THE FRESHNESS OF THE SOUTH

ANTANANARIVO - ANTSIRABE

• A breakfast will take place at the hotel. Then, a briefing will be done with our team for the trip. Then, the departure for Antsirabe. On the way, several stops are planned, notably in the thermal city of Antsirabe
• 1st stop: Behenjy for a gastronomic discovery, by tasting the foies gras. The latter is the best and the authentic in Madagascar. The dishes of Behenjy are also very tasty and made with a great variety of foie gras and other products all Malagasy bios
• 2nd stop: Ambatolampy, visit of the city famous in aluminum foundry, and of the artisanal workshops. WELCOME MADAGASIKARA gives you the opportunity to see the traditional foundry of pots and utensils made with rudimentary materials.
• 3rd stop: A stop in Sambaina to taste the local sausages, with its authentic delicacies in Madagascar.
• Arrival at Antsirabe and installation at your hotel.

ANTSIRABE

• Breakfast at the hotel, then departure for the discovery of the village of Antalaviana. A 3 hours hike - Tapia forest - traditional Malagasy house - way of life - local culture - surprising viewpoint and natural pool.
• After a picnic lunch, let's discover the colors and the authenticity of the city of water, by a visit of the craftsmen and the city itself.

ANTSIRABE - RANOMAFANA

• Breakfast at the hotel then departure for Ranomafana.
• Stop in Ambositra, to discover the authenticity of Malagasy handicrafts: visit of handicrafts stores, craftsmen. It is a moment to discover the capital of the craft industry and the cradle of the Zafimaniry Art.
• Finally a detour to Ranomafana, between the region Haute Matsiatra and Vatovavy and Fitovinany. 
• Upon arrival, installation at the hotel and night visit.

RANOMAFANA

• Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of the National Park of Ranomafana, a mountainous reserve, rich in biodiversity. A visit to live fully thanks to the sounds of nature, fauna, flora and waterways, 25 of which are located inside the Park. 
• It is a unique and unforgettable visit, an experience in the nature with its raw state, then a visit in the ARBORETUM.

RANOMAFANA - FIANARANTSOA

• Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Fianarantsoa. Visit of the monastery of MAROMBY, an opportunity to discover the monastic presence of the big island. In addition, the Karenjy factory is also a stop not to be missed during our trip
• Let's continue this day full of discoveries towards the Domaine Clos Malaza. This last one recognized by its manufacture of wine, with unique taste. Then, the night will be done in the Domain itself which is a great opportunity.

FIANARANTSOA - AMBALAVAO

• Let's start the day with breakfast followed by a visit of a cellar and wine tasting.
• Then, viticulture and discovery of the Betsileo population.
• In the afternoon, departure for Ambalavao.

AMBALAVAO - RANOHIRA

• Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of a workshop of Antemoro paper making. A unique moment to appreciate the wonder of this art, typically Malagasy.
• Departure for the village of Ranohira then, installation at the hotel.

RANOHIRA

• A day devoted to explore the park, to appreciate the typical landscape of the great south. This is confirmed by the eroded massif on a vast bed of grass dotted with Tapia. Visit the terrestrial national park of Isalo is one of the strong points of the south, thanks to its unique ecological representation compared to the other national parks. But also, exploring this ruiniform massif of continental sandstone dating from the Jurassic period allows to discover a captivating fauna and flora. In addition to that, it is composed of lemurs of rare birds and endemic plants.
• Then, enjoy this landscape of the SOUTH which is worthy of the "FAR WEST" thanks to a picnic lunch.

RANOHIRA - TULEAR - IFATY

• Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the city of Tulear and then the village of Ifaty. 
• We will leave to discover the arid landscapes of the south, until the seaside resort of Ifaty. Throughout your journey, you will stop in the panorama and get to know its very welcoming population. Then, installation at the hotel.

IFATY

• Bird watching and lazy days by the sea of IFATY are included in the program. Free day on the long beach of dream, waves or nautical activities

IFATY

• To finish in beauty this trip in the Great South of Madagascar, another appointment on the white sandy beaches of Ifaty, protected by a coral reef and whose turquoise waters contain exceptional and colorful seabed through a last day of relaxation on the beach or water activities.

IFATY - TULEAR - TANA

• Early morning departure to reach the city of Tulear and take your flight to Antananarivo. Depending on your flight schedule, there will be a possibility to make a small trip to the capital in the late afternoon. 
• Here is what a trip with WELCOME MADAGASIKARA has in store for you.

ANTANANARIVO - INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT

• Transfer to Ivato international airport for your return flight.