8-Day Madagascar Wildlife (Berenty + Andasibe)

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

International arrival

Upon arrival at Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo, you will be met and greeted by our representative who will assist with the transfer to your hotel. Take the rest of the day to relax at Maison Gallieni and recover from your journey.
Dinner at La Varangue.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Radisson Hotel Tamboho Waterfront Antananarivo

• Luxury hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Antananarivo - Fort-Dauphin - Berenty

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Ivato Airport for your domestic flight to Fort- Dauphin.
Transfer to Ivato Airport
Check-in for the Fort-Dauphin flight
Departure from Antananarivo Airport
Arrival in Fort-Dauphin Airport
Upon your arrival in Fort-Dauphin, you will meet your guide and drive to Berenty. Along the
way, you will have the flexibility to stop, take photos, and explore the spiny forest thoroughly.
In the evening, your guide will lead you on a night walk to the Berenty Spiny Forest Reserve,
where you will have the opportunity to observe some species that are active only after dark.
Dinner and overnight at Berenty Lodge.

Main Destination:

Berenty Private Reserve

Best Time To Visit April to October (Less rain and humidity)

High Season July, August and December holidays (The reserve gets busy)

Best Weather April to October

Wildlife in Berenty Reserve

Ring-tailed
Lemur Abundant

Madagascar
Flying Fox Abundant

Verreaux’s Sifaka Common

Red-fronted
Brown Lemur Common

Hybridized
Brown Lemur Common

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Three-eyed
Lizard Common

White-footed
Sportive Lemur Occasional

Grey
Mouse Lemur Occasional

Grey-brown
Mouse Lemur Occasional

Warty Chameleon Occasional

Radiated
Tortoise Occasional

Lesser
Hedgehog Tenrec Rare

Dumeril’s
Ground Boa Rare

Spider
Tortoise Rare

Accommodation:

Berenty Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Berenty Reserve

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full day in Berenty

Today, you will explore Berenty Reserve. situated along the Mandrake River amidst vast sisal
plantations. The reserve comprises multiple areas, including the spiny forest region called
Rapily, the main Berenty Reserve spanning 200 hectares, and the forested area named
Bealoka covering 100 hectares. Renowned for its lemurs, the reserve is home to six varieties,
including ringtail lemurs, brown lemurs, and Verreaux's sifakas, which are active during the
day. Additionally, the reserve is home to 103 bird species, including owls and couas.
Dinner and overnight at Berenty Lodge.

Main Destination:

Berenty Private Reserve

Accommodation:

Berenty Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Berenty Reserve

Meals & Drinks:

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

Berenty – Fort-Dauphin – Antananarivo

After breakfast, you will depart from Berenty to return to Fort-Dauphin. Along the journey
back, you will have the opportunity to make multiple stops to admire and capture
photographs of the landscape. Upon reaching Fort-Dauphin, you will be transferred to Fort-
Dauphin Airport for your return flight to Antananarivo.

Check-in for the Antananarivo flight
Departure from Fort-Dauphin with Madagascar Airlines/ Tsaradia.
Arrival in Ivato Airport
Upon your arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Radisson Hotel Tamboho Waterfront Antananarivo

• Luxury hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Antananarivo - Andasibe (170 Km)

Start your adventure with a morning departure from Antananarivo. As you journey towards
Andasibe, take a stop at Peyrieras Exotic Reptile and Butterfly Farm. Here, you'll explore a
diverse collection of reptiles and butterflies.
Continue your drive to Andasibe and check into your hotel. In the evening, embark on a night
walk in Voimma, where you;ll have the opportunity to discover nocturnal creatures.
Dinner and overnight at Vakona Forest Lodge or Mantadia Lodge.

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:

Mantadia Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full day in Andasibe

Begin the day with breakfast at your hotel. In the morning, venture into the lush
Analamazaotra National Park for a guided walk through the rainforest. Keep an eye out for the
distinctive Indri lemurs, the largest lemurs in Madagascar. You'll also have the chance to spot
various other lemur species and exotic birds.
In the afternoon, head to Vakona Private Reserve. Here, you can interact with lemurs up close
and personal, surrounded by lush greenery.
Dinner and overnight at Vakona Forest Lodge or Mantadia Lodge.

Main Destination:

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Accommodation:

Mantadia Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Andasibe - Antananarivo (170 Km, 5 hours drive)

After breakfast, you'll head back to Antananarivo. In the afternoon, you will visit the Musée de
la Photographie de Madagascar. This museum digitizes photographs from 1860 to 1960 to
preserve Malagasy photographic heritage and connect locals with their history. Then, you will
take a walking tour of Uppertown Antananarivo, visiting the Queen's Palace, formerly known
as Manjakamiadana Palace, but now called Madagascar Palace. Situated at the highest point
of the city, the palace offers an impressive view, and our guide will provide fascinating stories
and historical insights.
Dinner at Marais Restaurant, a gourmet restaurant that has become the pride of Madagascar.
This unique venue is where French cuisine meets the treasures of Malagasy terroir. Tonight,
you will enjoy the "Voyage du Goût" menu, which features fresh, seasonal produce served in
five courses with two different glasses of wine.
Overnight at Maison Galliéni or Radisson Tamboho.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Radisson Hotel Tamboho Waterfront Antananarivo

• Luxury hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

International departure

After breakfast, you will head to Ambohimanga, a hill and traditional fortified royal settlement
(rova) located approximately 24 kilometers northeast of the capital city, Antananarivo.
Ambohimanga is the most significant symbol of the cultural identity of the Merina people and
represents the most important and best-preserved monument of the precolonial Merina
Kingdom.
Following the visit, you will be transferred to Ivato International Airport for your international
flight.
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Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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