Observing catta lemurs in the wild at Anja Nature Reserve
Entering the canyons of the Isalo National Park
Exploring the Ranomafana Rainforest, a World Heritage Site
Getting lost in Sahambavy's tea plantations
Contemplate the spectacular Baobabs of the Reniala Reserve.
The original Tropic of Capricorn Monument
Touring the colonial town of Antsirabe and its thousands of pousse-pousse
The handmade production of the famous Antemoro Paper
Diploma certifying your visit to the Tropic of Capricorn
Ifaty beach, territory of the vezo, the last nomads of the wind
City Tour in Antananarivo, the most picturesque capital of Africa
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Madagascar FROM THE HIGHLANDS TO THE SOUTH
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Ideal getaway for those who have little time or combine the island with a safari in Kenya or South Africa. The southern route is ideal for a first approach to the island. From the capital, in the heart of the "Highlands", we will descend the mythical RN7 road to the south that will take us to discover colonial cities such as Antsirabe and Fianarantsoa; to explore the Anja Reserve and its graceful ring-tailed lemurs; to explore the rainforests declared World Heritage Site as the Ranomafana National Park to finally enter the foothills of the Isalo massif ; to finish in the spectacular Reniala baobab reserve. A "comfort" trip with 3* and 4* accommodations, ideal for families with children.
Itinerary
DAY 1
ARRIVAL ANTANANARIVO
Arrival at the capital's airport, visa formalities, reception by IndigoBe's Spanish-speaking guide, and private transfer to the hotel. Brief briefing of the next stage and delivery of information material.
AU BOIS VERT LODGE 4*.
DAY 2
ANTANANARIVO / ANTSIRABE
Breakfast and continuation to the Malagasy "Highlands" through a landscape of terraced rice fields, along the famous RN7 road. Free lunch in the city of Foie-gras, Behenjy, and continuation to Ambatolampy, to see the curious artisanal manufacture of aluminum pots that are part of every Malagasy home. In the afternoon, arrival in the colonial city of Antsirabe and installation at the hotel.
ROYAL PALACE 3*.
Breakfast
DAY 3
ANTSIRABE / AMBOSITRA / RANOMAFANA NATIONAL PARK
Breakfast and tour in Pousse-Pousse to visit the historic center of this city of another time. Visit of the Atsena Kely (small market) the Cathedral, Train station, as well as the countless buildings from the French colonial era. After the visit, departure to the capital of Malagasy handicrafts, Ambositra. Free visit to the silk and marquetry stores. Free lunch. In the afternoon, arrival at Ranomafana National Park and installation at the hotel.
CENTREST HOTEL 3*
HOTEL THERMAL 3*
Breakfast
DAY 4
RANOMAFANA / SAHAMBAVY NATIONAL PARK
Early breakfast and walking tour of Ranomafana National Park where we will hike for ± 4 hours. After lunch (not included) panoramic view of the waterfall over the Namorona River. Continue to the rural village of Sahambavy and its unique and famous tea plantations of the island, where you will find the Lac Hotel, a classic in Madagascar, with charming bungalows on the lake.
Breakfast and departure to Ranohira. Walk through the "old city" of Fianarantsoa and panoramic view of the city from the "Haute Ville". Continuation to the village of Ambalavao, where we will visit the Antemoro paper factory and the Anjà Natural Reserve, where we will see lemurs of the maki catta species with ease, as well as chameleons and betsileo-Sur tombs (Hiking ± 01h30). Free lunch and continuation to Isalo National Park. Check-in at the hotel.
ISALO ROCK LODGE 4*LUXE
JARDIN DU ROY 4*
RELAIS DE LA REINE 4*.
Breakfast
Dinner
DAY 6
ISALO NATIONAL PARK
Breakfast and visit of the Isalo National Park(easy-medium level). Visit the waterfall of the Nymphs, blue pool and black pool in the famous Namaza Canyon and the spectacular sunset from the "window of the Isalo". In the afternoon, return to the lodge.
ISALO ROCK LODGE 4*LUXE
JARDIN DU ROY 4*
RELAIS DE LA REINE 4*.
Breakfast
Dinner
DAY 7
ISALO / TULEAR / RENIALA / IFATY
Early breakfast and drive south observing on the way the famous Mahafaly tombs - stone tombs with carved funerary steles or with paintings of animals, couples, scenes of daily life ... They are almost always covered with skulls and horns of zebu - and photographing the first baobabs of southern Madagascar.
After lunch (free) at the Auberge de la Table, we will be able to observe the original Monument to the Tropic of Capricorn, work of the Belgian artist living in Tulear, Bruno Decorte, since we will be in the exact place where it crosses the imaginary curved line of the Tropic of Capricorn and where we will be given a diploma certifying our passage through one of the great parallels of the planet. Continuation to the Reniala Reserve for a walking tour of ±1h of duration in its beautiful baobab forest. In every corner of the Reniala Reserve, nature unfolds at its best, offering a visual and emotional spectacle that is impossible to forget. Installation in our hotel on the beach of Ifaty or Madiorano.
LES DUNES D'IFATY 3*S
LA MIRA DE MADIORANO 3*
Breakfast
Dinner
Possibility of adding additional nights in Ifaty
DAY 8
TULEAR / ANTANANARIVO
Breakfast and at the agreed time transfer to the airport of Tulear, domestic flight to the capital. Arrival in Antananarivo, reception by an Indigo Be guide in English and transfer to the hotel.
According to flight schedules, the Tanà City Free Tour and/or the visit of the handicraft market of La Digue will be offered.
ACCOR IBIS HOTEL & SPA 3*S
PALISSANDRE HOTEL & SPA 4*
Breakfast
DAY 9
ANTANANARIVO
Breakfast and transfer at the agreed time to Ivato International Airport for return flight.
END OF TRIP
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OPERATING ROUTE ALL YEAR ROUTE
2travelers in private: 2.386 € per person in double room
4travelers in private: 2.049 € per person in double room
6travelers in private: 1.917 € per person in double room
8travelers in private: 1.838 € per person in double room
SERVICIOS INCLUIDOS
Accommodation in the hotels or similar 3* and 4*.
Minivan, minibus or bus (according to the number of passengers) with driver and fuel included
Transfers airport-hotel-airport mentioned in the program
English-speaking guide, except for beach extensions.
AD (Bed and breakfast)
Half Board in Isalo and Ifaty/Madiorano
Entrance fees to National Parks and Reserves
Local guides (obligatory) in parks and reserves
Taxes (Tourist, Stay and Municipal)
All visits and excursions mentioned as INCLUDED in the program.
Map of Madagascar
Welcome gift
Reception in Spanish by an INDIGO BE guide at the airport
24h 7/7 Spanish-speaking customer support at destination
On-site assistance in case of emergency in English 24h 7/7 in Antananarivo
Reconfirmation of domestic and return flights
24-hour emergency service in Spanish for family members
Digital Welcome Kit
NOT INCLUDED
International and domestic airline tickets
Meals not specified in the program
Beverages
Visa
Personal expenses
Medical Insurance
Tips
The order of the visits and excursions can be modified according to local constraints (air schedules, runway or road conditions, for example). If certain visits and/or excursions cannot be carried out for any reason beyond our control, we will try to substitute them whenever possible.
CHARACTERISTICS OF OUR TRIPS
Our trips are designed from knowledge, we have been residents on the island for more than 20 years (2006-2026) and our team carries out more than 17 annual surveys throughout the geography of the island, to verify on the ground the state of parks, trails, hotels, new developments and discover new treasures that still, to this day, remain hidden in our island-continent and that for the moment we try to preserve until we do not have a policy of environmental protection. We are updated almost daily.
Any tour in Madagascar leaves room for the unexpected, hence we ask for your flexibility in approaching the trip as travelers and not as conventional tourists.
To participate in our trips, a minimum level of physical fitness is required, otherwise you will not be able to enjoy the parks, landscapes, or some of the animist villages farther away from the conventional routes.
Our adventure trips are not for everyone, they are participatory trips, in which you will not be made to row or wash your cutlery, for this we give employment to the local population, however, we want your passage through the island to cause the least possible impact, neither environmental nor social, that is where we ask for your collaboration.
The hotels are varied, from some 5* to simple lodges, depending on the hotel infrastructure. Adventure is not incompatible with comfort, we will never camp (free camping is prohibited in Madagascar, it is only possible in "authorized" places although they do not have any infrastructure similar to a campsite, no toilets or showers) if right next door we have a minimally correct accommodation and that our passage can benefit the local population. We always try to include the best hotels available, but sometimes we are forced to use simple lodges because the location does not have more hotel infrastructure or because it is located in an exceptional place that deserves the stay.
Madagascar does not have a tourist infrastructure like neighboring countries in their safaris, but that gives it the charm of an unspoiled and uncrowded country (150,000 tourists per year). We ask for an open spirit and large doses of patience to our travelers. That way you will enjoy your trip much more.
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A phenomenal trip
A few notes to thank you for your effort and patience. A phenomenal trip that is already asking me to come back. Delighted with the destination, the selection of activities and the organization. Nomad Photo Expeditions Photographic Group.
Harry Fisch ESSENCES OF THE SOUTH
An extraordinary journey
I totally recommend it, direct, clear and familiar treatment Sylvia, Jaume and Sergi are charming.
Small and well-organized groups.
Santa our guide is a crack.
And Madagascar with its lemurs, its baobabs, its people and its landscapes stole my heart, I don't know which one to choose.
A dream come true!
We are eager to return and get to know more corners of the island. And certainly with Indigo Be!!!!
Montserrat Ros DISCOVER MADAGASCAR
Impeccable organization
Everything was excellent! Highly recommended, both the country, a place of contrasts in its landscapes and its people, and agency with an impeccable organization! Thanks to Sylvia, Jaume for the organization and of course to Luca and Mami for guiding us all over the country!
Glòria Ramon ESSENCES OF THE SOUTH
Professional people who love their work
Misaotra to the whole team, after 25 years traveling and having traveled through most of Africa you can feel flattered because it is the first time we meet such professional people who love their work and put so much passion in showing and sharing their country. Thank you Sylvia for your attention and for being there when needed. Of course we will see you in your next meeting adventure.
Clara Montes REMOTE RIVER EXPEDITION
A highly prepared team
An impeccable organization, with values that I share, a very professional team, highly prepared and dedicated to the traveler. They respect the country, its people and nature, and make us love Madagascar through their accompaniment.
Antonio Maria Following the Green Heart
Baobab Expedition, tough but intense
Back home and trying to assimilate everything we learned. Thank you Silvia for joining us on this fantastic trip, it has been a privilege to have you as a guide, the group already saw that we got along from the first day, and the route was amazing. We recommend the Baobab Expedition to all travelers, hard but intense.
Sara BAOBAB EXPEDITION
Magnificent trip through Madagascar
Excellent professionals who helped us to have a great trip in Madagascar. Thank you very much, Sylvia, Jaume, Sergi, Santa (great local guide) and all the staff. We will surely come back.
Norberto Rosseti ESSENCES OF THE SOUTH
Indigo Be's affection for the country is evident.
Lupe Bote BAOBAB EXPEDITION
An authentic experience
I chose the "Baobab Expedition" itinerary with Indigo Be and it has been an unforgettable and authentic experience... Indigo Be is an agency of young professionals who love and know Madagascar in depth and transmit their passion and enthusiasm for the country to the travelers.
Our guide, Jaume, has facilitated, at all times, with his efficiency and kindness, the smooth running of the day to day.
Thanks to all the professional team of Indigo Be and ENHORABONAAAAAAAAAAA Jaume "per la feina ben feta". A hug !!!!!
Elisabeth Segui BAOBAB EXPEDITION
Unique, surprising and unforgettable island
Madagascar; it sounds remote, like a cartoon movie and impossible animals. It is that, and also an island-country with little tourism that oozes African sap sweetened with Asian touches.
Descend a river between jungle canyons and sleep on its beaches protected from crocodiles; go deep into the jungle and listen to the sounds of its most characteristic animals, the lemurs; dive among tropical fish with the sound of humpback whales in the background; stroll at sunset along an avenue lined with giant baobabs; discover impressive rock formations in the shape of thousands of needles; taste seafood seasoned with French-influenced dyes or simply stroll along a beach waiting for the arrival of fishermen. All this is Madagascar.
Madagascar promises disconnection, adventure and exoticism...and with Indigo Be you get it!
Thank you for being wonderful hosts of this unique, surprising and unforgettable island.
Antonia Rubio BAOBAB EXPEDITION
Experiences that will stay with me for life
Among shadowy jungles, deep rock canyons and red clay moors, I found sights and experiences that will stay with me for life. And what better than from the hand of local experts like Indigo Be.
Raul Martin MADA & SEYCHELLES ADVENTURE
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