Book this 10-Day Andringitra Trekking Tour to hike Madagascar’s second highest peak.
During this trek in Andringitra National Park, the main highlights are the land, plants, and hiking routes. Trekking here is a challenge, as the park covers 31,160 hectares of mountains, including Pic Boby, the second highest peak in Madagascar at 2,658 meters. While there is some wildlife in the park, it is not the main focus of this trip.
10-Day Andringitra Trekking Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival in Antananarivo and Hotel TransferDay 2: Drive to Ambositra via Antsirabe
- Day 3: Explore Ambositra and Travel to Ambalavao
- Day 4: Start Trekking, Hike to Antantsoa Campsite
- Day 5: Trek to Andriampotsy Campsite
- Day 6: Climb Pic Boby and Camp at Iantaranomby
- Day 7: Descend to Tsaranoro Valley and Stay at Camp Catta
- Day 8: Return Drive to Antsirabe
- Day 9: City Tour of Antsirabe and Drive to Antananarivo
- Day 10: Final City Tour and Departure
Detailed 10-Day Andringitra Trekking Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Antananarivo and Hotel Transfer
Arrive at Antananarivo Airport, where our local team will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Tana is Madagascar’s capital, with plenty of history, culture, and some wildlife viewing options, along with markets and shops selling crafts from across the country.
Day 2: Drive to Ambositra via Antsirabe
After breakfast, take a road transfer to Antsirabe along National Road 7, passing through Ambatolampy, known for its aluminum foundries, which you will visit on your return.
Continue through the Highlands region, known for its rice terraces, colorful crops, and traditional red brick houses. Continue south to Ambositra, where you stay overnight.
Day 3: Explore Ambositra and Travel to Ambalavao
In the morning, visit Ambositra’s local markets and the Zafimaniry artisans’ workshops. Continue your journey to Fianarantsoa, whose name means “place of good learning,” and see both the lower and upper town, connected by a steep hill.
Head to Ambalavao to visit a workshop where Antemoro paper is made, followed by a visit to Anja Private Reserve, run by the local community. Spend the night in Ambalavao.
Day 4: Start Trekking, Hike to Antantsoa Campsite
Early in the morning, travel by car to Namoly, the starting point of your trek. Walk for about two hours to reach your first campsite, Antantsoa, known for its rice terraces, and camp overnight in tents.
Day 5: Trek to Andriampotsy Campsite
Today’s trek is more challenging as you climb higher into Andringitra. Your local guides and porters will explain the day’s plan. Along the way, see caves, sacred waterfalls, thick forest, and shrubs, with a chance to swim in a natural pool. Arrive at Andriampotsy, where you camp overnight.
Day 6: Climb Pic Boby and Camp at Iantaranomby
Start early to climb Pic Boby, the second highest peak in Madagascar, walking through rocky land. From the top, enjoy a wide view of the whole region, and on a clear day, you might see the Isalo Massif in the distance.
After the climb, pass through a palm forest and arrive at Iantaranomby campsite by a river, where you can cool off. Sleep in tents here.
Day 7: Descend to Tsaranoro Valley and Stay at Camp Catta
After breakfast, hike down to the Tsaranoro Valley, where you can see pachypodium plants, various aloe species, and lizards. The trail passes through villages where the Betsileo and Bara cultures meet.
From the village of Morarano, cross the valley and arrive at Camp Catta Hotel, where you stay. Spend the afternoon exploring the forests of the Tsaranoro Valley.
Day 8: Return Drive to Antsirabe
After breakfast, meet your driver and return to Antsirabe through Fianarantsoa and Ambositra. Antsirabe, meaning “place of much salt,” is Madagascar’s third largest city, known for its spa, volcanic surroundings, fresh air, and cool climate.
Day 9: City Tour of Antsirabe and Drive to Antananarivo
After breakfast, take a city tour by rickshaw and visit local workshops making crafts such as jewelry from zebu horn and toys from recycled tin cans.
Drive back to Antananarivo, stopping in Ambatolampy to visit a metalwork village where aluminum items are made. Continue to Tana and check in at your hotel.
Day 10: Final City Tour and Departure
On your last day, enjoy breakfast before a short city tour of Antananarivo by car. Visit the local markets to buy souvenirs, then transfer to the international airport for your flight home.
Book this 10-Day Andringitra Trekking Tour today and climb Pic Boby, Madagascar’s second highest peak.
