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Madagascar Baobab (M-ID: 2311) https://www.motourismo.com/en/listings/2311-madagascar-baobab from €3,695.00 Dates and duration (days) On request 19 days 05/23/2022 - 06/10/2022 19 days 09/18/2022 - 10/06/2022 19 days
A varied journey through lonely lowlands and magnificent mountain areas!
Madagascar is known for its funny cartoons. It belongs to and Malaysia. The place is still very valuable for many Africa, but most of the population is of Asian origin. It was Malay people and is a kind of relationship to their sailors from Borneo who first settled on the island. It is also ancestors. The place is protected by UNESCO as a heritage a country of extremes in terms of climate. In the site. Going back to the city is an adventure in itself, mountainous areas there is a humid climate, while in the certainly at the end of the afternoon. There is traffic jam lowlands it is very dry. We start the journey in the capital everywhere. Thank God we can ride our motorcycles Antanarivo, after a day trip to the Makis and an old palace through the narrowest streets and markets. we head east. We visit the beautiful parks of Tsingy and Isalo, ride long off-road tracks on the west coast, take a DAY 3 - ANTANARIVO - AMPEFY boat trip to the whales and through the Tsiribhina Gorge In the lively morning traffic we ride out of the city. We cross and mainly ride adventurous routes on our Honda XR250 cc the main road and take a well paved road westwards. After motorcycles. an hour we arrive at the Lemur Park also called Maki Park, this is a lemur sanctuary. In the park there are many different kinds of lemurs and with a guide we walk around Day 1 - Arrival - Antanarivo the park and get explained the species and their characteristics. Here we can stay for lunch. It is then about A transfer brings us to the hotel in the centre of the lively 2 hours ride to Chute de Lilz. This waterfall is one of the and colourful capital. Antanarivo is located in a biggest in Madagascar. After the visit we will go back a bit mountainous area and you can see that in the city. All paths and then continue south. We spend the night in a very small run diagonally and are connected with stairs. In the centre village, Ampefy in a hotel on the shore of the lake. of the city is the Square of Independence, actually more a two-lane road separated by a green strip. There is always a DAY 4 - AMPEFY - ANTSIRABE lot going on here, but also in the streets around there is a After about 50 kilometres we meet the first piece of offroad lot to experience. All this is about 5 minutes walk from our of this journey. It is a distance of about 80 kilometres. The hotel. Apart from Asian and African influences, you will whole day we ride through beautiful hilly landscapes with notice remains of the French colonial period in many some rice fields every now and then. In the humid period it places. is green here, in the long dry months it is brown and dry. The last 40 km to the beautiful city of Antsirabe in the DAY 2 - ANTANRIVO - DAY TRIP central highlands we ride on asphalt. Because of the cool We get on our bikes for the first time and make a nice day climate and the thermal baths here, this city was a luxury trip. First we ride a great route through full, narrow streets health resort for the French. The many dilapidated colonial in Antanarivo. We ride through market alleys and probably buildings still bear witness to this today. The city is get stuck in traffic jams several times. Once out of the city, primarily inhabited by the Merina, a population group with a the traffic gets a bit quieter. About 20 kilometers outside strikingly Asian appearance. Antsirabe is the capital of the the city is Royal Hill. On this hill there are several temples, Pousse Pousse, a colourful rickshaw. It is a pleasant place these were built by the first immigrants from South East to stop on the way south. Asia and are comparable to the temples found in Indonesia
04.10.2021 Madagascar Baobab - MOTOURISMO -- 1 DAY 5 - ANTSIRABE - MIANDRIVAZO condition of the roads we will either stay overnight in Manja Today we have a short ride of about four hours on the or in another village that is easier to reach, depending on program, but at the destination there is still something to how far we get. The first part of the completely unpaved experience. We follow the asphalt road westwards and route runs along the coast, but we don't get to see the sea. leave the highlands and continue into a slightly hilly area. It Then it leads slowly inland, following the river. Manja is a is still 200 km before we arrive in Miandrivezo. Here we piece inland about 150 km from Morondava. The second park the bikes, take time for lunch and ride through the part of the route remains in the lowlands and leads us over valley in a traditional dugout canoe. At the end of the the Mangoky River. We have to cross this river by ferry. afternoon we are back in Miandrivezo and enjoy the Then it's another 180 km before we reach the coast. It's two evening. long days, the severity of the route also depends on the weather, will it be mud or loose sand, and how much water DAY 6 - MIANDRIVAZO - MORONDAVA is in the river we have to cross? In the harbour place Toliara We keep going down into the valley. First 120 kilometres to we have in any case a nice hotel with hot showers and a the south, then we have lunch in Malaimbandy. These are good restaurant. We stay here for 2 days. all small manageable places we pass. Fortunately the local cuisine has had many good influences. Firstly the Asian DAYS 13 AND 14 - MORONDAVA - MANJA, MANJA - cuisine, secondly of course the French cuisine and thirdly TOLIARA Madagascar is an island where there is a lot of fish but also DAY 15 - TOLIARA - REST DAY cows (zebu). Thus, one can also eat deliciously in the small This day is used in July and August to make a boat trip to villages. In the afternoon we ride down the tarred road the whales. But we need luck to see them, there is no towards the coast. Morodava is a sociable coastal town guarantee that we can actually watch them. The boat trip with a small beach. We now have the first four days of starts in the south of the village where we take the riding on mainly tarred roads behind us. This will change for motorcycles. The other months there are no whale the coming days. watching tours. We will then visit the caves of Sarodrane or a beautiful arboretum. DAY 7 - MORONDAVA - BEKOPAKA We're leaving early because it's gonna be a long day. We DAY 16 - TOLIARA - RANOHIRA ride through the famous Baobab Alley and on to the Kirindy We follow the super good highway no. 7, which leads us Private Nature Reserve. After 90 kilometres of dirt and slowly up into the mountains. We climb a pass of 1.056 dusty roads we arrive in Belo Tsiribihna, situated on one of meters height. We have lunch in Ilakaka, this place is the widest rivers in the country. Here we have to take the famous for its sapphire stones and mines and we can visit ferry. After lunch, another 100 kilometres of gravel roads a workshop. Nowhere else in the world can you find follow to the entrance of the Tsingy National Park, where sapphires in all colours of the rainbow. Afterwards it is we spend the night. another hour ride to Ranohira, where we spend the night.
DAY 8 - BEKOPAKA - DAY TRIP TSINGY DAY 17 - RANOHIRA - VISIT ISALO NATIONAL PARK The Tsingy National Park is the most fascinating park in the Isalo is a park that resembles the Grand Canyon in country. It consists of innumerable pointed limestone rock America. It is not only about the animals, but also about the spires, which have bizarre forms up to 30m high. There is a landscapes with its rugged rock massifs and extraordinary hiking route in the park, which connects the different peaks fauna and flora, such as the Pachypodium, which literally with suspension bridges, this is not for people with fear of means elephant's paw. Gorges, waterfalls and small oases, heights. If we still have time, there is a second hiking route various endemic plants, but also lemurs can be seen here. through the park a little further north. In the evening we The whole day we are on the way with a guide and will spend the second night in Bekopaka. enjoy a picnic in the magnificent landscape.
DAY 9 - BEKOPAKA - MORONDAVA DAY 18 - RANOHIRA - AMBALAVAO We have no choice and go back the same runway we came. Today we continue on the main road no. 7, and along the For lunch we stop again in Belo Tsiribihina and take the way we will see wonderful landscapes. We have time to ferry again. One of the most beautiful impressions we get take pictures and stop in small villages. At noon we check in the evening when we enjoy the sunset at Baobab Alley. . in at a nice hotel near the park Anja. The Anja Park is For the photographers among us this is a real chance. The especially known for its catta lemurs, a variety of motorbikes in the dust of the dirt roads, together in the chameleons and some endemic plants. The Catta lemurs orange light of the sunset and in the background the have long curly tails and live together in groups. beautiful Baobab trees...... that's a photo! That means taking nice photos but also arriving late at the hotel. DAG 19 - AMBALAVO - RANOMAFANA Today we will continue to the highlands of Madagascar. DAY 10 - MORONDAVA - REST DAY Winding roads lead us north. Lunch will be approximately in Today is a day of rest. While the mechanic is doing major Fianarantsoa. maintenance on the bikes, we can enjoy the beach and laze North of this town we turn east and stop at the Namorona around on the sunbeds or explore the various restaurants waterfalls. We spend the night in the small village of and bars that are available in Morondava. Those who want Ranomafana. to can watch the sunset at Baobab Alley. DAY 20 - RANOMAFANA - ANTSIRABE DAYS 11 AND 12 - MORONDAVA - MANJA, MANJA - This morning we visit the rainforest of Ranomafana. After TOLIARA the visit we take a different way to the main road than we These will be the 2 most difficult days of the trip. We ride came, but it is unpaved. Then we return to Highway 7 and through an area where there are no main roads and where continue north. After lunch in Ambositra we have another there are only very small villages. Depending on the 90 kilometers to go. We ride all day long through the
04.10.2021 Madagascar Baobab - MOTOURISMO -- 2 highest parts of the country and enjoy magnificent trails and very nice views.
DAY 21 - ANTSIRABE - ANTANANARIVO (DEPARTURE) A beautiful winding route leads us back to the capital. The closer we get, the more traffic there is. Hopefully we arrive in the centre without traffic jams. We leave the motorcycles at the hotel and say goodbye to the rider and mechanic. Since most of the time the departure is late at night, we have the whole afternoon to stroll through the city and do some shopping. In a nice restaurant we finish this impressive trip and in the late evening we ride to the airport for the return flight. In some cases the return flight can take place in the afternoon. In this case we will check if the program has to be adjusted a little bit to arrive in time in the capital, so that there is still enough time for showering, changing clothes and checking in.
Changes to the route can be adapted to the current conditions on site
04.10.2021 Madagascar Baobab - MOTOURISMO -- 3 Category Motorcycle Tour
Terrain Offroad
Vehicle motorcycle rent incl.
Tourguide / Coach yes (guided)
Accommodation Hotel / B&B or similar
Flight to / from no, not incl.
Support vehicle (luggage/service) yes
Level of difficulty medium
difficult
Customer payment protection yes
Special Winter escape
* PRICING Minimal without optional extras, see pricing
Pricing per rider in shared twin/double room: €3,695.00
per pillion passenger in shared twin/double room: €2,795.00
single room (supplement): €520.00
Features Transfers airport Antanarivo to the hotel and back
All hotel stays
Rental motorcycle Honda XR 250 ccm, incl. liability insurance
Multilingual tour guide on the motorcycle
Support vehicle and luggage transport
Mechanic
Travel security note
Travel guide
Not included features gas
entrance fees
optional excursions
food and drink
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pocket money: 600 Euro (This amount is an indication of how much money you will need for this trip). It includes food, drink, souvenirs, optional excursions and gasoline.)
Scheduled flight - Antanarivo and back
More details Minimum number of participants: 8
Maximum number of participants: 10
Maximum number of passengers: 2
Motorcycles:
During this trip we ride with Honda XR 250ccm motorcycles
Difficulty level of the tour:
During the trip we do not reach high altitudes or extreme weather conditions, but there are sometimes days with very difficult off-road routes.
Offroad:
The distances are not great, and there are not very long distances in the journey. But we have four difficult offroad days. These are in the southeast of the country and the difficulty level depends on the weather. If it is very dry, the subsoil can consist of loose sand and when it rains, the subsoil becomes soft and smooth, the roads are difficult to travel. We also have to take a ferry from time to time.
Overnight stays:
In the larger towns (and these are the fewest) the hotels are good. In the smaller villages, even the best hotels are simple and basic. One should be prepared for this.
Climate:
The rainy season in Madagascar is mainly in December to February. June to September are dry and very hot. The best months to travel are October and November as well as April and May. However, the climate varies greatly from region to region. The main wind current, which carries moisture to the east coast all year round, runs from east to west. The central highlands are mild, in the evening the temperatures can drop below 10° C.
Clothing:
Helmet and motorcycle jacket with protection, gloves and good (motorcycle) trousers with protection or loose knee pads and sturdy (mountain) shoes are mandatory. A summer (air permeable) motorcycle jacket with protection is also advisable. On colder days in the mountains you can - if necessary - wear extra clothing under your jacket. Good sunglasses are important and a helmet with visor or cross glasses against dust and sand is recommended. The trip takes place during the dry season. But especially in spring you have to expect a rain shower.
Visa:
On arrival at the airport, you buy a visa for about 25 Euros (80,000 ares).
Pocket money and money matters:
Only in the big cities is it possible to withdraw money from ATMs in local currency. It is best to take enough cash with you when you travel.
Safety:
04.10.2021 Madagascar Baobab - MOTOURISMO -- 5 The political situation is stable at the moment. In Antananarivo, you have to watch out for pickpockets. In the capital there is a lot of traffic but here the riding is slow, outside the capital there is hardly any traffic, that makes riding a bit safer.
More details about the trip and what to take with you can be found in the manual that you will receive about 1 month before departure.
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