Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
GETTING THERE
There are daily
taxi-brousses
from Ambalavao (departing very early
on Monday and Thursday - market days). Or you can go by private vehicle. It takes about
an hour. Try to arrive in Ambohimahamasina in the morning, in good time to make ar-
rangements for your first night's homestay. Alternatively, there are guides in Ambalavao
and Fianarantsoa who can organise your trip.
ANDRINGITRA MOUNTAINS
These spectacular granite peaks and domes have entranced me since I first travelled the
lengthofRN7,soIamthrilledthattheycannowformthefocusforatrekkingholiday.The
wonderful Andringitra National Park does not cover the entire area -there are other lodges
and camps on the outskirts of the park which offer equally good scenery.
WHERE TO STAY AND EAT
Tsara Camp
(15 tents)
e
tsaracamp@boogiepilgrim-madagascar.com
;
www.tsaracamp-madagascar.com
. Owned by Boogie Pilgrim (see
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)
, this tented
camp is located outside the park's northwest boundary, about 2hrs from RN7. The camp
is open Apr-Nov. The large en-suite tents are pitched on wooden floors under thatched
shelters, set in a spectacular plain bounded by the Andringitra Massif. Although the main
trekking routes of the national park are not easily accessible from here, half-day to 5-day
trips can be arranged. €€€€
Camp Catta
e
campcatta@campcatta.com
;
www.campcatta.com
.
Up the road from
Tsara Camp, this place is a centre for paragliding & climbing (note that technical climbing
is not allowed in the park). There are basic brick huts & lots of ring-tailed lemurs, as the
nameimplies.ArrangementstostayherecanbemadethroughHôtelCotsoyannisinFianar.
Camping permitted (8,500Ar).€€€€
Tranogasy
m
033 II 264 27/033 14 306 78;
e
contact@tranogasy.com
;
www.tranogasy.com
.
The ideal blend of comfort & scenery. Well-sited chalets (some en
suite), butreportedly starting tobecome rundown.Canarrange complete package fortrek-
kers, including transfer from Ambalavao, guides & porters.
Gîte
This basic hut near Ambolamandary, 7km from park entrance, is comfy, but it's
a Ihr drive from the trail system. Shared cold-water facilities. You need to bring your own
food,butthereisacooktoprepareitforyou.BookthroughtheWWFinAmbalavao(
75
340 81
). €€
