$23,199 to $24,499 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Antananarivo
Arrival in Antananarivo
Upon arrival at Ivato International Airport, your guide will escort you to Maison Gallieni in Antananarivo’s historic Upper Town. Locally known as "Tana," the capital boasts fascinating traditional architecture and a distinct Indonesian influence. Your home for the night is an elegantly restored colonial mansion that beautifully blends modern and traditional décor. Spend the afternoon exploring the vibrant city streets or relaxing by the pool with panoramic views before dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Accommodation:
- Maison Gallieni
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Air Transfer to Tsingy de Bemaraha
Air Transfer to Tsingy de Bemaraha
After breakfast, board a private charter for a 90-minute flight to Tsingy de Bemaraha. Upon landing, a 4x4 transfer delivers you to Le Soleil des Tsingy for lunch. This afternoon, explore the extraordinary limestone pinnacles of Petit Tsingy. Depending on your fitness level, hike the Tantely circuit or the Andadoany forest trail - home to 53 bird species and six lemur species - offering a spectacular introduction to this unique UNESCO World Heritage landscape.
- Main Destination:
- Bemaraha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Le Soleil des Tsingy
Wildlife in Bemaraha NP
Mouse Lemur Common
Western Red
Forest Rat
Geckos Common
Sportive Lemur Common
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tsingy de Bemaraha
Tsingy de Bemaraha
After breakfast, embark on a full-day excursion to the Grand Tsingy, a UNESCO site famed for its 50-metre-high limestone pinnacles. Navigate this dramatic landscape by crossing a high-rope bridge over razor-sharp peaks before exploring the forest below. This biodiversity hotspot shelters 11 lemur species - including Decken’s sifaka and red-fronted brown lemurs - alongside 103 bird species and reptiles, offering a profound encounter with one of Madagascar's most iconic and rugged wonders.
- Main Destination:
- Bemaraha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Le Soleil des Tsingy
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Air Transfer to Morondava
Air Transfer to Morondava
After breakfast, fly to Morondava in the heart of Sakalava territory. Upon arrival, transfer to Palissandre Côte Ouest for lunch and a city tour. In the afternoon, your guide will escort you to the legendary Avenue of the Baobabs, where ancient Grandidier's baobabs - the largest of the island's seven species - line the horizon. Watching the sunset behind these majestic giants is a quintessential Madagascar experience and a spectacular conclusion to your day before returning to the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Morondava (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Palissandre Morondava Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Air Transfer to Isalo National Park
Air Transfer to Isalo National Park
After breakfast, board your private charter to Isalo National Park. Upon arrival, transfer to Isalo Rock Lodge, a breathtaking retreat nestled in the Sandstone Mountains. The park is renowned for its dramatic rock formations, crystal-clear natural pools, and canyons used as sacred burial sites by the Bara people. This afternoon, unwind with a spa massage or a dip in the pool, taking in the panoramic vistas of the park’s rugged beauty before a peaceful evening at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Isalo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Isalo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Isalo NP
Lemur Common
Plated Lizard Common
Brown Lemur Occasional
Chameleon Occasional
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Isalo National Park
Isalo National Park
After breakfast, embark on a full day of guided walking through Isalo National Park, one of Madagascar's most diverse landscapes. Your guide will tailor trails to your fitness, with highlights like the Canyon des Singes leading to the Piscine Naturelle rock pool. Discover endemic flora and diverse wildlife, from ring-tailed lemurs and sifakas to over 80 bird species like the rare Benson’s rock-thrush. This rugged terrain of ancient sandstone offers an unforgettable immersion into nature.
- Main Destination:
- Isalo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Le Jardin du Roy
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Air Transfer to Mandrare River Camp
Air Transfer to Mandrare River Camp
After breakfast, fly by private charter to Mandrare River Camp. Enjoy a barbecue lunch and relax in your luxury tent overlooking the river before an evening night walk in the Forest of Zenavo. Witness the forest come alive as diurnal lemurs bed down and nocturnal species, like mouse and sportive lemurs, emerge. With sightings of chameleons and rare birds in the prehistoric spiny forest, this immersive experience provides a magical glimpse into Madagascar’s unique nocturnal ecosystem.
- Main Destination:
- Ifotaka Forest
- Accommodation:
- Mandrare River Camp
Wildlife in Ifotaka Forest
Lemur Abundant
Flying Fox Common
Lizard Common
White-footed
Sportive Lemur Occasional
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Mandrare River Camp
Mandrare River Camp
After breakfast, cross the Mandrare River to reach the Sacred Gallery Forest, home to playful ring-tailed lemurs and Verreaux sifaka. Later, venture into the Sacred Spiny Forest with a local Antandroy tracker to visit ancestral tombs and learn about local customs and endemic nature. This cultural immersion concludes with relaxing sundowners on the riverbanks, providing a perfect end to a day spent exploring the spiritual and natural wonders of the Mandrare region.
- Main Destination:
- Ifotaka Forest
- Accommodation:
- Mandrare River Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Mandrare River Camp
Mandrare River Camp
Begin with a magical sunrise walk in the Sacred Spiny Forest, watching wildlife awaken among octopus trees and spotting endemic birds like couas and vangas. After breakfast, visit the local market or village to meet the Antandroy people, followed by a relaxed afternoon by the pool or on your riverview terrace. As the day ends, enjoy sundowners among ancient baobabs, capped by a potential evening of traditional music and dance performed by the local community.
- Main Destination:
- Ifotaka Forest
- Accommodation:
- Mandrare River Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Air Transfer to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
Air Transfer to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
After an early breakfast, fly by private charter to Antananarivo. Your guide will meet you for lunch before a four-hour drive to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. The journey offers a charming glimpse into rural life, with red brick houses and rice fields lining the route. Arrive at Mantadia Lodge in time for dinner, settled into the heart of the rainforest and ready to explore these world-renowned protected areas, famous for their incredible diversity of lemurs.
- Main Destination:
- Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mantadia Lodge
Wildlife in Andasibe-Mantadia NP
Brown Lemur Common
Chameleons Common
Geckos Common
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
After breakfast, explore Perinet Reserve to find the Indri, the world’s largest lemur. This rainforest shelters 11 other lemur species, including the diademed sifaka, alongside endemic birds like the blue coua and vibrant orchids. In the evening, join a guided night walk to discover the forest’s secretive nocturnal side. Search for mouse, woolly, and sportive lemurs as they emerge, providing a fascinating glimpse into the diverse wildlife that thrives in this lush habitat.
- Main Destination:
- Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mantadia Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Departure from Madagascar
Departure from Madagascar
Sadly, your Madagascar Off the Beaten Track holiday has come to an end. You will enjoy a final early breakfast, before making the four-hour drive back to Antananarivo, where you'll have lunch at a nearby restaurant. After lunch, your guide will escort you to Ivato International Airport, where you’ll board your return flight home.
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
