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MADAGASCAR
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BAOBAB EXPEDITION

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We highlight

  • Traverse the vertiginous via ferrata of the Tsingy of Bemaraha
  • Exploring Ranomafana National Park, jungle in its purest form
  • Thrill on the iconic Baobab avenue at sunset
  • Bathing in the paradisiacal beaches of Ambatomilo, Andavadoaka…
  • Back to childhood, in our particular “Enchanted Forest”.
  • Venturing into the canyons of Isalo National Park
  • Listen to the shuddering cry of the Indri in the Andasibe jungle.
  • Observing the graceful ring-tailed lemurs in the Anja Reserve.
  • Encounter with the Fosa, in the Kirindy Reserve
  • The largest baobab tree in Madagascar with a circumference of 29 meters.
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  • Best time of year
4 Aug - 1 Sep - 3 Oct
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Since 2006, our Baobab Expedition continues to captivate intrepid travelers who venture to share with us this journey of knowledge, sensations and experiences. An expedition to the heart of the most unknown and mysterious island. Our goal is to reach the most authentic, unspoiled and spectacular places.

We will travel to the jungles of Andasibe, populated by the last groups of large primates called Indri, get lost in the rainforests of Ranomafana and the unique Anja Reserve and its famous ring-tailed lemurs. After visiting the Isalo National Park and arriving at the Mozambique Channel we will enter the dusty and complicated sandy tracks of the wild west of Madagascar, passing by the paradisiacal beaches of Ambatomilo, through our baptized “enchanted forest”, and the most awaited moment, the encounter with the iconic Avenue of the Baobabs and the impressive Tsingys of the Bemaraha National Park… An uncomfortable, intense, authentic trip. Enjoy each and every one of these experiences, even the challenges and difficulties, they are part of the journey.

Itinerary
DAY 1

SPAIN / ISTANBUL or DUBAI

Departure from Barcelona or Madrid by Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul or Emirates to Dubai. Arrival, transit and connection with flight to Antananarivo. Short stop (1h), no stopover, in Mauritius or Seychelles. Overnight on board.

DAY 2

ISTANBUL or DUBAI / ANTHANARIVO

Arrival at the capital’s airport, visa formalities, reception by IndigoBe’s Spanish-speaking guide and transfer to the hotel. Brief briefing of the route and delivery of the informative material.

  • hebergement

    AU BOIS VERT LODGE 4*.

DAY 3

ANTANANARIVO / ANDASIBE

Breakfast and departure to Andasibe National Park Andasibe National Park. Today, our journey to the east of the island will take us during the first part of the trip through a landscape of rice fields to the tropical rainforests of this region inhabited by the ethnic groups Bezanozano and Betsimisaraka ethnic groups.. We will be able to observe the famous ravinalathe traveler’s tree, symbol of Madagascar. Almorzwe will be at the population of Moramanga, crossroads between several secondary roads and important confluence of ethnic groups from the east of the island. Visitaoars market and continue on to the Andasibe National Park. Andasibe National Park. Installation at the lodge, introductory talk by the guide about our route in particular and Madagascar in general.

  • hebergement
    • RELAIS DE MANTADIA 3*.
    • VAKONA FOREST 3*.
    • MANTADIA LODGE 4*.
  • dejeuner

    Breakfast

DAY 4

ANDASIBE NATIONAL PARK

Breakfast and walking tour of the Analamazaotra National Park (Andasibe-Mantadia National Park) for ± 4 hours, during which we will observe the largest primate of the island, the famous Indri-Indri, as well as other species of lemurs, chameleons, frogs, tree ferns, pandanus madagascariensis, orchids… After lunch walk through the small town of Andasibe where we will meet the Betsimisaraka ethnic group. At thescheduled time , night safari of the Private Reserve in Andasibe, where we will appreciate various species of endemic fauna of the tropical rainforest as the endearing microcebu.

  • hebergement
    • RELAIS DE MANTADIA 3*.
    • VAKONA FOREST 3*.
    • MANTADIA LODGE 4*.
  • dejeuner

    Breakfast

DAY 5

ANDASIBE / ANTSIRABE

Very early breakfast and continuation to the Malagasy “Highlands” between a landscape of terraced rice paddies, along the famous RN7 road. Lunch in the city of Foie-gras, Behenjy, where we will be able to taste several varieties of this exquisite delicacy. Continuation to Ambatolampy, to see the curious handmade manufacture of aluminum pots that are part of every Malagasy home. The foundry is a spectacle not to be missed. Observing the curious technique used in each of the manufacturing steps and collaborating by buying some of the aluminum figurines they offer will leave our small sustainable footprint. In the afternoon, arrival in the colonial city of Antsirabe and installation at the hotel.

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    ROYAL PALACE 3*.

  • dejeuner

    Breakfast

DAY 6

ANTSIRABE / RANOMAFANA NATIONAL PARK

Breakfast and tour by pousse pousse (similar to Indian rickshaw) in the historical center of the colonial city. Visit the Atsena Kely, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de la Salette, the train station, as well as the countless buildings of the French colonial era. After the visit, departure to the capital of Malagasy handicrafts, Ambositra. At 1350 m of altitude this Malagasy town is recognized by its Zafimaniry artisans, masters of wood carving. Located in the heart of the highlands, Ambositra is the cradle of the Betsileo ethnic group. After lunch continue to Ranomafana National Park.

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    CENTREST HOTEL 3*

  • dejeuner

    Breakfast

DAY 7

RANOMAFANA / SAHAMBAVY

Early breakfast and walking tour of Ranomafana National Park, where we will take a walk of about ± 4 hours in search of lemurs such as Propithecus Edwardsii, Hapalemur Griseus Ranomafanensis or Varecia Variegata highlighting among the 12 different species of lemurs that houses the jungle full of impressive tree ferns, wild orchids, pandanus … Ranomafana is nature in its purest form. This National Park was declared a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site of the Antsiranana Rainforestscomprising six national parks that stretch along the eastern coast of the island. After lunch panoramic view of the waterfall over the Namorona River. Continuation to the rural village of Sahambavy where we will walk through the famous tea plantations, unique on the island. We will learn first-hand about the elaboration process and taste the two varieties of tea that are produced. Installation in the charming Lac Hotel next to the plantation and over the lake of Sahambavy.

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    LAC HOTEL 3*

  • dejeuner

    Breakfast

DAY 8

SAHAMBAVY / AMBALAVAO / ANJA RESERVE / ISALO

Breakfast and departure to Ranohira, but not before a walk through the “old city” of Fianarantsoa from where we will get a panoramic view of the town. Continuation to the village of Ambalavao, where we will discover the artisanal manufacture of Antemoro paper and practice hiking (± 1h30) in the Anja Reserve, an ideal place to observe lemurs of the maki Catta species with ease, as well as chameleons and Betsileo-Sur tombs. Lunch and continuation to Isalo National Park through the Horombe plateau. At this stage we will end our journey through the highlands and begin our descent through the Malagasy savannah, desert landscapes and overgrown villages in the middle of nowhere.

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    • RELAIS DE LA REINE 3*SUP
    • JARDIN DU ROY 4*
    • ISALO ROCK LODGE 4*LUXE
  • dejeuner
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
DAY 9

ISALO NATIONAL PARK

Breakfast and visit of the Isalo National Park (easy-medium level). Visit the waterfall of the Nymphs, the blue pool, the black pool, in the spectacular Namaza Canyon (picnic not included). The most visited park of the island has deep canyons where water flows in the form of streams, Bara tombs, caves where the Portuguese and Arabs used to hide …. This park is a living testimony of the history of Madagascar where several species of lemurs such as the Eulemur Fulvus, Rufus, the Eulemur Rufifrons, the Propithecus Verreauxi Verreauxi among others, as well as the endemic palm of the isalo, the Bismarkia nobilis, aloes, pachypodiums…We will also visit the village of the semi-nomadic Bara shepherds of “Antabara” in Ikazandreno and enjoy the spectacular sunset from the “window of the Isalo”. Return to the hotel.

  • hebergement
    • RELAIS DE LA REINE 3*SUP
    • JARDIN DU ROY 4*
    • ISALO ROCK LODGE 4*LUXE
  • dejeuner
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
DAY 10

ISALO / ZOMBITSE NATIONAL PARK / TULEAR / IFATY

Very early breakfast and route south, observing along the way the famous Mahafaly tombs -stone tombs with carved funerary stelae or with paintings of animals, couples, scenes of daily life… They are almost always covered with skulls and horns of zebu- and being able to photograph the first baobabs of southern Madagascar. We will walk through the Zombitse National Park for ± 1h30 through a simple path of dense dry forest where we will find baobabs of the species Adansonia Za, ficus, aloes, pandanus, orchids … and where we can observe lemurs of the species Propithecus Verreauxi, Eulemur Fulvus Rufus, as well as chameleons, geckos … Before reaching Tulear we will turn off to visit the Tropic of Capricorn Monument. Arrival in the capital of the south, Tulear and after lunch, continuation to the beaches of Ifaty. Check-in at the hotel.

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    • HOTEL DE LA PLAGE
    • LA MIRA DE MADIORANO 3*
  • dejeuner

    Breakfast

Junio

From 04/08/25 as of 08/27/25 3,993 + Taxes FULL GROUP +info

Julio

From 01/09/25 as of 09/24/25 3,993 + Taxes LAST SEASONS +info

Agosto

From 03/10/25 as of 10/26/25 3993 + Taxes LAST SEASONS +info

Septiembre

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Octubre

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  • Single Supplement 680 €

The price includes

  • International airline tickets Madrid or Barcelona-Antananarivo-Madrid or Barcelona with Turkish Airlines or Emirates
  • Accommodation in double, triple, twin, twit or single rooms in the hotels provided or similar.
  • Bus vehicle for transfers in Antananarivo with driver and fuel
  • 4×4 vehicles with drivers and fuel during the entire route.
  • Ferries to cross the Tsiribihina, Manambolo and Mangoky rivers, fees and tolls
  • Transfers airport-hotel-airport mentioned in the program
  • Spanish-speaking guide throughout the land tour
  • Canoes and paddlers on the Tsiribihina river excursion
  • AD (Bed and breakfast) during the entire trip, except:
  • Half Board at: Relais de la Reine, Orchidee de Bemaraha, Baobab Morombe, Kanto Hotel, Shangri-La and Ecolodge du Menabe or Belo Beach.
  • Local guides (obligatory) in parks and reserves
  • Entrance to National 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
  • Telephone and WhatsApp customer support in Spanish 24h 7/7 at destination
  • On-site assistance in case of emergency in English 24h 7/7 in Antananarivo
  • 24-hour emergency service in Spanish for family members
  • Informative dossier in Spanish

The price does not include

  • Airport taxes and issuance fees (560 €/pax, on 12/21/24)
  • Lunches and dinners not specified in the program
  • Beverages
  • Visa (35 € approx. depending on currency fluctuation)
  • Personal expenses
  • Medical Insurance (Repatriation and Health Evacuation RECOMMENDED) and Cancellation
  • 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.

PARTICULAR CONDITIONS OF THIS ROUTE

This is not a trip for everyone. This route covers large areas of the country, accessing remote areas far from everything and with a poor infrastructure of roads and tracks. Very long vehicle stages (3 stages of 9h, 7 stages of 6h, 4 stages of 4h…). Accommodations are mostly 3* although there will be some stages where they are very basic because there is no better hotel infrastructure.

SHARE A ROOM

Request “Share room” when registering for the trip in order to avoid the single supplement. This does not exempt the acceptance of the Single supplement payment in case it is not possible to share a room. All requests for “Room Share” can be in twin or triple rooms. Depending on demand IndigoBe can accommodate up to 3 people in a triple room without prior notice.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION HOTELS

In our adventure routes and expeditions we offer variety in accommodation, in some locations it may be a 4* hotel, in others 3*, in others without stars and even some camping days. Instead of restricting our itineraries to areas that offer standard accommodation, we prefer to stay in more basic and spartan infrastructures in order to enjoy an exceptional location. The accommodations we offer on our expeditions are not selected because they have wifi, air conditioning, swimming pool or TV in the rooms, for our philosophy in adventure travel, that is not the most important thing. Our goal is to reach the most authentic, unspoiled and spectacular places. Enjoy these experiences, they are part of the trip.

CHARACTERISTICS OF OUR TRIPS

Our trips are designed from knowledge, we have been residents on the island for more than 18 years (2006-2024) 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 are still hidden in our island-continent and that for the moment we try to preserve until we have a policy of environmental protection. Our update is almost daily.

Any circuit 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 of physical fitness is necessary, otherwise you will not enjoy the parks, landscapes, or some of the animist villages farther from 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.

DURATION : 24 días
24 days desde 3.993 €
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MINIMUM 10
MAXIMUM 15
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HOTELS :

4*, 3*, 2*, BASIC AND VERY BASIC HOTELS

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TRANSPORTATION :

4×4

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MINIMUM AGE
16 years old
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ACTIVITY LEVEL :

Medium

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BEST TIME TO VISIT
FROM JUNE TO OCTOBER
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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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We work with you to create a route that is 100% tailored to your preferences: accommodation, vehicle, guide, visits, activities, meetings...

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