Bonjour!
Nous nous rendons en famille (avec 2 ados de 13 et 15 ans) pour la 3eme fois à Madagascar à l'été 2020, et j'ai besoin d'un peu d'aide pour ce nouveau périple! Voici ce que nous aimerions voir:
Arrivée dans la nuit du 30 au 31 juillet
-31 juillet route de Tana à Antsirabe
-1er août Antsirabe- Morondava
-2 août Morondava-Bekopaka (Nuit au camp croco ?)
-3 août Tsingy
-4 août Tsingy
-5 août Bekopaka- Morondava
-6 août Morondava-Belo sur mer ( nuit à l’entremer ou dauphin vezo ?)
-7 août Belo sur mer
-8 août Belo sur mer
-9 août Belo sur mer- Andavadoaka (nuit chez Pierrot le Suisse)
-10 août Pierrot
-11 août Pierrot
-12 août Andavadoaka-Ifaty (nuit « un peu plus au nord » ?)
-13 août Un peu plus au nord
-14 août Un peu plus au nord
-15 août Ifaty-Isalo (Isalo Ranch)
-16 août Isalo
-17 août Isalo
-18 août Isalo- Ambalavao (chez l’habitant ?)
-19 août Ambalavao (Anja)
-20 août Ambalavao- Antsirabe (lac Tritriva)
-21 août Antsirabe Tana
-22 août Tana
-23 août
-Nuit du 23 au 24 vol retour…
Nous aimons bien prendre notre temps, sommes assez rodés pour la piste (Piste Bac+10 il y a 4 ans...), mais je ne sais pas si les étapes choisies sont réalisables, ou s'il faut en rajouter?? Pour l'instant, il y a une nuit supplémentaire que je ne sais pas ou placer...
Nous serons avec un guide et un 4*4...
Merci pour vos conseils!
Bonjour à tous
Je désire organiser un petit voyage de 12 jours a Madagascar fin avril début mai 2020.
Je cherche des conseils et circuits à faire, on sera un couple..
On y va pour la faune et le farniente. Les paysages paradisiaque et un peu d aventure.
Merci d'avance pour votre aide
Hi everyone! I’ve put together an itinerary for Madagascar and would love to get your feedback if you can help—thanks!
December 6–9: Antananarivo 3 nights, sightseeing Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Rova of Antananarivo (Ambohimanga Fort) Lemurs’ Park
December 9–11: Fianarantsoa, 2 nights Ranomafana National Park
Ambalavao, December 11–13, 2 nights Andringitra National Park
December 13–15: Ranohira or Ilakaka, 2 nights Monkey Canyon visit Isalo National Park
December 15–18: Tulear, 3 nights Reniala Reserve visit Beach time, possible diving Antsokay Arboretum Ifaty Forest
December 18–19: Full day—take a flight to the capital and stay overnight Then on December 19, take the bus to Morondava
December 19–23: Morondava, 4 nights Kirindy Mitea National Park Avenue of the Baobabs Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
12:30-hour bus ride from Morondava to the capital
Antananarivo, December 23–24 11:30-hour trip from the capital to Mahajanga
Mahajanga/Majunga, December 24–27, 3 nights Ankarafantsika National Park visit
Ambanja District, 3 nights December 27–30 Tsaratanana Nature Reserve visit Maromokotro trek
Nosy Be Island, December 30–January 7, 2026, 8 nights diving, beach time, relaxation, walks, hiking, snorkeling
Antsiranana, January 7–11, 4 nights Ambavanibe Bay visit Montagne d’Ambre National Park
Return to the capital for a flight home or a 28-hour bus ride
1 or 2 nights in Antananarivo depending on the return trip
January 13: Departure for France Arrival in Paris, France the next day
December 6–9: Antananarivo 3 nights, sightseeing Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Rova of Antananarivo (Ambohimanga Fort) Lemurs’ Park
December 9–11: Fianarantsoa, 2 nights Ranomafana National Park
Ambalavao, December 11–13, 2 nights Andringitra National Park
December 13–15: Ranohira or Ilakaka, 2 nights Monkey Canyon visit Isalo National Park
December 15–18: Tulear, 3 nights Reniala Reserve visit Beach time, possible diving Antsokay Arboretum Ifaty Forest
December 18–19: Full day—take a flight to the capital and stay overnight Then on December 19, take the bus to Morondava
December 19–23: Morondava, 4 nights Kirindy Mitea National Park Avenue of the Baobabs Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
12:30-hour bus ride from Morondava to the capital
Antananarivo, December 23–24 11:30-hour trip from the capital to Mahajanga
Mahajanga/Majunga, December 24–27, 3 nights Ankarafantsika National Park visit
Ambanja District, 3 nights December 27–30 Tsaratanana Nature Reserve visit Maromokotro trek
Nosy Be Island, December 30–January 7, 2026, 8 nights diving, beach time, relaxation, walks, hiking, snorkeling
Antsiranana, January 7–11, 4 nights Ambavanibe Bay visit Montagne d’Ambre National Park
Return to the capital for a flight home or a 28-hour bus ride
1 or 2 nights in Antananarivo depending on the return trip
January 13: Departure for France Arrival in Paris, France the next day
Salut les voyageurs,
Nous partons à Madagascar les 20 premiers jours d'octobre prochain avec ma copine :) Destination qui nous donnait envie depuis un moment. Après s'être renseignés a droite a gauche sur les différents coins à cibler, notre dilemme est enfin la : l'ouest, ou le nord.
Peut-être certains d'entre vous connaissent les deux régions et pourraient nous donner leur(s) avis ? Peut-être aussi qu'il est jouable de visiter les deux en 2/3 semaines, mais on préfère ne pas courir (et on a bien compris que les temps de trajets ne sont pas les mêmes que chez nous), en prenant le temps d'en voir seule à la cool.
Du coup, on hésite entre :
LE NORD : Diego - trois baies, baie de sakalava, montagnes des francais, d'ambre - mer d'émeraude (iles autour ? kitesurf ? balaines ?) - parc d'Ankara - Ambaja - Finir une petite semaine nosy be et ses iles (des spots à ne pas louper ?)
L'OUEST : Antsirabé -Miandrivazo - belo sur Tsiribihina, Tsingy de Bemahara, Morondova - Puis descente jusqu'à Tulear la dernière semaine pour profiter des belles plages !
Vous l'avez compris, on est pas originaux : on aimerait de la jungle de la terre et du lagon , alors si quelqu'un a parcouru de près (ou d'un peu plus loin) l'un de ces deux circuits, on écouterai avec attention vos expériences ! Même des conseils ou choses auxquelles ont ne pense pas forcément en partant la bas :)
Comme par exemple, ce point qui nous taraude : chauffeur en 4x4 qui nous suit H24 (pas fan), ou taxi et taxi brousse en avisant selon nos déplacements ?
En espérant un mini écho,
Nous partons à Madagascar les 20 premiers jours d'octobre prochain avec ma copine :) Destination qui nous donnait envie depuis un moment. Après s'être renseignés a droite a gauche sur les différents coins à cibler, notre dilemme est enfin la : l'ouest, ou le nord.
Peut-être certains d'entre vous connaissent les deux régions et pourraient nous donner leur(s) avis ? Peut-être aussi qu'il est jouable de visiter les deux en 2/3 semaines, mais on préfère ne pas courir (et on a bien compris que les temps de trajets ne sont pas les mêmes que chez nous), en prenant le temps d'en voir seule à la cool.
Du coup, on hésite entre :
LE NORD : Diego - trois baies, baie de sakalava, montagnes des francais, d'ambre - mer d'émeraude (iles autour ? kitesurf ? balaines ?) - parc d'Ankara - Ambaja - Finir une petite semaine nosy be et ses iles (des spots à ne pas louper ?)
L'OUEST : Antsirabé -Miandrivazo - belo sur Tsiribihina, Tsingy de Bemahara, Morondova - Puis descente jusqu'à Tulear la dernière semaine pour profiter des belles plages !
Vous l'avez compris, on est pas originaux : on aimerait de la jungle de la terre et du lagon , alors si quelqu'un a parcouru de près (ou d'un peu plus loin) l'un de ces deux circuits, on écouterai avec attention vos expériences ! Même des conseils ou choses auxquelles ont ne pense pas forcément en partant la bas :)
Comme par exemple, ce point qui nous taraude : chauffeur en 4x4 qui nous suit H24 (pas fan), ou taxi et taxi brousse en avisant selon nos déplacements ?
En espérant un mini écho,
Hi there,
How do you get from Tamatave or Foulpointe to Sainte Marie Island? We’re heading to Madagascar from July 16 to 29, 2025.
How many days should we stay to explore the area?
What’s there to do in Tamatave, Foulpointe, or Sainte Marie Island?
What should we visit?
Thanks everyone!
Bonjour,
Je sollicite souvent les voyageurs pour préparer mes circuits quand je pars découvrir un pays. Je fais un retour extrêmement bref, pour ne vous donner que mes 3 coups de cœur sur ce voyage qui faisait une boucle :Tana, Miandrivazo, Morandava, Belo sur Mer, Morombe, Ifaty, PN Isalo, PN Andringita, Ambalavao, Finarantsoa, Manakara, Ambositra, Antsirabe, PN Analmayaotra soit 4000km en 29 jours.
Nos must ont été : PN Andringita, pas trop de touristes (pas de groupe), belle nature aux sentiers non balisés, contacts très agréables et faciles avec les locaux. Notre guide Jean Baptiste, alias Fanou de son vrai prénom, était super.
Manakara, ville au passé riche, endormi dans son état d'abandon avec de très beaux bâtiments décrépis anciens, ballades sur le canal des Pangalanes (aller chercher des piroguiers au Nord de Manakara, les canaux sont plus étroits et plus sauvages, à trouver aux abords de Éden Sidi hôtel), contact avec les locaux simple et très agréables.
Antsirabe, avec l'association Baliaka (voir sur internet l'adresse http://associationbaliaka.over-blog.com/2019/01/association-baliaka.html) , super ballade d'une journée à la rencontre des paysans des hautes terres. On est parti avec eux de Betafo pour se ballader. Paysage superbe, terres très cultivées, contact avec les locaux. On a assisté à la cérémonie de retournement des morts, il faut dire que septembre est la saison. Leur mél rakotomamonjyj@yahoo.fr ou associationbaliaka.atj@gmail.com notre guide Arsène était génial
Bon voyage
Nos must ont été : PN Andringita, pas trop de touristes (pas de groupe), belle nature aux sentiers non balisés, contacts très agréables et faciles avec les locaux. Notre guide Jean Baptiste, alias Fanou de son vrai prénom, était super.
Manakara, ville au passé riche, endormi dans son état d'abandon avec de très beaux bâtiments décrépis anciens, ballades sur le canal des Pangalanes (aller chercher des piroguiers au Nord de Manakara, les canaux sont plus étroits et plus sauvages, à trouver aux abords de Éden Sidi hôtel), contact avec les locaux simple et très agréables.
Antsirabe, avec l'association Baliaka (voir sur internet l'adresse http://associationbaliaka.over-blog.com/2019/01/association-baliaka.html) , super ballade d'une journée à la rencontre des paysans des hautes terres. On est parti avec eux de Betafo pour se ballader. Paysage superbe, terres très cultivées, contact avec les locaux. On a assisté à la cérémonie de retournement des morts, il faut dire que septembre est la saison. Leur mél rakotomamonjyj@yahoo.fr ou associationbaliaka.atj@gmail.com notre guide Arsène était génial
Bon voyage
During these three big weeks in Madagascar, one week in Sainte Marie, a few days for a little loop in the west/south, and the rest in Tana.
This loop I’m talking about covers an area I’d never taken the time to visit before. A recent road in good condition, the chance to pass through beautiful highland landscapes, and a few free days made it the perfect opportunity. Destination: Ampefy, west of Tana via the RN1, then a turn south onto the recently rehabilitated RN43 to reach Antsirabe before heading back to Tana. Four days planned—perfect, since an extra day wouldn’t have been a problem given all the activities in Ampefy.
First day: a relaxed and fairly late departure for Ampefy. We weren’t in a rush and took our time. Traffic leaving Tana to get back on the RN1 cost us the head start we had on our original schedule. An hour and a half bumper-to-bumper with the *buxis*, inching painfully toward the roundabout and then the bridge that acts as a bottleneck—we dove in like all our fellow sufferers. It’s not our everyday reality, and we were early, so no big deal, but man, it’s long and slow. Once past that obstacle, traffic flowed smoothly, and the road was good (all the way to Ampefy). We moved through highland landscapes, bustling villages full of activity, and countless agricultural supply shops—clear proof, if any were needed, that we were crossing a prime farming region. Around Arivonimamo, we passed through a forest with a Mediterranean vibe: a single-species forest of stout little trees with glossy, elongated light-green leaves—these are *tapia*. An endemic tree in Madagascar, and a pretty unique forest as a result (you can see them elsewhere, like between Antsirabe and Ambositra). There are efforts to protect it from illegal logging because the wood is fire-resistant, which helps shield the forest from wildfires. Beyond its biodiversity value, the *tapia* hosts silkworms, giving it economic and cultural importance.
As we kept going, we started spotting a lake and mountains with the rounded shapes typical of extinct volcanoes worn down by time and the elements. We were approaching Lake Itasy and, by extension, Ampefy. We stopped at a *hotely* for a plate of *tongon’kisoa*—pig’s trotters caramelized by cooking, with thick, flavorful skin—along with the obligatory portion of rice, which we took the time to drizzle with cooking juices to make it a bit more appetizing. Full, we turned left to reach Ampefy and our hotel. The landscape was dotted with collapsed, dormant volcanic cones, and suddenly, the view opened up onto the lake. Shallow and expansive, we followed it, losing sight of it now and then before finding it again in Ampefy itself, which we entered after crossing the Lily, a beautiful river that drains the lake. Lots of hotels and restaurants, with plenty of options at all price points. We chose the *Farihy*, about 5 km past Ampefy. A gorgeous spot by the lake, with a pool and lovely bungalows—some with picture windows overlooking the lake. Really nice. In the evening, a drink and some *sak sak* for aperitif on the terrace. It wasn’t warm, there was a lot of wind, and a storm was brewing. Off to bed quickly to start the next day’s visits.
After buying some lychees—we hadn’t seen many this year, and these were fresh from the field, picked in Ampefy—we headed to the Lily Falls. Well signposted, with a paved road in great condition, we stopped at the kiosk for the entrance fee and parking (1 euro for one *vahiny* and 10 cents for one Malagasy). We set off down the path and quickly reached the first waterfall, then continued for maybe 1 km on a well-marked trail to the second. A guide led us to the third, which is harder to spot and isn’t actually on the Lily itself. Beautiful countryside scenery: fishermen straight out of *Tom Sawyer*, straw hats on their heads, lying down with one foot hooked to a fragile bamboo rod, their line dipping into the calm river. Men preparing rice paddies with their *angady*, women transplanting rice, bent over the water. At some points, we walked along the dikes between paddies almost ready for harvest. It’s peaceful and beautiful when you’re strolling or fishing, but working the paddies is grueling, especially under that beating sun. A really nice walk—2 hours and a bit, going at a leisurely pace. A guide isn’t mandatory; only the entrance fee is. We took one because it provides a bit of work and puts money in the hands of locals, giving them more incentive to protect the site. But you can easily skip it, like most people do. Lots of visitors since it was the weekend—Tananarivians with family or groups of young people, scout groups organized under their chaperones’ direction. Very few foreign tourists, though—that’s a general observation. It’s great to see this growth in domestic tourism, giving Malagasy people the chance to discover their own country and allowing those in the sector to rely less on foreign visitors, who’ve been scarce for years.
Next, we headed to the "geysers" (which aren’t actually geysers, but whatever). We had to go back to the RN1, head toward Tsiroanomandidy, and a few kilometers later, a well-marked sign and a newly paved track led us to a pretty site. Again, lots of people, another kiosk, more fees to pay, and guides available. This time, we skipped the guide. A downpour caught us in front of the "geysers," so we took shelter under a little shop, grabbing an ice cream and some drinks. We didn’t stay long—we weren’t interested in a massage or a dip in the thermal water. The countryside and barren mountain landscapes were stunning on the way back to the hotel. We noticed you could go paragliding right in front of the bungalow, so we booked a session for the next morning. After eating at the *Auberge* in the town center (it was good), we headed back to the hotel to turn in early. Once again, a storm rolled in during the afternoon, and the temperature dropped significantly.
The next morning, around 8 a.m., we walked to the takeoff zone near the hotel. Towed by a small boat, we took off for a flight over the lake and the volcanic domes before landing back at the same spot. Two companies handle this. I’m no expert, but it seemed safe and well-organized.
To be continued...
First day: a relaxed and fairly late departure for Ampefy. We weren’t in a rush and took our time. Traffic leaving Tana to get back on the RN1 cost us the head start we had on our original schedule. An hour and a half bumper-to-bumper with the *buxis*, inching painfully toward the roundabout and then the bridge that acts as a bottleneck—we dove in like all our fellow sufferers. It’s not our everyday reality, and we were early, so no big deal, but man, it’s long and slow. Once past that obstacle, traffic flowed smoothly, and the road was good (all the way to Ampefy). We moved through highland landscapes, bustling villages full of activity, and countless agricultural supply shops—clear proof, if any were needed, that we were crossing a prime farming region. Around Arivonimamo, we passed through a forest with a Mediterranean vibe: a single-species forest of stout little trees with glossy, elongated light-green leaves—these are *tapia*. An endemic tree in Madagascar, and a pretty unique forest as a result (you can see them elsewhere, like between Antsirabe and Ambositra). There are efforts to protect it from illegal logging because the wood is fire-resistant, which helps shield the forest from wildfires. Beyond its biodiversity value, the *tapia* hosts silkworms, giving it economic and cultural importance.
As we kept going, we started spotting a lake and mountains with the rounded shapes typical of extinct volcanoes worn down by time and the elements. We were approaching Lake Itasy and, by extension, Ampefy. We stopped at a *hotely* for a plate of *tongon’kisoa*—pig’s trotters caramelized by cooking, with thick, flavorful skin—along with the obligatory portion of rice, which we took the time to drizzle with cooking juices to make it a bit more appetizing. Full, we turned left to reach Ampefy and our hotel. The landscape was dotted with collapsed, dormant volcanic cones, and suddenly, the view opened up onto the lake. Shallow and expansive, we followed it, losing sight of it now and then before finding it again in Ampefy itself, which we entered after crossing the Lily, a beautiful river that drains the lake. Lots of hotels and restaurants, with plenty of options at all price points. We chose the *Farihy*, about 5 km past Ampefy. A gorgeous spot by the lake, with a pool and lovely bungalows—some with picture windows overlooking the lake. Really nice. In the evening, a drink and some *sak sak* for aperitif on the terrace. It wasn’t warm, there was a lot of wind, and a storm was brewing. Off to bed quickly to start the next day’s visits.
After buying some lychees—we hadn’t seen many this year, and these were fresh from the field, picked in Ampefy—we headed to the Lily Falls. Well signposted, with a paved road in great condition, we stopped at the kiosk for the entrance fee and parking (1 euro for one *vahiny* and 10 cents for one Malagasy). We set off down the path and quickly reached the first waterfall, then continued for maybe 1 km on a well-marked trail to the second. A guide led us to the third, which is harder to spot and isn’t actually on the Lily itself. Beautiful countryside scenery: fishermen straight out of *Tom Sawyer*, straw hats on their heads, lying down with one foot hooked to a fragile bamboo rod, their line dipping into the calm river. Men preparing rice paddies with their *angady*, women transplanting rice, bent over the water. At some points, we walked along the dikes between paddies almost ready for harvest. It’s peaceful and beautiful when you’re strolling or fishing, but working the paddies is grueling, especially under that beating sun. A really nice walk—2 hours and a bit, going at a leisurely pace. A guide isn’t mandatory; only the entrance fee is. We took one because it provides a bit of work and puts money in the hands of locals, giving them more incentive to protect the site. But you can easily skip it, like most people do. Lots of visitors since it was the weekend—Tananarivians with family or groups of young people, scout groups organized under their chaperones’ direction. Very few foreign tourists, though—that’s a general observation. It’s great to see this growth in domestic tourism, giving Malagasy people the chance to discover their own country and allowing those in the sector to rely less on foreign visitors, who’ve been scarce for years.
Next, we headed to the "geysers" (which aren’t actually geysers, but whatever). We had to go back to the RN1, head toward Tsiroanomandidy, and a few kilometers later, a well-marked sign and a newly paved track led us to a pretty site. Again, lots of people, another kiosk, more fees to pay, and guides available. This time, we skipped the guide. A downpour caught us in front of the "geysers," so we took shelter under a little shop, grabbing an ice cream and some drinks. We didn’t stay long—we weren’t interested in a massage or a dip in the thermal water. The countryside and barren mountain landscapes were stunning on the way back to the hotel. We noticed you could go paragliding right in front of the bungalow, so we booked a session for the next morning. After eating at the *Auberge* in the town center (it was good), we headed back to the hotel to turn in early. Once again, a storm rolled in during the afternoon, and the temperature dropped significantly.
The next morning, around 8 a.m., we walked to the takeoff zone near the hotel. Towed by a small boat, we took off for a flight over the lake and the volcanic domes before landing back at the same spot. Two companies handle this. I’m no expert, but it seemed safe and well-organized.
To be continued...
Oh, the good news—the site is back up after such a long closure. I think many of us were really missing it, though some have moved on to other forums like Routard.
Hopefully, activity will pick up little by little. Travel habits have probably changed post-Covid, and some regulars won’t be coming back for all sorts of reasons.
But for the rest of us, the forum is here for travel journals and pre-trip questions. Anyway…
Back to the main point: my last trip to Madagascar was a while ago now—about a year—on the High Plateaus during the austral winter. It was really chilly, and to be honest, my feelings were mixed between the joy of returning to Madagascar and the sadness of seeing the state of the country. The infrastructure is crumbling, and the population is sinking into poverty at unprecedented levels. The country’s closure likely had immeasurable consequences, compounded by destructive cyclones. Even secondary cities have seen large numbers of rural people arriving in search of work, while some rural areas barely allow survival. I’ve never felt such despair over the situation in 20 years.
From Tana to Fianar, it was nothing but heartbreaking observations. Probably made worse by the drizzle and cold typical of that season in the region.
In a few weeks, I’m planning to return to the High Plateaus and also Sainte Marie. On that note, a few questions: has anyone stayed at Samaria Cosy Lodge, and what did you think of it? On Île aux Nattes, which hotel would you recommend for a few peaceful days, ideally on the coast best suited for snorkeling?
Thanks in advance
Back to the main point: my last trip to Madagascar was a while ago now—about a year—on the High Plateaus during the austral winter. It was really chilly, and to be honest, my feelings were mixed between the joy of returning to Madagascar and the sadness of seeing the state of the country. The infrastructure is crumbling, and the population is sinking into poverty at unprecedented levels. The country’s closure likely had immeasurable consequences, compounded by destructive cyclones. Even secondary cities have seen large numbers of rural people arriving in search of work, while some rural areas barely allow survival. I’ve never felt such despair over the situation in 20 years.
From Tana to Fianar, it was nothing but heartbreaking observations. Probably made worse by the drizzle and cold typical of that season in the region.
In a few weeks, I’m planning to return to the High Plateaus and also Sainte Marie. On that note, a few questions: has anyone stayed at Samaria Cosy Lodge, and what did you think of it? On Île aux Nattes, which hotel would you recommend for a few peaceful days, ideally on the coast best suited for snorkeling?
Thanks in advance
Bonjour à tous,
Nous projettons de faire un circuit assez classique à Madagascar avec guide et chauffeur :
v Arrivée Antananarivo v Jour 2: Antananarivo - Antsirabe v Jour 3: Antsirabe – Miandrivazo v Jour 4: Miandrivazo – Masiakampy (Début de la descente) v Jour 5: Tsiribihina v Jour 6: Fin descente et transfert Bekopaka v Jour 7: Visite du grand et petit Tsingy v Jour 8: Bekopaka – Morondava v Jour 9 : Morondava – Belo sur mer v Jour 10:Belo sur mer – Manja v Jour 11: Manja -Morombe v Jour 12: Morombe–Andavadoaka v Jour 13 :Andavadoaka – Salary v Jour 14: Salary - Mangily Ifaty v Jour 15: Mangily Ifaty (Plongée et ballade en pirogue) v Jour 16:Ifaty-Tuléar – Ranohira v Jour 17: Visite du parc national de l’Isalo v Jour 18: Ranohira – Anja - Ambalavao v Jour 19: Ambalavao – Fianarantsoa v Jour 20: Fianarantsoa – Manakara (en train) v Jour 21: Le canal de Pangalane) v Jour 22: Manakara – Ranomafana v Jour 23 : Visite du parc national de Ranomafana v Jour 24: Ranomafana – Ambositra v Jour 25 :Ambositra – Antsirabe v Jour 26 : Antsirabe v Jour 27 : Antsirabe- Antananarivo v Jour 28 : Transfert aéroportJe serais tentée de rajouter quelques jours dans le nord, pour découvrir les Tsingy rouges, la montagne d'ambre et faire une plongée quelque part. Est-ce que ça vaut le coup? Le meilleur moyen pour y aller est-ce l'avion? Où faire de la plongée? L'ile Sainte Marie n'est-elle pas hyper touristique? Merci pour votre aide et vos réponses!
Nous projettons de faire un circuit assez classique à Madagascar avec guide et chauffeur :
v Arrivée Antananarivo v Jour 2: Antananarivo - Antsirabe v Jour 3: Antsirabe – Miandrivazo v Jour 4: Miandrivazo – Masiakampy (Début de la descente) v Jour 5: Tsiribihina v Jour 6: Fin descente et transfert Bekopaka v Jour 7: Visite du grand et petit Tsingy v Jour 8: Bekopaka – Morondava v Jour 9 : Morondava – Belo sur mer v Jour 10:Belo sur mer – Manja v Jour 11: Manja -Morombe v Jour 12: Morombe–Andavadoaka v Jour 13 :Andavadoaka – Salary v Jour 14: Salary - Mangily Ifaty v Jour 15: Mangily Ifaty (Plongée et ballade en pirogue) v Jour 16:Ifaty-Tuléar – Ranohira v Jour 17: Visite du parc national de l’Isalo v Jour 18: Ranohira – Anja - Ambalavao v Jour 19: Ambalavao – Fianarantsoa v Jour 20: Fianarantsoa – Manakara (en train) v Jour 21: Le canal de Pangalane) v Jour 22: Manakara – Ranomafana v Jour 23 : Visite du parc national de Ranomafana v Jour 24: Ranomafana – Ambositra v Jour 25 :Ambositra – Antsirabe v Jour 26 : Antsirabe v Jour 27 : Antsirabe- Antananarivo v Jour 28 : Transfert aéroportJe serais tentée de rajouter quelques jours dans le nord, pour découvrir les Tsingy rouges, la montagne d'ambre et faire une plongée quelque part. Est-ce que ça vaut le coup? Le meilleur moyen pour y aller est-ce l'avion? Où faire de la plongée? L'ile Sainte Marie n'est-elle pas hyper touristique? Merci pour votre aide et vos réponses!
Bonjour, nous envisageons de partir 3 semaines à Mada. Nous sommes 3 couples de potes. Après avoir fait des devis près d'agences, nous avons abandonné nos recherches.Nous avons rencontré une personne qui nous a conseillé de prendre un chauffeur guide. Nous comptons partir les 15 derniers jours d'aout et 1ere de sept 2020. Qui pourrait nous orienter dans notre itinéraire pour 3 semaines sachant que nous souhaitons terminer par l'île ste Marie ?. Quel budget doit on prévoir pour les 3 semaines sans compter le vol aller retour ? Merci
bonjour j aimerai partir en voyage a madagsacar avec ma femme et mes enfants
j aimerai decouvrir et leur faire decouvrir ces joli paysages MAIS AUSSI les endroits locaux les lieux moins touristiques et aussi les coins defavorisés , en effet voir des endroits ou la richesse n est pas la car j aimerai avec mes enfants faire des dons d affaires et de fournitures scolaires , montrer a mes enfants comment ils vivent labas
si quel qu un pourai m aiguiller m indiquer
merci beaucoup
Hi! Recently, the domestic-flight terminal at Ivato has been moved to the old "international" airport, complete with its own scanner. On October 13th, I checked my luggage (which I had inspected before leaving my hotel in Tana) for a flight to Sambava. It wasn’t until I arrived at my accommodation in Antalaha and opened it that I discovered it had been searched (normal before boarding a plane), but to my surprise, the case containing my GPS fishfinder had been opened—likely mistaken for a laptop due to the scanner’s open access to all kinds of theft—and three SD cards were stolen. Luckily, two of the SD cards had their micro SDs inserted into the device, so I still had the Navionics micro card (300 €) essential for fishing. Of course, I’m not asking for compensation, just urging caution with checked luggage on "domestic" flights. (This is a copy-paste of my post on *Le Routard*.)
hi, I'm thinking of going to Madagascar at the end of the year. Can you recommend a decent hotel in Diego? Thanks in advance for your reply. alex
Je dois rejoindre un groupe avec lequel nous ferons un circuit dans le nord de Madagascar...
Quels sont les moyens pour rejoindre soit Nossi Be soit Diego Suarez depuis Tananarive, puis retour sur Tananarive ?
Je dois être le 2 sept 2020 à Nossi Be pour démarrer le trek avec mon groupe, et le 20/09 je dois être àTananarive pour décoller le 21/09 à 01:00 du matin.
Les vols entre Tana et Nossi be sont rares et chers. Puis-je envisager un voyage par la route (debut et fin septembre) entre Tana et Nossibe. Quelle est la procédure ? Voir avec une Agence ? Voir avec l'Hôtel ? Quelle est la durée d'un tel voyage ? Il y a 55 ans, j'avais fait ce voyage en Bus Mercedes il y avait eu une escale d'une nuit au bord d'une rivière... C'était fantastique.
Merci de me faire profiter de vos expériences Cordialement Moah1012
Les vols entre Tana et Nossi be sont rares et chers. Puis-je envisager un voyage par la route (debut et fin septembre) entre Tana et Nossibe. Quelle est la procédure ? Voir avec une Agence ? Voir avec l'Hôtel ? Quelle est la durée d'un tel voyage ? Il y a 55 ans, j'avais fait ce voyage en Bus Mercedes il y avait eu une escale d'une nuit au bord d'une rivière... C'était fantastique.
Merci de me faire profiter de vos expériences Cordialement Moah1012
Bonsoir,
Je vais loger dans le centre de Antananarivo ( avenue de l indépendance) j aimerai savoir le prix approximatif du taxi de l aéroport au centre?
Merci d avance
Ronny
Je vais loger dans le centre de Antananarivo ( avenue de l indépendance) j aimerai savoir le prix approximatif du taxi de l aéroport au centre?
Merci d avance
Ronny
Bonjour,
Nous envisageons de faire un circuit sur mesure à Madagascar en groupe fin août 2020 pour 15 jours 3 semaines et ce de préférence avec une agence locale.
Avez vous déjà voyager avec Madablue Madagascar ?
Je vous remercie de vos avis.
Bonne soiree
Nous serons à Madagascar mi septembre et nous envisageons de remonter de Tana à Diego en bus.
Nous nous sommes renseignées sur les compagnies qui pourraient proposer ce trajet mais nous peinons à trouver des informations précises.
Si des personnes ont plus d'informations, elles seront les bienvenues. 🙂
D'avance merci et à bientôt
D'avance merci et à bientôt
Bonjour,
Qui est allé à Mada avec l'agence locale Mi Voyage ? Qu' en pensez vous ? Merci
Hi there, I’m looking for info on whether it’s feasible to travel the Pangalanes Canal by boat from Toamasina to Manakara. I know the canal is poorly maintained with some sections that aren’t navigable. This is my 5th trip to Madagascar. Thanks for any tips!
Hi everyone, I’m heading to Madagascar in December 2025 and I’d like to know the one-way fare without checked baggage—just cabin luggage—from Tamatave/Toamasina to Saint-Denis on Réunion Island, please. Also, how many days a week are there connections, and how long does the trip take? Thanks!
I’d also like to know about the route between Réunion Island and Mauritius: where does it depart from, how much does it cost, and on which days are there connections? Thanks in advance!
Best regards,
I’d also like to know about the route between Réunion Island and Mauritius: where does it depart from, how much does it cost, and on which days are there connections? Thanks in advance!
Best regards,
Hi there,
Could you recommend any reputable local agencies for a driver with a vehicle to travel along the RN7 from Tana to Tulear with stops?
Or alternatively, a driver you’ve personally "hired" for your trip?
Thanks!
Xavier
Hello,
We’re arriving in Tana, the capital, by plane on the morning of May 22nd after an overnight flight.
Does any forum member know this Malagasy driver-guide: Haja Rasolondraibe?
The itinerary below might change or evolve—23 days might not be enough.
We’ll visit the central region (the highlands: Antsirabe, Atoetra and a Zafimaniry village, Lake Andrianina) and the unmissable west (Kirindy, the Avenue of the Baobabs, the Tsingy de Bamaraha, and a fishing village). Then back to Tana.
After that, we’ll head east of Tana to Ambohimanga, Andasibe, near Tamatave, Ankanin'ny, Mahambo, and Île Sainte-Marie if time allows. Not sure yet. Then back to Tana.
This driver-guide with a 4x4 charges 70 € per day, including food and accommodation. Excluding fuel.
If any members can recommend other driver-guides with a 4x4 and more reliable vehicles in good condition (since we don’t want to travel at night), I’d be interested.
Thanks in advance.
evad.tebo
Bonjour
L'un de mes amis est bloqué à Madagascar depuis plus de 2 mois
On lui avait laissé entendre un avion pour le 24/4. Finalement cet avion a été totalement réservé par d'autres pays Européens. L'Ambassade de France lui demande de ne plus les ennuyer, et de "prendre son mal en patience"
Il est très fatigué par les conditions climatiques, et le fait de ne pas entrevoir de solution à court et moyen terme
D'autres personnes dans cette situation? Entraide possible pour en sortir? Merci
Bonjour...Je vais faire affaire avec ce guide recommandé sur plusieurs sites..Puis-je toujours lui faire confiance ? Car je crois qu'il me demande de payer a l'avance notre sejour de 26 jours a $40 euros par jour...Je trouve cela un peu risqué...Car normalement, on donne un accompte, et on paye le reste a la fin .Qu'en pensez-vous ????
Bonjour,
qui a voyagé avec Sudmadatrek ? SI OUI , qu'en pensez vous ?
Merci
Bonjour.
Nous serons à Nosy Be pour le mois de novembre .
Auriez vous quelques détails sur la vie et les différentes activités possibles
En vous remerciant
Salut à tous.
Je suis à la recherche des dernières info concernant la RN 5.
Existe-t-il toujours des taxis brousses entre Tamatave et Maroantsetra (où les prend on à Tamatave?)
Et le bateau, existe-t-il toujours ? (Horaires et compagnie au départ de Tamatave)
Merci pour votre aide
Je suis à la recherche des dernières info concernant la RN 5.
Existe-t-il toujours des taxis brousses entre Tamatave et Maroantsetra (où les prend on à Tamatave?)
Et le bateau, existe-t-il toujours ? (Horaires et compagnie au départ de Tamatave)
Merci pour votre aide
Article de la tribune sur le tourisme à Mada et son avnir:
https://afrique.latribune.fr/economie/strategies/2019-09-23/wave-madagascar-le-tourisme-relancera-t-il-la-croissance-de-l-archipel-828694.html#xtor=--%5Bla-tribune-afrique-l-actualite-economique-du-continent%5D-20190923-%5B%5D-0@3075-20190923190000
Hi everyone, I’m heading to Île aux Nattes in a few weeks and I’d like to know if euros are accepted in the island’s restaurants.
At the hotel where I’ll be staying, they take card payments, but for activities, I can’t find any reliable info.
Could anyone tell me the approximate cost in euros and/or ariary for a week (food outside the hotel) on the island for two people?
Also, has anyone ever exchanged money at the Paris Magenta exchange bureau? Thanks!
Also, has anyone ever exchanged money at the Paris Magenta exchange bureau? Thanks!
hi there
I’ll be in Antalaha in October and need to get to Maroantsetra. I’ve heard it’s possible by boat, but I can’t find any info about it. So I’m wondering if I’ll have to arrange something with local fishing boats or something else, and whether it’s a risky trip since the sea can get rough on Madagascar’s east coast. Has anyone done this before, or just know anything about it? What do you think?
I’ll be in Antalaha in October and need to get to Maroantsetra. I’ve heard it’s possible by boat, but I can’t find any info about it. So I’m wondering if I’ll have to arrange something with local fishing boats or something else, and whether it’s a risky trip since the sea can get rough on Madagascar’s east coast. Has anyone done this before, or just know anything about it? What do you think?
