Zombitse and Isalo National Park, Spectacular Sapphires, and Beautiful Baobabs Tour : Zombitse , Ilakaka, and Southern Madagascar’s Sapphire mines

A sign for Parc National Zombitse-Vohibasia stands alongside a long, straight road disappearing into the horizon, with distant figures walking on the side.

A white Sifaka lemur with a dark face is perched on a tree branch, looking directly at the camera, surrounded by green leaves and a blue sky.

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Duration: 1 Day (approx.)
Location: Ranohira
Product code: mttzombsapphiretour

Zombitse and Isalo National Park, Spectacular Sapphires, and Beautiful Baobabs Tour : Zombitse , Ilakaka, and Southern Madagascar's Sapphire mines

Isalo and Zombitse National Parks, Spectacular Sapphires, and Beautiful Baobabs Tour: Southern Madagascar's Surreal Rocks and Sapphire mines

The Isalo Massif and Zombitse Vohibasia Area hosts some of the geological riches and best landscapes of all Madagascar. You will visit the fringe of Isalo, tour the mines of and shop if you want for sapphires in and around the world's largest sapphire production mine (yes, the biggest on earth) and tour the Zombsite National Park with plenty of wild lemurs, some of the best community guides in all of Madagascar, and gaze at some of the best landscapes in Isalo and Zombitse, the Grand Canyon of Madagascar. Finally, learn about and see the postcard-perfect Madagascar baobab trees that dot the National Route 7.

The region around here is also rife with witch tales and superstitions, legends and ghost stories among the Malagasy. For horror fans, ask us (on demand in advance) to prepare some site and story visits around here too.

Pickup from Ranohira, Illaka, or Fianaratsoa.

Pickup from hotel or chosen location after breakfast

Tour around the baobabs, Isalo area, Sapphire companies and communities and mines, and the national park with your guide.

You may be dropped off in a lodge near Zombsite or you may continue with us to Tulear for an extension price.

Lunch and drinks and snacks included during the day tou.

Guide speaks French or English based on availability

All excursions in the Isalo Area with MTT are LOW PRICE GUARANTEED

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“Guests Digby and Agnieszka Munns left for flight back to London. They appreciated the trip, so far. All main target birds were seen. 119 life birds. Thank you for your confidence. All providers already fully paid (hotels, cars, guides...). Thank you again.”

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Zombitse and Isalo National Park, Spectacular Sapphires, and Beautiful Baobabs Tour : Zombitse , Ilakaka, and Southern Madagascar’s Sapphire mines

from $399.00

Zombitse and Isalo National Park, Spectacular Sapphires, and Beautiful Baobabs Tour : Zombitse , Ilakaka, and Southern Madagascar's Sapphire mines

Isalo and Zombitse National Parks, Spectacular Sapphires, and Beautiful Baobabs Tour: Southern Madagascar's Surreal Rocks and Sapphire mines

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Reviews

“Guests Digby and Agnieszka Munns left for flight back to London. They appreciated the trip, so far. All main target birds were seen. 119 life birds. Thank you for your confidence. All providers already fully paid (hotels, cars, guides...). Thank you again.”

- Bird expert tours of Madagascars ecosystems

from $399.00

Zombitse and Isalo National Park, Spectacular Sapphires, and Beautiful Baobabs Tour : Zombitse , Ilakaka, and Southern Madagascar's Sapphire mines

Isalo and Zombitse National Parks, Spectacular Sapphires, and Beautiful Baobabs Tour: Southern Madagascar's Surreal Rocks and Sapphire mines

Start Booking Now

Reviews

“Guests Digby and Agnieszka Munns left for flight back to London. They appreciated the trip, so far. All main target birds were seen. 119 life birds. Thank you for your confidence. All providers already fully paid (hotels, cars, guides...). Thank you again.”

- Bird expert tours of Madagascars ecosystems

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