8 Days Madagascar Safari Tour Trekking in the Ridges and Canyons of Isalo

8 Days Madagascar Safari Tour Trekking in the Ridges and Canyons of Isalo. Madagascar is “Red Island – Ile rouge” the abundant diversity with a unique nature can give you a new feeling of liberty. Isalo is a perfect place for trekking in the most beautiful national park of Madagascar. This 8 Days Madagascar Safari Tour allows you to discover the diversification of the landscape along National Road 7; the fauna and flora of Anja Private Park; Isalo National Park and its unique landscape.

8 Days Madagascar Safari Tour Highlights

  • Day 1: Arrival in Antananarivo – Antsirabe
  • Day 2: Antsirabe – Fianarantsoa
  • Day 3: Fianarantsoa – Ranohira
  • Day 4: First-Day of Trekking in Isalo National Park
  • Day 5: Second-Day of Trekking in Isalo National Park
  • Day 6: Ranohira – Ambositra
  • Day 7: Ambositra – Antananarivo
  • Day 8: Antananarivo

Detailed 8 Days Madagascar Safari Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Antananarivo – Antsirabe

Arrival at Ivato Airport. You will be welcomed at the airport by our 8 Days Madagascar Safari Tour representative. You’ll take the road directly to Antsirabe. You’ll be passing in the city of Ambatolampy where the workshop of the pot of foundry is. You’ll arrive in Antsirabe, the name means “a lot of salt.” It is an elegant city.

  • Main Destination: Antsirabe (City)
  • Accommodation: Soa Guest House – Budget guest house located in or near Antsirabe

Day 2: Antsirabe – Fianarantsoa


You’ll have a city tour by rickshaw then workshop tours for visits of local handcrafts and products including jewelry made from zebu horn, and toys crafted from old tin cans. You’ll take the road to Ambositra, the village of Zafimaniry known as the town of handcrafts in Madagascar. Afterward, you’ll visit some handcraft markets. You will continue to Fianarantsoa.

  • Main Destination: Fianarantsoa (City)
  • Accommodation: Hotel Mahamanina – Budget hotel located in or near Fianarantsoa

Day 3: Fianarantsoa – Ranohira

You’ll have breakfast, then a city tour of Fianarantsoa. The name means “place of good learning.” The city is separated by a steep climb: the lower and upper town. You will continue the trip and stop in Ambalavao for 8 Days Madagascar Safari Tour of the manufacturing workshop of the famous paper Antemoro. You’ll visit of ANJA private reserve held by the village community. You’ll continue your tour till Ranohira. On your arrival, you’ll continue to the Namaza parking area for around 20 minutes, then walk 800 m to reach the Namaza camp. You will enjoy a short walk around the camp.

Your dinner and overnight stay will be in tents.

  • Main Destination: Ranohira (Town)
  • Accommodation: Budget camping – In or near Ranohira

Day 4: First-Day of Trekking in Isalo National Park


After breakfast, it is time to explore Isalo National Park. It is a sandstone landscape that has been dissected by wind and water erosion into rocky outcrops, plateaus, extensive plains, and up to 200 m (660 ft) deep canyons. Fourteen species of mammals are reported for Isalo, including several different species of lemur. Visit the Namaza canyon where there are black and blue pools and the waterfall, at the bottom of the canyon. You’ll continue to the plateau via the ridge and the panoramic viewpoint. You will be arriving at the natural swimming pool at around 2 pm. After swimming, you’ll return to the camp. You’ll have dinner around the campfire. Your overnight stay will be in a tent.

Day 5: Second-Day of Trekking in Isalo National Park

You’ll have an early breakfast. You’ll depart for a long day’s trek to Maki Canyon. Apart from the fauna, the botanical inventory of the Isalo region began with collections by Perrier de la Bâthie in 1910. Only 10 of the over 400 species that have been documented in Isalo are non-native species. Most (over 70%) are vascular plants that are endemic to Madagascar.

After the visit to the site, you’ll take the bus to reach the camp outside the park.

  • Main Destination: Isalo National Park
  • Accommodation: Budget camping – Just outside Isalo NP

Day 6: Ranohira – Ambositra


After breakfast, you’ll depart to Ambositra, the little Betsileo town. Ambositra is the centre of Madagascar’s woodcarving industry, a charming, warmly-coloured town with typical brick houses. Set in a mountainous landscape, Ambositra is surrounded by rice terraces and eucalyptus plantations as far as the eye can see.

  • Main Destination: Ambositra (City)
  • Accommodation: Hotel Artisan – Mid-range hotel located in or near Ambositra

Day 7: Ambositra – Antananarivo

You will enjoy a delicious breakfast. You will leave the village of Ambositra to join Antananarivo, passing through Antsirabe, an elegant city. You will have a stop visiting Ambatolampy, a village of metalwork. Cast aluminum souvenirs are often for sale along the main road. After the visit, you’ll continue to Tana. On your arrival, you will transfer to the hotel.

  • Main Destination: Antananarivo (City)
  • Accommodation: Green Palace – Budget guest house located in or near Antananarivo

Day 8: Antananarivo


This is the last day of your 8 Days Madagascar Safari Tour! After breakfast, you will have a quick city tour of Antananarivo by car then you will go to the colourful local markets. You will be able to buy some souvenirs.

You’ll transfer back to the airport for check-in.

We say you “veloma”!

  • Main Destination: No major destination visited
  • Accommodation: No accommodation (End of 8 Days Madagascar Safari Tour)

End of 8 Days Madagascar Safari Tour

8 Days Madagascar Safari Tour Inclusions and Exclusions

Included

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • Camping equipment
  • A professional 8 Days Madagascar Safari Tour driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

Excluded

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Sleeping bag
  • Bath towels
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)