21-Day Madagasar Wildlife & Nature Expedition

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

Arrival in Antananarivo

Welcome to Madagascar!

Upon your arrival at Ivato International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your English-speaking guide before being transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax after your international flight or enjoy your first impressions of Madagascar's lively capital city.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Au Bois Vert Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Fly to Morondava – Kirindy Reserve

An early morning transfer takes you to the airport for your domestic flight to Morondava on Madagascar's west coast. Upon arrival, your guide and driver will meet you before beginning the drive towards Kirindy Forest Reserve.

The landscape gradually changes from rice fields to dry deciduous forests and giant baobabs, offering excellent photographic opportunities.

During the afternoon you will enjoy your first guided walk through Kirindy Reserve, home to the famous Verreaux's Sifaka, Red-fronted Brown Lemur, Giant Jumping Rat and numerous reptiles.

After dinner, another guided night walk offers an excellent opportunity to search for Madagascar's nocturnal wildlife including Mouse Lemurs, sportive lemurs, chameleons, owls and, with some luck, the elusive Fossa, Madagascar's largest carnivore.

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:

Relais du Kirindy

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Kirindy Forest

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Kirindy-Bekopaka

After breakfast, continue north towards Bekopaka, gateway to Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park.

The journey includes crossing the Tsiribihina and Manambolo Rivers by local ferry while travelling through remote villages and magnificent western landscapes.

Arrival in Bekopaka during the afternoon.

Overnight 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:

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

Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park

Spend two full days discovering one of Madagascar's greatest natural treasures and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Guided hikes through the spectacular limestone pinnacles reveal suspension bridges, narrow canyons, caves, viewpoints and remarkable geological formations that have evolved over millions of years.

You will also visit Petit Tsingy and enjoy a boat excursion through the beautiful Manambolo Gorge where ancient caves were once used as burial sites by the local people.

The park is home to several lemur species including Decken's Sifaka, Red-fronted Brown Lemur and numerous endemic birds, reptiles and rare plants.

Overnight 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
• Drinks not included

Bekopaka-Morondava

Return to Morondava following the same scenic route across western Madagascar.

In the late afternoon you will visit the world-famous Avenue of the Baobabs where centuries-old giant baobab trees create one of Africa's most iconic landscapes. Sunset here offers exceptional photography opportunities.

Overnight 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)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morondava-Belo Sur Mer

Today's drive follows the beautiful southwest coastline towards Belo sur Mer, a peaceful fishing village known for traditional wooden boat construction and pristine beaches.

Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere while discovering local life and spectacular coastal scenery.

Overnight in Belo sur Mer.

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

Continue south through remote villages and changing landscapes towards Ifaty.

This adventurous journey crosses dry forests, baobab landscapes and vast savannahs before reaching Madagascar's southwest coast.

Arrival in Ifaty during the afternoon.

Overnight in Ifaty.

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

This morning visit the remarkable Reniala Spiny Forest Reserve accompanied by a specialist local guide.

The reserve protects one of Madagascar's most unique ecosystems where strange octopus trees, giant baobabs and thorny plants create an extraordinary landscape.

Excellent opportunities exist to observe Long-tailed Ground Rollers, Couas, Running Couas, Subdesert Mesites, chameleons and numerous endemic reptiles.

The afternoon is free to relax beside the Mozambique Channel or enjoy optional activities including snorkeling, whale watching (seasonal) or village visits.

Overnight in Ifaty.

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-Toliara-Anakao

After breakfast, drive to Toliara before boarding a motorboat across the lagoon to the beautiful seaside village of Anakao.

The remainder of the day is free to enjoy the white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters. You can also go and explore the small island of Nosy ve.

Overnight in Anakao.

Main Destination:

Anakao (Town & Beach)

Accommodation:

Lalandaka Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Anakao (Town & Beach)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Visit to Tsimanapetsotsa National Park

Today enjoy a full-day excursion to Tsimanampetsotsa National Park, one of Madagascar's least-visited protected areas.

The park is renowned for its unique saline lake, spectacular limestone formations, caves, baobabs, rare birds and excellent opportunities to observe Ring-tailed Lemurs in their natural habitat.

Flamingos are frequently seen on the lake depending on seasonal conditions.

Return to Anakao during the afternoon.

Overnight in Anakao.

Main Destination:

Tsimanampetsotsa National Park

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

High Season July, August and December holidays (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:

Lalandaka Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Anakao (Town & Beach)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Anakao-Toliara-Zombitse

Return by boat to Toliara before driving inland towards Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park.

An afternoon walk introduces the remarkable dry transitional forest where several endemic birds including Appert's Tetraka may be found.

After dinner, another guided night walk provides opportunities to observe nocturnal lemurs, chameleons and other fascinating wildlife.

Overnight near Zombitse.

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:

Zombitse-Ecolodge

• Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Zombitse-Vohibasia NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Zombitse-Isalo National Park

Enjoy another short morning wildlife walk before continuing to Isalo National Park.

During the afternoon begin exploring Madagascar's most famous national park with its dramatic sandstone formations, deep canyons, natural swimming pools and spectacular scenery.

Overnight in Isalo.

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Explore Isalo National Park

Spend a full day hiking through Isalo National Park.

Your guide will lead you through magnificent canyons, natural pools, palm-lined streams and panoramic viewpoints while searching for Ring-tailed Lemurs, Verreaux's Sifaka, Benson's Rock Thrush and numerous endemic plants.

The combination of dramatic landscapes and wildlife makes Isalo one of Madagascar's finest hiking destinations.

Overnight in Isalo.

Main Destination:

Isalo National Park

Accommodation:

Isalo Rock Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Isalo NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Isalo-Ranomfana National Park

Leave the dry southwest behind as you journey towards Madagascar's eastern rainforests.

Passing through the highland city of Fianarantsoa, the scenery gradually transforms into lush tropical vegetation before arriving at Ranomafana National Park.

Overnight in Ranomafana.

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

Enjoy a full day exploring this UNESCO World Heritage rainforest with expert local guides.

Ranomafana is famous for the Golden Bamboo Lemur, Milne-Edwards' Sifaka, Red-bellied Lemur, numerous chameleons, frogs and more than one hundred bird species.

The dense rainforest provides one of Madagascar's richest wildlife experiences.

Overnight in Ranomafana.

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

Travel north through the scenic Central Highlands.

The route passes picturesque rice terraces, traditional villages and beautiful mountain landscapes before arriving in the colonial spa town of Antsirabe.

Depending on arrival time, enjoy a short city tour including local handicraft workshops and colorful pousse-pousse rickshaws.

Overnight in Antsirabe.

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-Tana-Andasibe National Park

Continue north to Antananarivo before driving east to Andasibe National Park. This would be a 7-8 hours drive but scenery is beautiful

Following dinner, enjoy a guided night walk in search of mouse lemurs, 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 (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Explore Andasibe National Park

Spend two full days exploring the rainforests of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park.

The reserve is home to the famous Indri, the largest living lemur whose haunting calls echo throughout the forest.

You will also search for Diademed Sifakas, Common Brown Lemurs, Bamboo Lemurs, colorful chameleons, orchids and numerous endemic birds.

Visits include Analamazaotra Special Reserve and the beautiful Mantadia National Park, offering excellent wildlife viewing and outstanding rainforest scenery.

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

Andasibe-Tana-Departure

After breakfast, return to Antananarivo.

Depending on your international flight schedule, there may be time for souvenir shopping before transferring to Ivato International Airport for your departure flight.

End of our services.

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.