10-Day Madagascar Eastern Rainforest & Chobe NP Safari

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

Welcome To Madagascar | Transfer To A Hotel In Antananarivo | Relaxing

On arrival in Madagascar, you will be welcomed and picked by our Kubwa Five Safaris guide who will be holding an A4 paper with your name printed on it at Ivato International Airport and be transferred to your hotel in Antananarivo where you will check in and do some resting to overcome the jetlag.

Locals usually refer to it as Tana. In French colonial times, it was called Tananarive. Whatever you call it, Antananarivo – Madagascar's bustling highland capital – is an enjoyable and welcoming city dotted with fascinating historic sites, beautiful green spaces and a great selection of bistros, cafes and bars.

Dinner and overnight at Au Bois Vert Hotel.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City, Madagascar)

Accommodation:

Au Bois Vert Hotel

• Mid-range hotelin Antananarivo (City, Madagascar)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Travel To AndasibeMantadia National Park | Visit Vakona Reserve To Meet Lemurs | Birding

After breakfast, you will leave the city behind and head east through green hills and rice fields to reach Andasibe.

In the afternoon, visit the Vakona Reserve, where you’ll have the chance to meet lemurs in a private sanctuary and observe crocodiles and endemic birds.

Welcome to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. This is one of the most rewarding destinations for viewing a good variety of lemurs in the wild. There's no better place to seek out the show-stealing indri, a striking and critically endangered type of lemur that calls attention to its presence with its unique wailing call.

Dinner and overnight at Mantadia Lodge.

Main Destination:

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park (Madagascar)

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 (Madagascar)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Travel To Manambato | Transfer To Ankanin'ny Nofy | Night Walk In Palmarium Reserve

After breakfast, you will be driven to Manambato, then take a boat along the Pangalanes Canal to reach the peaceful Ankanin’ny Nofy (The Nest of Dreams).

After dinner, head into the forest for a nocturnal walk in the Palmarium to seek out the rare and mysterious Aye-Aye lemur.
There's no better place than the Palmarium Reserve to see a wide variety of Madagascar's most charismatic forest lemurs.

Around a dozen different lemur species have been introduced to this forested 50-hectare private reserve on the shore of Lake Ampitabe; it's a real delight to watch these charming creatures folic in the trees and scamper around the restaurant.

An added bonus is that the Palmarium Reserve can only be reached by boat, a trip that allows you to see something of the remote and atmospheric Pangalanes, the world's longest artificial canal.

Dinner and overnight at Palmarium Hotel.

Main Destination:

Palmarium Reserve (Madagascar)

Best Time To Go August to November (Less rainfall)

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

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Palmarium Hotel

• Mid-range lodge located inside Palmarium Reserve (Madagascar)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tour Palmarium | Return To Andasibe-Mantadia National Park | Relaxing

After breakfast, you will spend the morning discovering the Palmarium Reserve, home to several species of lemurs roaming freely, as well as unique plants found only in this region.

In the afternoon, return by boat and car to Andasibe for a relaxed evening.

Dinner and overnight at Mantadia Lodge.

Main Destination:

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park (Madagascar)

Accommodation:

Mantadia Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP (Madagascar)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer To Analamazaotra Park | Guided Walk | Return To Antananarivo | Transfer To A Hotel

After breakfast, set off for a guided walk in Analamazaotra National Park, one of the best places to spot the Indri Indri — the largest lemur species — and other endemic wildlife.

Analamazaotra National Park is the sector of AndasibeMantadia National Park where it is easiest to see the indri, a large and eagerly sought after back-and-white lemur.

After lunch, drive back to Antananarivo for the night.

Dinner and overnight at Palissandre Antananarivo Hotel.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City, Madagascar)

Accommodation:

Palissandre Antananarivo Hotel

• Mid-range hotelin Antananarivo (City, Madagascar)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Malagasy Cultural Interaction In Antananarivo | Visit Ambohimanga Royal Hill

After breakfast, you will immerse yourself in Malagasy culture with a curated cultural day. Visit the Royal Hill of Ambohimanga or local artisan workshops, meet musicians or cooks, and taste local street food. A warm and meaningful farewell to the island.

Dinner and overnight at Palissandre Antananarivo Hotel.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City, Madagascar)

Accommodation:

Palissandre Antananarivo Hotel

• Mid-range hotelin Antananarivo (City, Madagascar)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

The Last Day In Madagascar | Transfer To The Airport | Fly To Botswana | Transfer To Lodge

After having a delightful breakfast, you will be transferred to Ivato International Airport for your scheduled flight to Botswana.

On arrival in Botswana, you will be welcomed and picked up by our Kubwa Five Safaris guide who will be holding an A4 paper with your name printed on it and driven to Kwalape Safari Lodge.

Dinner and overnight at Kwalape Safari Lodge.

Main Destination:

Kasane (Town, Botswana)

Accommodation:

Kwalape Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Chobe NP (Botswana)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Game Drive (From 6am to 11am) | Boat Cruise (From 3pm to 6pm) In Chobe National Park

After breakfast, you will head out to spend more time getting to know Chobe National Park. Chobe National Park is one of the top safari destinations in Africa, with one of the largest concentrations of wildlife on the continent spread across a vast area of nearly 12000 square kilometers.

The morning game drive will run from 6am to 11am. After the morning game drive, you will have the boat cruise from 3pm to 6pm.

Later in the evening, you will be taken back to the lodge.

Dinner and overnight at Kwalape Safari Lodge.

Main Destination:

Chobe National Park (Botswana)

Best Time To Visit April to October (Best at the riverfront area)

High Season July to October (The park gets crowded)

Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Chobe NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

CheetahRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Kwalape Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Chobe NP (Botswana)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Game Day Game Drive In Chobe National Park

After breakfast, you will embark on a full day game drive in Chobe National Park.

A full-day game drive in Chobe National Park is a thrilling safari experience that takes you deep into one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich regions. Starting early, you explore the Chobe Riverfront, known for its massive elephant herds, as well as lions, buffalo, giraffes, and a variety of antelope. As the day unfolds, you traverse diverse landscapes—from woodlands to open plains—spotting predators, birds, and other iconic species.

After lunch, continue the adventure into the afternoon, when animals become active again. The day ends with golden light across the bush and unforgettable sightings that capture the spirit of wild Botswana.

Dinner and overnight at Kwalape Safari Lodge.

Main Destination:

Chobe National Park (Botswana)

Accommodation:

Kwalape Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Chobe NP (Botswana)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

The Last Day With Us | Transfer To The Airport | Fly Back Home

After a delightful breakfast, you will be transferred to Kasane Airport for your scheduled flight back home.

Even the best safaris must draw to a close, and we hope that you have had the most wonderful time with us in Botswana. We wish you safe travels and we hope to see you again.

Main Destination:

Kasane Airport (Kasane, Botswana)

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.