11 Days – (9 on the motorcycle) – 1460 km
DIFFICULTY: TOUGH
This tour is also available in a long version without domestic flights.
Due to Madagascar's low road density, an exceptional network of tracks has emerged. With an area as large as France and Belgium combined, every city and village in Madagascar is connected to an extensive network of several hundred kilometers in length. Five thousand kilometers of coastline and seven peaks each over 2,000 meters high, mountains, and desert.
Madagascar is a blast!
We offer this 11-day tour specifically for bikers who already have off-road experience on motorcycles.
To master the route and cross the landscapes safely, athleticism and a minimum of technical skills are required. Sometimes the red laterite soil is as hard as concrete, and sometimes it turns into an ice rink when rain comes into play.
And the sand tracks are no child's play either.
11 days / 10 nights, with 9 days on the motorcycle
Destination: Southwest Madagascar
Total distance: 907 miles (1,460 km)
Thermal springs of Antsirabe, visit to the Avenue of the Baobabs, visit to Kirindy National Park
Sand dunes and beaches in the Bay of Salary.
Coral reef and market life in Ifaty-Tulear
Each day will be a little challenge. But the fascinating enduro route from the capital Antananarivo in the highlands to the viewpoints under the Tropic of Capricorn on the Mozambique Channel is worth every drop of sweat.
A KTM 350 EXCF 2017 rental enduro, equipped and prepared,
An experienced tour guide.
Land transfers as described in the program including transfer from the airport to the hotel and back, a 4x4 support vehicle with driver for luggage and tool transportation.
Liability insurance
Accommodation in a hotel (double room, amenities or star category of your choice)
Full board (breakfast and dinner at the hotel, picnic lunch)
Free entry to all parks and excursions as described in the program
Day 1: Arrival in AntananarivoOur team will greet you directly upon your arrival at Ivato International Airport and take you to your hotel. Villa Sibylle is a private guesthouse located near the airport, surrounded by a tropical garden. Relax from your flight and enjoy your first dinner in Madagascar there with an overnight stay. |
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Day 2: From Antananarivo to AmpefyDistance: 100 miles (160 km) on asphalt and dirt roads It's time to meet your motorcycle and your guide. Get ready for your first ride: leaving the bustling and somewhat chaotic streets of Antananarivo, you'll travel on a good road between majestic mountains and rice fields heading west. Along the way, you can visit the fascinating Lemur Park. Around Ampefy, you'll have the opportunity to discover the Itasy Lake, volcanoes, geysers, and waterfalls. Dinner and overnight stay at Farihy Hotel. |
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Day 3: From Ampefy to AntsirabeRoute length: 93 miles (150 km) on asphalt and dirt roads Experience the unique thrill of roads and tracks on the third Day. You will traverse beautiful landscapes with rice fields dotted with a variety of villages featuring typical architecture. After this long journey, you will arrive in Antsirabe in the afternoon. Antsirabe is the highest city in the country, sitting at around 1600 meters above sea level. There are beautiful lakes of volcanic origin in the area. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Hotel Chambres du Voyageur. |
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Day 4: From Antsirabe to AmbatofinandrahanaDistance: 100 miles (160 km) on asphalt and dirt roads After a restful night's sleep, you depart Antsirabe at sunrise heading south. You will travel on Route Nationale 7 (RN7) until Ivato-Centre, then veer off the main road onto dirt roads at the foot of the Itremo Mountains. Your off-road adventure in Madagascar begins now! Enjoy dinner and spend the night at "Hotel du Marbre", the only hotel in Ambatofinandrahana. |
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Day 5: From Ambatofinandrahana to MorondavaDistance: 236 miles (380 km) on laterite, sand, and asphalt Early rising will soon be rewarded with beautiful mountain trails. The gates to the great West open before you as you cross the mountains of Itremo and its highest pass at over 2000 m. The descent to the West Coast offers pilots spectacular landscapes off the beaten path. Dinner and overnight stay at the Kimony Lodge Hotel in Morondava. |
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Day 6: From Morondava to KirindyDistance: 51 km on sand Embark on a short but intense journey through the sand of the famous Baobab Avenue, passing by majestic, ancient baobab trees. Afterwards, visit the Kirindy Reserve with its unique endemic ecosystem and resident Fossas, a native predator species. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the Kirindy Resort hotel. |
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Day 7: From Morondava to ManjaRoute length: 68 miles (110 km) on sand Embark on one of the most intense stages of the tour starting from Morondava in the morning. The day kicks off with an impressive crossing of the Kabatomena River, which is over 50 meters wide. The route then takes you through a bush landscape to the salt lake of Belo. Crossing the salt lake can be challenging or even impossible during high tide. Our journey continues through the wilderness to the finish line in Manja. The only hotel in town may not offer much, but it provides a pleasant and relaxing retreat after the challenging stage in deep sand. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Hotel Kanto. |
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Day 8: From Manja to AndavadoakaDistance: 136 miles (220 km) on laterite and sand Embark on a challenging day of motorcycling as we navigate various terrains with different technical requirements: sometimes sandy, sometimes hard laterite with termite mounds, and sometimes rocky tracks. Take in the savannah landscape with massive baobab trees and euphorbias stretching to the banks of the Mangoky River. Cross the river on a ferry and continue on to Andavadoaka. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Manga Lodge. |
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Day 9: From Andavadoaka to SalaryDistance: 43 miles (70 km) on sand This is the shortest leg on one of Madagascar's most challenging routes. Along a stunning coastline dotted with baobab trees, you'll find the largest and most pristine sandy beaches imaginable. There's no room for stopping along the way, or you'll get stuck in the deep sand. Focus and technique are essential. You'll be able to relax and unwind in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at Salary Bay Hotel. |
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Day 10: From Salary to TulearDistance: 62 miles (100 km) on sand and laterite The track widens as we encounter huge bush trucks transporting people, cotton, and other goods on overflowing platforms. Today, you will have to drive more slowly: it's market day in many villages we pass through. You'll need to use the horn more often to get through. Large sand dunes signal our arrival at the coast. When you arrive in the fishing village of Ifaty, you can relax on the beach before reaching Tulear as our final destination. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Moringa. |
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Day 11: From Tulear to Antananarivo (Domestic flight)A taxi will pick you up from the hotel and take you directly to the airport. This marks the end of our services, as the motorcycles will be returned in Tulear. Of course, we can offer extension tours or additional services in Antananarivo until your return flight, and we can also handle bookings for domestic flights if needed. |
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Day Packing ListPlease keep your luggage under 45 lbs (equivalent to 20 kg). Bags: An ideal choice is a duffel bag, or a hiking backpack (without steel rod). You can secure your bag with a padlock. Remember to label your bag with your address and the address of your destination in Madagascar. A small 20-liter backpack is perfect for daily essentials like your camera and sunscreen. Sleeping Gear: A mattress will be provided at the accommodations. For extra comfort, bring an additional foam mattress. A sleeping bag is required. Beds, mattresses, and blankets are available on-site. Additional comfort items like pillows are up to each traveler. Clothing and Personal Gear: Two lightweight pants, four shirts (including long sleeves for sun protection), a swimsuit, sweater or jacket for cold nights, sunglasses, hat, lightweight sneakers, sleeping bag, flip-flops, flashlight with batteries. Special Motorcycle Clothing: Motorcycle boots or waterproof hiking shoes are highly recommended, lightweight leather or synthetic motorcycle jacket, rain gear, gloves, helmet. |
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“Experience the thrill of the ‘Motorcycle Adventure – Enduro Tour from the Highlands to the South.’ This 11-day tough trail covers 907 miles of Madagascar’s extensive network of tracks. Ride through mountains, deserts, and along the coastline embracing exceptional sights like the thermal springs of Antsirabe and the awe-striking Avenue of the Baobabs. Note: Off-road motorcycle experience and technical skills are required for this adventure.”