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 - Early in the morning, the visit to Andasibe Mantadia National Park begins. The primary forest consists of two distinct protected areas – the Analamazoatra Special Reserve and the Mantadia National Park. The park is predominantly primary forest, 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 beautiful landscape and visiting the natural swimming pool.

Andasibe - Tana

Analamazaotra Special Reserve - After breakfast, a guided visit to Analamazaotra National Park begins (it is advisable to leave the hotel at 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. Within a mile of the park, the unique call of the Indri can be heard from early morning until noon and again in the late afternoon. Indris, known as Babakoto in Malagasy, are the largest living lemurs, reaching up to 1 meter. Andasibe is the ideal location to observe the Indris, as several families are accustomed to humans. They live in small groups and cannot survive in captivity. In addition to the Indri, 13 other lemur species inhabit these forests, including the woody lemur, grey bamboo lemur, diademed sifaka, brown lemur, red mouse-lemur, red-bellied lemur, black and white ruffed lemur, and even aye-aye. After lunch, guests will transfer directly to Tana and proceed to the hotel for an overnight stay.

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 notable group 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 - Today involves a long drive, so it is recommended to leave as early as possible (at 7:00 AM). After breakfast, guests will transfer directly to Antsirabe, with some stops along the road for photos and breaks if necessary. 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 typically reserved area belonging to the last forest corridor along the eastern part of the Big Island. The visit will reveal the region’s rich endemic biodiversity, including rare and endangered lemur species and many rare and endemic plants used by locals for traditional medicine. Trekking through the forest will follow a trail passing a beautiful waterfall, with opportunities to encounter rare species along the way. Guests will return to the hotel for lunch. After a long and tiring morning, there will be time to visit the spa, take a nap, and rest for the remainder of the day. At around 5:30 PM, a guided night walk will begin.

Ranomafana - Isalo

Isalo National Park - After breakfast, guests will return to the RN7 road heading south to reach the city of Ranohira and meet Isalo National Park. During the journey, there will be a stop at the Anja Reserve, a small peasant associative park home to several unique species of orchids and slightly wild ring-tailed lemurs, known for their distinctive black and white stripes. Arrival at Isalo is expected by the end of the day.

Isalo

Isalo - Tulear - Tana

Toliara - Guests will leave 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, meeting 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 Verreaux’s sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi), an endangered species, and the Pale fork-marked lemur (Phaner pallescens). The towering spiny bushes host over 2000 plant species, many of which are local endemics, including some spectacular and ancient baobabs (one giant baobab has a diameter of 12.5 meters) and a complete endemic plant family, the Didieraceae. 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.