Le Voyageur 
Trek Itinerary
Maromokotro is Madagascar’s highest mountain, with a summit elevation of 2,876 meters above sea level. It is located in the Tsaratanana Massif in the northern part of the island. The summit is not easily accessible; it is remote and can only be reached on foot across savannah, dense forest, and a high plateau. This tour usually takes 15 days.
Beautiful camping spots, traditional Malagasy villages, clean rivers, and breathtaking wildlife are just some of the wonders that await you. This tour is only for experienced hikers in very good health. It is an expedition at your own risk, and the overnight stays are without any comforts, with bush toilets and washing facilities in rivers and streams. All food must be carried by the porters.
1.Day : ARRIVAL NOSY BE
Mett and transfer to the Hotel. Overnight at Hotel ANJIAMARANGO
2.Day : ANTANANARIVO – NOSY BE
Transfer to the airport an flight to Nosy Be. Welcome to Nosy Be Reception at the airport After all formalities, start to drive to Nosy be Lunch at a Restaurant with malagasy dishes in Nosy be City tour, visit of the historic places and relax Overnight at your eco lodge or similar On half board basis (Overnight at KIBAN Hotel or similar : included in the package)
3.Day : AMBANJA – MEVADOANY
After breakfast, Briefing about the tour Transfer to the port after by speedboat to Ankify for 45 mn Transfer by 4X4 to ambanja, Depend on the season 5 hours in the morning, ride by motocycle or 8h by 4×4 for 5h through admiring spices and the cocoa field cross the river of Sambirano arrival at maevadoany village meeting with the porters and team picnic lunch on the way overnight at Maevadoany under tent on full board basis Transfers: motocycle for 5h or by car 8h
4.Day : MEVADOANY – AMBALAMANASY
After breakfast, tight the luggage. kick off of your adventure Briefing and organization with porters Depend on the physical condition of the customers, Trekking for 4 to 6 hours a day Packed lunch Admire in the way the Discovery of the local people activities Debriefing and animations Overnight at near AMBALAMANASY
5.Day : AMBALAMANASY – BENASATRY
Briefing and organization with porters Depend on the physical condition of the customers, Trekking for 6 to 8 hours a day Packed lunch Admire in the way the Discovery of the local people activities Debriefing and animations. Overnight inside the reserve near BESANATRY Under tent in full board basis
6.Day : BENASATRY – MAROAMALONA
Briefing for the day After breakfast, departure to continue the slap up Enjoy the views point and the wildlife fauna and flora Packed lunch Trekking Duration 08 to 10 h to reach the river of maroamalona Debriefing and relaxations Overnight on camp side close the river.
7.Day : MAROAMALONA – AMBANIN’ANDAVAKA
After breakfast, Early the morning, departure to continue the slap up Enjoy the views point and the wildlife fauna and flora trek to Ambinanin’Andavaka for 10 hours You will see the wonderfull view of mountain on the way. Picnic lunch at the midday. Overnight on camp side at Ambinanin’Andavaka Under tent in full board basis level: 1080m
8.Day : AMBANIN’ANDAVAKA – AMPANIHY
After breakfast, Trek up to mid way Ampitsinjovana In this scenery is gradually different, you discover many kinds of Orchids Packed lunch Overnight at the near summit place Under tent in full board basis level : 2000m
9.Day : AMPANIHY MID WAY – AMPITSINJOVANA
After breakfast, Trek up near the summit discover also many kind of fauna and carnivore plant Packed lunch Overnight at the near summit place Under tent in full board basis
level : 2500m
10.Day : AMPITSINJOVANA SUMMIT – AMPITSINJOVANA
It’s The summit day! After breakfast, Continuing hiking up to the highest summit. After 3 hours , you can celebrate your achievement. Arrival on the summit (2,887m of altitude) by 10 AM to 11 AM, The panorama of the view is fascinating and simply wonderfull. Joy, happiness, immortalize and living the great moment by photos, video for 2hours. The summit place is cold and cloudy. After you descend and reach back the near summit place Animations and debriefing Overnight at the near summit place Under tent in full board basis Level: 2887,00 m
11.Day : AMPITSINJOVANA
After breakfast, descend to reach ampanihy Animations and debriefing Overnight at Ampanihy Under tent in full board basis.
12.Day : AM AMPANIHY – MAROAMALONA
After Breakfast, A long trek down to reach In one day to reach Tranovato Packed lunch on the way Continuing to reach the river of Maroamalona Overnight village Under tent
13.Day : MAROAMALONA – BENASATRY KELY
Going down to Besanatry kely for about 10 hours Overnight on camp side at Besanatry Kely
14.Day : MAROAMALONA – AMBALAMANASY
After breakfast Admire the beauty of the flora with a long trek down to reach In 8 hours Ambalamanasy Packed Lunch Continuing Overnight under tent on Full board basis.
15.Day : AMBALAMANASY – MAEVADOANY
After Breakfast, A long trek down to reach In 6 hours to Maevadoany And reach the porters village Packed Lunch at Maevadoany C elebration and animation Overnight at maevadoany Under tent on full board basis.
16.Day: MAEVADOANY – AMBANJA
After breakfast, depend on the season and weather Transfer by 4×4 for 8 hours or motorbyke for 5 hours City tour of Ambanja Overnight at your hotel on B&B Basis (Hotel KHAIR LODGE or similar).
17.Day: AMBANJA – NOSY BE
After Breakfast, Transfer by speedboat to Nosy be, Free activities to admire the beach Snorkeling in tany hely reserve Immersion with the local population Overnight at Hotel ANJIAMARANGO
18.Day: NOSY BE – HOME
After breakfast Transfer at the airport End of our service
PREIS IN EURO PER PERSON
For 02 Persons:
In Double room: 3420 €
For 04 Persons
In Double room: 3400€
For 06 Persons
In Double Room: 3395€
Single Supplement: 95€
Included:
- Transfer Airport – Hotel – Airport
- transfer by 4×4 from Ambanja to Meva Doany
- Entrance fee and guide per day
- 4 porters per person
- Full board camping in tents
- 2 bottles of mineral water (150 cl) per person per day
Not included:
- International flight ticket and taxes
- Domestic flight and taxes: Antananarivo – Nosy Be: 230 euro/person in Liberté class: Baggage allowance: 20 kg checked baggage and 5 kg carry-on baggage
- Visa costs approx. 35 euros for stays of up to 30 days
- Other meals and drinks
- Personal travel, luggage, accident, theft, and cancellation insurance
- Diving excursions, snorkeling, and water sports
- Tips
This trekking tour will satisfy your need for challenge and adventure in Madagascar. You will climb Madagascar’s highest peak, Maromokotro.
At the foot of Tsaratanana, you will surely encounter endemic animals such as lemurs, amphibians, reptiles, and birds, and see interesting flora. The sources of five large rivers and waterfalls are also located here. Be prepared to take photos of unforgettable moments and to interact with the local population and their everyday life. We take fresh and healthy food with us for the entire trip. The trek is classified as moderately difficult.
– This is a special hike to the summit of Maromokotro, but it
does not require any special technical skills.
– However, you must be an experienced hiker in very good physical condition, as the daily stages involve up to 10 hours of trekking.
Personal trekking equipment is required (trekking shoes, warm and functional clothing, sleeping bag, tent, etc.).
Most of the porters come from the villages of Andoharano.
We recommend packing the following clothing and items for this tour:
Large backpack – 60L or larger as your main backpack
Daypack – for your daily needs on the trek
Waterproof bags to pack your luggage, if necessary
Sturdy hiking boots with spare laces
Sandals – for river crossings and relaxing in the evening
Socks – enough pairs (you can have your laundry done in Bekopaka)
Long shirts and tops – for hiking in the sun!
Lightweight trekking pants (possibly ones where you can remove the legs with zippers (zip off)
Possibly shorts (if you don’t have long pants with removable legs (zip off))
Comfortable underwear and clothes for relaxing in the evening
Warm sweater/fleece – evenings in the mountains can be cold!
Swimsuit/dress
Waterproof jacket – (optional: waterproof pants)
Sleeping bag (temperature range down to freezing point)
Possibly a linen sleeping bag
Possibly pajamas
Water bottles (drinking bottles) with a total capacity of at least 2 liters
Headlamp with spare batteries
Sun hat
Sunscreen
Washing kit and (bath) towel
Wet wipes/hand wash
Personal medication kit
Mosquito repellent
Copy of passport
Camera with sufficient film or memory cards and spare batteries
Pocket knife
Possibly trekking poles
Sunglasses
Binoculars (optional)
Energy bars/cereal bars for breaks during trekking
Exchanging money into currencies other than euros and withdrawing money with credit cards can be difficult in Nosy Be or Ambanja. It is best to bring cash.
Season
The best season for this tour is August to November, for two reasons:
-The rivers are low
-The temperatures are better (not too cold)
Tour itinerary
This tour itinerary is intended as a guide. The times given in brackets are approximate and may vary depending on weather conditions and the pace of the participants.
Please add two hours to the times given for an extended lunch break due to the strong midday sun. Subject to change.
Prices are subject to change, especially in the event of significant fluctuations in exchange rates and/or fuel prices. The program is subject to change, especially in the event of overbooking, flight cancellations or changes, train cancellations or changes, strikes, political unrest, earthquakes, natural disasters (especially cyclones and floods) or extreme weather conditions, tribal and other wars, unforeseen closure of parks, reserves or other attractions, problems with fuel supply and, in general, all cases of force majeure. Please also note our General Terms and Conditions. We are not responsible for any additional costs due to canceled or delayed flights..
emergency line: use mobile phone numbers below
general emergency number: +261 (0) 34 01 180 51
If no answer on the above number, please call:
Patrick: +261 (0)32 07 53187
