Lost, Yet Exactly Where We Belong

Twelve days of trekking across the Makay, north to south. Then the natural pools of Isalo.

Length
20 days, 24 with Anakao
How
On foot
Price
On request

A journey to the edge of the world, where untamed wilderness brings us back to what truly matters.

Some journeys take us away from the familiar so that we can find ourselves again. In the heart of Makay, twelve days of trekking reveal secret, untamed landscapes. Then, Isalo and the turquoise shores of Anakao extend this adventure, blending wonder, freedom, and a deeper connection with what truly matters.

Route notebook

The stages, in the order the road gives them.

AntananarivoToliara
  1. StartAntananarivo
  2. Antsirabe
  3. Malaimbandy
  4. Northern Makay, 4 days
  5. Central Makay, 4 days
  6. Southern Makay, 4 days
  7. Beroroha
  8. Ranohira
  9. Toliara
  10. EndAntananarivo

What we'll live

Venture into the remote wilderness of Makay, where canyons, hidden valleys, and untamed landscapes unfold at every turn. After twelve days of exploration, embrace the gentler pace of Ranohira and discover the natural pools of Isalo National Park, followed by a private sunset aperitif overlooking the iconic Window of Isalo. To extend the escape, retreat to Anakao’s peaceful beaches and enjoy boat excursions to Nosy Ve and Nosy Satrana.

Optional Optional extension: Anakao, Nosy Ve and Nosy Satrana.

Included

  • All airport and hotel transfers
  • Accommodation in double rooms
  • Meals throughout the journey
  • Full-board camping during the Makay treks
  • Activities and experiences in the itinerary
  • Boat transfers between Toliara and Anakao, for the optional extension
  • Domestic flight Toliara – Antananarivo
  • 24/7 assistance from our team
  • All applicable taxes

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Activities not in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses

With Tantara Dia, getting lost becomes another way of finding ourselves. And sometimes, in the heart of the wildest landscapes, we discover that we are exactly where we belong.

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