Arrival in Madagascar

Ivato International Airport - Upon arriving at Ivato International Airport, guests will be warmly greeted by the Tours Staff. After completing customs formalities, the Guide will assist with the rest of the arrival process, including currency exchange, setting up a phone with a new SIM card, and any other needs. Two SIM cards with data, national calls, and 5 minutes of international calls will be provided for the duration of the stay in Madagascar.

Tana - Palmarium

Palmarium

Palmarium – Andasibe

Andasibe - After breakfast, guests will travel to Andasibe. Upon checking in at the hotel, a guided night walk in a Village Reserve will commence. The visit lasts for an hour and a half, followed by a return drive to the hotel.

Andasibe

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park - The day begins early with a visit to Andasibe Mantadia National Park. This primary forest consists of two distinct protected areas: the Analamazoatra Special Reserve and the Mantadia National Park. The park is largely untouched by human activity and serves as a sanctuary for numerous animals and plants. Visitors can expect to encounter a variety of species, including lemurs, birds, chameleons, and insects. The day will be spent enjoying the primary forest and its wildlife, with opportunities for trekking through the stunning landscape and visiting the natural swimming pool.

Andasibe - Tana

Analamazaotra Special Reserve - After breakfast, a guided visit to Analamazaotra National Park begins (it is recommended to leave the hotel by 7:30 AM). An early start is necessary to observe the Indri-Indri and the Diademed Sifaka in their natural habitat. The visit lasts about 4 hours. The unique call of the Indri can be heard within a mile of the park, especially early in the morning and late afternoon. Indris, known as Babakoto in Malagasy, are the largest living lemurs, reaching up to 1 meter. Andasibe is an ideal location to observe Indris, as several families are accustomed to humans. The forest is also home to 13 other lemur species, including the woody lemur, grey bamboo lemur, diademed sifaka, brown lemur, red mouse-lemur, red-bellied lemur, black and white ruffed lemur, and aye-aye. After lunch, guests will transfer directly to Tana and check into the hotel for the night.

Tana - Morondava - Kirindy

Kirindy - Morondava

Kirindy Forest Morondava Madagascar - Following a guided day walk in Kirindy Forest, guests will transfer directly to Morondava, with two main stops at Baobab Lamoureux and the Avenue of the Baobabs to enjoy the sunset. The Avenue of the Baobabs, also known as the Alley of the Baobabs, is a striking collection of Grandidier’s baobabs (Adansonia grandidieri) lining the dirt road between Morondava and Belon’i Tsiribihina in the Menabe region of western Madagascar.

Morondava - Antsirabe

Antsirabe - A long drive is planned for today, so an early departure is suggested (at 7:00 AM). After breakfast, guests will transfer directly to Antsirabe, with stops along the way for photos and breaks as needed. Lunch will be in Miandrivazo. The landscape features rice fields, hills, and red soil. Arrival in Antsirabe is expected by late afternoon, allowing time to relax or enjoy the lodge amenities.

Antsirabe – Ranomafana

Ranomafana

Ranomafana National Park - In the morning, guests will depart for a visit to the heart of the rainforest in Ranomafana National Park, a protected area within the last forest corridor along the eastern part of the Big Island. The region’s rich endemic biodiversity includes rare and endangered species of lemurs and plants, some of which are used in traditional medicine. Trekking through the forest along a trail that passes a beautiful waterfall offers opportunities to encounter rare species. After returning to the hotel for lunch, guests can relax or visit the spa. A guided night walk begins at 5:30 PM.

Ranomafana - Isalo

Isalo National Park - After breakfast, guests will travel along the RN7 to the south, reaching the city of Ranohira and Isalo National Park. A stop will be made at the Anja Reserve, a small community-run park home to various orchid species and the iconic ring-tailed lemurs. Arrival at Isalo is expected by the end of the day.

Isalo

Isalo - Tulear - Tana

Toliara - Guests will depart Isalo early in the morning to reach Tulear, with a stop at Zombitse National Park. The park is home to ninety bird species, including thirty-eight endemic species, and meets Birdlife International’s criteria as an Important Bird Area. Appert’s tetraka, also known as Appert’s greenbul (Xanthomixis apperti), is classified as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Eight lemur species are recorded, including the endangered Verreaux’s sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) and the Pale fork-marked lemur (Phaner pallescens). The park’s towering spiny bushes host over 2000 plant species, many endemic, including spectacular and ancient baobabs and the unique Didieraceae plant family. After the tour, guests will transfer directly to the airport for a flight back to the capital, Antananarivo.

• Entrance fees included.
• Dinner provided.
• Breakfast included.

• personal expenses
• Domestic Flights
• Lunches

Madagascar is renowned for its unique animal species. Though many believe that two days wouldn’t suffice to witness the abundant wildlife, it’s a misconception. This tour is tailor-made to discover various creatures in the vicinity of Antananarivo. Animals freely roam in their natural habitat, with the exception of the Perieyras reserve, where reptiles are well-maintained in enclosures. One can certainly listen to the resonating calls of Madagascar’s largest lemurs - the Indri-Indri or Babakoto, and the ring-tailed lemurs at the lemur park. This itinerary is perfectly suited for a weekend or a spare two-day gap during your stay in Madagascar.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.