Friendly Tour Guide Mada

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Arrival in Antananarivo

Arrival in Antananarivo

Upon arrival at Ivato International Airport, you will be welcomed by our Friendly Tour Guide Madagascar representative and transferred to your hotel in Antananarivo. After completing the arrival formalities, you can settle in and relax at the hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may have some free time to take a short walk around the city or simply rest before starting your adventure through Madagascar.

Main Destination:
Antananarivo (City)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
San Cristobal Boutique Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Antananarivo to Andasibe via Peyrieras Reserve

Antananarivo to Andasibe via Peyrieras Reserve

After breakfast, depart Antananarivo and head east along the scenic RN2 toward Andasibe. On the way, stop at Peyrieras Reserve, where you can observe Madagascar’s fascinating reptiles, including chameleons, frogs, and other endemic species. Continue through the green landscapes and traditional villages toward Andasibe. After checking into your hotel and having some time to relax, enjoy an evening nature walks at a community reserve, looking for nocturnal lemurs, frogs, chameleons, and other wildlife that becomes active after sunset.

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

Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
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

Day 3

Analamazaotra Rainforest and Vakona Reserve

Analamazaotra Rainforest and Vakona Reserve

Start the day with a guided exploration of Analamazaotra National Park, one of the best places in Madagascar to encounter the famous Indri lemur. Walk through the lush rainforest while listening for the distinctive calls of the Indri and searching for other lemur species, endemic birds, reptiles, and unique plants. After the morning visit, enjoy lunch and continue to Vakona Private Reserve in the afternoon. Explore its forested areas and small islands for a nature walks, where several lemur species can be observed in a beautiful natural setting. Return at your hotel in the evening.

Main Destination:
Analamazaotra National Park (Andasibe-Mantadia NP)
Activities:
  • Morning nature hike/walk
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

Day 4

Andasibe to Antsirabe Town

Andasibe to Antsirabe Town

After breakfast, leave Andasibe and begin the journey toward Antsirabe, traveling through the changing landscapes of Madagascar’s central highlands. The road takes you through rural villages, rice fields, cultivated hills, and traditional Malagasy communities. Along the way, you will see how the landscape gradually changes from the humid eastern rainforest to the cooler highlands. Arrive in Antsirabe later in the day, check into your hotel, and enjoy some time to rest after the long drive.

Main Destination:
Antsirabe (City)
Activities:
  • Morning nature hike/walk
Accommodation:
Arotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Antsirabe to Kirindy Forest

Antsirabe to Kirindy Forest

Leave Antsirabe early in the morning for the long journey toward Kirindy Forest in western Madagascar. The route crosses the central highlands before gradually entering the drier landscapes of the west. Continue through rural areas and local villages before reaching the region of Kirindy. After arrival and check-in, take some time to relax and prepare for an evening wildlife experience. At night, join a guided night walk in Kirindy Forest, where you may encounter nocturnal lemurs, chameleons, frogs, insects, and, with some luck, the famous fossa.

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

Activities:
  • Morning nature hike/walk
Accommodation:
Relais du Kirindy
  • Mid-range hotel located just outside Kirindy Forest
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Kirindy Forest to Bekopaka

Kirindy Forest to Bekopaka

Begin the morning with a guided visit to Kirindy Forest, exploring its dry deciduous forest and searching for some of Madagascar’s most characteristic wildlife. Keep an eye out for lemurs, birds, reptiles, and other species that inhabit this unique ecosystem. After the visit, continue toward Bekopaka, the gateway to Tsingy de Bemaraha. The journey is an adventure in itself, including crossings of local rivers by ferry and travel through remote western landscapes. Arrive in Bekopaka in the afternoon and settle into your accommodation.

Main Destination:
Bekopaka (Town)
Activities:
  • Morning nature hike/walk
Accommodation:
Le Grand Hotel du Tsingy de Bemaraha
  • Mid-range hotel located in Bekopaka (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Bemaraha National Park

Bemaraha National Park

Today is dedicated to exploring the spectacular Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Madagascar’s most extraordinary natural landscapes. With a local guide, follow the trails through towering limestone formations, narrow passages, caves, canyons, and suspension bridges. Depending on the chosen circuit and conditions, explore the Big Tsingy or Small Tsingy area and enjoy panoramic views over the surrounding landscape. After the excursion, return to Bekopaka for a well-deserved rest.

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

Western Red
Forest Rat

Common
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Bemaraha
woolly lemur

Occasional
Rufous
brown lemur
Occasional
Fossa Very Rare
Aye-aye Very Rare
Activities:
  • Morning nature hike/walk
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

Day 8

Bekopaka to Morondava via Baobab Avenue

Bekopaka to Morondava via Baobab Avenue

After breakfast, depart Kirindy Forest for Morondava. Before the sun begins to set, enjoy some of the local highlights around Morondava: take a relaxing stroll along Kimony Beach, explore the vibrant local fish market where traditional outrigger canoes (pirogues) come ashore, or visit a local fishing village to experience the authentic daily life of the Vezo people. In the late afternoon, make your way to the world-famous Baobab Avenue. Walk among Madagascar’s most iconic and majestic giant trees and capture unforgettable photographs as the sun sets, casting a breathtaking golden glow over the landscape.

Main Destination:
Allée Des Baobabs (Highlight)
Activities:
  • Morning nature hike/walk
Accommodation:
Laguna Beach
  • Mid-range hotel located in Morondava (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 9

Flight from Morondava to Nosy Be (via Antananarivo)

Flight from Morondava to Nosy Be (via Antananarivo)

After breakfast, transfer to Morondava Airport for your domestic flight to Nosy Be (the Perfume Island), with a connection in Antananarivo. Upon arrival at Nosy Be Fascene Airport, our local representative will meet you and transfer you to your beachfront resort. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing by the swimming pool or walking along the warm tropical shores.

Main Destination:
Nosy Be
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Maison Ylang
  • Mid-range hotel located on Nosy Be
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 10

Excursion to Nosy Komba & Nosy Tanikely Marine Reserve

Excursion to Nosy Komba & Nosy Tanikely Marine Reserve

Embark on a scenic boat trip to two of Nosy Be’s most vibrant offshore islands. First, head to Nosy Tanikely, a protected marine reserve boasting crystal-clear waters filled with colorful coral reefs, sea turtles, and tropical fish—ideal for snorkeling. Afterward, sail to Nosy Komba (Lemur Island) to meet friendly black lemurs and explore local artisan craft shops in the village.

Main Destination:
Nosy Komba
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Maison Ylang
  • Mid-range hotel located on Nosy Be
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 11

Excursion to Nosy Iranja (The Turtle Island)

Excursion to Nosy Iranja (The Turtle Island)

Today, take a spectacular day trip to Nosy Iranja, famous for its iconic white-sand bar connecting two tropical islets at low tide. Walk along the powdery beach, swim in the turquoise lagoon, enjoy a freshly prepared seafood lunch on the island, and keep an eye out for nesting sea turtles before returning to Nosy Be in the late afternoon.

Main Destination:
Nosy Iranja
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Maison Ylang
  • Mid-range hotel located on Nosy Be
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 12

Departure from Nosy Be

Departure from Nosy Be

Savor your final breakfast overlooking the Indian Ocean. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy some free time for relaxation or souvenir shopping before our team transfers you to Nosy Be Fascene International Airport for your return journey home.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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