5-Day Wildlife & Baobabs - Comfort Safari

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

Arrival in Morondava – Zazamalala Wildlife & Botanical

• Upon arrival at Morondava Airport, receive a warm welcome from the Madagascar Mystery Tour Operator team.

• Meet your professional guide and private driver, then transfer to your comfortable hotel for check-in.

• Enjoy some free time to relax. Lunch can be arranged depending on your flight schedule (at your own expense).

• In the early afternoon, depart for a guided visit to Zazamalala Wildlife & Botanical Garden, about 35 km from Morondava.

• Discover fascinating endemic wildlife, including Verreaux’s sifakas, red-fronted brown lemurs, chameleons, geckos, birds, tortoises and turtles (sightings may vary).

• Explore Madagascar’s unique dry-forest plants, medicinal trees, palms and orchids.

• Learn about local conservation projects, wildlife protection and reforestation efforts.

• Return to Morondava for a relaxing evening.

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:

• Afternoon nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

Baobab Café Morondava

• Mid-range hotel located in Morondava (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Morondava – Baobab Sunrise – Kivalo Mangrove – Kirindy Forest

• Early Morning: Travel by private 4x4 to the Avenue of the Baobabs for a spectacular sunrise, photos and a packed breakfast.

• Discover the Twin, Sacred, Male and Female Baobabs and learn their ecological and cultural significance.

• Morning: Explore Kivalo’s mangroves by traditional canoe with a local boatman. Spot birds, learn about mangrove conservation and traditional crab fishing.

• Visit Kivalo fishing village, meet the Vezo community and discover local customs and fishing traditions. Beach relaxation or swimming is possible if weather, tides and safety allow.

• Lunch: Enjoy fresh local seafood (at your own expense).

• Afternoon: Return by canoe and drive by private 4x4 to Kirindy Forest. Arrive around 4:30 PM and check in at your lodge.

• Evening (around 5:30 PM): Guided nocturnal forest walk to spot mouse lemurs, sportive and dwarf lemurs, geckos, chameleons and other wildlife, subject to sightings.

• Return to the lodge for dinner and rest.

Main Destination:

Kirindy Forest

Activities:

• Early morning nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

Relais du Kirindy

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Kirindy Forest

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Kirindy forest Wildlife safari and Giant baobabs sunset with Akiba night walk

• Early morning: After breakfast, enjoy a 3–4-hour guided walk in Kirindy Forest, famous for its endemic wildlife.

• Spot Verreaux's sifakas and red-fronted brown lemurs; learn about their behavior and habitat.

• Search for the elusive fossa, Madagascar's largest native carnivore (sightings not guaranteed).

• Discover endemic birds, chameleons, geckos, reptiles, medicinal plants and native trees.

• Midday: Return to the lodge for lunch (not included) and relaxation.

• Afternoon: Enjoy free time in the gardens or by the swimming pool.

• Around 5:00 PM: Visit the giant baobabs near Kirindy for sunset, photography and insights into local traditions.

• Evening: Take a guided night walk in Akiba Reserve, in the Menabe Antimena ecosystem. Look for Madame Berthe's mouse lemur, grey mouse lemurs, sportive lemurs, geckos and sleeping chameleons (sightings not guaranteed).

• Return to your lodge after the excursion.

Main Destination:

Kirindy Forest

Activities:

• Early morning nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

Relais du Kirindy

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Kirindy Forest

Meals & Drinks:

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

Kirindy - Akiba reserve - Lover's baobabs - Avenue of the baobabs sunset Morondava

• Morning: After breakfast, check out and drive towards Morondava. Visit Kirindy village to meet residents and discover rural life, Malagasy customs and their relationship with nature.

• Stop at a Sacred Baobab if time permits.

• Akiba Reserve: Discover the Lovers' Baobab, two intertwined trees symbolizing eternal love, and hear local legends.

• Enjoy a 2-hour guided daytime forest walk, looking for sifakas, red-fronted brown lemurs, couas, vangas, chameleons and endemic plants. Learn about efforts to protect threatened wildlife, including the giant jumping rat, narrow-striped mongoose and flat-tailed tortoise (sightings not guaranteed).

• Lunch at Akiba's restaurant (not included).

• Afternoon: Travel through Menabe and discover Grandidier's, Fony and Za baobabs, with insights into their ecology and traditional uses.

• Late afternoon: Admire a spectacular sunset at the Avenue of the Baobabs, with wonderful photo opportunities.

• Return to Morondava around 7:30 PM.

Main Destination:

Allée Des Baobabs (Highlight)

Activities:

• Early morning nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

Baobab Café Morondava

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morondava – Airport Transfert – End of tour

• Morning: Depending on your flight departure time, enjoy some free time to relax at your hotel in Morondava.

• Take this opportunity to unwind, prepare your luggage and enjoy your final moments in Madagascar.

• Airport Transfer: At the scheduled time, your professional guide and private driver will assist you with your luggage and provide a comfortable transfer to Morondava Airport.

• Our team will ensure a smooth and hassle-free departure, allowing you to travel with peace of mind.

• End of Services: Our safari services officially end upon arrival at Morondava Airport.

• Thank you for choosing Madagascar Mystery Tour Operator! We hope you enjoyed your unforgettable wildlife and baobab adventure in Madagascar and look forward to welcoming you again.

Main Destination:

Morondava (Town)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

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.