Pearls from the East Coast and Sainte Marie

Antananarivo

Antananarivo, or «City of thousand» is the largest city and capital of Madagascar. It stretches over 12 hills and consists of a low town and a high town, classified World Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Upon arrival at the airport, your driver-guide will greet you and transfer you to the hotel.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included:-

From Antananarivo to Andasibe (+/- 4h drive)

Reach the village of Andasibe, nestled in the primary forest of the East. Passage to Moramanga, historical city from where the national insurrection for the independence of the country in 1947 started. Along the way, stop for the visit of the reserve of Peyrieras, an essential step. It is a nice introduction to the fauna of Madagascar, thanks to its many varieties of endemic animals. Continuation of the road to Andasibe. On arrival at the hotel, check in. Then leave for the visit of the private reserve of Vakôna.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

Andasibe National Park

Discover the Andasibe National Park, a dense and humid forest known for its biodiversity. The reserve is specially designed not only to shelter the families of Indri indri, the largest lemur in Madagascar, known as «Babakoto» who invokes an anecdote about the little boy called Ikoto (the guide will tell you a little more). You will also encounter other species of lemurs such as the Propithecusdiadema but also many birds. Get back to the hotel. A night walk of about one hour will be offered: an opportunity to see the nocturnal wildlife species of the region like the famous Microcèbe.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

Andasibe - Palmarium reserve (+/- 3h drive)

Drive to Manambato, where you embark on a peaceful stroll on the Pangalanes Canal towards Ankanin’nyNofy (the dream nest). You cross the villages and the artisanal plantations according to the currents, for a complete immersion in the river culture of the region. Installation at the hotel.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

Immersion in the Reserve of Palmarium

Visit of the Palmarium Private Reserve, between Lake Ampitabe and the Indian Ocean which extends over 50 hectares. It is home to a dozen species of lemurs, such as the Indri, Sifaka, Coronatus, Varécia, Variegata, Propithecus… living in freedom and accustomed to living together. There are also rare and endemic terrestrial and arboreal fauna and the famous Traveller’s Tree. A guide from the hotel will then accompany you on a visit to the fishing village to immerse you in the daily life of the Malagasy. The opportunity to exchange with the villagers who can offer you local products. At the end of the day, visit the reserve of Aye-Aye, the night lemur endemic to Madagascar. A stage not to bemissed!

Accommodation: Standard Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

Akanin'nyNofy - Tamatave (about 3h of navigation)

You take the Pangalanes canal until Tamatave, a meander of canals dotted with typical villages. An arboreal fauna as well as a magnificent flora are the delight of nature lovers (ebony, mahogany, orchids, carnivorous plants…). Your driver is waiting for you at the river port of Tamatave to take you to your hotel. Free afternoon.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

Crossing to Sainte Marie

Early in the morning, transfer by shuttle to Mahambo which is north of Tamatave to take the boat to Sainte Marie, Nosy Boraha in Malagasy, the largest island off the east coast of Madagascar. This paradise island was once inhabited by pirates and some remains testify to its occupation.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

Free stay in the North of Sainte Marie

It is up to you to concoct your program for these holidays. Looking for a rest, your hotel offers a magnificent view of the sea so you can fully enjoy your day. Interested in a walk or excursion, the island of Sainte Marie offers various maritime and terrestrial activities (walk on the beach, visit the island of Les Nattes or the islet Madame, natural swimming pool…).

Accommodation: Standard Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

Transfer to the South of the island and relax

After breakfast, a vehicle will take you to the South of Sainte Marie to settle there. A new glimpse of this authentic island. The rest of the days will be free.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

Sainte Marie - Antananarivo (domestic flight)

Transfer to the airport according to the flight schedule to reach the capital. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and rest.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast

End of stay and transfer to the airport

The memories of your stay pass like a dream. Madagascar grave in the minds of travellers memories that never fade. Depending on the landing time of your flight, visit the craft market to find some souvenirs then transfer to the airport for your international flight.

Meals included: Breakfast