11-Day Madagascar Family Adventure Tour

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

Arrival in Antananarivo

Upon arrival at Ivato Airport, you’ll be met by your guide and escorted to Maison Gallieni in Antananarivo’s historic Upper Town. This restored colonial mansion elegantly blends modern and traditional décor, offering a peaceful retreat after your journey. Relax by the pool with panoramic city views or explore the capital’s unique architecture and Indonesian cultural influence. This one-night stay provides the perfect, sophisticated introduction to your Malagasy adventure.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Maison Gallieni

• Luxury guest house located in Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Drive east to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, a lush rainforest sanctuary renowned for the indri - the world’s largest lemur species. The journey offers a charming look at rural life, from rice fields to redbrick villages. After checking into Mantadia Lodge, visit the Mitsinjo private reserve. This local NGO-led project supports reforestation and community education. Here, you can observe a variety of wildlife and even contribute to the forest’s future by planting indigenous trees.

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:

Mantadia Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Exploring Mantadia National Park

Embark on a full-day adventure to Mantadia National Park, a pristine naturalist’s goldmine home to indri lemurs and diademed sifakas. While the trails are more rugged, the wild, towering forest offers rare sightings of exotic birds and reptiles away from the crowds. Enjoy a family picnic by the Rianasoa Waterfall before returning to the lodge. This evening, join a guided night walk to discover the forest’s secretive residents, including mouse and fat-tailed dwarf lemurs.

Main Destination:

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Accommodation:

Mantadia Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Perinet Reserve and Transfer to Antananarivo

Explore the Perinet Reserve in search of the iconic indri, a unique lemur known for its teddy-bear face and inability to survive in captivity. Alongside your expert guide, you’ll search for eleven other species, including the diademed sifaka, while birdwatchers can spot endemics like the blue coua. The reserve is also a haven for rare orchids and reptiles. After lunch, return to Antananarivo for another sophisticated stay at Maison Gallieni, reflecting on a morning of extraordinary discovery.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Maison Gallieni

• Luxury guest house located in Antananarivo (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Fly to Morondava, Avenue of Baobabs

Fly west to Morondava, a coastal town steeped in the history of the Sakalava kingdom and famous for its sculpted wooden royal tombs. Upon arrival, transfer to Palissandre Côte Ouest Hotel for a two-night stay. This afternoon, explore the town at your leisure before your guide escorts you to the legendary Avenue of the Baobabs. Witnessing the sunset behind these towering, ancient giants is the most iconic experience in Madagascar and offers a spectacular and unforgettable photo opportunity.

Main Destination:

Morondava (Town)

Accommodation:

Palissandre Morondava Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Morondava (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Morondava & Kirindy Private Reserve

Depart early for Kirindy Reserve, a dry deciduous forest and the premier location to spot the elusive fossa. This private sanctuary is also home to the endemic, and very cute, giant jumping rat and eight lemur species, including the tiny Madame Berthe’s mouse lemur. Amidst towering baobabs - including three of the island’s seven species - you can also observe a wealth of birdlife. After a scenic picnic lunch, return to Morondava, having explored one of Madagascar’s most unique and ecologically vital habitats.

Main Destination:

Kirindy Forest

Best Time To Visit October and November (Fossa mating season)

High Season July, August and December holidays (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

Accommodation:

Palissandre Morondava Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Morondava (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Fly Back to Tana

Today, your guide will meet you and transfer you to the airport for your flight back to Tana. Upon arrival, you will be met by another guide who will transfer you to your hotel, Maison Gallieni where you stay for one night on a half board basis. Relax by the pool this afternoon or head into town to explore.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Maison Gallieni

• Luxury guest house located in Antananarivo (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Fly to Anjajavy Private Reserve

Fly by private charter northwest to Anjajavy Le Lodge for a three-night stay in a Seaview Villa. Set within a 450-hectare reserve, this coastal retreat is teeming with lemurs, chameleons, and endemic birds. At 5:30 pm, enjoy a guided night walk to encounter charismatic Coquerel’s sifakas and listen for Grewcock’s sportive lemurs. You may even spot the elusive fossa, Madagascar’s largest predator, providing a thrilling conclusion to your day in this remote paradise.

Main Destination:

Anjajavy Reserve

Accommodation:

Anjajavy le Lodge

• Luxury resort bordering Anjajavy Reserve without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Explore Anjajavy

Explore the Chemin des Crabes this morning, a trail famed for its ancient baobabs, unique hairy crabs, and vibrant birdlife. Even for non-birders, the diverse array of species - from the Madagascar fish eagle to the exotic paradise flycatcher - is truly enchanting. The walk concludes at a small cave containing stalactites and fascinating fossilized remains, including a lemur skull and shark teeth. Return to the lodge for lunch and a relaxed afternoon in this remote tropical sanctuary.

Main Destination:

Anjajavy Reserve

Accommodation:

Anjajavy le Lodge

• Luxury resort bordering Anjajavy Reserve without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Explore the Tsingy Rock Formations

Trek through the Giant’s Causeway and King’s Alley to discover ancient baobabs, unique Tsingy rock formations, and charismatic Coquerel’s sifakas. Watch as these mini kangaroos bounce across the ground - a charming contrast to their agile life in the trees. Alongside common brown lemurs, these primates roam freely through the lodge’s gardens and the surrounding reserve. After a morning of discovery, return to the lodge for lunch and a restful afternoon in this coastal paradise.

Main Destination:

Anjajavy Reserve

Accommodation:

Anjajavy le Lodge

• Luxury resort bordering Anjajavy Reserve without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Departure from Madagascar

At 9:30 am, transfer to the airstrip for your morning flight to Tana by scheduled charter. Upon arrival at Tana Airport, you will be met by a Wayfairer representative, who will assist you in checking in for your outbound flight. This brings your stunning Family Wildlife Adventure to an end, but with memories 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.