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The South: Ranomafana, Anja, Isalo and Ifaty, 10 days

Madagascar 10 days Nature on foot Private, not in a group

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  • The Avenue of the Baobabs in Madagascar, with people and zebu on the road
    The Avenue of the Baobabs in Madagascar, with people and zebu on the road
  • Coconut palms seen from below against a blue sky
    Coconut palms seen from below against a blue sky
  • Orange sunset over a lake, with an acacia silhouetted against the light
    Orange sunset over a lake, with an acacia silhouetted against the light
  • The sandstone massifs of Isalo
    The sandstone massifs of Isalo · Photo: Bernard Gagnon · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
  • Ring-tailed lemurs among the rocks
    Ring-tailed lemurs among the rocks · Photo: Bernard Gagnon · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
  • The river at Ranomafana
    The river at Ranomafana · Photo: Smiley.toerist · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Duration
10 days, 9 nights
Departures
On request, November 2026 – December 2027
Best time
May – October
Flights and insurance
Included in the price (flights from Italy)
Guide
Italian-speaking
Format
Private, not in a group

The Route Nationale 7, Madagascar’s classic journey. Rainforest at Ranomafana, the ring-tailed lemurs of the Anja community reserve, the sandstone canyons of Isalo and finally the coral reef at Ifaty. An itinerary that crosses four completely different landscapes.

Why it is unique

In ten days you pass from the rice-terraced highlands to the rainforest of Ranomafana, home to twelve species of lemur including the golden bamboo lemur; from the granite boulders of Anja, home of the ring-tailed lemurs, to the canyons and natural pools of Isalo. The last stretch crosses the spiny forest, with a stop among the baobabs of the Reniala reserve, and reaches the sea at Ifaty, sheltered by the coral reef.

What the journey is like

You travel by road along the RN7 with a private driver and an Italian-speaking guide: the stages are long but the landscape changes constantly, with stops at Antsirabe and at Ambositra, the capital of Zafimaniry woodcarving. At Ranomafana and Isalo you walk on easy trails that are steep and damp in places. At Ifaty there is a day by the sea, with optional snorkelling or a pirogue trip, and you return to the capital by air from Tulear: no retracing the road.

When to go

From April to November, in the dry season. Between September and November many lemur species have their young.

Good to know

The entry visa costs €30 per person and is not included, nor are the optional excursions at Ifaty. In the highlands the evenings are cool even in the warmer months: bring a sweatshirt and a light jacket.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1Day 1Arrival in Antananarivo

    Welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

  2. 2Day 2Antananarivo – Antsirabe

    The central highlands, rice paddies and the spa town of Antsirabe.

  3. 3Day 3Antsirabe – Ambositra – Ranomafana

    A stop at Ambositra, the capital of Zafimaniry woodcarving, and arrival at Ranomafana.

  4. 4Day 4Ranomafana National Park

    Montane rainforest, habitat of twelve lemur species including the golden bamboo lemur. Onward to Fianarantsoa.

  5. 5Day 5The Anja reserve

    A stop at Ambalavao and a visit to the Anja community reserve, where ring-tailed lemurs live among the granite boulders. Arrival at Ranohira.

  6. 6Day 6Isalo National Park

    A sandstone massif eroded into canyons and natural pools. Trekking among the rock formations and a swim in the Blue Pool.

  7. 7Day 7Ranohira – Tulear – Ifaty

    Down to the coast through the spiny forest, with a stop at the Reniala reserve among baobabs and endemic plants.

  8. 8Day 8Ifaty

    A day by the sea. Optional snorkelling on the coral reef or a pirogue excursion.

  9. 9Day 9Flight to Antananarivo

    Transfer to Tulear and domestic flight to the capital.

  10. 10Day 10Return home

    Tour of Antananarivo and transfer to the airport.

What you might see

  • Ring-tailed lemur Very likely

    In the Anja community reserve, among the granite boulders.

  • Chameleons and geckos Very likely

    In the forests of Ranomafana and in the spiny forest.

  • Golden bamboo lemur Likely

    One of the twelve lemur species of Ranomafana.

  • Sifaka Likely

    In the canyons of Isalo.

  • Reef fish Very likely

    At Ifaty, behind the coral reef.

Indicative estimates. Nature can’t be booked: your guide knows where to look, but can’t guarantee a sighting.

When to go

Departures on request, November 2026 – December 2027

ideal good low season not recommended

Best time: May – October. Also good in April and November. Tap a month to use it in your quote request.

The climate, season by season
Apr–Oct · Dry season
On the highlands and at Ranomafana cool nights, down to 8–12 °C in July; at Isalo and Ifaty hot, dry days.
Nov–Mar · Rains
At Ranomafana it rains almost every day, much less in the south, but the inland tracks deteriorate. Ifaty tops 30 °C.

Indicative figures, averaged over recent years: with every quote we give you the latest picture.

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What the price includes

Included

  • Return international flight from Italy
  • Domestic flight Tulear – Antananarivo
  • Medical, baggage and cancellation insurance
  • Private transport with driver for the whole circuit
  • Italian-speaking guide for the whole tour (French-speaking local guides at Anja and Reniala)
  • Half board: breakfast and dinner
  • Entry fees to parks and reserves

Not included

  • Entry visa (€30 per person) · how to get it
  • Lunches, except the picnic at Isalo
  • Drinks and mineral water
  • Optional excursions at Ifaty
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Anything not listed in the price

Before you go

Visas and documentsPassport, visas and eTA: what you need, where to apply and how far in advance.Health and safetyVaccinations, malaria, health insurance and practical advice.Your protectionWhat package travel law provides if something goes wrong.

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