14-Day Betsy, an Immersive Expedition

Arrival

Day 1Arrival Arrival Arrival in Antananarivo. Depending on your flight schedule, your driver-guide will be at the airport to welcome you. You'll be transferred to your hotel. You'll also have a briefing with the driver-guide for your tour. Your overnight stay will be on half board basis at Combava Hotel. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: Le Combava Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Antsirabe

Day 2Antsirabe Antsirabe You will depart for Antsirabe, to the south. Your first leg is the highlands of Madagascar. Occupied predominantly by the Merina and Betsileo ethnicities, you will visit picturesque villages and small towns all along National Road 7. You'll have lunch on your charge. You'll arrive in Antsirabe, check in at your hotel then enjoy a city tour by Pousse Pousse. You'll spend the night on a half-board basis at Les Chambres du Voyageur. Main Destination: Antsirabe (City) Accommodation: Eco Lodge Les Chambres Du Voyageur Mid-range bungalow located in Antsirabe (City) +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Ranomafana National Park

Day 3Ranomafana National Park Ranomafana National Park After breakfast, you'll continue to Ranomafana crossing large terraces of rice fields and traditional villages of the highlanders, one of them called Ambositra. It is very famous for its wood carving arts well known as Zafimaniry’s handcraft. You'll arrive in the afternoon. A nocturnal visit on the edge of the national park that hopefully will allow you to meet our first lemurs is in order. Your overnight stay on a half-board basis will be at Thermal Hotel. Main Destination: Ranomafana National Park Best Time To Visit April, May, September, October and November (Mild weather, fewer rainy days) High Season July, August and December holidays (The park is busy) Best Weather April, May, September, October and November Wildlife in Ranomafana NP GoldenBamboo Lemur Common Red-frontedBrown Lemur Common Red-belliedLemur Common GreaterBamboo Lemur Common GreyBamboo Lemur Common Show more Giraffe-neckedWeevil Common Parson’sChameleon Common Milne-Edwards’sSifaka Occasional RufousMouse Lemur Occasional SatanicLeaf-tailed Gecko Occasional PaintedMantella Occasional SpottedFanaloka Rare Ring-tailedMongoose Rare Fossa Very Rare Accommodation: Hotel Thermal Ranomafana Mid-range hotel located just outside Ranomafana NP +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Welcome to the Heart of Betsy

Day 4Welcome to the Heart of Betsy Welcome to the Heart of Betsy You will continue the trip to Fianarantsoa, and visit the upper city which is among the World Heritage Sites of UNESCO. Not far from there, you will reach Ambalavao, a village on the edge of Andringitra National Park. You will visit and shop at the market to prepare for the 3 nights of bivouac. Your overnight stay on a half-board basis will be at Bougainvillees hotel. Main Destination: Ambalavao (City) Accommodation: Hotel Aux Bougainvillees Mid-range hotel located in Ambalavao (City) +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Andringitra National Park

Day 5Andringitra National Park Andringitra National Park You'll have breakfast at your hotel and then a 4-hour drive in season (or 4 hours of walking) to reach the entrance of Andringitra National Park. You will have a picnic lunch and meet all the staff that will accompany you throughout the 3 days of trekking ahead of you. You'll hike for approximately 2 hours and a half to the Belambo camping area. Your overnight stay will be in a tent on a full-board basis. Main Destination: Andringitra National Park Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Andringitra NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Andringitra National Park

Day 6Andringitra National Park Andringitra National Park After breakfast, you will trek in the national park by the Asaramanitra tour to reach the second camping area located at 2500m altitude. You will enjoy a picnic lunch on the edge of Andriambavy’s stream, in a unique landscape. Your overnight stay will be in a tent on a full-board basis. Main Destination: Andringitra National Park Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Andringitra NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Andringitra National Park

Day 7Andringitra National Park Andringitra National Park You will have an early start at 3 am to reach the top of the mountain, at 2658m altitude to admire the sunrise with a warm breakfast at the second highest peak of Madagascar. Afterward, you will start the descent by crossing a lunar landscape to reach the last camping area called Antaranomby. Your overnight stay will be in a tent on a full-board basis. You will enjoy campfire and traditional songs with all the team. Main Destination: Andringitra National Park Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Andringitra NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Tsaranoro Valley

Day 8Tsaranoro Valley Tsaranoro Valley After breakfast, you'll have a half day of walking to rejoin Camp Catta where the catta lemur are waiting for a nice welcome. Spare the afternoon for a well-deserved rest by the ecological swimming pool. Your overnight stay will be on a half-board basis at Camp Catta. The valley is known to be a quiet and peaceful place to relax and we recommend you take a moment in the evening to enjoy one of the most beautiful night skies you've ever encountered. This magnificent moment will seal our Betsy touch of the tour. Congratulations, you have been part of the best! Main Destination: Andringitra National Park Accommodation: Camp Catta Budget lodge located outside Andringitra NP +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Canyons in Ranohira

Day 9Canyons in Ranohira Canyons in Ranohira You will have breakfast at the hotel. From there, you will continue to the south for 5 hours of drive to the great canyons. You will have lunch at your charge. You will arrive in the afternoon at Ranohira and check-in. You will have dinner and an overnight stay at Isalo Ranch. During the road trip, you will notice a change of landscape. After spending the last few days in the middle of a hilly landscape and rocky ranges, the stone giants will gradually give way to a golden savannah and will later be transformed into a sandstone massif. The vegetation also changes as you get closer to the arid south. Main Destination: Ranohira (Town) Accommodation: Isalo Ranch Mid-range lodge located just outside Isalo NP Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

The Oasis in Isalo National Park

Day 10The Oasis in Isalo National Park The Oasis in Isalo National Park This day is dedicated to the Isalo National Park visit, from the canyons to the natural swimming pool. You'll have a picnic lunch. You'll have dinner and an overnight stay at Isalo Ranch. Opinions about the national park are generally grandiloquent, so we won't add to them, but you should know that it is rightly so. The reason is that it offers its visitors a dreamlike landscape and a feeling of well-being and security that is unparalleled on beautiful walks. The 81,540-hectare park is a vast mass of eroded sandstone dating from the Jurassic period. Here, you will find deep canyons, beautiful natural pools, rivers, and fascinating caves. You will also have the chance to see some beautiful animal encounters. The tour lasts 6 hours at a medium level. Main Destination: Isalo National Park Best Time To Visit April to October (Best hiking conditions) High Season July, August and December holidays (The park is busy) Best Weather June to August Wildlife in Isalo NP Ring-tailedLemur Common WesternPlated Lizard Common Verreaux's Sifaka Occasional Red-frontedBrown Lemur Occasional Oustalet'sChameleon Occasional Show more Jewel Chameleon Occasional Stump-tailedChameleon Occasional Merrem'sMadagascar Swift Occasional GreyMouse Lemur Rare Red-tailedSportive Lemur Rare PaintedBurrowing Frog Rare Blue-leggedMantella Rare Fossa Very Rare MadagascarTree Boa Very Rare Accommodation: Isalo Ranch Mid-range lod

Straight to the Sea in Ifaty

Day 11Straight to the Sea in Ifaty Straight to the Sea in Ifaty You'll have breakfast at your hotel. The last miles of the mythical national 7 await you. You'll have a free lunch around Toliara. You will continue to the last destination of this southern tour —the fishing village called Mangily. You will arrive in the afternoon to be able to enjoy one of the greatest sundowns along the Mozambique channel. Your overnight stay will be on a half-board basis at Vovo Telo Lodge. Main Destination: Ifaty (Town & Beach) Accommodation: Vovo Telo Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Ifaty (Town & Beach) +9 Photos +8 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Mozambique Channel

Day 12Mozambique Channel Mozambique Channel You'll spend the day at leisure. Your overnight stay will be on half board basis at your hotel. Located in the village of Ifaty, on the southwest coast of Madagascar, the Vovo Telo Hotel welcomes you for a unique experience on the shores of the Indian Ocean. With 18 elegant rooms, 2 refreshing swimming pools, and a gourmet restaurant, our hotel is your dream destination for an unforgettable holiday. Located directly on the coastline, you only have to take a short walk to lounge on the golden sandy beach or venture into the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Main Destination: Ifaty (Town & Beach) Accommodation: Vovo Telo Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Ifaty (Town & Beach) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Ifaty

Day 13Ifaty Ifaty You will have a free day for leisure. Your overnight stay will be on a half-board basis. Located in the village of Ifaty, on the southwest coast of Madagascar, the Vovo Telo Hotel welcomes you for a unique experience on the shores of the Indian Ocean. With 18 elegant rooms, 2 refreshing swimming pools, and a gourmet restaurant, our hotel is your dream destination for an unforgettable holiday. It is located directly on the coastline. You only have to take a short walk to lounge on the golden sandy beach or venture into the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Main Destination: Ifaty (Town & Beach) Accommodation: Vovo Telo Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Ifaty (Town & Beach) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Farewell for now

Day 14Farewell for now Farewell for now Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Toliara's airport to take your flight back to the capital. Assitance at the airport for your international flight connexion. Veloma and Misaotra. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by 261 Exp, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability. If an accommodation is fu