Eastern and beach holidays in Sainte Marie
Andasibe – Palmarum – Foulpointe – Sainte Marie The Pirates Island
10 Days / 9 Nights
White sand beaches and lush forests with with their lemurs, the east coast offers you the best of
Madagascar. Lovers of nature, the pleasures of the sea or travelers in search of adventure will find
the coastline bordering the Indian Ocean a favorite ground for all their activities.
ROUTE
Day 1: Antananarivo / Andasibe
In the eastern part of Madagascar, in the heart of the rainforest lies Andasibe. Go through Peyrieras
private reserve whose reptiles from the smallest to the largest are collected.
Landscapes, visit guided of the Peyrieras Reserve, Night walk in Andasibe.
Overnight accommodation
Day 2: Visit of Andasibe
Departure for a visit of Andasibe Analamazaotra Reserve where we can see the largest lemurs in
Madagascar or the famous Babakoto or Indri-indri. In the afternoon, have visit of Vakona forest including
Lemurs Island and Crocodiles Park.
Fauna and flora, the largest lemur indri, rare birds, several kinds of orchid species...
Overnight accommodation
Day 3: Andasibe / Manambato / Akanin’ny Nofy
Go on road to Manambato and reach Akanin’ny Nofy by boat transfer or the nest of dream which is a
magical place, a park with both botanical and lemurs.
Pangalanes Canal authentic villages, landscapes, night walk to see aye-aye lemurs of Palmarium
Overnight accommodation.
Day 4: Akanin’ny Nofy / Tamatave
Visit guided of the palmarium reserve before joining Tamatave or Toamasina the second city and the first
port of Madagascar.
By car or Boat transfer via Pangalanes Canal
Other varieties of lemurs, people and culture
Overnight accommodation.
Day 5: Toamasina / Mahavelona / Soniearana Ivongo
On the road to join Foulpointe or Mahavelona which is famous for its beautiful beach.
Mahavelona is an historical place where King Radama built the Fort Mahavelona.
Then go to fishermen village of Mahambo and also the pier for the boat to Ste Marie.
Visit guided of Mahavelona Fort, people and culture
Overnight accommodation
Day 6: Sonierana Ivongo / Ste Marie
On the waves, transfer by boat to Ste Marie, installation at the hotel.
Overnight accommodation
Day 7: Sainte Marie
Some Ste Marie attractions feasible in 2 days are allowed
The old Eiffel lighthouse, the pirates’ cemetery, Antanandava waterfalls, Ambodiforaha zoological and
botanical park, mangrove swamp, swimming in natural pools on the north of the island, visit of Ile au
sable and whales safari allowed in June to September
Overnight accommodation
Day 8: Ste Marie / Ile aux Nattes / Ste Marie
A picnic day to enjoy the heaven beaches of Ile aux Nattes or Nosy Nato.
Excursion and Ile aux Nattes tour by pirogue, beaches and swimming
Overnight accommodation
Day 9: Ste Marie / Antananarivo
Shopping souvenirs
Domestic flight to return back Antananarivo
Overnight accommodation
Day 10: Antananarivo
Breakfast and free day. You will have a vehicle at your disposal to do some shopping before your
departure.
Transfer to the airport for your international flight.
