16-Day Grand Adventure Wildlife and Mountain Trek

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

Arrival in Antananarivo

Welcome to the capital of Madagascar: Antananarivo. Upon your arrival at Ivato International Airport, our dedicated team will warmly welcome with you holding a card your name. Our team will assist you with all process like exchanging money, getting a new sim card or anything else. Afterwards, drive to your hotel near the airport and get some rest after your international journey.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

San Cristobal Boutique Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Flight to Morondava - Kirindy Reserve

In the morning, take a domestic flight from Antananarivo to Morondava, the gateway to Madagascar’s western region. Upon arrival, meet your local driver and begin the journey towards Kirindy Forest. Continue by 4x4 towards Kirindy Forest, travelling through the dry landscapes of western Madagascar. The journey offers opportunities to admire the changing scenery and rural villages along the way before reaching the forest. After dinner, set out for a guided night walk around Kirindy Forest. With a flashlight, explore the forest after dark and look for nocturnal wildlife such as mouse lemurs, sportive lemurs, chameleons, frogs, and other night-active species.

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

Activities:

Nature hikes/walks

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 Forest - Bekopaka

Start the morning with a guided walk through Kirindy Forest, one of Madagascar’s best places to observe wildlife. Look for lemurs, birds, reptiles, and the famous fossa while exploring the dry deciduous forest. After the forest visit, continue the journey towards Bekopaka, the gateway to the Tsingy de Bemaraha. Travel through the rural landscapes of western Madagascar and cross the Tsiribihina River by local ferry, before reaching Bekopaka.

Main Destination:

Bekopaka (Town)

Activities:

Nature hikes/walks

Accommodation:

Le Grand Hotel du Tsingy de Bemaraha

• Mid-range hotel located in Bekopaka (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Manambolo River - Big Tsingy of Bemaraha

Start the day with a peaceful canoe trip along the Manambolo River, surrounded by impressive limestone cliffs and natural scenery. Discover caves, rock formations, and the peaceful landscapes along the river. Continue with a guided exploration of the Big Tsingy of Bemaraha, one of Madagascar’s most spectacular natural sites. Follow trails through the sharp limestone pinnacles, narrow passages, caves, and suspension bridges while looking for lemurs and other endemic wildlife.

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

Activities:

Nature hikes/walks & Canoe/Mokoro safaris

Accommodation:

Le Grand Hotel du Tsingy de Bemaraha

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bemaraha NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Bekopaka - Baobab Avenue

After breakfast, begin the journey back to Morondava by 4x4, following the off-road route through the remote landscapes of western Madagascar. Enjoy the changing scenery and rural villages along the way. Arrive at the famous Avenue of the Baobabs in the late afternoon and take time to admire these iconic trees as the sun sets, creating a beautiful atmosphere over the landscape. After sunset, continue to your hotel in Morondava for the evening.

Main Destination:

Allée Des Baobabs (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Laguna Beach

• Mid-range hotel located in Morondava (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morondava to Antsirabe

After breakfast, depart Morondava for Antsirabe and begin a long drive through the varied landscapes of central Madagascar. Travel through rural villages, rice fields, and highland scenery before arriving in Antsirabe in the late afternoon or evening.

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

Antsirabe to Ambalavao

After breakfast, depart Antsirabe and continue south towards Ambalavao. Travel along the RN7 through beautiful highland landscapes, passing traditional villages, rice fields, and rolling hills. Stop for lunch along the way before continuing the journey to Ambalavao. Arrive later in the afternoon and settle into your hotel.

Main Destination:

Ambalavao (City)

Accommodation:

Betsileo Country Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Ambalavao (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ambalavao to Andringitra National Park

In the morning, prepare everything needed for the trek, including meals, drinks, camping equipment, and other essential supplies. Meet the trekking team and get ready for the adventure in Andringitra National Park. Drive from Ambalavao to the Namoly Valley, the starting point for the hike in Andringitra National Park. Begin trekking through the spectacular mountain landscapes, with views of valleys, granite peaks, and natural surroundings. Continue to the designated base camp, where you will spend the night in tents. The camping package includes meals, drinks, and camping equipment, with the trekking team assisting throughout the stay.

Main Destination:

Andringitra National Park

Activities:

Nature hikes/walks

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Andringitra NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Andringitra Exploration & Pic Boby

Continue the hike through the spectacular mountain landscapes of Andringitra National Park towards Pic Boby, one of Madagascar’s highest peaks. Reach the summit and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over the surrounding mountains and valleys, often with the feeling of being above the clouds. After enjoying the summit, descend back to the base camp and relax after the challenging trek. Spend another night at the campsite, surrounded by the peaceful mountain scenery.

Main Destination:

Andringitra National Park

Activities:

Nature hikes/walks

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Andringitra NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Andringitra Hike, Namoly & Ambalavao

After breakfast, begin the descent from the base camp and hike back slowly through the scenic landscapes of Andringitra National Park towards Namoly village. Upon reaching Namoly, meet your driver and continue by car to Ambalavao. Enjoy a well-deserved rest and spend the night at your hotel.

Main Destination:

Ambalavao (City)

Activities:

Nature hikes/walks

Accommodation:

Betsileo Country Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Ambalavao (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Anja Reserve, Fianarantsoa & Ranomafana

Start the day with a guided visit to Anja Community Reserve, known for its population of ring-tailed lemurs. Explore the trails among granite formations while discovering the local wildlife and landscapes.

Continue to Fianarantsoa and enjoy a short city tour through its historic old town, with its traditional houses, churches, and panoramic viewpoints. Stop for lunch before continuing the journey. After lunch, continue by road towards Ranomafana, travelling through the green highland landscapes and rural villages. Upon arrival, check in and prepare for the evening activity.

In the evening, join a guided night walk around Ranomafana to search for nocturnal wildlife. With some luck, spot the mouse lemur, one of Madagascar’s smallest lemurs, along with chameleons, frogs, and other nocturnal species.

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

Activities:

Nature hikes/walks

Accommodation:

Centrest Hotel

• 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 & Ambositra

Start the day with a guided hike through the lush rainforest of Ranomafana National Park. Explore the forest trails while looking for lemurs, birds, reptiles, and other endemic wildlife surrounded by the rich vegetation.

After the park visit, return for lunch and take some time to rest. In the afternoon, continue the journey towards Ambositra, with approximately 6 hours of driving through the scenic highlands. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and relax.

Main Destination:

Ambositra (City)

Activities:

Nature hikes/walks

Accommodation:

Hotel Artisan

• Mid-range hotel located in Ambositra (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ambositra, Tritriva Lake & Antananarivo

After breakfast, leave Ambositra and drive for approximately two hours to Antsirabe, enjoying the scenic landscapes and traditional highland villages along the way.

Continue to the beautiful Tritriva Lake, a volcanic crater lake surrounded by impressive highland scenery. Enjoy a short hike around the area and take in the panoramic views before returning to the car.

After lunch, begin the journey back to Antananarivo, with approximately five hours of driving. Travel through the highlands and arrive in Tana in the late afternoon or evening.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Activities:

Nature hikes/walks

Accommodation:

Grand Hotel Urban

• Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Antananarivo to Andasibe Village

After breakfast, leave Antananarivo and drive for approximately four hours towards Andasibe, following the scenic RN2 through the lush eastern highlands and rural villages.

Stop at Peryerias for a guided visit of the reptile and exotic wildlife park. Discover Madagascar’s fascinating species, including chameleons, geckos, frogs, and other endemic reptiles.

In the evening, enjoy a guided night walk at the Voimma community reserve in Andasibe. Explore the forest after dark and look for nocturnal lemurs, frogs, chameleons, and other wildlife active during the night.

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

Activities:

Nature hikes/walks

Accommodation:

Andasibe Cyperus Hotel

• 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

Analamazaotra National Park - Vakona Reserve

Start the morning with a guided visit to Analamazaotra Reserve, exploring the lush rainforest and searching for Madagascar’s famous indri, as well as other lemurs, birds, and endemic wildlife.

Continue to Vakona Private Park, where you can observe several species of lemurs in a beautiful natural setting. Enjoy a relaxed walk through the park and discover more of Madagascar’s unique wildlife.

In the afternoon, discover the local village and experience everyday life and traditions in the Andasibe region. Meet local people, learn about their culture, and explore the surrounding community.

Main Destination:

Analamazaotra National Park (Andasibe-Mantadia NP)

Activities:

Nature hikes/walks

Accommodation:

Andasibe Cyperus Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Andasibe-Mantadia NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Your Last Journey With Us

After breakfast, leave Andasibe early and drive back to Antananarivo. Enjoy the final journey through the eastern highlands before reaching the capital.

If your flight is scheduled for today, we will drive you directly to the airport in time for your departure. If your flight is in the evening, we will be happy to add a short city tour of Antananarivo, with time to explore the city and shop for souvenirs before your airport transfer.

This marks the end of your journey with Friendly Tour Guide Madagascar. We hope you leave with wonderful memories of Madagascar and its unique landscapes, wildlife, culture, and people.

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.