The Malagasy people of today are a mélange of Africa and Asia; original migrants are thought to have arrived from Indonesia about 2000 years ago, with subsequent migrations from Africa. This resulted in a culturally similar but ethnically diverse population, with the Merina of the central highlands looking very Asian, yet the people of the coast are largely African in appearance. This population has also been added to by people of Indian and Arab origin who came on the great Swahili trade routes, as well as more recent Chinese and European migrants. With some 18 different tribes on the island its people are as fascinating as its wildlife, and are amongst the friendliest and respectful to be found anywhere.
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Sample itinerary
MADAVENTURE JOURNEY...
DAY 1 - 3 Isalo Canyons
Arrive into Antananarivo. Connecting
flight to Tulear. Road journey to Relais de la Reine.Three nights exploring the canyons.
DAY 4 Fianarantsoa
Drive to the delightful Betsileo town of Fianarantsoa. Overnight Tsara Guest House.
DAY 5 - 6 Ranomafana
Two nights at Setam Lodge exploring the last refuge of the Golden Bamboo Lemur at Ranomafana.
DAY 7 Antsirabe
Travel to the Merina spa town of Antsirabe via the craft town of Ambositra. Take a rickshaw tour of the town. Overnight at Cocoon Inn.
DAY 8 Antananarivo
Travel to Antananarivo. Afternoon tour & overnight at Royal Palissandre Hotel.
DAY 9 - 15 Beach Lodge
Fly to your choice of beach lodge for five nights before returning back to Antananarivo for flight home.
Prices start from £2,750 including flights.
Please call us for a bespoke itinerary and quotation.
