6 Day Trips from in Antananarivo Province That You Shouldn't Miss

Your visit in this tour is the favorite place of all travelers known as Ambohimanga. Considered one of the country’s most sacred spots by the Malagasy people for 500 years, the Royal Hill of Ambohimanga is a historical village that was once home to Madagascar royalty. The wall that surrounds the village was made in 1847 and was constructed with a mortar made of lime and egg whites. Your tour will include places like Anosy Lake, administrative bloc, Isoraka, commercial bloc of Antaninarenina, visit of the Queen Palace, blue hill classified UNESCO and Ambohimanga village

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Drinks, Tips, Personal Expenses

This is a long day of driving, and, unlike other operators, we are realistic about the timing. You really do need to leave early in the morning to see the lemurs still active. But, if you do not have time to overnight, it is the only way to see wild lemurs within driving distance of Antananarivo. Our team are specialist English-speaking driver / guides, who travel with English-speaking clients all year. Once you arrive in Andasibe, the visit will totally absorb you in the amazing nature of Madagascar until your return to Antananarivo. Schedule of tour: 05:30 depart Antananarivo 09:30 enter Analamazaotra or Mitsinjo Park (2.5 hour visit) 12:00 transfer to Vakona Hotel to visit Lemurs Island 13:00 lunch at Vakona Hotel Restaurant (included food-only set-menu) (if available - may be substituted for a different restaurant, or, a picnic) 14:00 transfer to Moramanga to Peyrieras Reserve 15:00 leave Peyrieras to return to Tana 19:00 arrive at your hotel in Antananarivo

Inclusions: Private transportation, A 1.5 litre bottle of water is supplied for each person., All entrance fees to parks, Lunch

Exclusions: Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities

You will visit the city of Antananarivo and the Lemur Park to meet lemurs up close and personal - there are 9 species of them living freely in this Lemurs Park which is located 22 km from the center of Antananarivo in an area of this botanical park is of 4 to 6 hectares of 6000 planted trees.Without forgetting the visit of the two historic sites of Antananarivo : Ambohimanga Rova called Blue Hills and Rova Manjakamiadana

Inclusions: National Park fees, Lunch, Professional guide with best local knowledge, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Drinks, Any other personal expenses.

You are picked up at your hotel in Antananarivo (Tana) in the morning and begin the beautiful drive east through National Route 2 on this shared tour. This region of Madagascar is characterized by its wet climate, thanks to the dense, beautiful and biodiverse rainforest within. Crossing staggering landscapes dotted with traditional houses and myriad small villages, the road today gives a feel for the traditional lifestyle of the Malagasy people. The tour will pass by abundant rice paddies, chimney-less long clay red houses, and thousands of roadside markets displaying a variety of handicrafts. You will also see the endemic and tasty Mada-only fruit, as well as organic free-range meat markets. You will arrive in Andasibe in the late morning. Later, a visit to Vakona private park.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, National Park fees, All activities, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off from any hotel in the capital, Transportation between sites and ranges of the forest in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. There is no wifi connection., Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities

Today we offer you a day trip to two palaces. The Ambohimanga Rova is a half day-trip out of Antananarivo. It was the home of the first Malagasy king to unite the nation, King Andrianampoinimerina. It’s a fascinating story of murders and conquering and intrigue, the local guides are skilled at telling the story in many languages, and the scenery is very special. The palace was used as a holiday home by subsequent members of the royal family until the last queen was exiled by the French colonial power and some interesting artefacts remain. Return back to Tana for lunch overlooking the city, and after lunch visit to Palace number 2, the Rova Manjakamiadana… This palace was home to the royal family until exile. It was burned in a politically motivated arson attack in 1995 and is under renovation, nevertheless it is a fascinating story, in an amazing position, with incredible views around the city and rice fields as far as the eye can see.

Inclusions: Lunch at the Grill du Rova, close to the palace, overlooking Antananarivo., All entries and obligatory local guide fees are included in your tour., One 1.5 litre bottle of water is provided for each client

Exclusions: Gratuities, We do not include snacks or personal purchases

This tour will make you discover the culture and the history of the people of the central highlands of Madagascar. From its royal customs to its artistic know-how, malagasy people comes a mix of origin that needs to be encountered.

Inclusions: 2-course lunch (starter/meal or meal/dessert)

Exclusions: 2-course lunch provided excludes drinks., Tips