An incredible RN7 experience!
Over there where the pepper grows, you can even rent motorcycles. In short, such a corner of paradise should not be missed by any friend of motorcycle travel.
Experience Madagascar freely on a motorcycle.
Some bikers have long been planning to venture there during the European winter, where it is summer at the same time.
Moreover, renting a motorcycle here is quite easy, whether it’s a Harley Davidson, BMW, Royal Enfield, Africa Twin, KTM
, or any other brand. Even small motorcycles like Hero 150 cm can be used for our tours. All tours can be accompanied by a support vehicle with a mechanic, so you can rely on them in case of a breakdown. The driver will not hesitate to perform small mechanical repairs on the machines. Having relays where you can tighten the chain, clean the filter, and check the oil in the middle of the ride is still super luxury! Whether completely autonomous or accompanied, we organize all types of motorcycle trips in Madagascar, including Enduro tours in the highlands in 7 days. For experienced riders, you can start your adventure right after your arrival. Get a motorcycle delivered at the airport or opt for an internal flight to Diego in the north or to Tulear in the south, where you will find what you booked and reserved on site.
From individual rentals to raids with technical support in rally style, there is something for everyone.
About the road realities of the country
Many bikers with experience in Africa often plan their entire solo program without knowing the realities of the island.
Often when starting to explain their project of a big solo trip on the roads, I felt that a little lesson about the road realities of the country needed to be given.
Therefore, it is always important to discuss the tour with me in advance and start the journey with me at the Villa Sibylle. Important points and “traffic rules” that are only valid here can be discussed.
I have been riding my motorcycles (Harley Davidson Roadking and BMW 1200 GS) in the local conditions for many years and know the conditions very well.
Poor infrastructure, weather-related obstacles, and busy.
Villages
Here, apart from a few tarred roads, the rest of the country becomes almost impassable for nearly half of the year.
It’s not that it rains more here than in the rest of Africa, but there are more rivers and mountains, and especially less distance between the peaks and the beaches.
With each storm, river levels rise and the countless fords turn into muddy rivers, not always and not everywhere.
The biotopes are extremely diverse in Madagascar. and many parameters should already be taken into consideration during the initial planning stage.
One must always be prepared to have a lot of patience, as time has different values here.
It’s not that it rains more here than in the rest of Africa, but there are more rivers and mountains, and especially less distance between the peaks and the beaches.
Minibus taxis also have a unique style of cutting corners, especially when idling to save fuel; as for the big new rich 4WDs, they want to show that they are the kings of the road more than anyone else, and the biker must remember that he is just the humble prince; it’s all about basic survival for the motorcycle and the biker.
After Fianarantsoa, the road starts descending from the highlands.
The eucalyptus trees, which are present in the area, provide a refreshing scent and a picturesque view for travelers.
As the pine trees give way, a stricter vegetation begins to take place, a mix of apartment yuccas that look like giant yuccas here, but in a giant version, and prickly pears.
The temperature rises, and as the horizon widens, the road winds between large blackish mineral masses; the sky is perfectly blue, and you could swear that the rainy season happened elsewhere.
At the intersection with the track leading to Fort Dauphin, the
The temperature rises, and as the horizon widens, the road winds between large blackish mineral masses; the sky is perfectly blue, and you could swear that the rainy season happened elsewhere.
