Anjavidy Garden – 2-Day Nature & Lake Escape from Tamatave

Escape the city and immerse yourself in nature with this 2-day adventure to Anjavidy Garden, a peaceful peninsula surrounded by lakes and lush landscapes near Tamatave.
Travel by boat along the Pangalanes Canal and natural lakes, passing local villages and iconic bridges before reaching the secluded Anjavidy Garden. Enjoy a perfect mix of nature, culture, relaxation, and eco-friendly activities.

Highlights:

• Scenic boat trip on the Pangalanes Canal
• Visit of a traditional village and local cultural discovery
• Rowing canoe crossing to a hidden peninsula
• Relaxation by Lake Andovalingny
• Campfire barbecue evening under the stars
• Overnight bivouac in a natural setting
• Optional ecological tree-planting activity
• Swimming and light hiking around the site.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Tamatave – Anjavidy Garden

• 08:30 AM: Departure from the Tamatave river port
• Navigation along the artificial canal and natural lakes
• Passing under the two Ambatovy bridges
• Stop and visit in Tapakala, a traditional village rich in history
• Passing under the Amboditandroho Bridge (Eiffel Tower Bridge)
• Short 20-minute walk to the landing stage
• 30-minute crossing by rowing canoe
• Arrival at the Anjavidy Garden peninsula
• Check-in / setup
• Lunch by Lake Andovalingny
• Free afternoon at Anjavidy Garden
• Barbecue evening around the campfire
• Overnight bivouac at Anjavidy Garden

Day 2: Anjavidy Garden – Tamatave

• 07:00 AM: Breakfast
• Short hike around the area
• Possibility of tree planting for ecological purposes
• Swimming and relaxation by the lake at 10:00 AM
• Lunch at noon
• Relaxation by Lake Andovalingny
• 04:00 PM: Departure to the landing stage
• 06:00 PM: Arrival at the River Port
• End of service

Included:

• Professional local guide
• River and lake boat transportation
• Rowing canoe transfer
• Meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast, lunch)
• Campfire barbecue
• Overnight bivouac accommodation

Languages:

• English
• French
• Italian
• Malagasy