Akarafantsika Tour

MAJUNGA

Day 1: Antananarivo

Arrival by international flight in Antananarivo (Tana), the capital of Madagascar. The highland landscape predominates, with houses made of red baked bricks. Tana is one of the most picturesque capitals in the world, with its brick houses, stairways, and bustling small trades. Meet and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2: Antananarivo – Maevatanana – Ankarafantsika National Park

Accompanied by our guide, we leave Tana in the morning for the region of the Sakalava Boina, whose capital is Mahajanga. Stop at Maevatanana for lunch.

The landscape, shaped by the Tampoketsa plateau, is characteristic of western Madagascar. Arrival in Ankarafantsika late in the afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Ankarafantsika

Visit Ankarafantsika National Park, known as the “Bird Kingdom,” the land of sacred lakes, and a vital source of life. According to legend, a highwayman once spread terror in the region and left his name to Lake Ravelobe, known today for its crocodiles.

The vegetation is characterized by a mixture of dry deciduous forest, rainforest, swamps, raffia savannas, and many aquatic habitats.

The park is home to 129 bird species, including the Vanga Van Dam and the White Vanga. It is also one of the best places to discover one of Madagascar’s most beautiful lemurs, the sifaka (Propithecus species). Overnight in Ankarafantsika.

Day 4: Ankarafantsika – Mahajanga

After breakfast, continue the journey to Mahajanga. Here, the landscape resembles the African savannah, with vast open spaces populated by steppes, savannahs, Satrana palms (Bismarckia nobilis), and jujube trees. Check in at the hotel and enjoy a free afternoon.

Day 5: Mahajanga

City tour of Mahajanga, including the discovery of a huge baobab more than 20 meters in circumference on the seafront, and the former royal palace (Rova). In the afternoon, visit the Red Cirque and the sacred Lake Mangatsa. Mahajanga, Madagascar’s second-largest port, is also one of the country’s top domestic tourism destinations. Located at the mouth of the Betsiboka River, the city shows strong Indo-Arab influences. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: Mahajanga

Discover the local culture, beliefs, traditional rites, and the Sakalava ethnic heritage. Visit the Doany of Miarinarivo, where royal relics are kept. In the afternoon, visit the Akiba Museum, which showcases the cultural richness of western Madagascar. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: Mahajanga – Antananarivo

End of the trip with time to buy souvenirs at the craft market. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for the flight to the capital and connection with international flights.

Includes:

Accommodation in a double or twin room during the trip:

Breakfast

Entrance fees and local guides for the national parks mentioned in the program

Vehicle and 4×4 with fuel

Driver-guide / guide services

Tourist taxes

The Price Does Not Include:

International flights

Lunches throughout the itinerary

Gratuities and beverages

Insurance and visa costs