Antananarivo → Antsirabe
Pick up your 4x4 and drive south on RN7 to the colonial highland city of Antsirabe. Approx. 170 km / 4 hrs.
RN7 · Rainforest · Isalo · Coast
Malagasy National Road 7
Classic Self-Drive Expedition
Follow Madagascar's legendary southern road from the highlands to the Mozambique Channel, with rainforest, granite valleys, canyons and beach time along the way.
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
A classic southbound itinerary balancing memorable drives, national-park exploration and restorative time on the coast.
Antsirabe → Ranomafana
A long scenic drive through highland villages and rice fields to the Ranomafana National Park area. Approx. 290 km / 7–8 hrs.
Ranomafana Exploration
Rainforest trekking, waterfalls and lemur spotting, with an optional local guide.
Ranomafana → Anja → Tsaranoro
Meet ring-tailed lemurs at Anja Community Reserve, then continue to Tsaranoro Valley. Approx. 250 km / 6–7 hrs.
Tsaranoro Valley Exploration
Enjoy hiking, climbing and panoramic views of the Andringitra massif.
Tsaranoro → Ranohira
Drive south to the Isalo region and settle into your lodge in Ranohira. Approx. 240 km / 6–7 hrs.
Isalo National Park
Explore sandstone canyons, natural swimming pools and dramatic landscapes.
Ranohira → Toliara → Ifaty
Continue south through Toliara to the coastal village of Ifaty. Approx. 270 km / 7–8 hrs.
Ifaty Relax Day
Spend the day snorkeling, enjoying the lagoon or relaxing by the beach.
Ifaty → Toliara
Easy return drive to Toliara and a free afternoon before departure. Approx. 30–40 km / 1 hr.
Toliara → Antananarivo
Return flight to Antananarivo and the end of your RN7 self-drive expedition.
Drive the legendary RN7
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