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Madagascar
Ruthless RN5

Extreme 4x4 expedition across the most treacherous road
Founder-Led Edition
Madagascar wilderness tour

AN EPIC SELF-DRIVE ACROSS THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS ROAD

Untamed. Challenging. Extraordinary. Driving on the RN5 of Madagascar is no ordinary road trip. Experience a journey as thrilling as the destination itself. Madagascar’s RN5 is one of the world's most treacherous roads where even the most adept drivers find their skills pushed to the limit. Expect all of it - river crossings, pontoon bridges, pristine beaches, red clay, steep gradients, rocks and challenging dirt roads—a trial reminiscent of the cast from the TV show "The Grand Tour" enduring their "Toughest trip yet.

Where you’ll Drive

Madagascar’s RN5 is notorious for a reason. This treacherous route along the Indian Ocean demands careful navigation through tricky off-road sections, multiple river crossings, slush, rocks and beach sand.

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Expedition facts

EXPEDITION TYPE

Founder-Led Edition

EXPEDITION LEADER
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COUNTRY, REGION

Madagascar, North East

WEATHER

Max 32ºC | Min 22ºC

EXPEDITION VEHICLE

Nissan NP300 or similar

DRIVING TERRAIN

Dirt Roads & Challenging 4x4 Trails

DRIVING DISTANCE

± 800 km

DURATION

11 days

EXPEDITION DIFFICULTY

Tough & Challenging

MAX GROUP SIZE

12 pax

DATES & PRICES

TWIN SHARING
price per person

US$ 7750

Travelling Solo
price per person

US$ 10000

*Rates are quoted per person (unless otherwise specified) and are subject to change. All prices are in US dollars and do not include airfare to and from your base location. Nomadic Road reserves the right to change the price without prior notice.

DEPARTURE

Trip 1

DATE

12 - 23 Apr 2025

STATUS

Sold out

DEPARTURE

Trip 2

DATE

29 Nov - 10 Dec 2025

STATUS

Almost full

Trip 2 will follow the same route but in reverse direction.
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Trip 3

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Trip 3 will follow the same route but in reverse direction.
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Trip 4

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rOUTE MAP

Expedition Program

Day 1

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Arrive at Antananarivo

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Day 2

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Andasibe NP

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Day 3

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Mantadia NP

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Day 4

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Mahambo

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Day 5

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Manompana

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Day 6

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Antanambe

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Day 7

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Mananara Nord

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Day 8

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Rantabe

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Day 9

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Maroantsetra

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Day 10

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Flight to Antananarivo

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Day 11

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Explore Antananarivo

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Day 12

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Depart from Antananarivo

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