Day 1
Antananarivo
18.88°S · 47.51°EAirport welcome, briefing and hotel transfer.
Meals : D
Lodging : Au Bois Vert, Tana
Discovering the South
REF.MDW-T04 · GREAT SOUTH & ANAKAO
Discovering the South
The great crossing of the Highlands towards the Mozambique Channel. Twelve days down the South's legendary road: craft workshops, terraced rice paddies, rainforests, sandstone canyons — and each evening a hand-picked stop, from Vakona Forest Lodge to Relais de la Reine.
The journey ends barefoot: boat crossing from Tuléar to Anakao and a stay facing the lagoon.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 2
Andasibe — Vakona
18.93°S · 48.42°EDeparture for Andasibe and visit of the private Vakona reserve.
Meals : B
Lodging : Vakona Forest Lodge
Day 3
Andasibe Reserve
18.93°S · 48.42°EMorning with the indris in the reserve, afternoon on the side trails.
Meals : B
Lodging : Vakona Forest Lodge
Day 4
Antsirabe
19.87°S · 47.03°EVisit of Ambatolampy and its aluminium smelters, then the road to Antsirabe and its multicoloured landscapes.
Meals : B
Lodging : The Royal Palace, Antsirabe
Day 5
To Ranomafana
21.27°S · 47.45°EVisit of Ambositra, capital of Zafimaniry marquetry, then the road to Ranomafana.
Meals : B
Lodging : Setam Lodge, Ranomafana
Day 6
Ranomafana Park
21.45°S · 47.09°EVisit of Ranomafana National Park — golden bamboo lemurs — then on to Fianarantsoa.
Meals : B
Lodging : Villa Sylvestre, Fianarantsoa
Day 7
Anja & Ranohira
22.55°S · 45.40°EStop in Ambalavao, visit of the Anja reserve and its ring-tailed lemurs, on to Isalo.
Meals : B
Lodging : Le Relais de la Reine, Isalo
Day 8
Isalo Park
22.55°S · 45.40°EA day in Isalo’s sandstone canyons: natural pool, the “window” at sunset.
Meals : B
Lodging : Le Relais de la Reine, Isalo
Day 9
Tuléar
23.35°S · 43.67°EFinal descent to Tuléar, city visit and the Arboretum, botanical garden of the spiny bush.
Meals : B
Lodging : Hôtel Hyppocampo, Tuléar
Day 10
Crossing to Anakao
23.65°S · 43.65°ETransfer to Tuléar port, embarkation and crossing to Anakao — beach stay begins.
Meals : B
Lodging : Lodge face au lagon, Anakao
Day 11
Anakao
23.65°S · 43.65°ELagoon day: snorkelling to Nosy Ve and its tropicbirds, Vezo fishing village.
Meals : B
Lodging : Lodge face au lagon, Anakao
Day 12
Return
18.88°S · 47.51°ECrossing back to Tuléar and flight to Antananarivo, international connection.
Meals : B
Tour route
Discovering the South
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- Private vehicle with driver
- EN/FR/IT accompanying guide
- Charming lodging along the whole route
- Breakfasts
- Park and reserve fees
- Boat transfer Tuléar – Anakao
- Airport transfers
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- International flights and Tuléar–Tana return flight
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Visa, insurance, tips
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FAQ
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When is the best season for this trip?
The dry season runs April to November, the rainy season December to March — but the climate varies by region: humid in the East, dry in the South. We adapt the itinerary to your dates; ask us for advice.
Is the tour private and adjustable?
Yes — all our trips are private and 100% adjustable: pace, lodges, beach or cruise extensions. Quotes are free, no commitment, answer within 24 hours.
Visa, currency, payment: how does it work?
Visa issued on arrival (stay < 30 days ≈ On requestcash; passport valid 6 months after return). Local currency: the Ariary (On request≈ MGA 3,500). For the trip: 30% deposit on confirmation, balance 30 days before departure, in euros or Ariary.
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