Positive Madagascar · 11 days, 10 nights
Climb it, then meet the hands that carve.
A private trek through Zafimaniry country and the Andringitra massif, to Pic Boby and the granite walls of Tsaranoro.
The shape of the journey
Route and highlights.
- Antsirabe
- Antoetra
- Sakaivo
- Andringitra
- Pic Boby
- Tsaranoro
- Sakaivo: UNESCO-listed wooden architecture
- Sunrise from Pic Boby (2,658 m)
- 800 m granite walls of Tsaranoro
- Ring-tailed lemurs in a sacred forest
Chapter 01 · Days 1–4
The sculptors
Day 1Antananarivo to Antsirabe
The RN7, aluminium foundries in Ambatolampy and the colonial town.
Day 2Antoetra to Sakaivo
Gateway to Zafimaniry country, then a 4-hour downhill hike to the village.
Day 3Sakaivo to Fianarantsoa
A morning uphill hike back to Antoetra, then the RN7 south.
Day 4Ambalavao to Namoly Valley
Park permits, then a 4x4 track to the east gate of Andringitra.
Chapter 02 · Days 5–8
The great massif
Day 5Namoly to Camp Belambo
3 to 4 hours through alpine meadows and granite slabs.
Day 6Pic Boby
A pre-dawn summit at 2,658 m for a 360-degree sunrise, then the Andriampotsy plateau. About 6 hours.
Day 7Andriampotsy to Tsaranoro
A steep descent down the western cliffs into the valley.
Day 8Tsaranoro sacred forest
Ring-tailed lemurs and a ridge walk up Mount Cameleon.
Chapter 03 · Days 9–11
Tsaranoro and home
Day 9Tsaranoro to Ambositra
4x4 to the RN7, lunch in Ambalavao, then Ambositra.
Day 10Ambositra to Antananarivo
About 5h30 on the RN7 with a halfway stop in Antsirabe.
Day 11Capital highlights and departure
Haute Ville or the Rova, craft shopping at Digue or Analakely, then Ivato.
Before you go
What is included.
Included
- comfortable vehicle with driver-guide
- Camping equipment and camp staff
- Entry tickets and guiding at the sites visited
- Mid-range hotels with breakfast
- Daily mineral water
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses and tips
- Optional activities
Good to know
Heavy elevation gain on summit day. Good fitness is recommended.
Afterlight
Make it yours.
The price shown is per traveller. You receive a clear quote before you decide, and every day can change.
from US$1450
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