5-Day Best of Madagascar Wildlife Tour

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

Arrival in Antananarivo

Your adventure begins at Ivato Airport, where a private guide welcomes you to Madagascar for your transfer into Antananarivo. Known affectionately as Tana, the capital is characterized by its unique architecture and Indonesian heritage. Your home for the night is Maison Gallieni, an elegantly restored colonial gem fusing modern luxury with historic charm. Relax by the pool with sweeping city views before a serene dinner, providing a sophisticated and unhurried start to your journey.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Maison Gallieni

• Luxury guest house located in Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Antananarivo to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park by Road

After an early breakfast, enjoy a scenic five-hour drive to the rainforest haven of Andasibe, passing vibrant rice paddies and traditional redbrick homes. This region, home to the Perinet Special Reserve, is world-renowned for the Indri, the planet’s largest living lemur. After lunch at your hotel, visit the Mitsinjo private reserve to witness pioneering conservation work. Here, you can discover a stunning array of wildlife and contribute to the landscape by planting an indigenous tree.

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

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Tour

After breakfast, enjoy a 1.5-hour drive to Mantadia National Park for a day of discovery. This taller, wild forest offers an exclusive sanctuary for rare indri lemurs and exotic birds like the ground roller. Savor a picnic lunch by Rianasoa Waterfall before hiking back to your vehicle. As dusk falls, join a guided night walk to encounter nocturnal residents like the mouse and woolly lemur, completing a day of profound immersion within Madagascar's untamed and majestic heart.

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)

Walking Safari in Perinet Special Reserve

Following breakfast, explore the 810-hectare Perinet Reserve with an expert guide in search of the Indri, Madagascar's largest lemur, known for its haunting calls and distinctive markings. As you traverse the rainforest, keep watch for other rare species, including the diademed sifaka and black-and-white ruffed lemur. This sanctuary also hosts endemic birds and a vibrant array of orchids. After a morning of discovery, you will return to Antananarivo for a restful evening in the capital.

Main Destination:

Analamazaotra National Park (Andasibe-Mantadia NP)

Accommodation:

Novotel Convention & Spa Antananarivo

• Luxury hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure Home

This morning, your English-speaking guide will transport you to the airport for a swift check-in experience. It is time to depart from beautiful Madagascar on your international flight home, so wave goodbye to this wildlife wonderland and start dreaming of your next trip with Wayfairer.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.