Antsirabe is a former spa town about 3 hours to the south of Antananarivo. It is the ideal place in which to break the long overland journey between Antananarivo and Ranomafana National Park. The town is known for its craft stalls and semi-precious gem workshops in particular. Touring around Antsirabe in rickshaws is a fun way of seeing the town. The climate is almost temperate. At nearby Ambatolampy you can see some impressive examples of Merina tombs.
Madagascar Wildlife Discovery Tours 2023 & 2024
Itinerary Highlights
- Indris, Verreaux's sifakas, Ringtails and other Lemurs galore!
- Colourful chameleons, geckos and a plethora of tree frogs
- Woolly, Dwarf and Mouse lemurs during night walks
- Mesites, Couas, Ground-rollers, Asities, Vangas and other endemic birds
Classic Madagascar Overland: the RN7 Route and Andasibe
Itinerary Highlights
- Highlands culture: the Merina and Betsileo people
- Rainforest wildlife in Ranomafana and Andasibe-Mantadia National Parks
- The ringtailed lemurs of Anja
- Hiking in spectacular surrounds at Isalo National Park
Couleur Café
Couleur Café is the perfect place to break the journey to or from Ranomafana. It ticks all the boxes - great food, friendly service and comfortable, spacious accommodation. Charming, thoughtfully decorated, en- suite rooms (one of which is a family room) are set in cottages laid out in neat, well maintained gardens. Excellent meals are served in the restaurant, which is also enjoyed for its trendy...
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