Summits and Cultures of the Highlands

Visit to the recycling artisan village in Ambatolampy. Continuation to Antsirabe, walking tour through the small town and visit of multiple workshops. Continuation towards the south of the locality for the village of Ihasy, located approximately 1h30 from Antsirabe, in the southern part of the rural commune of Ibity which itself takes its name from Mount Ibity (2200 m), with a population mainly made up of farmers. Installation in a bush lodge.

Ascent of Mount Ibity and visit to caves. Early departure from the village to reach the few peaks of this superb mountain which culminates at more than 2500 meters. Composed mainly of granite and basalt rocks, this mountain is full of landscape treasures and unique biodiversity. Accompanied by an experienced local guide, you will discover postcard landscapes. With a medium level of difficulty, this hike is suitable for many people with a minimum level of physical condition. Return to the village at the end of the day and settle into a bush lodge. Immersion into the daily life of your hosts.

Departure very early by car to reach the village of Antoetra about a hundred kilometers to the south. Arrival in the middle of the morning, After the preparations, departure to the village of Faliarivo, one of the villages located in the Zafimaniry area. This people who have lived backwards and who know modernity only through the radio. The Zafimaniry are part of the cultural folklore of the island because they are the bearers and guardians of the woodworking culture that dates back to the first Malagasy, back to the lodge for the night.

Departure very early by car for a junction towards Ranomafana on the eastern side of the island following the national 07. On arrival, discovery of the rainforest and its famous tenants, the lemurs. Exit from the park at the end of the day. Facility. This park is among the most visited on the island. A reserve located in a mountainous area, the configuration of this park allows for very beautiful hiking through the eastern rainforest with an easy to medium level of difficulty. Listed by UNESCO, Ranomafana is worth the detour.

Departure early towards the south, the Andringitra massif stands in front of us before accessing the south of the island. Culminating at more than 2500 meters, this massif is one of the attractions of this part of the island, passage in traditional villages and arrival on Antanifotsy at the end of the day, installation in bush cottage and preparation in the company of your local guide for the hike to the first accessible summit of the island.

After the preparations, first day of incursion into the Andringitra massif. Elevation gain of 1700 meters, first camp in Andriampotsy 2100 meters. Landscapes of the royal falls and the sacred forest. Night in bivouac in full board.

Early departure for the roof of the Andringitra before sunrise. The peak Imarivolanitra offers you the panorama of the malagasy middle mountains. Clouds at your feet and clean air. Return to camp and breakfast. Continuation for the second camp on the extraterrestrial plateau at 2200 meters. Night in bivouac in full board

Early departure for the exit of the mountain and junction for national 7, and continuation towards Ranohira. Installation and rest at the hotel.

A full morning of walking through a wild west setting. Canyons, valleys, plateau, natural pools will parade in front of you. Change of scenery guaranteed. An undeniably unique biodiversity. Exit from the park at the end of the day and transfer to your hotel.

Departure for Tuléar, capital of southern Madagascar on a road as beautiful as ever, we find ourselves in the territory of the Mahafaly. Stop for a local roadside rum making tour. We cross the first galleries of dry forests commonly called the Bush. We arrive in Tuléar on a hot road lined with cacti. Installation at the hotel. The possibility of continuing the program following FREE, your choice: continuity for the beaches around Tuléar or return to the capital