7-Day Madagascar Experience Andasibe - Baobab Avenue

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

First Steps on the Island

Upon your arrival at Ivato International Airport, our dedicated team will greet you with genuine
Malagasy warmth, ready to accompany you on the very first chapter of your island escape. After
completing the arrival formalities, a comfortable private transfer will take you through the lively
streets of Antananarivo to your hotel. Settle in, unwind, and let the magic gently unfold this is only the
beginning of your beautiful adventure in Madagascar.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Chalet des Roses

• Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Into Andasibe's Heart

After breakfast, depart for Andasibe with your first stop at Mandraka to explore the private Peyreras
Reserve, a fascinating sanctuary known for its collection of reptiles, amphibians, and chameleons
native to Madagascar. Continue the journey through lush landscapes toward Andasibe National Park,
one of the island’s most celebrated rainforest reserves. During a daytime visit, discover remarkable
biodiversity and a high concentration of endemic species, including unique plants, birds, and lemurs.
This immersive nature experience offers an introduction to Madagascar’s rich wildlife and pristine
rainforest ecosystem.

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:

Andasibe Lemurs Lodge

• Mid-range bungalow located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

A Rainforest Sanctuary of Indri Calls and Rare Biodiversity

Continue your exploration of the lush rainforest of Andasibe National Park, one of Madagascar’s most
remarkable biodiversity hotspots. During this immersive walk, you will have the chance to observe
the famous Indri Indri, the largest lemur species on the island, known for its striking black-and-white
fur and haunting, melodic calls echoing through the forest. This emblematic primate is a symbol of the
region’s rich wildlife. After a day filled with discovery and unforgettable encounters with nature.

Main Destination:

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Accommodation:

Andasibe Lemurs Lodge

• Mid-range bungalow located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

From Andasibe to Antsirabe

After days immersed in the lush rainforests of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, it’s time to journey
onward to Antsirabe. The road offers a chance to reflect on unforgettable encounters with
Madagascar’s unique wildlife—especially the haunting calls of the indri lemurs echoing through the
forest.
As the landscape gradually shifts from dense, misty greenery to the cooler highland scenery,
memories of vibrant birds, winding forest trails, and towering canopies linger. The contrast between
the wild tranquility of Andasibe and the calm, charming atmosphere of Antsirabe—with its colonial
touches and thermal springs—makes the journey both nostalgic and refreshing, bringing a gentle
close to an incredible nature escape.

Main Destination:

Antsirabe (City)

Accommodation:

Le Royal Palace Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

From Highlands to Heat

After breakfast, depart westward from Antsirabe, leaving the cool highlands behind for the warmer,
drier landscapes of Madagascar’s Great West. Just 22 km away, stop in Betafo, a charming Merina
village known for its traditional red-brick houses, terraced rice fields, and authentic rural life.
Continue to Miandrivazo, once a stop of King Radama I and now one of the hottest towns on the
island.

Main Destination:

Miandrivazo (Town)

Accommodation:

Princesse Tsiribihina Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Miandrivazo (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Sunset Baobab Avenue

Travel from Miandrivazo across the changing landscapes of western Madagascar toward
Morondava, passing villages, dry forests, and open plains. Arrive in the late afternoon and
end the day at the iconic Avenue of the Baobabs, where the ancient trees glow in the
golden light of sunset, creating one of Madagascar's most unforgettable views.

Main Destination:

Morondava (Town)

Accommodation:

Baobab Café Morondava

• Mid-range hotel located in Morondava (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Farewell Madagascar

End your unforgettable Madagascar journey in Morondava, cherishing sunset walks among the
baobabs and coastal charm. Take a domestic flight to Antananarivo (Tana) for your international
connection home. Carry with you vivid memories of wildlife, landscapes, and warm Malagasy smiles
that will last a lifetime.

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.