Wildlife Tour: Spot Lemurs, Reptiles, and Rare Plants

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Embark on a thrilling wildlife tour in Andasibe National Park and spot over 10 species of lemurs, reptiles, amphibians, and a variety of unique rainforest plants.

Duration: 3 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

ANTANANARIVO - ANDASIBE PARK

Antananarivo - Begin this journey directly from the airport or after a brief refresh. Meet your private driver and head to Andasibe Park, located in the Central East of Antananarivo, via the national road N°2 for a 4-hour drive.
V.O.I.M.M.A. Community Reserve - 6:00 PM - In the evening, embark on a night safari to…

ANTANANARIVO - ANDASIBE PARK

V.O.I.M.M.A. Community Reserve - 6:00 PM - In the evening, embark on a night safari to observe nocturnal animals, including the smallest lemur, the Mouse Lemur, and various reptiles such as chameleons, frogs, and boa snakes.

Reserve Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic - Discover Madagascar’s unique reptiles here, including the largest chameleons, butterflies, snakes, frogs, crocodiles, and more.

EXPLORE ANALAMAZAOTRA NATIONAL PARK - VAKONA RESERVE

Analamazaotra Special Reserve - 7:00 AM - Start early to explore the rainforest of Analamazaotra, Mantandia National Park. Enjoy a guided walk to spot the largest lemur in the wild, the Indri-Indri, along with 10 other species like the Golden Sifaka, Brown Fronted, Red-bellied, Woolly, Grey Bamboo, and Black and White Ruffed Lemurs. Discover endemic plants, various orchid species, and birds during the hike.

Vakona Private Reserve - Continue to VAKONA for lunch at the restaurant and observe lemurs on their private island. Interact with four species, including the Black and White Ruffed Lemur, Brown Fronted, and the smallest day-active lemur, the Cute Bamboo. Enjoy a canoe excursion to see the rare but famous lemur known as King Julian or Ring Tails (Catta). Visit the village of Andasibe to experience local daily life and purchase handmade souvenirs.

Return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Andasibe - Experience the daily life of local Malagasy farmers in Andasibe.

ANDASIBE VILLAGE - CITY TOUR OF ANTANANARIVO

Analamazaotra Special Reserve - After breakfast, explore the Analamazaotra Reserve Park and pass through Mitsinjo Park to see various orchid species and reptiles. Observe different reptiles, butterflies, moths, and insects. After the visit, drive back smoothly on the same road to Antananarivo, arriving at the hotel in the late afternoon.

Ivato - If time permits, enjoy a guided tour around the capital center to learn about local culture and history. You will be dropped off at your hotel or directly at the airport if you have a flight on this day.

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What's Included

Airport pick up/Transfer
All activities & Visits
Breakfast
Car rental with Fuel
Two nights Accommodations
Private Local Tour Guide

What's Not Included

Meals, Drinks, Souvenirs, Personal needs

Additional Information

Set off on an unforgettable 3-day journey to Andasibe Analamazaotra National Park, where you can delve into Madagascar’s remarkable biodiversity. Throughout the trip, wander through the lush rainforests that are home to the iconic Indri lemurs, famous for their unique calls, along with a variety of other distinctive wildlife.
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Location

Ivato International Airport

N52

We will join you at your arrival from the Airport at any time and will able to join you at your hotel as well.

Cancellation Policy

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

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19maty86

Mar 10, 2025

Beautiful tour - We had a great tour with an amazing driver and an extremely knowledgeable guide. We were traveling with our 3 year old daughter and they did everything possible to accomodate our needs and keep her involved. I’d definitely recommend!

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Magarethag2024

Aug 5, 2024

Amazing experience - This was an amazing experience. Everything was perfectly organized. We saw many animals and learned about life and culture in Madagascar. We had two kids with us and everybody enjoyed the trip.

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Juliandomanski

May 29, 2024

A compact but ADVENTURE filled 3-day tour that we won't soon forget! - We don't have much experience with guided tours, as we tend to travel around at our own pace HOWEVER, it was absolutely the right choice to book this tour! Our guide was a very professional young man called Lee as well as our driver Landry. Lee is incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about his country, he taught us many interesting things about Madagascar during our long drives between locations. He also helped me navigate the tipping system that they have in Madagascar, which I'm totally not used to coming from the UK. Landry is also an excellent driver and made us feel very safe during our journey, despite the very "adventurous" conditions of most of Madagascar's roads. We took the 3-day Andasibe tour and were very pleased at the end of the trip. Day 1 - We were picked up from our hotel in Antananarivo and then took a roughly 4~5 hour drive east to the Andasibe area. On our way to the hotel, we stopped off at our first location, Madagascar Exotic Park, to see some of the local reptilian wildlife. They had all sorts of chameleons, geckos, snakes, frogs and other small critter that can be found across Madagascar. After a little more driving we checked-in to a lovely cottage style room at "Lemur's Lodge" We took a few hours break to drink some coffee and rest a little bit before we went out into the forest for a night-time animal spotting tour. There we had another fantastic local guide named Chris (who's father apparently started the tour business in that area) and he was very knowledgeable about the creatures of the forest. He also had the eyes of a hawk, so could spot things that we couldn't even see when he pointed them out to us! Day 2 - After breakfast in the morning we went back out in to the same forest to see some of the daytime creatures. Most notably were the Indri Indri and Sifakas lemurs. It was truely and amazing experience to see these beautiful creatures out in the wild. Again thanks to Chris and his knowledge of the forest, we were also able to see the harder to spot Bamboo lemurs. Apparently they spend most of the day asleep after eating, so see them in action is rare that the other species. We then visited another lemur park to see some different species including the Ruffed lemur. There were also more Sifakas lemurs but this time they were down on the ground eating, so were able to see their famous “dancing walk” which is absolutely adorable. In the same area we also visited another nature reserve where we could meet lots of the other beautiful creatures of Madagascar. They had many large crocodiles in particular, which of course we met from a distance! Day 3 - On the last day we could sleep in a little extra which was nice, then we headed on the long drive back to Antananarivo to hit our final stop of the tour, the Queen’s Palace. Situated on top of the hill, it’s looks out with an almost 360 degree view of the capital and the highlands beyond. Our guide there, Jackie, was also very lovely and shared with us lot’s of insight into the history of the royal family and also the many different tribes of Madagascar. Thanks again for all the great memories!

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Sandra_j

Apr 2, 2024

Great way to see the real Madagascar & its wildlife - I had the most lovely trip and would recommend this 3 day tour to everyone! You do not only see the wildlife (especially loved the cute lemurs!) but experience and hear a lot about the real Malagasy life. With Nico as a perfect gentleman and driver, together with the most knowledgeable and courteous Lee as my tour guide, I always felt not only super safe, but also like I could not have a better experience. So to all other travelers out there: book this tour and see so much of Madagascar in a short amount of time!

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Guide17618801376

Feb 25, 2024

They walked a lot, ate and took pictures - It was my first trip to Madagascar, and I was delighted. Incredible nature, animals, interesting people, beautiful girls. I will definitely come again

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Greg_l

Sep 20, 2023

Wildlife Wonders and Royal History: A Memorable Madagascar Adventure - This was a great experience. The guides were amiable and knowledgeable. I did not feel rushed from place to place and could take in my surroundings at my own pace. The lemurs were, naturally, my favourite part, as I'm sure is true for many guests in this beautiful country. We got face-to-face with the charming primates and saw several species. I'd be remiss to omit the reptiles from this review. We encountered numerous species of lizards, snakes, and frogs, all described in detail by enthusiastic local guides. One of the parks was also home to a small army of crocodiles. The overnight accommodation for the tour was comfortable and well-positioned for access to the nearby wildlife parks. After driving back to Antanavarino, we had a final tour of the Queen's Palace. The guide painted a vivid picture of the structure's history and those who lived within its walls. It is currently under meticulous reconstruction, but perhaps it will be complete when I visit Madagascar again.

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Mohitsingh1947

Sep 5, 2022

Best experience with a tour company! - Had a better than expected time in Madagascar thanks to Tony. Always punctual, helpful and friendly. He took care care of everything and I could enjoy the trip without worrying about anything in a country with many unknowns. Tony’s professionalism and helpfulness made it one of the best trips I have ever taken. Went out if his way to help me with things that were not even part of tour. Definitely recommend for anybody looking for a guide in Madagascar!

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Sahara

Dec 22, 2021

GREAT DAY - We had a great day!! Tony was a great guide!! He provided a wealth of knowledge about the Madagascar and history as well. He even took us to a few "hidden gems." He was very personable and made us all feel right at home. I highly recommend this tour!! Thanks Tony Friendly tour for a great day!!

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