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A silver SUV with a roof rack and blue tarps on the roof, parked on a dirt road with sparse vegetation and trees in the background. 1
A waterfall cascading through a forested gorge. 2
A sailboat on calm waters with a beach and palm trees in the background. 3
A group of ring-tailed lemurs sitting on the ground. 4
A group of people in a longboat on a calm river, surrounded by tall grass and reeds. 5
By MADA EXPÉRIENCE
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$12,565 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Discover Madagascar's wild south on the Malagasy Mosaic tour, where lush rainforests meet stunning turquoise lagoons. This immersive journey lets you meet lemurs in their natural habitat, glide down the Pangalanes, and savour tea by serene lakes. Experience the island's cultural richness with local interactions, from artisans to lively markets, all while taking in breathtaking landscapes. This 14-day adventure is perfect for nature lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike, featuring expert guides and sustainable practices that benefit the local community.

    • 14-day tour through Madagascar's wild south
    • Meet lemurs, explore rainforests and lagoons
    • Engage with local communities and artisans
    • Sustainable travel with expert guides and local insights

Activity location

  • Antananarivo
    • Antananarivo, Madagascar

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Antananarivo
    • Antananarivo, Madagascar

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Malagasy Mosaic Explore Madagascar Wild South

  • Activity duration is 12 days12d
    12d
  • Opening hours: Sun 12:00 am-11:30 pm

Pickup included

Price details
NZ$12,544.89 x 1 AdultNZ$12,544.89
Paid at activityNZ$19.64
Total
Price is NZ$12,564.53

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Car hire from D1 to D10
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All activities mentioned in the programme
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    Overnights in hotels mentioned in the programme or similar
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    Local guides fees
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    Driver and guide
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    Drinks and extras
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    Personal travel insurance
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    Tips

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Tana Touchdown

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: snacks
  • Accommodation: Le Combava, 3*

Antananarivo

  • 12h
Welcome to Antananarivo! Your driver guide will meet you at the aiport upon arrival. Transfer to your hotel and brief of your tour. Settle in, take in the city’s hilly skyline, and let the island air wash over you. Tonight is for resting and dreaming of the adventures ahead.

Day 2: Highlands Roadtrip

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Arotel, 3*

Ville Thermale d'Antsirabe

  • 12h
  • Admission ticket included
We roll south to Antsirabe, winding past rice paddies and red-earth hills. Stop for roadside smiles, taste fresh fruit, and soak in the highland charm. Antsirabe’s colonial streets and thermal springs set a mellow, welcoming vibe. City tour by pousse pousse. Dinner in a local restaurant. Night at your hotel.

Day 3: Craft & Canopy

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Thermal Hotel, 3*

Ranomafana

  • 12h
From Antsirabe to Ranomafana, we visit Ambositra to meet Zafimaniry woodcarvers – masters of intricate, UNESCO-listed designs. By night, follow your guide into the rainforest for a magical nocturnal walk, where lemur eyes glisten under torchlight. Dinner and night at your hotel.

Pays Zafimaniry

  • 1m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit of the Zafimaniry Workshops

Ranomafana National Park

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Nocturnal visit on the edge of Ranomafana NP

Day 4: Rainforest to the tropics!

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Parthenay Club, N/C

Manakara

  • 12h
Descend from rainforest to coast as we head for Manakara. Palms sway, the air turns salty, and the Indian Ocean greets us. Watch the landscape shift from emerald to blue – a road trip with a built-in climate change (the fun kind). Dinner and night at your hotel.

Ranomafana National Park

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Guided walk in Ranomafana NP

Day 5: Pangalanes Escape

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Parthenay Club, N/C

Canal des Pangalanes

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Hop aboard a boat and glide along the Pangalanes Canal – freshwater meets the ocean in a dreamy mix of fishing villages, sandy banks, and laughter from kids waving on shore. Picnic under palms, then drift back with the sun on your face. Dinner in a local restaurant. Night at your hotel.

Day 6: Lakeside pause

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Lac Hotel, nuptial on pilotis

Sahambavy

  • 12h
We drive to Lake Sahambavy, Madagascar’s only tea plantation. Sip a fresh brew as the calm water mirrors the mountains. Tonight is for slowing down, enjoying the lakeside breeze, and maybe a cheeky sundowner by the shore. Dinner and night at your hotel.

Day 7: Hills, Lemurs & Canyons

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Isalo Ranch, 3*

Ranohira

  • 12h
From Sahambavy we pass Fianarantsoa’s old town for a short visit before stopping at Anja Community Reserve – home to playful ring-tailed lemurs and giant granite boulders. By evening we reach Ranohira, gateway to the spectacular Isalo National Park. Dinner and night at your hotel.

Vielle ville haute , de Fianarantsoa

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Guided visit of Fianarantsoa's upper town

Anja Reserve

  • 2m
  • Admission ticket included
Guided walk in Anja community reserve to meet lemurs

Day 8: Stones & Sunset

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Isalo Ranch, 3*

Isalo National Park

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
From Sahambavy we pass Fianarantsoa’s old town for a short visit before stopping at Anja Community Reserve – home to playful ring-tailed lemurs and giant granite boulders. By evening we reach Ranohira, gateway to the spectacular Isalo National Park. Dinner and night at your hotel.

Isalo Window

  • 1m
  • Admission ticket included
Sundowner and Aperitif

Day 9: Baobabs & Beaches

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Vovotelo Lodge, beachfront, 3*

Plage de Mangily

  • 12m
  • Admission ticket included
We roll to Mangily, with a zebu cart ride through Reniala Reserve, where towering baobabs guard spiny forest trails. The air turns salty again as we reach the coast – time to trade hiking boots for flip-flops. Dinner in a local restaurant, night at your hotel.

Reniala Reserve

  • 2m
  • Admission ticket included
Guided walk and sundwoner to see the baobabs

Day 10: Ocean Playground

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Vovotelo Lodge, beachfront, 3*

Plage de Mangily

  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
Sail out in a traditional pirogue, snorkel over coral gardens, and spot tropical fish darting through the reef. Back on shore, enjoy grilled seafood, beach vibes, and that slow Malagasy rhythm where time feels optional. Lunch on the beach. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and night at your hotel.

Day 11: Sky to City

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Le Combava, 3*

Antananarivo

  • 12h
Depending on your flight schedule, transfer at the airport. Fly from Tulear back to Antananarivo. One last chance to stroll markets, hunt for souvenirs, and taste a final bite of Malagasy street food. The capital buzz contrasts perfectly with the peaceful south you just explored. Farewell dinner and night at your hotel.

Day 12: Farewell for now

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Antananarivo (Pass by)

We transfer you to the airport, waving you off with a “Veloma” – goodbye until next time. The island keeps a piece of you… and you’ll keep a piece of it.

Location

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    • Antananarivo, Madagascar

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    Antananarivo
    • Antananarivo, Madagascar

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