THE EXTREME SOUTH OF MADAGASCAR

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Fort Dauphin.

Immediate departure by car to Berenty reserve, through the thorny dry forest of the South which is marked by the presence of baobabs, dypsis decaryi called also thihedral palm, an endemic plant of the extreme South, and didieraceae such as alluaudia procera. Always on the road, Antanosy funerary art with standing stones in memory of the deceased.

Arrival around noon at the lodge.

In the afternoon, first incursion into the reserve.

The reserve which is located in the heart of a gallery forest is a sanctuary for lemurs, well-known mammals on the island, and it is created to protect these latter and their natural environment. Many animal species like reptiles, turtles, birds, bats, etc. also delight travelers. And natural and floristic varieties such as forest, red sands, bushes, offer a show of incomparable endemic richness. 

Arrival around noon at the lodge.

In the afternoon, first incursion into the reserve.

The reserve which is located in the heart of a gallery forest is a sanctuary for lemurs, well-known mammals on the island, and it is created to protect these latter and their natural environment. Many animal species like reptiles, turtles, birds, bats, etc. also delight travelers. And natural and floristic varieties such as forest, red sands, bushes, offer a show of incomparable endemic richness.

A reference site for scientists, it is today visited by many visitors, curious to experiment the animal and plant diversity that overflow these 250ha of protected areas.

Nocturnal visit to have the chance to observe the smallest lemur of Madagascar, the microcebus, and other nocturnal lemurs.

Overnight in a hotel.

Continuation of the visit. Visit to the “Arembelo” museum to discover the Antandroy culture.

In the afternoon, return back to Fort Dauphin.

On the way, discover of the endemic carnivorous plant “nepenthes madagascariensis”.

Overnight in hotel.

Full day excursion to Lokaro bay and Evatra village, a superb wild site that deserves a detour.

Transfer by car to Lanirano village and continuation by motor boat to Evatra village through a mangrove river, a fishermen village. Another 2 hours of walk, during which you will pass at the top of a hill where you will have a great view of the village Evatra, and you will reach the bay of Lokaro.

You will be amazed by the beauty of the site: deserted rocky beach, wild white sand and thanks to its translucent water it is also a great spot for snorkelling.

Around 4PM, return back to Fort Dauphin, with the same route as the outward journey.

Overnight in hotel.

Excursion to Nahampoana reserve.

An amazing tropical garden which allows you to discover one of the most extraordinary fauna and flora of the planet, that of the East and South part of the island: 6 species of lemurs including 2 nocturnal species, turtles, crocodiles, chameleons, birds, and other animals.

In addition, natural pool, cave, waterfall and a short canoe trip along the river bordering the reserve.

Overnight in hotel.

Transfer to the airport according to the flight schedule to Antananarivo.

Arrival in Antananarivo, transfer at the hotel.

Overnight in hotel.

Visit of a handicraft shop and then transfer to the airport for the return flight.