8-Day Magical Madagascar Tour

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

Arrival in Madagascar

Upon arrival at Ivato Airport, you will be greeted by an English-speaking guide from MCC, who will escort you to your hotel in the upper town of Antananarivo. Known locally as ‘Tana,’ the city features fascinating traditional architecture and exhibits a stronger Indonesian influence compared to the rest of Madagascar. Maison Gallieni, a restored colonial mansion, blends modern and traditional décor seamlessly. You'll relax by the pool and enjoy stunning views over the city before dinner.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Maison Gallieni

• Luxury guest house located in Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Andasibe

After an early breakfast, your guide will drive you east to Andasibe, a breathtaking rainforest destination approximately five hours from the capital. This lush region is home to two protected areas: the Perinet Special Reserve and Mantadia National Park. Perinet is renowned for its population of Indri lemurs—the largest living lemur species.

The journey to Andasibe provides a fascinating glimpse into rural Madagascar, with scenic views of rice paddies, traditional red-brick houses, and roadside stalls.

On arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, visit a private reserve managed by the local NGO Mitsinjo. This inspiring organisation leads efforts in reforestation, environmental education, and conservation awareness, and it also operates Madagascar’s first amphibian captive-breeding facility. During your visit, you’ll encounter an impressive diversity of wildlife and have the opportunity to plant an indigenous tree species along the reforestation trail.

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:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Exploring Mantadia National Park

After breakfast, set off for Mantadia National Park, a scenic drive, with a picnic lunch packed for the day. This pristine rainforest is home to an impressive array of lemur species, including the iconic Indri indri, diademed sifaka, grey bamboo lemur, red-bellied lemur, and white ruffed lemur. While the trails here can be a bit more challenging than those in Perinet, the rewards are exceptional—the forest is taller and far less frequented by visitors.
The park is a treasure trove for naturalists, offering the chance to encounter rare and elusive species of mammals, reptiles, and birds in a truly wild setting.

Have a scenic picnic lunch near the Rianasoa Waterfall before hiking back through the forest. Later this evening, from the lodge set out on a guided night walk in the forest surrounding the reserve. With the help of a local expert, you'll search for nocturnal lemurs, including mouse lemurs, white-footed sportive lemurs, fat-tailed dwarf lemurs, and the woolly lemur.

Main Destination:

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Accommodation:

Mantadia Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Transfer to Antananarivo

After breakfast, set off with a local guide to explore Perinet Reserve (also known as Analamazaotra), renowned for its population of Indri indri. With its black and white colouring, barely-there tail, and wide-eyed, teddy bear-like face, the Indri is Madagascar’s largest lemur and one of the few primates on Earth that cannot survive in captivity.

As you walk through the lush forest trails, keep an eye out for up to 11 other lemur species that inhabit the reserve, including grey bamboo lemurs, common brown lemurs, diademed sifakas, and the striking black and white ruffed lemur.

Bird enthusiasts will be thrilled by the chance to spot some of Madagascar’s endemic avian gems such as the velvet asity, blue coua, and Nuthatch vanga. The reserve also shelters an extraordinary diversity of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates, along with a dazzling variety of orchids.
After a rewarding morning in the rainforest, enjoy lunch before beginning your journey back to Antananarivo.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Nosy Manga Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Transfer to Soalala

This morning, board a scheduled charter flight to the remote port town of Soalala. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by your guide and set off on a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Namoroka Tsingy Camp. En route, pause for a walk through a nearby village shaded by mango trees, offering a warm and authentic glimpse into local life.

Once at the camp, settle into your comfortable tent and take in the peaceful surroundings. In the late afternoon, venture out on a guided walk through the forest that borders the camp. Keep your eyes open for an array of fascinating wildlife—from colourful birds and chameleons to Von der Decken’s sifakas and red lemurs. With a bit of luck, you might even catch a glimpse of Madagascar’s elusive apex predator, the fossa, or the mysterious Aye Aye.

As the day winds down, enjoy a sundowner beneath the iconic baobabs—a perfect way to end your first evening in this wild and little-visited corner of Madagascar.

Main Destination:

Tsingy De Namoroka

Accommodation:

Namoroka Tsingy Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Tsingy de Namoroka

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Namoroka Tsingy Camp

Spend two full days exploring the dramatic limestone formations of Namoroka National Park and its surrounding wilderness. This remote park remains one of Madagascar’s most pristine and untouched protected areas, perfect for adventurous travellers.

Namoroka is a biodiversity hotspot, home to over 100 species of birds and a rich variety of wildlife. Among the six lemur species found here are the lively Von der Decken’s sifaka, the elusive Milne-Edwards sportive lemur and the striking red lemur.

One of the highlights of your visit is a guided exploration of the vast cave system that lies beneath the tsingy massif.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the cool shade of the tsingy spires, surrounded by the sounds and sights of this wild, otherworldly landscape.

Main Destination:

Tsingy De Namoroka

Accommodation:

Namoroka Tsingy Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Tsingy de Namoroka

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Flight Home

On your final day, your English-speaking guide will transfer you to the airport in time for check-in for your international outbound flight.

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.