Stay : Hunt for the natural Malagasy
Detached from the African continent several tens of millions of years ago, Madagascar is home to a fauna and flora like nowhere else with 80 to 90% of endemic species. An exclusivity of which it is possible to observe a large sample without multiplying the kilometers by leaving to the discovery of the forests, the channel of Pangalanes and other wonders of the east coast.
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11 days
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Detail of the stay : Hunt for the natural Malagasy - 11 days
Day 1: Tananarive
Steps: Tana - Antananarivo
Arrival in Tananarive. Stroll on the cobblestones of the upper town from the Independence Square to the Queen's Palace to see the surrounding sacred hills, the Voyron fort, the zoological and botanical park of Tsimbazaza, the Mahamasina stadium or the lakes Anosy and Mandroseza. Night in Tananarive
Day 2: Andasibe
Steps: Andasibe
By car for the National Park Andasibe-Mantadia a few hours drive east of Tananarive by the RN 2. Visit of the special reserve of Analamazaotra, a forest of pine and eucalyptus, to try to see the indri, the largest of lemurs, whose size can culminate at 1 meters and weigh up to 15 kilos. Night in Andasibe.
Day 3: Mantadia
Steps: Andasibe
After Analamazaotra, it is now the turn of Mantadia National Park to offer itself to your eyes and ears. A new chance to meet the indri and the other species of lemurs that inhabit the area in a more wild and sporty setting. Ornithologists will be delighted to learn that they have the opportunity to observe nearly a hundred species of birds here. Night in Andasibe.
Day 4: Pangalane Canal
Steps: Tamatave - Toamasina
Return on the RN2 towards Tamatave to Lake Rasoabe to discover the Pangalanes Canal, a 650 km waterway built at the end of the 19th century. Cabotage to the north towards the private nature reserve Palmarium to meet lemurs not very shy in the middle of palm trees, acacias and orchids. Overnight on site.
Day 5: Canal des Pangalanes
Take the boat to the beautiful shores of Lake Ampitabe and discover the site of Ankanin'ny Nofy, another piece of paradise. Fifty hectares of untouched nature from the influence of men with some unique specimens such as plants géantes giant carnivores passifs type Nepenthes. Night in bungalow.
Day 6: Canal des Pangalanes
Steps: Sainte-Marie, Tamatave - Toamasina
Another kilometres to caboter on the Pangalanes Canal before reaching Tamatave, the first commercial port of the island and the capital of the eastern province. The opportunity to regain urban comfort and recover from its emotions away from lemurs and carnivorous plants.
Day 7: Sainte-Marie
Steps: Sainte-Marie, Soanierana-Ivongo
Departure for the island Sainte-Marie, which awaits you quietly near the coast, 150 km north. From the Port-Ivongo port, located four hours drive from Tamatave, you can reach the sea by air. Once on the spot, difficult not to fall in love with this little piece of land all along.
Day 8: Sainte-Marie
The main attraction of Sainte-Marie is the great spectacle of humpback whales that come to reproduce or put down each year between July and September in the canal separating the small island from the Great Island. The females will then leave in groups with their calves to the southern seas, well escorted by males.
Day 9: Saint Mary
Steps: Sainte-Marie, Majunga - Mahajanga
In addition to the must-see whale watching trip, Sainte-Marie offers many activities for those who don't want to linger on the magnificent beaches that surround the island. Snorkeling, diving, visit of the pirate cemetery, mountain biking.... Ile aux Nattes, which can be reached by pirogue from the southern tip, is also a must see.
Day 10: Tananarive
Steps: Tana - Antananarivo
Flight to Tananarive to avoid the interminable return by boat and then by taxi-brousse which would make you lose the whole day. Once back in the capital, visit the market of Andravoahangy, north-east of the city center, and the covered market ofAnalakely in the lower town to buy souvenirs. Last night in Tananarive
ANALAKELY
Day 11: Tananarive
Steps: Tana - Antananarivo
Return flight, possibly taking advantage of the artisanal market of La Digue on the way to the airport.
ROUTE DE LA DIGUE
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