13-Day Madagascar's Best - Rainforests, Tsingy & Beaches

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

Arrive in Madagascar

Arrive in Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, on a late-night flight. Once you’ve landed, you’ll be greeted at the airport and transferred to the comfortable Relais des Plateaux hotel.

Enjoy a restful overnight stay with breakfast included the next morning.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Relais Des Plateaux

• Mid-range hotel located near Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Visit Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Travel east for around five hours to the escarpment for a 3-night stay near Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. On your first full day, head out on a guided walk through the rich rainforest in search of unusual wildlife. Start early to catch the magical dawn chorus – a haunting and unforgettable experience.

On your second day, enjoy lunch back at the lodge before returning to the forest for a late afternoon walk. In the evening, choose between a night walk with VoImma or Association Mitsinjo to spot nocturnal species.

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 Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Mantadia National Park

Active travellers might venture into nearby Mantadia National Park, a vast 10,000-hectare rainforest known for its panoramic ridge views.

If Mantadia isn’t accessible, Maromizaha offers a fantastic alternative. Alternatively, you could enjoy another scenic trail within Andasibe.

Those interested in making a lasting impact may also choose to plant a threatened endemic tree from the Association Mitsinjo nursery—supporting an important local reforestation project. As Hilary Bradt once said, "what better way to give back to Malagasy soil?"

Main Destination:

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Accommodation:

Andasibe Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Return to Antananarivo

Enjoy one last walk through the rainforest in search of any elusive species you might not have spotted yet.

Afterwards, journey back to Antananarivo for an overnight stay at Relais des Plateaux, where breakfast is included. A chance to relax before your onward travels.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Relais Des Plateaux

• Mid-range hotel located near Antananarivo (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

From Antananarivo to Ankarana via Diego Suarez

This morning, catch your flight to Diego Suarez, a coastal port town fringed by arid hills on Madagascar’s northern tip.

Upon arrival, you'll be met by your private guide and driver, who will take you inland to Ankarana Ouest. Settle in for a 3-night stay at the stylish Iharana Bush Camp, where you’ll enjoy full board and easy access to the surrounding limestone landscapes and wildlife.

Main Destination:

Antsiranana (City)

Accommodation:

Iharana Bush Camp

• Luxury lodge located just outside Ankarana SR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Explore Ankarana

Spend your first day exploring Ankarana, often dubbed the 'Lost World within a Lost World' — a dramatic limestone fortress crowned with jagged tsingy pinnacles. Where caves have collapsed, hidden sunken forests provide refuge for unique wildlife. Beneath the surface lies a vast network of tunnels, caves, and underground rivers. With your guides, you’ll follow one of the scenic circuits through this extraordinary landscape.

On your second day, delve deeper into the wonders of Ankarana Special Reserve with another guided excursion, allowing for a richer understanding of its rare geological formations and biodiversity. Back at the lodge, you can unwind with a peaceful boat ride on the nearby lake, cycle through the surroundings, or visit a local village to gain insight into life in this remote corner of Madagascar.

Main Destination:

Ankarana Special Reserve

Best Time To Visit May to November (Best hiking weather)

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

Best Weather April to November

Wildlife in Ankarana SR

Crowned Lemur Common

Sanford’s
Brown Lemur Common

Panther
Chameleon Common

Oustalet’s
Chameleon Common

Leaf-tailed Geckos Common

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Madagascar
Free-tailed Bat

Common

Ring-tailed
Mongoose Occasional

Ankarana
Sportive Lemur Occasional

Giant Day Gecko Occasional

Fossa Occasional

Nile Crocodile Rare

Madagascar
Ground Boa Rare

Tenrecs Rare

Spotted Fanaloka Very Rare

Accommodation:

Iharana Bush Camp

• Luxury lodge located just outside Ankarana SR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Across Sambirano to the Shore

Journey for around three hours through the fertile Sambirano region, with the option to visit the renowned Plantation Millot near Ambanja—famous for its high-quality cocoa used in premium chocolates. From Ankify, board a speedboat for the short transfer to Eden Lodge, your home for the next four nights.

Located on a secluded beach and surrounded by nature, this award-winning eco-lodge offers stylish East African Meru-style tents with en-suite bathrooms and full board. Accessible only by boat, Eden Lodge blends barefoot luxury with wildlife encounters, from lemurs in the surrounding forest to green turtles just offshore. The lodge is praised for its sustainability, warm hospitality, and excellent cuisine.

Main Destination:

Nosy Be

Accommodation:

Eden Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located on Nosy Be

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure

Catch a speedboat transfer to Nosy Be, then fly back to the capital, where you’ll have a day/evening room for relaxation and the opportunity to do some souvenir shopping.

In the late evening, you'll be transferred to the airport for check-in for your Air France 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.