TOAMASINA
The combination of fertile ground and the hot and very wet climate of Toamasina allowed a vast green forest to develop and created a rich ecosystem with more than a 90% level of endemism. Shaped by alleys and Creole houses, the port city abounds with a past full of history from the period of colonization. Within the city you can visit the port museum and the colourful local market named “Bazar Be”.
In the areas surrounding Toamasina, you can discover a unique and rich small circuit in the old coastal canal route (Pangalana). It is also possible to visit the oil palm plantation of Ivondro, an agro-tourism site or Foulpoint which is rich in fascinating history and diverse seaside activities such as fishing, bathing or a dugout excursion. The remote northern area is a nature-lover’s paradise with the Parks of Mananara Nord and the special reserve of Nosy Mangabe.
Antananarivo – East Coast and Saint Marie island ( BABAKOTO Tour )
Day 1 : Arrive at Antananarivo airport (Ivato) and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 : Depart for Andasibe, stopping at Madagascar Exotic Reserve Peyrieras, a private park of reptiles and amphibians.
Overnight at Green Place Hotel.
Day 3 : In the morning, visit Analamazaotra park or Mantadia park to spot and observe the famous Indri-indri (the largest lemur in the world). Enjoy these and other lemurs, birds and tropical plants, etc.
– in the afternoon, visit lsland of Lemurs and the crocodiles at Vakona private reserve.
Overnight in Feony’ala Hotel or similar.
Day 4 : Depart for Manambato and the Palmarium reserve (and lodge).
– Cross by boat to Lac Ankany Nofy.
Overnight in Palmarium Lodge.
Day 5 : Visit Palmarium reserve (for both flora and fauna) and depart by boat along the Pangalane canal towards Toamasina (Tamatave – the city with the largest port in Madagascar).
Overnight in a hotel in Toamasina.
Day 6 : Depart for Mahambo (or Soanierana Ivongo) to catch the fast ferry to Saint Marie island.
Overnight at a hotel on Ile aux Nattes (Nosy Nato).
Days 7 to 9 : Relax by the sea on Saint Marie island. Activities include bicycling, snorkeling, swimming, and whale watching in the season).
Day 10 : Transfer to the airport to fly to Antananarivo (Ivato).
– Transfer and overnight at your hotel.
Day 11 : Visit the city accompanied by a local guide who knows the history of Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar.
– overnight at your hotel / or transfer to the airport for your flight home.
End of program.
