15-Day Masoala Peninsula & Tsingy Adventure Safari

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

Flight from Antananarivo to Maroantsetra – Boat Transfer to Farankaraina Reserve

Your adventure begins with a domestic flight from Antananarivo to the remote coastal town of Maroantsetra, located on Madagascar’s lush northeast coast and considered the gateway to the Masoala Peninsula. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your local team and transferred to the harbor for a scenic boat journey along Antongil Bay toward Farankaraina Reserve.
The boat transfer takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours depending on sea conditions and offers beautiful views of the coastline, rainforest-covered hills, and fishing villages. Upon arrival, settle into your lodge surrounded by pristine rainforest.
In the afternoon, enjoy your first guided walk in Farankaraina Reserve, one of the best places in Madagascar to observe the elusive Aye-Aye lemur in its natural habitat. The reserve is also home to several species of chameleons, frogs, endemic birds, and lush primary rainforest vegetation.
Accommodation near Farankaraina Reserve.

Main Destination:

Farankaraina Reserve

Accommodation:

Aye-Aye Forest Camp

• Budget lodge located just outside Farankaraina Reserve

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Farankaraina Reserve

Spend two full days exploring the pristine rainforest of Farankaraina Reserve with experienced local guides. Activities include daytime rainforest walks searching for bamboo lemurs, reptiles, endemic birds, chameleons, and unique flora. The reserve is especially famous for nocturnal wildlife, and evening walks offer excellent opportunities to spot the elusive Aye-Aye lemur along with mouse lemurs, frogs, and leaf-tailed geckos. This remote reserve offers an authentic rainforest experience far from the usual tourist routes.

Main Destination:

Farankaraina Reserve

Accommodation:

Aye-Aye Forest Camp

• Budget lodge located just outside Farankaraina Reserve

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Boat Transfer to Masoala National Park

After breakfast, continue by boat to Masoala National Park, Madagascar’s largest protected rainforest and one of the world’s richest biodiversity hotspots. The scenic transfer across Antongil Bay takes approximately 1-2 hours and may offer sightings of dolphins or humpback whales during the migration season.

Main Destination:

Masoala National Park

Best Time To Visit August to November (Less rain)

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

Best Weather August to November

Wildlife in Masoala NP

Red Ruffed Lemur Common

Humpback
Whale Common

White-fronted
Brown Lemur Common

Masoala Sportive
Lemur

Common

Leaf-tailed
Geckos Common

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Masoala
Woolly Lemur Occasional

Masoala
Fork-marked Lemur

Occasional

Mouse Lemurs Occasional

Tomato Frog Occasional

Panther
Chameleon Occasional

Lowland
Streaked Tenrec Rare

Greater
Hedgehog Tenrec Rare

Aye-aye Very Rare

Fossa Very Rare

Accommodation:

Dounia Forest Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masoala NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masoala National Park

Enjoy two days discovering the extraordinary biodiversity of Masoala National Park. Guided rainforest walks lead through lush primary forest rich in wildlife including red ruffed lemurs, white-fronted brown lemurs, colorful chameleons, frogs, and numerous endemic birds. Night walks reveal Madagascar’s fascinating nocturnal wildlife. Depending on weather and interests, optional coastal walks or snorkeling activities may also be arranged in the nearby marine reserve where rainforest meets coral reefs in a spectacular natural setting.

Main Destination:

Masoala National Park

Accommodation:

Dounia Forest Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masoala NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masoala – Maroantsetra

Return by boat to Maroantsetra, a transfer of approximately 2 to 3 hours across Antongil Bay. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing afternoon, or do a short visit of the town of Maroantsetra, visit a craft market for souvenirs.
Accommodation in Maroantsetra.

Main Destination:

Maroantsetra (Town)

Accommodation:

Biza Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Maroantsetra (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Flight to Antananarivo – Drive to Antsirabe

Morning flight back to Antananarivo. Upon arrival, continue by road to Antsirabe through the scenic Central Highlands. The drive takes approximately 4 to 5 hours through rice fields, traditional villages, and mountainous landscapes.

Accommodation in Antsirabe.

Main Destination:

Antsirabe (City)

Accommodation:

Couleur Cafe

• Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Antsirabe – Morondava

Drive west toward Morondava on Madagascar’s western coast. This long but scenic journey takes approximately 9 to 10 hours and showcases changing landscapes from highland scenery to dry western plains, on the way, you will stop for lunch in the town of Miandrivazo.
Accommodation in Morondava.

Main Destination:

Morondava (Town)

Accommodation:

Palissandre Morondava Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Morondava (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morondava-Kirindy Reserve

Drive approximately 2.5 hours north to Kirindy Reserve with a stop at the famous Avenue of the Baobabs. In the afternoon, explore Kirindy’s dry deciduous forest known for its rich wildlife including sifakas, giant jumping rats, reptiles, and nocturnal species. A night walk offers opportunities to search for mouse lemurs and the elusive fossa.

Accommodation in Kirindy.

Main Destination:

Kirindy Forest

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

High Season July, August and December holidays (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

Accommodation:

Akiba Lodge Marofandilia

• Luxury lodge located at Allée des Baobabs (Highlight)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kirindy-Bekopaka

Continue north to Bekopaka, gateway to Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park. This adventurous journey takes approximately 8 to 10 hours including ferry crossings over the Tsiribihina and Manambolo Rivers. You will then arrive in Bekopaka village in the late afternoon.

Accommodation in Bekopaka.

Main Destination:

Bekopaka (Town)

Accommodation:

Le Soleil des Tsingy

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bemaraha NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park

Spend two days exploring the spectacular limestone formations of Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Activities include guided hikes through the Small and Grand Tsingy with hanging bridges, narrow canyons, caves, and breathtaking viewpoints over the sharp limestone pinnacles. You will also enjoy a traditional pirogue excursion on the Manambolo River through impressive gorges and caves. Wildlife sightings may include Decken’s sifakas, red-fronted brown lemurs, reptiles, and endemic birds.

Accommodation in Bekopaka.

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:

Le Soleil des Tsingy

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bemaraha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bekopaka-Morondava

Return to Morondava on another full-day drive of approximately 8 to 10 hours including ferry crossings. If timing allows, enjoy another stop at the Avenue of the Baobabs for sunset photography as sunset time is the best moment for photos at the Baobab Avenue.

Accommodation in Morondava.

Main Destination:

Allée Des Baobabs (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Palissandre Morondava Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Flight to Antananarivo – End of Tour

Transfer to the airport for your domestic flight back to Antananarivo. Depending on your international flight schedule, transfer to the international airport for your onward flight.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

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.