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The Great South of the Red Island

From Rainforests to Baobabs & the Southwest Coast

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Tour Overview

Route

Antananarivo - Andasibe - Morondava - Antsirabe - Fianarantsoa - Toliara

Highlights

  • Encounter indri lemurs in Andasibe's misty rainforest
  • Witness the iconic Avenue of Baobabs at sunset in Morondava
  • Trek through Tsingy de Bemaraha's UNESCO limestone formations
  • Explore Antsirabe and Fianarantsoa's rich highland culture
  • Discover Isalo's canyons, pools, and endemic wildlife
  • Relax on Toliara's southwest coast with spiny forest and reef

What's Included

What's Included

  • 15 nights accommodation (lodges, highland hotels, beach hotel)
  • All meals as specified
  • Domestic flights (Antananarivo–Morondava, Morondava–Antananarivo, Toliara–Antananarivo)
  • Private 4x4 vehicle with experienced driver
  • English-speaking guide throughout
  • All national park and reserve entrance fees
  • Via ferrata equipment and safety gear at Tsingy
  • Pirogue trip on Manambolo River
  • Night walks with specialist trackers
  • Airport transfers

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Visa fees ($37)
  • Meals not specified
  • Optional activities (snorkeling, diving)
  • Tips for guide and driver (recommended)
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic beverages

Essential Information

Best Time to Visit

April–November (dry season). Roads to Bekopaka are impassable December–March. Best overall: May–October.

Visa Requirements

Tourist visa on arrival at Ivato Airport – $37 USD for 30 days. Passport valid for 6 months required. Bring 2 passport photos.

Health & Safety

Malaria prophylaxis recommended for western and coastal regions. Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from endemic countries. Travel insurance with medical evacuation mandatory.

What to Pack

  • Sturdy hiking boots (essential for Tsingy and Isalo)
  • Gloves for via ferrata (sharp limestone)
  • Rain jacket (for rainforest and highlands)
  • Light clothing for hot south and coast
  • Swimwear and beach gear
  • Sun hat and SPF 50+ sunscreen
  • Insect repellent with DEET 30%+
  • Binoculars
  • Camera with protective bag
  • Headlamp for night walks
  • Dust mask for western tracks

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