- A four days trekking sometimes in the water, in an exceptional region to explore magnificent sites. The Makay massif has a rugged landscape consisting of sandstone canyons, impressive cliffs, sacred lakes inhabited by crocodiles and caves once inhabited by original tribe. The interior of the massif is a no man’s land, our trekking takes place in a fantastic setting sometimes in the water at the bottom of the gorge, sometimes in the clouds on the top of the cliffs. Our camping sites are completely wild and offer white sandy beaches bordering crystal clear water courses that we must preserve in minimizing the impact of our passage.
- The cultural aspect is also interesting because here we are in Bara tribe, zebu breeders and farmers. Our guide will share unforgettable moments with the people who are still very attached to the beliefs of talismans.
- Finally we have the opportunity to discover rare wildlife, lemurs and birds inhabiting the dry forests along the rivers.
Feasibility : April to November
Best Season : May to October
Prices :
898 Euros per person
1024USD per person
Based on 4 person
D1 : TANA / TULEAR / RANOHIRA
Flight Tana / Tulear. Arrival and departure to Ranohira (4H drive). Installation at the hotel and free dinner.
Night in Ranohira
D2 : RANOHIRA / BEROROHA / BERONONO (B/L/D)
Departure at 07H00 for 200 km of bumpy road, we follow the massif of Isalo to its northern end, then we start down to cross the great dry forest between Baobabs and tamarind trees, the road deteriorated, reaching the river Mangoky we cross through the ferry boat. Lunch in a local restaurant Chez Odette in Beroroha. Then in the afternoon we enter the second part of the bumpy road. We start by fording the Makay river then take a track really intended for zebu carts with very bad passages. Finaly we reach Beronono village at the gates of Makay.
Dinner and overnight camping on Makay river
D3 : BERONONO / MAHATINY Cave / MANDONARIVO / MAKAY River (B/L/D)
8h walk ; Elevation : + 250 and – 200m
Departure at 07H00, we reach the dry bed of the Mahatiny river we ascend towards the cave of the same name. Arriving at the scene, our guide will explain the different fady or taboo that must be respected. We examine the old patterns on the walls of caves. The origin of these draws is still very mysterious, and signs show that these caves were inhabited in the past around 2-3000 years ago. Picnic lunch nearby, then we continue our hike across Mandonarivo rocks to reach the beaches of the Makay river.
Dinner and overnight camping on Makay river
D4 : MAKAY River / MAHAMOKY River / MANITSINILA / ANONTSILAHY River (B/L/D)
8h walk ; Elevation : + 350 and – 250m
Departure at 07H00, we walk along the Makay river and one of its tributaries the Mahamoky river. Then we start climbing the peak Manintsinila. From above, we enjoy a superb panorama of the Makay massif and the Anontsilahy lake. Picnic lunch at the view point. We descend safely to the Anontsilahy lake, then go up the river of the same name to join our camp site.
Dinner and overnight camping in the Anontsilahy canyon.
D5 : ANONTSILAHY River / SAKAMANITRA River (B/L/D)
8h walk ; Elevation : + 200 et – 150m
Departure at 07H00, we go up the river through Anontsilahy narrow gorges and dark tinted red. We walk in the water for 2 hours and then it’s dry. Picnic lunch. We go over a pass and reach Sakamanitra river dried up. Here the grooves are more wide and high, but gradually as we go down the river, the noose is tightening up spending closer than five feet corridors. We continue our walk in the water to reach our camp site.
Dinner and overnight camping in the Sakamanitra canyon.
D6 : SAKAMANITRA River / SAREAKA Lake / ANONTSILAHY Lake / BERONONO (B/L/D)
7h walk ; Elevation : + 300 et – 350m
Departure at 07H00, we explore the shores of Sareaka lake through its lush vegetation. The cries of parrots echoing off the towering cliffs disrupt the terrible silence that reigns here. Then we reach the Anontsilahy lake before ascending to the summit of Mount Anontsilahy to enjoy the breathtaking view of the lake, the mountains and the Behetaheta plateau. Then we go down and reach the narrow gorge of the small river Mavokavitsy. Finally we arrive at Beronono.
Dinner and overnight camping on Makay river
D7 : BERONONO / BEROROHA / RANOHIRA (B/L)
Departure at 08H00, we board our 4X4 cars for 10h of bumpy road back to Ranohira. A feeling of nostalgia already won us leaving the area. Lunch in a local restaurant Chez Odette at Beroroha. Arrival in Ranohira in the late afternoon, transfer to the hotel. Free dinner.
Night in Ranohira
D8 : RANOHIRA / TULEAR (B)
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Tulear (4H Drive). Free lunch on the way and transfer to the Airport for the flight Tulear / Tana. End of services.
B : Breakfast
L :Lunch
D :Dinner
