10-Day Deep Nature Exploration Across Madagascar

• 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, you are warmly welcomed by your private guide and transferred to your hotel in Antananarivo. Depending on your arrival time and energy level, a short orientation drive may be arranged, offering a first glimpse of Madagascar’s capital. This introduction showcases the city’s hillside neighborhoods, rice paddies, colonial-era buildings, and everyday Malagasy life. The remainder of the day is at leisure to rest after your international flight.
Overnight in Antananarivo.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Sakamanga Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Antananarivo-Andasibe National Park

After breakfast, depart eastward toward Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. The scenic drive passes through the verdant highlands, terraced rice fields, eucalyptus forests, and lively roadside villages that reflect rural Malagasy culture.
Upon arrival in Andasibe, an afternoon guided visit to the Analamazaotra Special Reserve introduces you to the eastern rainforest ecosystem. The focus is on tracking the iconic indri, Madagascar’s largest lemur, renowned for its haunting vocalizations echoing through the forest canopy. Additional sightings may include diademed sifakas, bamboo lemurs, chameleons, orchids, tree frogs, and endemic bird species.
After dinner, embark on a guided nocturnal walk along forest trails, revealing Madagascar’s unique night life such as mouse lemurs, leaf-tailed geckos, night chameleons, frogs, and other nocturnal wildlife.
Overnight in Andasibe.

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

Accommodation:

Relais de Mantadia

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Andasibe National Park

These two days provide an in-depth exploration of Madagascar’s eastern rainforest and its extraordinary biodiversity. Early morning walks are ideal for wildlife observation, particularly indri families, common brown lemurs, and a wide range of endemic birds including vangas and the Madagascar blue pigeon.
One full day is dedicated to Mantadia National Park, a more remote and less-visited section of the protected area. Here, longer hikes take you through pristine primary rainforest featuring towering trees, dense undergrowth, waterfalls, and moss-covered landscapes. This park offers excellent opportunities to observe rare wildlife while learning about rainforest ecology, medicinal plants, and ongoing conservation efforts.
Together, these visits provide a comprehensive understanding of Madagascar’s rainforest ecosystems and the importance of preserving them.
Overnights in Andasibe.

Main Destination:

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Accommodation:

Relais de Mantadia

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

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Andasibe-Antananarivo-fly to Toliara

After breakfast, return by road to Antananarivo, then transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Toliara in the southwest of Madagascar. The journey marks a dramatic transition in landscapes, from lush rainforest to dry, semi-arid terrain.
Upon arrival in Toliara, you experience a distinctly different atmosphere shaped by the region’s warm climate, coastal influence, and desert-adapted environment.
Overnight in or near Toliara.

Main Destination:

Toliara (City)

Accommodation:

Auberge de la Table

• Mid-range lodge located near Toliara (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Toliara-Anakao-Beheloka

This morning, travel by boat along the Mozambique Channel to reach Anakao, a traditional Vezo fishing village known for its turquoise waters and sandy beaches. After a brief visit, continue by 4x4 vehicle through remote coastal plains toward Beheloka.
The route crosses dunes, spiny forest vegetation, baobabs, and isolated settlements, offering insight into life in one of Madagascar’s most sparsely populated regions. This journey highlights the island’s striking ecological contrasts and sense of wilderness.
Overnight in Beheloka.

Main Destination:

Anakao (Town & Beach)

Accommodation:

Beheloka Lodge

• Mid-range lodge

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Visit to Tsimanapetsotse National Park

Today is dedicated to exploring Tsimanampetsotsa National Park, one of Madagascar’s most distinctive protected areas. The park is characterized by vast saline lakes, limestone plateaus, caves, and desert-adapted flora.
Guided walks focus on endemic and migratory bird species, including flamingos (seasonal), as well as reptiles, spiny forest plants, and remarkable geological formations. Visits may include caves inhabited by blind cave fish and sites of cultural and ecological significance. The stark beauty of the landscape offers a powerful contrast to the rainforests visited earlier in the journey.
Overnight in Beheloka.

Main Destination:

Tsimanampetsotsa National Park

Best Time To Visit April to October (Best hiking weather)

High Season July, August and December holidays (Though the park doesn’t get busy)

Best Weather June to September

Wildlife in Tsimanampetsotsa NP

Ring-tailed
Lemur Common

Oustalet’s
Chameleon Common

Jewel Chameleon Common

Grandidier’s
Vontsira Occasional

Verreaux’s
Sifaka Occasional

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White-footed
Sportive Lemur Occasional

Grey-brown
Mouse Lemur Occasional

Radiated Tortoise Occasional

Blind
Sleeper Goby Occasional

Thick-tail
Day Gecko Occasional

Dumeril’s
Ground Boa Rare

Big-headed Gecko Rare

Frogs Rare

Fossa Very Rare

Accommodation:

Beheloka Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Tsimanampetsotsa NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Beheloka Costal wilderness

These days are devoted to experiencing the raw beauty and tranquility of the Beheloka region. Activities are flexible and may include coastal walks, birdwatching, photography, visits to small fishing communities, or simply relaxing along untouched beaches, snorkeling, diving.
The isolation of Beheloka offers a rare off-the-grid experience, allowing travelers to fully disconnect and appreciate Madagascar’s wild coastal landscapes at a slow, natural pace.
Overnights in Beheloka.

Main Destination:

Anakao (Town & Beach)

Accommodation:

Beheloka Lodge

• Mid-range lodge

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Beheloka-Anakao-Toliara-fly to Antananarivo

After breakfast, return by road to Anakao and board a boat back to Toliara. From there, take a domestic flight to Antananarivo, marking the conclusion of your journey through Madagascar’s diverse ecosystems, from rainforest to desert and remote coastal wilderness.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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