Day 1: Antananarivo to Toliara (Tulear) & Anakao – Madagascar

Your epic Southern Madagascar Tour begins with a flight from Antananarivo to Toliara City (formerly Tulear). Note, flights are costed separately. You will be met on arrival at the airport and transferred to the seafront to board a boat to the pretty fishing village of Anakao to the south.

Settle into your comfortable lodge and spend the rest of the day at your leisure enjoying the serene ocean location. Anakao is known for its beautiful white-sand beaches, clear turquoise waters, and vibrant culture of the Vezo fisher folk. The calm waters are ideal for swimming, snorkelling, and diving the colourful coral reefs teeming with marine life. The town also serves as a gateway to the pristine islands of Nosy Ve and Nosy Satrana, popular for birdwatching and their beautiful beaches.

Between July and September, you may be fortunate to witness majestic Humpback whales who visit here during their annual migration. A motorised pirogue boat trip to view these creatures up close may be booked. Other optional excursions are available, such as game fishing or snorkelling (for your own expense, to be booked in advance).

• Included Activity: Boat Transfer
• Optional Activity: Motorised Pirogue Boat Whale Viewing Trip, Game Fishing, Snorkelling Excursion, and more
• Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Lake Tsimanampetsotsa National Park – Madagascar

After breakfast, your Madagascar Safari heads south to spend the day in Tsimanampetsotsa National Park, with the saline Lake Tsimanampetsotsa at its centre. This shallow, alkaline lake supports a large population of flamingos and other waterbirds. Surrounding the lake is a fascinating blend of spiny forests, limestone formations, caves and baobab trees which thrive in this harsh environment. The park is home to a variety of endemic species, including rare reptiles, birds, and the iconic ring-tailed lemur of Madagascar.

• Included Activity: Tsimanampetsotsa National Park Safari
• Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 3: Nosy Ve – Madagascar

Day 3 of your Southern Madagascar Tour will be spent visiting the small, idyllic island of Nosy Ve. The island is sacred to the Vezo people and is also a haven for birdwatchers, as it is home to the rare and endangered red-tailed tropicbird. These birds nest on the sandy shores and attract ornithologists from all around the world. Soak up the sun on the beautiful white sand beaches and enjoy excellent snorkelling in the crystal clear waters. This island visit is sure to be a highlight of your Madagascar trip.

• Included Activity: Nosy Ve Island Excursion
• Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4: Anakao to Toliara (Tulear) & Antananarivo – Madagascar

Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel before hopping on a boat for your transfer back to Toliara City (formerly Tulear). From here you will be collected for a transfer to the airport to catch your connecting flight back to Antananarivo (cost not included). Here, your epic Southern Madagascar Tour comes to an end.

• Included Activity: Boat Transfer & Airport Transfer
• Meals Included: Breakfast

Southern Madagascar Tour Notes

It is advisable to fly in the day before and fly out the day after this tour ends in Antananarivo to allow for delays and changes. Simply ask your friendly travel advisor to add pre-and/or post-tour accommodation to your safari booking.

Madagascar Flights

Note that local and international Flight costs are not included in this Madagascar Tour Package and will be quoted separately at the time of booking. Our friendly travel advisors will be able to advise on your options and make bookings on your behalf through our flight partners.

Madagascar Tour Accommodation

Accommodation on this budget Madagascar Tour is in basic, yet clean and comfortable mid-range hotels. We stay in standard rooms with en-suite bathrooms.

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