Makay Trekking Expedition | MADAGASCAR

Makay Trekking Expedition

13 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS

For lovers of nature in its pure, we offer this trek of exploration in a country of more remote and hardly accessible: the Makay. Result of pharaonic erosion of several million years, Makay is a sanctuary of nature where life has developed self-reliance. We’re going to meet the Bara tribe, zebu breeders who is still very committed to the belief of Talismans. We explore the most spectacular part of the Makay along small rivers that are the only pathways to penetrate the massif. We are progressing in the heart of this no man’s land to reach an oasis of greenery, lakes inhabited by sacred crocodiles. We leave the mountains to reach the river Mangoky for a day cruise in a traditional pirogue.

Feasibility: April to November - Best season: June to October

D1 : TANA /TULEAR

Arrival in Tana and flight to Tulear. Transfer to the Arboretum Antsokay. Visit the reserve during the afternoon. Night in Tulear

D2 : TULEAR / BEROROHA

Transfer by 4X4 through the vast plains of the West. Eight hours of track with difficult passages. Overnight camping on the Mangoky.

D3 & D4 : BERONONO

We begin our 8 day trek off the beaten track. We walk along the river Makay for 2 days. We passed through several villages and witness the daily work of local people. The Bara tribe, zebu breeders and growers, is still very attached to the beliefs of talismans. Our many meetings we learn more about this ethnic group still intact. Overnight camping

D5 & D9 : TREKKING IN THE MAKAY MASSIF

We enter the Makay Massif towards the cave Mahatiny to observe patterns dating ancient aboriginal peoples. We move along the river at the bottom of the gorge before reaching an oasis of greenery, lakes inhabited by sacred crocodiles. We access several peaks where we enjoy exceptional views. Overnight camping.

D10 : BERONONO / ANTANAMBAO

We cross the savanna and numerous herds of zebu cattle to reach the edges of the Makaykely covered with dry forests. We will have the opportunity to discover a rare endemic wildlife, among others, the Sifaka Verreaux and many endemic birds. Overnight camping.

D11 : ANTANAMBAO / BEROROHA

We board of traditional pirogue for a day cruise along the Mangoky river. We can observe a very rich birdlife: Meller ducks, herons, egrets and other teal. Overnight camping.

D12 : BEROROHA / TULEAR / IFATY

Transfer back to Tulear and Ifaty for a well deserved rest. Night in Ifaty.

D13 :IFATY

Free day at Ifaty. Night in Ifaty.

D14 : IFATY / TULEAR / TANA

Transfer to the airport of Tulear and flight to Tana. Correspondance for the international flight.