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
INCLUDED SERVICES
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
Just a few notes to thank you for your hard work and patience. It was a phenomenal trip, and I'm already itching to go back. I was delighted with the destination, the selection of activities, and the organization. Nomad Photo Expeditions Photography Group.
Harry Fisch ESSENCES OF THE SOUTH
An Extraordinary Journey
I highly recommend it—the service is direct, clear, and friendly. Sylvia, Jaume, and Sergi are lovely.
Small, well-organized groups.
Santa, our guide, is the best.
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're really looking forward to going back and exploring more parts of the island. And we'll definitely be doing it with Indigo Be!!!
Montserrat Ros DISCOVER MADAGASCAR
Impeccable organization
Everything was excellent! I highly recommend both the country—with its contrasting landscapes and people—and the travel agency, which was impeccably organized! Thanks to Sylvia and Jaume for organizing everything, and of course to Luca and Mami for showing us around the whole country!
Glòria Ramon ESSENCES OF THE SOUTH
Professionals who love their work
Once again, to the entire team: after 25 years of traveling and having explored much of Africa, you can feel flattered because this is the first time we’ve met such a professional group of people who love their work and put so much passion into showcasing and sharing their country. Thank you, Sylvia, for your attention and for being there when we need you. Of course, we’ll see you on your next adventure with Reunionesa.
Clara Montes REMOTE RIVER EXPEDITION
A highly qualified team
A flawlessly organized company with values I share, and a highly professional team that is extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to the travelers. They respect the country, its people, and nature, and through their guidance, they make us fall in love with Madagascar.
Antonio Maria Following the Green Heart
The Baobab Expedition: Tough but Intense
Back home and trying to take in everything we’ve learned. Thank you, Silvia, for joining us on this fantastic trip—it’s been a privilege to have you as our guide. As you saw, the group hit it off right from the first day, and the route was amazing. We highly recommend the Baobab Expedition to all travelers—it’s tough but rewarding.
Sara BAOBAB EXPEDITION
A Wonderful Trip Through Madagascar
These excellent professionals helped us have a wonderful trip through Madagascar. Thank you so much, Sylvia, Jaume, Sergi, Santa! (a great local guide), and the entire staff. We’ll definitely be back.
Norberto Rosseti ESSENCES OF THE SOUTH
You can really tell how much Indigo Be cares about the country
Lupe Bote BAOBAB EXPEDITION
An authentic experience
I chose the "Baobab Expedition" itinerary with Indigo Be, and it was a truly unforgettable experience... Indigo Be is a travel agency run by young professionals who love Madagascar and know it inside and out, and who share their passion and enthusiasm for the country with travelers.
Our guide, Jaume, has ensured that everything ran smoothly day after day, thanks to his efficiency and kindness.
Thanks to the entire team of professionals at Indigo Be, and a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Jaume "for a job well done." A big hug!!!!!
Elisabeth Segui BAOBAB EXPEDITION
A unique, surprising, and unforgettable island
Madagascar—it sounds like a faraway place, an animated movie, and impossible animals. It’s all that, and also a little-visited island nation that exudes African spirit, softened by Asian influences.
Canoe down a river through jungle canyons and sleep on its beaches, safe from crocodiles; venture deep into the jungle and listen to the sounds of its most distinctive animals, the lemurs; dive among tropical fish with the sound of humpback whales in the background; strolling at sunset along an avenue lined with giant baobabs; discovering breathtaking rock formations shaped like thousands of needles; savoring seafood seasoned with a touch of French influence; or simply strolling along a beach, waiting for the fishermen to return. All of that is Madagascar.
Madagascar promises a break from it all, adventure, and exoticism... and with Indigo Be, you can have it all!
Thank you for being such wonderful hosts on this unique, amazing, and unforgettable island.
Antonia Rubio BAOBAB EXPEDITION
Experiences that will stay with me for the rest of my life
Amid shadowy jungles, deep rocky canyons, and red-clay moors, I encountered sights and experiences that will stay with me for the rest of my life. And what better way to explore them than with the help of local experts like Indigo Be.
Raúl Martin MADA & SEYCHELLES ADVENTURE
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