17-Day Highlights of Madagascar + Private Charter

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

Antananarivo

You will be picked up at the airport in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, and transferred directly to your hotel. A city tour may take place depending on each traveler’s arrival time, including a visit to Royal Hill of Ambohimanga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your overnight stay will be at Nosy Manga Hotel.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Nosy Manga Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Antananarivo - Andasibe

You will depart from Antananarivo to reach Andasibe, driving along National Road 2. On the way, you will pass through the historic city of Moramanga. Activities will include a visit to Vakona Forest Lodge Private Reserve. Around 5:00 pm, you will enjoy a nocturnal visit to Analamazaotra Special Reserve.

Driving time today is approximately 4.5 hours over a distance of 142 km.

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:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Andasibe - Antananarivo

The third day of this trip will be dedicated to visiting Analamazaotra Special Reserve in VOI. This visit gives you the chance to encounter the legendary indri-indri, the largest living lemurs on the island, famous for their eerie and beautiful calls that echo through the forest. You may also spot other lemurs, including common brown lemurs and sometimes the diademed sifaka, a striking white-and-gold lemur. The reserve is also home to tiny leaf chameleons, larger colorful species like the Parson’s chameleon, Madagascar wagtails, blue vangas, and other endemic birds for birdwatching enthusiasts. If you visit during the right season, such as October to January, you may also see many wild orchids and unusual plants in bloom. After visiting the national park, you will head back to the capital city, Antananarivo. VOI Analamazaotra is run by the local community, so your visit directly supports conservation efforts and local livelihoods.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Nosy Manga Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Antananarivo - Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park - Morondava

You will depart the hotel around 8:00 am for a private charter flight. Upon landing at Amborodia Airport, a private 4WD vehicle will be waiting to take us directly to Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park to begin our visit. The Andamozavaky trek, known as the Big Tsingy, takes about 4 to 5 hours.

The park is famous for its towering limestone pinnacles and sharp needle-like rock formations, created over millions of years by erosion, with some rising more than 100 meters high. You will also cross suspension bridges and adventurous canopy walkways stretching over deep canyons, offering stunning panoramic views of the dramatic karst landscape.

After visiting Tsingy, we will take another private flight directly to Morondava. In the evening, enjoy a visit to Avenue of the Baobabs at sunset during the golden hour around 5:30 pm.

Main Destination:

Bemaraha National Park

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

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

Best Weather July and August

Wildlife in Bemaraha NP

Decken's sifaka Common

Peter's
mouse lemur Common

Western Red
Forest Rat

Common

Leaf-tailed geckos Common

Bemaraha
sportive lemur Common

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Madagascar
straw-colored
fruit bat Common

Bemaraha
woolly lemur

Occasional

Rufous
brown lemur Occasional

Fat-tailed
dwarf lemur Occasional

Stump-tailed
chameleon Occasional

Ring-tailed
mongoose Rare

Madagascar
ground boa Rare

Fossa Very Rare

Aye-aye Very Rare

Accommodation:

Vezo Beach Hotel Morondava

• Mid-range hotel located in Morondava (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Morondava - Tana

We will head back to Antananarivo by private charter flight. The total flight time will take approximately two hours. Upon landing, a private car from the hotel will be waiting to transfer us there.

The departure time will depend on the client, as we will have a private charter at our disposal.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Nosy Manga Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Tana - Ifaty

After landing in Toliara, a visit to Reniala Reserve near Ifaty is planned to see Madagascar’s majestic baobab trees and endemic species found in the area. The visit to Reniala Reserve is planned around 4:00 pm and will last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Transportation will be by private 4x4, and the schedule may be adjusted depending on the landing time at Tulear Airport.

We will take a domestic flight with Madagascar Airlines from Antananarivo to Toliara.

Main Destination:

Ifaty (Town & Beach)

Accommodation:

Demeure De La Compagnie Generale Des Huiles Precieuses

• Luxury hotel (with rustic facilities) located less than 1hr drive from Ifaty (Town & Beach)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Ifaty - Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park

Driving along National Road 7, you will visit Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park. The total drive takes approximately six hours over a distance of 225 km, with a picnic taken en route. After the park visit, we will check into a hotel just outside Isalo National Park. Transportation is by private 4x4 Hyundai.

Main Destination:

Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park

Best Time To Go April to October (Hiking), November to April (Birding)

High Season July, August and December holidays (It never gets busy)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Le Jardin du Roy

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Isalo NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Isalo National Park

Isalo National Park is often described as a “Jurassic Park” landscape and is rich not only in flora and fauna, but also in the customs and culture of the local tribes. With natural swimming pools and picnic areas surrounded by nature, Isalo is among the highlights of this trip to the southern region of Madagascar.

Activities include approximately three hours of walking inside the park. Driving time is about 40 minutes over a distance of 25 km, using a private 4x4 vehicle.

Main Destination:

Isalo National Park

Best Time To Visit April to October (Cooler, sunny days)

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

Best Weather June to August

Wildlife in Isalo NP

Ring-tailed
lemur Common

Western
plated lizard Common

Verreaux's sifaka Occasional

Red-fronted
brown lemur Occasional

Oustalet's
chameleon Occasional

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Jewel chameleon Occasional

Stump-tailed
chameleon Occasional

Merrem's
Madagascar swift Occasional

Grey
mouse lemur Rare

Red-tailed
sportive lemur Rare

Painted
burrowing frog Rare

Blue-legged
mantella Rare

Fossa Very Rare

Madagascar
tree boa Very Rare

Accommodation:

Le Jardin du Roy

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Isalo NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Isalo National Park - Ambalavao

After a morning departure, we will make our way to the Anja Community Reserve, which is known for its population of ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta), often called the “king of Madagascar” and one of the country’s most iconic species. Madagascar is also known as a land of contrasts, where the balance between green landscapes and desert-like areas, partly shaped by human activity, has formed the scenery seen today.

Driving time today is approximately six hours over a distance of 225 km.

Main Destination:

Ambalavao (City)

Accommodation:

Betsileo Country Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Ambalavao (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Ambalavao - Ranomafana National Park

The 10th day will mark the beginning of a green forest visit along National Road 7. Activities today include a visit to a silk workshop and an Antemoro paper workshop, followed by a night walk to spot the smallest chameleon species in the Ranomafana National Park area.

Driving time is approximately six hours over a distance of 230 km.

Main Destination:

Ranomafana National Park

Best Time To Visit April, May, September and November (Less rain)

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

Best Weather April, May, September and November

Wildlife in Ranomafana NP

Golden
bamboo lemur Common

Red-fronted
brown lemur Common

Red-bellied
lemur Common

Greater
bamboo lemur Common

Grey
bamboo lemur Common

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Giraffe-necked
weevil Common

Parson’s
Chameleon Common

Milne-Edwards’s
Sifaka Occasional

Rufous
mouse lemur Occasional

Satanic
leaf-tailed gecko Occasional

Painted
mantella Occasional

Spotted
fanaloka Rare

Ring-tailed
mongoose Rare

Fossa Very Rare

Accommodation:

Hotel Thermal Ranomafana

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Ranomafana NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Ranomafana National Park

To find several species of lemurs while you are in Madagascar, a visit to Ranomafana National Park is required. Nestled within its rich flora and fauna, the park is home to a variety of lemur species and remains a paradise for biologists and primatologists, where observing lemurs and reptiles in their natural habitat is a true pleasure. Your accommodatons for the night will be at the hotel.

Activities today also include a tour of the old town of Fianarantsoa, a UNESCO World Heritage area, and a visit to a Tanala village in the evening.

Driving time is approximately 40 minutes over a distance of 13 km.

Main Destination:

Ranomafana National Park

Accommodation:

Hotel Thermal Ranomafana

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Ranomafana NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Ranomafana National Park - Antsirabe

Leaving Ranomafana early in the morning, you will travel to the city of Antsirabe. Along National Road 7, you will visit wood carving workshops and artisans in Ambositra, which is known for its skilled craftsmanship. Lunch will be at the Artisant Hotel.

Other activities today include a sightseeing tour with landscape views of rice fields.

Main Destination:

Antsirabe (City)

Accommodation:

Le Royal Palace Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Antsirabe - Antananarivo - Nosy Be

You will depart early from Antsirabe, the city of water, to reach the capital city of Antananarivo. The drive takes approximately five hours over a distance of 175 km.

Activities include a city tour in Antsirabe, visits to zebu horn manufacturers and miniature handicraft workshops, as well as a stop in Ambatolampy to visit an aluminum recycling workshop.

Our domestic flight from Antananarivo to Nosy Be requires a two-hour check-in before departure. All visits along the route may be canceled depending on flight changes by Madagascar Airlines.

Main Destination:

Nosy Be

Accommodation:

Ravintsara Wellness Hotel

• Luxury hotel located on Nosy Be

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Nosy Komba

Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely are two of the most breathtaking islands near Nosy Be, each offering unique natural beauty, wildlife, and unforgettable experiences. Nosy Komba, also known as “Lemur Island,” is home to small Malagasy fishing villages with traditional wooden houses, where visitors can also see local handicrafts such as embroidered tablecloths and woven baskets made by skilled artisans.

Nosy Tanikely Marine Park is a protected marine reserve and one of the best snorkeling and diving spots in Madagascar. Its crystal-clear waters and rich marine biodiversity make it an underwater paradise with coral reefs teeming with marine life.

Transport is by private boat, with travel time of approximately one hour to each island.

Main Destination:

Nosy Komba

Accommodation:

Ravintsara Wellness Hotel

• Luxury hotel located on Nosy Be

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Nosy Iranja

Nosy Iranja is often considered one of the most beautiful islands in Madagascar. It consists of two islands connected by a sandbar that appears at low tide, creating a striking contrast between turquoise waters, white sand, and lush green vegetation.

The waters surrounding Nosy Iranja are ideal for snorkeling and diving, with coral reefs that host a rich variety of marine life, including tropical fish in vibrant colors, manta rays gliding through deeper waters, dolphins often seen nearby, and occasional sightings of whale sharks during the right season.

Transport is by private boat, with a travel time of approximately one hour.

Main Destination:

Nosy Iranja

Accommodation:

Ravintsara Wellness Hotel

• Luxury hotel located on Nosy Be

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Nosy Be - Atananarivo

A private 4WD will take you for a morning visit to Lokobe Reserve before your departure with Madagascar Airlines from Nosy Be back to Antananarivo. The schedule of the visit may change depending on the flight itinerary.

Distance by road is approximately 20 minutes, and flight time is about 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Nosy Manga Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Ivato airport

Today you will be dropped off at the international airport in Ivato. This will conclude our service.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

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