16-Day Highlight of Madagascar

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Arrival in Antananrivo

Pick up at the Airport of Antananarivo the capitol of Madagascar, and then drop straight to the hotel. A city tour might be manage depending on the landing time of each travelers, which include Rova of Ambohimanga the Unesco heritage. Overnight at a Nosy Manga hotel.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Nosy Manga Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Antananarivo - Andasibe

Departure from the city of Antananarivo to reach Andasibe, driving on the National Road 2 by the way we will go through historical city of Moramanga. Activities will include a visit to Vakona private reserve visit. Arround 17Oclock a Nocturnal Visit in VOI Analamazaotra.
Driving time : 4 hours 30 distances: 142 km.

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:

Relais de Mantadia

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Andasibe - Antananarivo

The 3th day of this trip will be for the visit of the national park Analamazaotra, in VOI. This is to meet the legendary indri-indri the biggest lemurs all over the island. After visiting the national PARK we will head to the capitol city.

Expectation in the VOI Analamazaotra:

- Indri Indri: The biggest living lemur! Famous for its eerie, beautiful calls that sound through the forest.

- Other lemurs: Like Common Brown Lemurs and sometimes even the Diademed Sifaka (super beautiful, white-and-gold lemur).

- Chameleons: Tiny leaf chameleons and colorful bigger ones like the Parson’s chameleon.

- Birds: Madagascar wagtails, blue vangas, and other endemics if you’re into birdwatching.

- Orchids and weird plants: If you go in the right season (like October–January), you’ll see a bunch of wild orchids blooming.

The VOI Analamazaotra is run by the local community, so your visit directly helps conservation and local livelihoods.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Nosy Manga Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Antananarivo - Morondava - Kirindy

Taking local flight with, to head to Morondava, the total flight will take 1hours 15. Upon landing the 4WD will be waiting for us to head straight to the National Park of Kirindy. The total drive would be: 2 hours. The highlight of the day 4 is the nocturnal walk inside the National Park itself.
Kirindy is renowned for its high density of nocturnal lemurs. During your walk, you may encounter:​

- Madame Berthe's Mouse Lemur: The world's smallest primate, exclusive to this region.
- Grey Mouse Lemur: Common and active after dusk.
- Red-tailed Sportive Lemur: Often seen clinging to tree trunks.
- Fork-marked Lemur: Recognizable by its distinctive head markings.​

Reptiles and Amphibians:
- The forest comes alive at night with various reptiles and amphibians.
- Chameleons: Including species like Furcifer nicosiai and Furcifer oustaleti.
- Snakes: Including the Malagasy giant hognose snake.​

Spotting Fossa: Madagascar's largest predator, occasionally active at dusk.​.

Main Destination:

Kirindy Mitea National Park

Accommodation:

Relais Du Kirindy

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Kirindy Forest

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Kirindy to Bekopaka

Today’s destination is Belo, where we are going to take lunch. Once lunch is over, we will pursue our expedition within the desert part of Menabe on a 4 WD to reach Bekopaka. On the way, we have to cross the Manambolo River on a ferry boat. Once in Bekopaka we will spend night at Soleil des tsingy.
Activities.
• Day walk inside the national park of kirindy forest, the total walk may take 2 hours
• A proposal tour for a sunrise in the baobab forest can be include up to each travelers, if they are exposed to so many tireness, as it requires a waking up to 5 in the morning, and still following the program after.
• Expedition on the offroad of menabe region, ferry boat time
• Lunch at Mad Zebu or Karibo hotel.

Main Destination:

Bemaraha National Park

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

High Season July and August (Some of the trails get busy)

Best Weather July and August

Wildlife in Bemaraha NP

Decken's Sifaka Common

Peter's
Mouse Lemur Common

Western Red
Forest Rat

Common

Leaf-tailed
Geckos Common

Bemaraha
Sportive Lemur Common

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Madagascar
Straw-colored
Fruit Bat Common

Bemaraha
Woolly Lemur

Occasional

Rufous
Brown Lemur Occasional

Fat-tailed
Dwarf Lemur Occasional

Stump-tailed
Chameleon Occasional

Ring-tailed
Mongoose Rare

Madagascar
Ground Boa Rare

Fossa Very Rare

Aye-aye Very Rare

Accommodation:

Le Soleil des Tsingy

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bemaraha NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Tsinghy of Bemaraha National PARK

• Visit of Gorge of Mananmbolo about 1hours
• Andamozavaky trekking well known as the big Tsingy about 4 to 5 hours.

Tsingy Formations (Limestone Pinnacles)
- Towering sharp limestone spires and needle-like rocks — formed over millions of years by erosion.
- Some rise over 100 meters (330 feet) high.
- Often described as a “stone forest” or natural maze.

Suspension Bridges & Viewpoints
- Adventurous canopy walkways and rope bridges stretch across deep canyons.
- These give stunning panoramic views of the karst landscape — and are not for the faint-hearted!
- Special harnesses and gear are used for safety.

Main Destination:

Bemaraha National Park

Accommodation:

Le Soleil des Tsingy

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bemaraha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Bekopaka to Morondava

On the way to reach Morondava we will meet the legendary baobab of Madagascar, as we can find out 4 species of them on the way. The first visit will be on the “sacred baobab” following to the “baobab lovers” and we will end up in the same place where lonely planet had taken his greatest photo here in Madagascar, “The baobab alley” and that will be during the golden hours, when the sun goes down.
Activities
• Expedition on Menabe landscape
• Lunch time in Mad zebu or at karibo restaurant.
• Visit of Baobab sacred
• Visit of Baobab lovers
• Sunset at the baobab alley where lonely planet have done one of his greatest photo.

Main Destination:

Allee Des Baobabs (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Le Vezo Beach Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located at Allee Des Baobabs (Highlight)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Morondava to Miandrivazo

A city tour in Morondava is planned on the todays itinerary: the mangrove tour on a boat and the, a short walk in Betania, the village of boat Maker. On the way to reach Miandrivazo we will have a stop at the botanical garden of zazamalala mostly famous for the white sifaka, and it magnificent botanical garden.
Activities
• zazamalala Botanical garden visit.
Driving distance: 270 KM.

Main Destination:

Miandrivazo (Town)

Accommodation:

Soa Lia Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Miandrivazo (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Miandrivazo to Antsirabe

Driving from Miandrivazo to Antsirabe, the city of the waters, Antsirabe is also well known as the crossroad the center of Madagascar. An old colonial city, we will have a visit at miniature and zebu horn manufacturer.
Activities
• Andraikiba lake visit
• City tour of Antsirabe - taking rickshaw to see the colonial hotel, and having a tour in the independence avenue; Visit of Antsenakely Market.

Main Destination:

Antsirabe (City)

Accommodation:

Le Royal Palace

• Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Antsirabe to ranomafana

The 10th day, would be the starting of new discovery heading down to the National Road 7. Down to Ranomafana, going through the city of carved wood well known as Ambositra. A visit in the malagasy wood handcrafter are the main highlight of the day, however buying some souvenir is possible. A nocturnal visit is planned at the evening arrival.
Activities
• lunch time in Arstisant Ambositra in a specific restaurant sculptured as the legendary Zafimaniry village
• Night walk to spot the smallest chameleon in the area of Ranomafana
Driving time: 6 hours distances: 230 km.

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’
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:

Centrest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Ranomafana NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Ranomafana to Ambalavao

To find out several species of lemurs while you are here in Madagascar, visiting Ranomafana is one of the most unescapable destinations. Cradled with his Fona and Flora, it is a unique type of different species of lemurs that we may find. Ranomafana is still the one paradise of biologist and primatologist. Whereby, the conquest of lemurs and reptile in his natural home is a real pleasure. Night will be in the betsileo country lodge.
Activities
• Activities: Ranomafana national Park Visit, the walk may take around 4 hours
• Visit to the old town of Fianarantsoa which is a UNESCO heritage City tour in the old city of Fianarantsoa
• Visit of Antaimoro peper
• Silk manufacturer
Driving time: 7 hours distances: 230 km.

Main Destination:

Anja Community Reserve

Best Time To Go March to November (Less rain)

High Season July, August and December holidays (It gets very busy)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Betsileo Country Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Anja Reserve

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Ambalavao to Isalo

After a morning departure our schedule is set, on the visit at a reserve called Anja. A reserve crowded by lemurs, but mainly the king of Madagascar, the ring tale lemurs, or the lemur catta. After the visit, Madagascar is also well known as the country of contrast, the contrast between the green side and the desert resulting by human activity shape year after year the landscape that you can see nowadays.
Activities
• Anja reserve visit
Driving time: 6 hours distances: 225 km.

Main Destination:

Isalo National Park

Best Time To Visit April to October (Best hiking conditions)

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

Best Weather June to August

Wildlife in Isalo NP

Ring-tailed
Lemur Common

Western
Plated Lizard Common

Verreaux's Sifaka Occasional

Red-fronted
Brown Lemur Occasional

Oustalet's
Chameleon Occasional

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Jewel Chameleon Occasional

Stump-tailed
Chameleon Occasional

Merrem's
Madagascar Swift Occasional

Grey
Mouse Lemur Rare

Red-tailed
Sportive Lemur Rare

Painted
Burrowing Frog Rare

Blue-legged
Mantella Rare

Fossa Very Rare

Madagascar
Tree Boa Very Rare

Accommodation:

Le Jardin du Roy

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Isalo NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Isalo National Park visit

Discovered in the last decade as a Jurassic park, Isalo on his own are rich not only on Fona and Flora, but also by the customs and the culture of the Bara tribe. Natural swimming pool, picnic within Mother Nature, Isalo is amongst the highlight of this trip to the big south.
• Activities: walk and visit in the ISalo National Park,
Distance walking: 3 hours inside the park
Driving time: 40minutes, distances drive: 25km
Transport Mode : Private 4x4.

Main Destination:

Isalo National Park

Accommodation:

Le Jardin du Roy

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Isalo NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Isalo to Ifaty

The last day of this trip, at the entrance of Tulear’s town we will have a visit of an arboretum. Then, we will pursue our way to reach Ifaty, where our service will take end.
Activities
• Zombitse National Park visit
Driving time : 6 hours distances: 225 km
Transport mode: Private 4x4 Hyundai.

Main Destination:

Ifaty (Town & Beach)

Accommodation:

La Bella Donna Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Ifaty (Town & Beach)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Ifaty - Tulear - Tana

Before the departure to tana, a visit to Reniala reserve are planned in order to visit the majestic trees of Madagascar the Baobab, and as well in order to spot an endemic species that breed in the area.
Head back to the city of Tulear for the local flight.
Activities
• After a lunch time in a recommended restaurant, a visit of Reniala Reserve is amongst the highlight of the day
• Transfer to Tulear airport flight from Toliara to check-in must be 2 hours in advanced.
Driving time: 1 hours distances: 25 km
Transport mode: Private 4x4.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Nosy Manga Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Ivato international airport

Drop to the international airport of Antananarivo, end of our services.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.