Leha Tongotra Trekking was born from a vision of Julot Lien Nirina, a graduate of the university ATM wanting to propose the development of the Merina lands often put aside by most of the Malagasy travel actors.

With Cannel’s Tour, each tour will start with a cultural walk with Leha Tongotra, a young and dynamic team of 8 experienced guides.

Focusing on the richness of the Merina culture as well as the beauty of the landscapes off the beaten track, Leha Tongotra Trekking offers you much more than a simple hike.

By starting your journey in Madagascar with this great experience, you will better understand the history of this country rich in customs and traditions. Everything has its meaning and you will have the opportunity to learn about it during this first day of trekking.

This first day will allow you to explore the typical Merina landscapes, to taste the famous “Hen’omby Ritra” an emblematic Malagasy dish and to listen to the sounds of the famous “Hira gasy”.

To discover all the facets of a country rich in history, culture and traditions, it is also interesting to explore its major cities.

Between the rhythm of Antananarivo, the calm of Antsirabe and the seaside atmosphere of Tulear, you will not have time to get bored.

Although most trips to Madagascar are based on classic routes such as the National 7, the experiences we offer will take you far beyond that.

The big cities, in spite of the sounds, have their charm. A form of harmonious melody that will certainly make you vibrate.

Each place has its own particularities, but Cannel’s Tour will select those that offer the best attractions.

One of the wildest expeditions of the island remains the western part, a real exclusivity!

On the way, we will take the time to discover the Highlands and to make an incursion on the Indian Ocean by train…

From Tana, we leave the Highlands to join the Far-West by going down the Tsiribihina river in a dugout. Water birds observation, Bemaraha gorges, natural pools and meetings with the Malagasy people are on the program.

Then, by 4×4, we reach the baobab alley and the “Tsingys of Bemaraha”, with its limestone peaks sharpened by erosion. We now follow the west coast and its beaches, lagoons, turquoise waters and villages of Vezo fishermen. We then return inland and hike in the park to the ruiniform massif of Isalo and then in the granite foothills of Andringitra.

By the bush train we reach the East and penetrate a radically different tropical universe which leads us to the Indian Ocean and the famous Pangalanes canal, adjacent. Back to the plateaus by the Zafimaniry country during a hike between culture, handicrafts and villages classified as heritage of humanity before returning to Tana: a total adventure !