5-Day Andasibe Mid-Range Tour

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

Welcome to Madagascar

Upon arrival, your professional English-speaking guide will welcome you at the airport. Your guide will assist you in airport formalities and then accompany you to your hotel. You are free to spend the rest of the day as you please. Welcome to Madagascar!

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

San Cristobal

• Mid-range hotel

Meals & Drinks:

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

Driving to Andasibe (145km about 5h)

This incredible journey will lead us on the national road number 2 to the eastern part of Madagascar. You will be amazed by the green landscape of tropical forests, rice fields, waterfalls, villages, etc. Once we get to Andasibe, a night-time visit will offer us a unique opportunity to explore the flora and fauna that awaken after sunset.

Main Destination:

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Best Time To Visit August to November (Less rainfall)

High Season July to August and December (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:

Grace Lodge Andasibe

• Budget hotel located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Surrounded by Lemurs

Today, you will discover Andasibe National Park. Andasibe National Park is a natural jewel in the east of Madagascar, offering visitors a unique experience at the heart of tropical biodiversity. Renowned for its exceptional flora and fauna, the park is a must-see destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Lemur watching is the main attraction of your visit. These majestic primates can reach a meter in height and are distinguished by their black and white coats. You will be amazed by their agility as they move between the trees, using their powerful hind legs to make impressive leaps. Afterwards, you will visit Vakona Reserve. Vakona Reserve is a private reserve of the Vakona Forest Lodge Hotel, located around 6km from the village of Andasibe. It features a crocodile lake, various species of reptiles and batrachians, and several endemic plants. You will encounter Madagascar’s dancing lemurs, also called sifaka, the small bamboo lemurs, and the maki vari.

Main Destination:

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Accommodation:

Grace Lodge Andasibe

• Budget hotel located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Andasibe to Antananarivo (Visit of Peyriereas)

After breakfast, we get back to Antananarivo. Once again, you can enjoy the magnificent green landscape of the east throughout the journey. Stopover at Pyerieras and Madagascar Exotique, a privately run reserve at Marozevo, for a 1-hour tour. Indeed, you will discover some endemic species of Madagascar, including reptiles, geckos, and butterflies, including the largest butterfly on earth called a comet.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

San Cristobal

• Mid-range hotel

Meals & Drinks:

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

Goodbye Madagascar

Your journey ends today. Before your departure, you are invited to an informative visit to the Andohalo Photography Museum. Here, you will discover the history of the highlands during the royal era. After the tour, you will visit the colourful local markets to buy souvenirs. Finally, you will be driven to the airport.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

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.