14-Day Madagascar's Wild West & Southern Adventure

• 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 will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax after your international flight or enjoy a short introduction to Madagascar's vibrant capital city.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Au Bois Vert Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Flight to Morondava – Drive to Kirindy Forest – Night Walk

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Morondava.
Upon arrival, begin the scenic drive of approximately 2.5 hours to Kirindy Forest Reserve through western Madagascar's dry forests and baobab landscapes.
After checking into your lodge, enjoy an afternoon at leisure before embarking on an exciting guided night walk. Kirindy is one of Madagascar's finest reserves for observing nocturnal wildlife including mouse lemurs, giant jumping rats, chameleons, owls and numerous reptiles. The reserve is also famous as one of the best places to encounter the elusive Fosa.

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

Accommodation:

Akiba Lodge Marofandilia

• Luxury lodge located at Allée des Baobabs (Highlight)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Kirindy Forest Reserve – Morondava – Sunset at the Avenue of the Baobabs

Early this morning, enjoy a guided walk through Kirindy Forest when wildlife activity is at its highest. Search for Verreaux's sifakas, Red-fronted Brown Lemurs, Giant Jumping Rats and, with some luck, the remarkable Fosa.
After lunch, drive back to Morondava.
Before sunset, visit the world-famous Avenue of the Baobabs, one of Madagascar's most iconic natural landmarks. The late afternoon light creates unforgettable photographic opportunities as the ancient baobab trees glow beneath the African sunset.

Main Destination:

Allée Des Baobabs (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Palissandre Morondava Hotel

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morondava-Belo Sur Mer

Today you travel south along Madagascar's remote western coastline to the peaceful fishing village of Belo sur Mer.
The journey takes approximately 3 to 4 hours along sandy coastal tracks, passing traditional Sakalava villages, salt flats, mangroves and beautiful coastal scenery.
Belo sur Mer is renowned for its traditional dhow boat builders and relaxed atmosphere. After checking into your hotel, spend the remainder of the day exploring the village or relaxing on the beach.

Main Destination:

Belo Sur Mer (Town & Beach)

Accommodation:

Belo Beach

• Mid-range lodge located in Belo sur Mer (Town & Beach)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Belo Sur Mer-Manja-Ifaty

After an early breakfast, continue south towards Ifaty via Manja.
This is one of Madagascar's most adventurous overland journeys, travelling through remote landscapes, dry forests, rivers and authentic Malagasy villages before reaching the beautiful beaches of Ifaty.
Although it is a long driving day of approximately 7 to 8 hours, the constantly changing scenery makes the journey particularly rewarding.
Arrive in Ifaty during the evening.

Main Destination:

Ifaty (Town & Beach)

Accommodation:

Vovo Telo Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Ifaty (Town & Beach)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ifaty – Reniala Spiny Forest & Beach

This morning, enjoy a guided walk through the famous Reniala Spiny Forest Reserve.
The spiny forest is one of Madagascar's most extraordinary ecosystems and exists nowhere else on Earth. During your walk you may encounter Ring-tailed Lemurs, Verreaux's Sifakas, Long-tailed Ground Rollers, Subdesert Mesites, colourful chameleons and the unique octopus trees and giant baobabs that characterize this remarkable habitat.
The afternoon is free to relax on Ifaty's beautiful white sand beaches, swim in the turquoise waters of the Mozambique Channel or simply enjoy the peaceful seaside atmosphere.

Main Destination:

Ifaty (Town & Beach)

Accommodation:

Vovo Telo Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Ifaty (Town & Beach)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ifaty

Enjoy a full day at leisure.
Optional activities include snorkeling on the coral reef, visiting local Vezo fishing villages, whale watching (seasonal), scuba diving or simply relaxing by the beach.
This day allows you to unwind before continuing inland toward Madagascar's spectacular national parks.

Main Destination:

Ifaty (Town & Beach)

Accommodation:

Vovo Telo Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Ifaty (Town & Beach)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ifaty-Zombitse Vohibasia National Park-Isalo

Depart after breakfast and drive north towards Isalo National Park.
En route, stop at Zombitse Vohibasia National Park for a guided walk. This transitional forest is one of Madagascar's premier birdwatching sites and is home to several rare endemic species including Appert's Tetraka, one of the island's most localized birds. Several lemur species and reptiles are also frequently encountered.
Continue to Isalo National Park, arriving late afternoon.

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:

Isalo Rock Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Isalo NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Isalo National Park

Spend the day exploring Madagascar's most spectacular national park.
Guided hikes lead through dramatic sandstone canyons, natural swimming pools, palm-lined oases and breathtaking viewpoints. Along the way you may observe Ring-tailed Lemurs, Verreaux's Sifakas, Benson's Rock Thrush, endemic plants and impressive rock formations sculpted over millions of years.
Return to your hotel during the afternoon.

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:

Isalo Rock Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Isalo NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Isalo-Anja Park-Ranomafana

Following breakfast, continue east along Madagascar's famous RN7.
The drive passes through changing landscapes from dry savannah to lush rainforest, with opportunities to stop at colourful local markets and traditional villages.
Arrive in Ranomafana during the afternoon.
After dinner, enjoy a guided night walk in search of mouse lemurs, chameleons, frogs and nocturnal insects.

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:

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

Ranomafana National Park

Today explore Ranomafana National Park, one of Madagascar's richest rainforest ecosystems and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Your guided walk offers excellent opportunities to observe Golden Bamboo Lemurs, Milne-Edwards' Sifakas, Red-bellied Lemurs, numerous endemic birds, orchids and colourful amphibians.
The dense rainforest and abundant wildlife make Ranomafana one of Madagascar's finest wildlife destinations.

Main Destination:

Ranomafana National Park

Accommodation:

Hotel Thermal Ranomafana

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Ranomafana NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ranomfana National Park

Enjoy a second full day in the park exploring different trails.
This additional day greatly increases wildlife viewing opportunities while allowing a slower pace to fully appreciate the rainforest's remarkable biodiversity.
Optional afternoon visit to the nearby thermal baths.

Main Destination:

Ranomafana National Park

Accommodation:

Hotel Thermal Ranomafana

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Ranomafana NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ranomafana-Antsirabe

Leave the rainforest behind as you continue north through the Malagasy Highlands.
Along the way, stop in Ambositra, Madagascar's capital of wood carving, where you can visit artisan workshops famous for their intricate Zafimaniry handicrafts.
Continue to Antsirabe, a charming colonial town well known for its thermal springs, colourful pousse-pousse rickshaws and gemstone workshops.

Main Destination:

Antsirabe (City)

Accommodation:

Couleur Cafe

• Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Antsirabe-Antananarivo-Departure

After breakfast, drive back to Antananarivo through the scenic central highlands.
Depending on your international departure time, enjoy a short visit to the local handicraft market for some last-minute souvenirs before transferring to Ivato 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.