6-Day Lemurs & Baobab Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Antananarivo

Upon arrival at Ivato International Airport, our team will greet you at any time and provide a comfortable transfer to your hotel. During the drive, you will receive a brief introduction to the tour and upcoming activities.
Your overnight stay will be at San Cristobal.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

San Cristobal Boutique Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Flight to Morondava - Transfer to Kirindy Forest

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey to Morondava. Upon arrival, you will continue by road to Kirindy Forest, a journey of approximately two hours, passing through the famous Avenue of the Baobabs. In the evening, you will enjoy a guided nocturnal walk to discover the park’s unique nighttime wildlife.
Your overnight stay will be at Relais des Kirindy.

Main Destination:

Kirindy Forest

Best Time To Visit October and November (Fossa mating season)

High Season July and August (Many of the trails get busy)

Best Weather May to September

Wildlife in Kirindy Forest

Fossa Common

Verreaux's sifaka Common

Malagasy
giant rat Common

Northern
bokiboky

Common

Grey
mouse lemur Common

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Red-fronted
brown lemur Common

Red-tailed
sportive lemur Common

Madame Berthe's
mouse lemur Occasional

Oustalet's
chameleon Occasional

Pale
fork-marked lemur Occasional

Fat-tailed
dwarf lemur Occasional

Coquerel's giant
mouse lemur Rare

Common tenrec Rare

Madagascar
ground boa Rare

Activities:

• Morning game drive (normal 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Relais du Kirindy

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Kirindy Forest

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Visit Kirindy - Sunset Allée des Baobab

After breakfast, you will enjoy a guided daytime walk in Kirindy Forest lasting 2 to 3 hours, where you may encounter various lemur species, birds, reptiles, and, with some luck, the elusive fossa. You return to the lodge for lunch and a short rest.
In the afternoon, you'll travel along an off-road track with stops at the Sacred Baobab and the famous Baobabs in Love, discovering local traditions and beliefs. The day concludes at the iconic Avenue of the Baobabs in time for a breathtaking sunset, before continuing to Morondava.
Your overnight stay will be in Morondava at Vezo Beach Hotel.

Main Destination:

Allée Des Baobabs (Highlight)

Activities:

• Morning walking safari (with an armed guide)

Accommodation:

Vezo Beach Hotel Morondava

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Allée des Baobabs (Highlight)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Flight to Antananarivo - Transfer to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Depending on your travel schedule, you will enjoy a short cultural visit in Morondava before transferring to the airport for your journey to Antananarivo. Upon arrival in the capital, you will continue directly by road to Andasibe. In the evening, you will take part in a guided nocturnal walk in the forest near the national park to observe the night-active wildlife.
Your overnight stay will be at Cyperus Hotel.

Main Destination:

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Best Time To Visit April, May, October and November (Best weather, less rain)

High Season July, August and December holidays (The park is busy)

Best Weather April, May, October and November

Wildlife in Andasibe-Mantadia NP

Indri Common

Common
brown lemur Common

Other
chameleons Common

Leaf-tailed geckos Common

Diademed sifaka Occasional

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Red-bellied
lemur Occasional

Grey
bamboo lemur Occasional

Mouse lemurs Occasional

Sportive lemurs Occasional

Parson's
chameleon Occasional

Painted mantella Occasional

Black-and-white
ruffed lemur Rare

Madagascar tree boa Rare

Fossa Very Rare

Activities:

• Morning walking safari (with an armed guide)

Accommodation:

Andasibe Cyperus Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Andasibe-Mantadia NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Visit Analamazaotra NP - Vakona reserve - back to Antananarivo

After breakfast, you will begin the day with a guided visit to Analamazaotra National Park, part of the Andasibe–Mantadia protected area, renowned for its rich rainforest and exceptional wildlife. During the walk, you will have the opportunity to observe the famous Indri-Indri, along with other lemur species, birds, and endemic plants in their natural habitat. The visit offers a deep insight into Madagascar’s unique biodiversity.

You will then continue to Vakona Reserve, where you can enjoy close encounters with various lemur species and learn more about local conservation efforts. After completing the visits, the journey continues back toward Antananarivo. If time allows along the way, a stop will be made at Nosy Soa Park for a short visit before continuing to the capital.
Your overnight stay will be at San Cristobal.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Activities:

• Morning walking safari (with an armed guide)

Accommodation:

San Cristobal Boutique Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Visit Queen's Palace - End of the Adventure

Today is dedicated to a visit of the Queen’s Palace, followed by an exploration of local markets where you can experience the vibrant atmosphere and daily life of the Malagasy people. After the visits, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey. This marks the end of your adventure in Madagascar, or the beginning of your next destination.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.