5-Day Journey into Madagascar's Wildlife Haven

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

Arrival In Madagascar | Transfer To Hotel In Antananarivo

On arrival in Madagascar, 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 at Ivato International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Antananarivo.

Welcome to Madagascar's colorful capital city. Situated in the heart of the central highlands, Antananarivo – often abbreviated to Tana – first served as the capital of the homegrown Imerina Kingdom more than 400 years ago, and it has remained the island's most important urban center ever since. Antananarivo makes for a charming introduction to Madagascar, thanks to its attractively hilly location, wealth of historic buildings, comfortable climate, cosmopolitan culture and delicious French-influenced cuisine.

You’ll land in the vibrant capital and be greeted by your guide. Depending on your arrival time, you can enjoy a first taste of Malagasy culture or relax in your hotel before the adventure begins.

Dinner and overnight at Boutique Hôtel La Varangue.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Boutique Hôtel La Varangue

• Budget hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer To Andasibe-Mantadia National Park | Explore Vakona Reserve

After breakfast, you will be driven to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park.

Today, head east from Antananarivo to Andasibe, a lush rainforest destination about 4 hours away. On arrival, visit the Vakona Reserve, famous for its lemur island where you can encounter friendly lemurs up close. The reserve also features crocodiles and endemic bird species. After the visit, settle into your lodge for the night, surrounded by the soothing sounds of the forest.

This is one of the most rewarding destinations for viewing a good variety of lemurs in the wild. For first-time visitors, Andasibe-Mantadia is a great place to get to grips with the island's more widespread forest birds, while serious bird-watchers come here in the hope of spotting four species of colorful ground-roller. Other inhabitants of this wonderful forest include foot-long chameleons and more than 100 species of dainty tree frog.

Dinner and overnight at Mantadia Lodge.

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:

Mantadia Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Guided Morning Walk In Analamazaotra National Park | Guided Night Walk In Mitsinjo Forest

In the morning, set out for a guided exploration of Analamazaotra National Park, where you’ll be greeted by the distinct calls of the Indri Indri. Walk along forest trails, spotting chameleons, birds, and various lemur species.

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

In the evening, venture into the Mitsinjo Reserve for a nocturnal walk, discovering Madagascar’s mysterious night creatures, including tiny frogs, chameleons, and nocturnal lemurs.

Dinner and overnight at Mantadia Lodge.

Main Destination:

Analamazaotra National Park

Accommodation:

Mantadia Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Explore Andasibe-Mantadia National Park | Transfer To Antananarivo | City Tour

After breakfast, enjoy a final stroll in the area before departing Andasibe. Drive back to Antananarivo, passing through picturesque rural landscapes and quaint villages. On arrival, relax at your hotel or explore the capital’s markets for some last-minute souvenirs.

Practically all roads and flights in Madagascar lead to or from the capital Antananarivo. Fortunately, though, most people agree it's no hardship to return to this characterful city and spend more time enjoying its unique urban Malagasy atmosphere.

Dinner and overnight at Boutique Hôtel La Varangue.

Main Destination:

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Accommodation:

Boutique Hôtel La Varangue

• Budget hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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

Depending on your flight time, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your journey home. You leave with memories of a land of dreams—forests, lemurs, oceans, and smiles.

Veloma & see you again soon!
Even the best safaris must come to an end. We're sure that you travel home with a suitcase full of happy memories, and we hope that you will join us again sometime in the future.

Main Destination:

Ivato International Airport (Antananarivo)

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.