Madagascar by bicycle 15 days
Thrilling and true connected experiences
- Bicycling
- Hiking
- Wildlife safari
- Nocturnal walks
- Cultural immersion
- Sea excursions
- Possibility of snorkeling
- Possibility of diving
- Beach ferniente
- Endemic wildlife and biodiversity of Andasibe and Ranomafana rainforest.
- The forest reserve and landscapes of Ankaratra Mountain chain at Tsiafajavona
- The great sceneries of the east, highlands and the southern Madagascar
- The handicrafts and mineral workshops in Antsirabe and Ambositra
- The rice fields in terrace of the Highlands
- The breathtaking landscapes of Isalo
- The Baobabs of the south amongst other typical vegetations
- The spiny forest of the southern regions
- The typical villages of different tribes and cultural interactions
- The pristine beaches of Ifaty
Itinerary outline
- Antananarivo
Andasibe [Périnet] - Andasibe/Mantadia National Park
- Andasibe – Antsirabe
- Antsirabe – Ambositra – Ranomafana
- Ranomafana National Park
- Ranomafana – Fianarantsoa – Ambalavao
- Tsaranoro/Andringitra
- Isalo National Park
- Isalo – Zombitse – Tulear – Ifaty
- Ifaty – Tulear – Antananarivo
Detailed itinerary
Arrival in Antananarivo.
You will be met at the airport. Transfer to the airport and briefing.
Drive eastwards to Andasibe throughout the eastern slopes. En route, visit the reserve of Peyrieras at Mandraka. In Andasibe, visit of VOIMMA nature reserve managed by the local community. Night walk.
Start bicycling to Mantadia Reserve – a primary rainforest.
Early morning visit of Analamazaotra National Park.
Head to Antsirabe. On the way, bicycling.
Biking around the outskirts of Antsirabe, a mountainous landscapes and trails.
Continue down south to Ranomafana.
Several sightseeing on the way including and handicraft workshops and villages.
Walking safari in the park to spot lemurs and other wildlife and plants.
Visit of the village of Ranomafana.
Evening walks.
Depart southwards.
Visit of historical sites in Fianarantsoa.
Continue biking to Anja Reserve and hike in the reserve to spot the famous Ring-tailed lemurs.
Continue off-road to the valley of Tsaranoro.
Full day bike and hike around the western part of Andringitra National Park.
Back on the paved road and continue biking to Isalo.
Sun downing at Isalo.
Full day hike at Isalo National Park through and on the canyons.
Bike southwards.
Visit of the Zombitse National Park.
Sightseeing along the way.
Continue to coastal and small town of Ifaty.
Day at leisure at Ifaty.
Boat excursion.
Possibility of snorkeling/diving.
Day at leisure.
City tour in Tulear and visit of the market.
Fly back to Antananarivo.
City tour in Tulear and visit of the market.
Fly back to Antananarivo.
City tour in Antananrivo and fly homewards.
City tour in the Capital.
End of the tour.
Fly homewards.
- Anakao village and its beaches
- 2 days visit of Tsimanapetsotsa National Park – for its wildlife, birds and
typical - Baobab trees and the unspoilt pristine beach of Ambola.
- 3 days extended mountain trekking at Andringitra National Park for its
Gondwana rock formation and outer world landscapes - 5 days trekking at the Massif of Makay for trekking inside its lunar
landscapes. - Fort Dauphin and Berenty Reserve
- The Western Baobab Safari
Trip notes
Departure
Any day >> How to book a tour
Period
April to November
Transportation
Bicycle - 4WD – backup car - Domestic flights
>> Transportation standard
Accommodation
Hotels - Lodges
>> Lodging types & standards
City of departure
Antananarivo, the Capital city.
Ease of access
Medium for bikers