you will see the largest of all lemurs - the indri - and the particularly photogenic diademed sifaka, perfectly camouflaged geckos and many bird species, among others
- On an evening hike at the edge of the park, look for nocturnal lemurs such as the mouse lemur
- Fly by private charter to the airstrip at Ranohira, on the edge of the Isalo National Park
- Take walks in this beautiful nature reserve and enjoy a delicious lunch in the middle of nature
- Optional: a tour by 4WD, via ferrata or horseback ride
- From Tuléar, sail directly to your seaside resort
- From July to September, humpback whales pass through the waters around Anakao.
Watch for these animals from the beach or take a whale watching excursion - Sail to the small island of Nosy Ve and observe many seabirds.
While snorkeling or diving a fantastic fresh lunch will be prepared for you - Take a day excursion to Tsimanampetsotse National Park.
Here you will see flamingos in the lake, caves with blind fish, huge baobabs and large land turtles
