8-Day Lemur Trail Madagascar Adventure

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

Arrival in Antananarivo

Welcome to Madagascar! Upon arrival at Ivato International Airport, our team will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. On the way, we’ll provide an overview of your exciting journey and answer any questions. You'll take the evening to relax and prepare for your adventure ahead.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Rova Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Antananarivo - Andasibe

After breakfast, we drive east towards Andasibe, passing through lush landscapes. Along the way, you'll stop at Peyreiras Reserve, home to chameleons, frogs, crocodiles, and lemurs. Upon arrival in Andasibe, you'll check into the hotel before heading on a night walk, where you’ll spot nocturnal lemurs, glowing frogs, and camouflaged chameleons in their natural habitat.

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:

Andasibe Cyperus Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Andasibe-Mantadia NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Visit Analamazaotra and Maromizaha

You'll spend the morning exploring Analamazaotra National Park, home to the famous Indri Indri, the largest living lemur, known for its haunting calls. You'll spot colorful chameleons and endemic birds as you walk through the rainforest. After lunch, you'll continue to Maromizaha Reserve, where you may encounter the Diademed Sifaka and learn about community-led conservation efforts.

Main Destination:

Analamazaotra National Park

Accommodation:

Andasibe Cyperus Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Andasibe-Mantadia NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Andasibe - Antsirabe

You'll leave Andasibe and travel south towards Antsirabe, passing through Antananarivo. Along the way, you'll visit traditional pottery workshops, where artisans craft beautiful clay pots using ancient techniques. As you reach Antsirabe, a charming colonial town known for its thermal springs and rickshaws, you'll check into the hotel and relax for the evening.

Main Destination:

Antsirabe (City)

Accommodation:

Le Royal Palace

• Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Antsirabe - Ranomafana National Park

Continuing on Route Nationale 7, you'll journey through the rolling highlands, passing terraced rice fields and traditional villages. Along the way, you'll interact with local children and learn about the daily lives of Malagasy people. Arriving in Ranomafana, you'll embark on an exciting night walk, searching for lemurs, chameleons, and other nocturnal wildlife.

Main Destination:

Ranomafana National Park

Best Time To Visit April, May, September, October and November (Mild weather, fewer rainy days)

High Season July, August and December holidays (The park is busy)

Best Weather April, May, September, October and November

Wildlife in Ranomafana NP

Golden
Bamboo Lemur Common

Red-fronted
Brown Lemur Common

Red-bellied
Lemur Common

Greater
Bamboo Lemur Common

Grey
Bamboo Lemur Common

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Giraffe-necked
Weevil Common

Parson’s
Chameleon Common

Milne-Edwards’s
Sifaka Occasional

Rufous
Mouse Lemur Occasional

Satanic
Leaf-tailed Gecko Occasional

Painted
Mantella Occasional

Spotted
Fanaloka Rare

Ring-tailed
Mongoose Rare

Fossa Very Rare

Accommodation:

Setam Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Ranomafana NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Visit of Ranomafana National Park

Today, you'll explore Ranomafana National Park, one of Madagascar’s most biodiverse rainforests. With lush vegetation, cascading waterfalls, and hidden trails, this park is home to 12 species of lemurs, including the endangered Golden Bamboo Lemur. In the afternoon, you will unwind in the natural thermal pools or visit the botanical garden to see rare plants and reptiles.

Main Destination:

Ranomafana National Park

Accommodation:

Setam Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Ranomafana NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ranomafana - Antsirabe

Leaving Ranomafana National Park, you drive through the forested highlands with beautiful views of misty hills and rice paddies. The road winds through peaceful countryside as you pass small villages and eucalyptus forests. A short break lets you enjoy a local snack and stretch your legs. Continuing north, you gradually enter the Betsileo region, known for its terraced landscapes. In Ambositra, a lively town famous for its woodcarving artisans, you can visit workshops and buy handmade souvenirs. The journey continues through the cooler highlands as you approach Antsirabe. Arriving by late afternoon, Antsirabe welcomes you with its colonial charm, thermal springs, and iconic pousse-pousse rides.

Main Destination:

Antsirabe (City)

Accommodation:

Le Royal Palace

• Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Antsirabe - Antananarivo - Home country

On the day 8 after your breakfast we will drive back to Antananarivo. On the way you will enjoy seeing different landscapes again and visit some villages along the way. We will arrive at the airport 2 hours before your departure time.

Main Destination:

Ivato International Airport (Antananarivo)

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.