17-Day Tailored Madagascar & Seychelles Discovery

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

Arrival in Antananarivo

Arrive at Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo, the vibrant capital of Madagascar. You’ll be greeted by a local representative and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, take a short orientation tour to explore the city’s colonial-era architecture, stroll through the lively craft markets at Andravoahangy, and visit the historic Rova of Antananarivo (Queen's Palace) perched on the city’s highest hill for panoramic views.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City, Madagascar)

Accommodation:

Le Combava Hotel

• Mid-range hotelin Antananarivo (City, Madagascar)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Antananarivo-Andasibe National Park

After breakfast, embark on a scenic 3.5 hour drive east to Andasibe, traveling through lush highlands and rural landscapes. Stop for photos in typical Malagasy villages along the way. Upon arrival, check in to your lodge nestled within the rainforest. In the evening, enjoy a guided nocturnal walk in the Mitsinjo Reserve forest, where your guide will point out elusive nocturnal wildlife such as mouse lemurs, leaf-tailed geckos, and vibrant chameleons.

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:

Relais de Mantadia

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Andasibe National Park

Spend the day immersed in the Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, one of Madagascar’s top biodiversity hotspots. With your naturalist guide, search for the iconic indri indri, Madagascar’s largest and most vocal lemur. Discover rare orchids, giant ferns, and endemic bird species along rainforest trails. In the afternoon, optionally visit Lemur Island, where rescued lemurs can be seen up close.

Main Destination:

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park (Madagascar)

Accommodation:

Relais de Mantadia

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Andasibe-Antananarivo-Toliara

After breakfast, return to Antananarivo for your domestic flight to Toliara, a sun-drenched town on the southwest coast. Known for its baobabs, sapphire markets, and arid climate, Toliara offers a distinct change in landscape. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and unwind or explore the coastal boulevard at sunset.

Main Destination:

Toliara (City, Madagascar)

Accommodation:

Hotel Moringa Tulear

• Mid-range hotelin Toliara (City, Madagascar)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Toliara-Isalo National Park

Travel inland to Isalo National Park, a surreal landscape of eroded sandstone cliffs, deep canyons, and dry forest. The journey takes you past traditional Mahafaly tombs decorated with wooden sculptures and zebu skulls, revealing the region’s strong ancestral customs. Arrive and enjoy the sweeping views from your lodge.

Main Destination:

Isalo National Park (Madagascar)

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:

Isalo Rock Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Isalo NP (Madagascar) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Isalo National Park

Set off for a full-day guided trek through Isalo’s dramatic terrain. Walk through the Canyon des Singes and admire the colorful rock formations carved by centuries of wind and water. Cool off with a swim in the emerald waters of the “Piscine Naturelle” (Natural Pool), surrounded by lush palm groves. Spot wildlife such as Verreaux’s sifakas, ring-tailed lemurs, and rare birds along the way.

Main Destination:

Isalo National Park (Madagascar)

Accommodation:

Isalo Rock Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Isalo NP (Madagascar) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Isalo-Anaja Park-Ranomafana National Park

Depart Isalo and head east toward the lush highlands. Stop at Anja Community Reserve, a small but vibrant reserve where you can walk among ring-tailed lemurs leaping through the granite boulders. Continue your journey through misty mountain roads to the rainforest-cloaked village of Ranomafana.

Main Destination:

Anja Community Reserve (Madagascar)

Best Time To Go March to November (Less rain)

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

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Setam Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Ranomafana NP (Madagascar)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ranomafana National Park

Enjoy a guided trek through Ranomafana’s lush montane rainforest, home to the rare golden bamboo lemur and over a dozen other lemur species. Hike mist-shrouded trails surrounded by giant tree ferns and orchids. Your guide will help identify endemic reptiles, frogs, and birds, as well as the forest’s medicinal plants.

Main Destination:

Ranomafana National Park (Madagascar)

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

Accommodation:

Setam Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Ranomafana NP (Madagascar)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ranomafana-Antsirabe

Drive north through scenic highland rice paddies and eucalyptus forests to Antsirabe, a colonial-era spa town known for its thermal waters and artisan workshops. Enjoy a guided city walk to see local craftspeople at work making zebu horn carvings, miniature bicycles, and embroidered textiles.

Main Destination:

Antsirabe (City, Madagascar)

Accommodation:

Couleur Cafe

• Mid-range hotelin Antsirabe (City, Madagascar)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Antsirabe-Morondava

Travel west across the island to Morondava, a laid-back coastal town. The journey reveals a changing landscape from fertile highlands to arid plains. Arrive in time to visit the legendary Avenue of the Baobabs at sunset, where these towering ancient trees cast dramatic shadows across the red earth—an unforgettable photo opportunity.

Main Destination:

Morondava (Town, Madagascar)

Accommodation:

Vezo Beach Hotel Morondava

• Mid-range hotelin Morondava (Town, Madagascar)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morondava-Kirindy

Head north to Kirindy Reserve, one of the best places to see the elusive fosa (Madagascar’s top predator), along with sifakas, tenrecs, and giant jumping rats. Spend the day exploring its dry deciduous forest. Return in the evening for a guided night walk to spot nocturnal animals like fork-marked lemurs and owls.

Main Destination:

Kirindy Forest (Madagascar)

Best Time To Visit October and November (Fossa mating season)

High Season July, August and December holidays (Many of the trails get busy)

Best Weather May to September

Wildlife in Kirindy Forest

Fossa Common

Verreaux's Sifaka Common

Malagasy
Giant Rat Common

Northern
Bokiboky

Common

Grey
Mouse Lemur Common

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Red-fronted
Brown Lemur Common

Red-tailed
Sportive Lemur Common

Madame Berthe's
Mouse Lemur Occasional

Oustalet's
Chameleon Occasional

Pale Fork-marked
Lemur Occasional

Fat-tailed
Dwarf Lemur Occasional

Coquerel's Giant
Mouse Lemur Rare

Common Tenrec Rare

Madagascar
Ground Boa Rare

Accommodation:

Relais du Kirindy

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Kirindy Forest (Madagascar)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Kirindy-Morondava

Enjoy a final nature walk in Kirindy at sunrise, a great time for birdwatching. After breakfast, drive back to Morondava. Stop again at Baobab Avenue to capture the changing light and perhaps visit the romantic “Baobabs in Love.” Relax at your beachside hotel in the afternoon.

Main Destination:

Allee Des Baobabs (Highlight, Madagascar)

Accommodation:

Vezo Beach Hotel Morondava

• Mid-range hotelat Allee Des Baobabs (Highlight, Madagascar)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morondava-Antananarivo-Seychelles

Fly from Morondava to Antananarivo, where you’ll catch your international flight to the idyllic Seychelles. Upon arrival in Mahé, the largest island, you’ll be met and transferred to your beachfront resort. Settle in with a gentle sea breeze, panoramic ocean views, and the soothing sounds of waves. As the sun sets, enjoy a leisurely dinner featuring Creole flavors, fresh seafood, and tropical ingredients, all while soaking in the relaxed island atmosphere.

Main Destination:

Mahé Island (Seychelles)

Accommodation:

Coral Strand

• Mid-range hotelnear Victoria (City, Seychelles)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Seychelles

Spend three relaxing days exploring the natural and cultural treasures of the Seychelles. Lounge on white-sand beaches like Anse Lazio and Anse Intendance, snorkel or dive among vibrant coral reefs, and hike the jungle trails of Morne Seychellois National Park. Take day trips to Praslin and La Digue to discover lush interiors, giant tortoises, and granite boulders straight out of a postcard. Savor fresh seafood and Creole flavors at local restaurants.

Main Destination:

Praslin Island (Seychelles)

Accommodation:

Coral Strand

• Mid-range hotelnear Victoria (City, Seychelles)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure

Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a final dip in the sea or a relaxing spa treatment before your transfer to Seychelles International Airport for your onward journey home.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

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.