9-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)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Hôtel Escale

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

Activities:

• Nature hike/walk

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 Mitsinjo

Early in the morning, visit the Analamazaotra Reserve to hear the haunting calls of the Indri echoing through the forest. Your local guide will help you spot lemurs, endemic birds, and fascinating flora. After lunch, explore the Mitsinjo community reserve, managed by local conservationists. It’s an inspiring example of ecotourism supporting reforestation and wildlife protection. Return to your lodge for dinner and rest.

Main Destination:

Analamazaotra National Park (Andasibe-Mantadia NP)

Activities:

• Nature hike/walk

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)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Flower Palace Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City)

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

Activities:

• Nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

Centrest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel 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

Activities:

• Nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

Centrest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel 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)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Flower Palace Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Antsirabe - Antananarivo

After breakfast at the hotel, depart Antsirabe and drive back to Antananarivo. The scenic journey through the central highlands offers final views of rice fields, villages, and everyday rural life. Along the way, there may be opportunities to stop for photos or local handicraft shopping, depending on time. Upon arrival in Antananarivo, check in at your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Hôtel Escale

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Antananarivo (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer out

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Ivato International Airport for your international departure. We ensure arrival at the airport at least two hours prior to your scheduled flight. With unforgettable memories of Madagascar’s wildlife, culture, and landscapes, we bid you farewell and wish you a safe journey home.

Main Destination:

Ivato International Airport (Antananarivo)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

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.