Overview
Tour Overview
Madagascar Safari: This tour will be focused in the wildlife side of Madagascar, by getting the fancy side of the island, to fully enjoy the tour. Beginning with
Day by Day
Itinerary
Arrival in Antananarivo
Day 1Arrival in Antananarivo Arrival in Antananarivo Upon landing in Antananarivo, an english speaking from our company will be waiting for you. For all travelers who is willing to use a moblile network are recommended to buy it straight at the airport. An assistance from the guide might be necessary for buying. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: Nosy Manga Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) +12 Photos +11 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Antananarivo - Fort Dauphin - Mandrare
Day 2Antananarivo - Fort Dauphin - Mandrare Antananarivo - Fort Dauphin - Mandrare After breakfast we will head strait to the national airport of Ivato, the check-in must be 2hours in advance. And the total hours of flight will be 1hour30. Upon landing in Fort-Dauphin, a private car is waiting for us in order to drive straight to Mandrare river camp. for the activities a night walk would be the highlight of the day. As the sun sets the dynamic of the the spiny forest changes. The Ringtail Lemurs and Verreaux’s Sifaka bed down for the night as a whole host of different and interesting creatures start to stir. Torchlight unveils the shining eyes of White-footed Sportive Lemurs and Grey and Grey-Brown Mouse Lemurs scurrying through the trees looking for their next meal. The total walk may about 1hours 30. Main Destination: Ifotaka Forest Best Time To Visit April to November (Less rain and humidity) High Season July to November (High-season rates apply) Best Weather April to October Wildlife in Ifotaka Forest Ring-tailedLemur Abundant Verreaux's Sifaka Common MadagascarFlying Fox Common Three-eyedLizard Common White-footedSportive Lemur Occasional Show more GreyMouse Lemur Occasional Grey-brownMouse Lemur Occasional WartyChameleon Occasional Jewel Chameleon Occasional Big-headed Gecko Occasional Plated Lizard Occasional MadagascarHissing Cockroach Occasional LesserHedgehog Tenrec Rare Mocqard'sGround Gecko Rare Accommodation: Mandrare River Camp Luxury tented camp located just ou
Ifotaka Forest national Park visit
Day 3Ifotaka Forest national Park visit Ifotaka Forest national Park visit The today's vbisit is about Ifotaka national Park, the total walk may take about 4 to 5 hours. A full day visit can be grant regarding on each traveler request. The endemic spiny forest is like nothing else on earth. The tall spikey Octopus Trees are amongst the unique flora which are home to Verreaux’s Sifakas and the Nocturnal, Whitefooted Sportive Lemurs and Mouse Lemurs. The afternoon visit can be a discover of the Antandroy culture, head for a walk through the Sacred Spiny Forest filled with the ancestral tombs of the local Antandroy tribe, as well as an extraordinary array of flora and fauna, unique to the spiny forest. Your English speaking guide and a tracker from the local community will give you an introduction to Antandroy culture and customs. Main Destination: Ifotaka Forest Accommodation: Mandrare River Camp Luxury tented camp located just outside Ifotaka Forest Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water & alcoholic drinks (Other drinks not included)
Berenty National Park
Day 4Berenty National Park Berenty National Park Today visit is the famous Berenty reserve, in order to see the dancing lemurs, well known as the white sifaka. Early departure from hotel after to reach Berenty, the distance drive may take us about 1h30. If a full day visit is expected by the travelers, a take away pic-nic lunch from the hotel are recommended, as we may spend all day in the reserve. Otherwise, we can go for a good restaurant nearby the reserve. Main Destination: Ifotaka Forest Accommodation: Mandrare River Camp Luxury tented camp located just outside Ifotaka Forest Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water & alcoholic drinks (Other drinks not included)
Mandrare - fort dauphin - TANA
Day 5Mandrare - fort dauphin - TANA Mandrare - fort dauphin - TANA Driving back to the national airport of Fort Dauphin, the transfer may take about 20 to 40 minutes, and the check-in at the airport must be 2 hours in advance. Always with Madagascarairline, the total flight may take us about 1h30 without stop over. Upon landing in Antananarivo the capitol city we will head straight to the hotel. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: Nosy Manga Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Antananarivo - Andasibe
Day 6Antananarivo - Andasibe Antananarivo - Andasibe Early departure with a private 4WD from Nosy Manga to reach Andasibe national Park. Upon our arrival the visit would be the lemurs island, well known as the Vakona private reserve, followed by the crocodile farm in Vakona. A night walk inside the VOI national park are the plan for this day 6, in order to spot the smallest lemurs all other the world. 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 CommonBrown Lemur Common OtherChameleons Common Leaf-tailedGeckos Common Diademed Sifaka Occasional Show more Red-belliedLemur Occasional GreyBamboo Lemur Occasional Mouse Lemurs Occasional Sportive Lemurs Occasional Parson'sChameleon Occasional Painted Mantella Occasional Black-and-whiteRuffed Lemur Rare MadagascarTree Boa Rare Fossa Very Rare Accommodation: Mantadia Lodge Mid-range lodge located outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP +6 Photos +5 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Andasibe to Antananarivo
Day 7Andasibe to Antananarivo Andasibe to Antananarivo This day the expedition will be in VOI Analamazaotra national Park, a half day visit that take about 4 to 5 hours in total. The highlight of this tour would be the meeting of the biggest lemurs that breed all over the world. Well known as the indri-indri, a morning straing is recommended in order to listeng for the majestic sound of communication of the indri-indri. Outside of this species, to encounter a different endemic species are also part of the expedition. Heading back to the hotel for lucnh time, then the itinerary of us will be to return to Antananarivo in the afternoon to the capitol city. Main Destination: Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Accommodation: Nosy Manga Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Antananarivo - Tsingy National Park visit - Morondava by private charter
Day 8Antananarivo - Tsingy National Park visit - Morondava by private charter Antananarivo - Tsingy National Park visit - Morondava by private charter Heading to Amborodia airport with a private charter (Monoturbine cessna), the total flight will take 1h15. Upon the landing, a private 4WD will be waiting for us, with the local guide that will lead the tour inside the limestone castle. The time of visit may take us about 4hours. After the visit we will take the private charter to head to Morondava where another private 4WD will be waiting for us to go straight to the restaurant. Around 4 p.m we will live the hotel and head to the baobab alley, the legendary tree unique and unseen elsewhere outside of Madagascar. The highlight of this evening tour would be to wait for the sunset in the baobab alley, where lonely planet have done his greatest photo. 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'sMouse Lemur Common Western RedForest Rat Common Leaf-tailedGeckos Common BemarahaSportive Lemur Common Show more MadagascarStraw-coloredFruit Bat Common BemarahaWoolly Lemur Occasional RufousBrown Lemur Occasional Fat-tailedDwarf Lemur Occasional Stump-tailedChameleon Occasional Ring-tailedMongoose Rare MadagascarGround Boa Rare Fossa Very Rare Aye-aye Very Rare Accommodation: Palissandre Morondava H
Morondava Back to Antananarivo
Day 9Morondava Back to Antananarivo Morondava Back to Antananarivo After a morning visit of morondava, we will head back to Antananarivo with a private charter. The drive from the hotel to airport of Morondava will take us a total of 15 minute, and the total flight may take us about 1h30. In order to enjoy the seaside of Morondava, the departure is recommende to be after lunch time, in some case if the travelers prefer to take a lunch in Antananarivo therefore, the departure can be after breakfast. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: Nosy Manga Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Antananarivo to Tsarakomba
Day 10Antananarivo to Tsarakomba Antananarivo to Tsarakomba Heading to Nosy Be by local flight with Madagascar Airline, the total flight will take us 2h15. Upon landing, a private car from the hotel will be waiting for us to drive straight to the port, where a speed boat would be transportation to reach Nosy Komba. Main Destination: Nosy Komba Accommodation: Tsara Komba Lodge Luxury lodge located on Nosy Komba +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included
Nosy Sakatia
Day 11Nosy Sakatia Nosy Sakatia The todays program is the expedition to Nosy Sakatia, above a private speed boat you will have a half day guided tour in the famous island. Nosy Sakatia, a small yet enchanting island off the northwest coast of Nosy Be, Madagascar, is a true tropical paradise. Known for its tranquil beaches, vibrant marine life, and lush landscapes, Nosy Sakatia offers visitors an authentic and unspoiled experience away from the crowds. The beaches are perfect for relaxing, sunbathing, and swimming in a serene setting. Nosy Sakatia is covered in dense tropical vegetation, making it ideal for nature walks. The island is home to fascinating flora, including wild orchids, giant banyan trees, vanilla plantations, and medicinal plants. Lucky visitors might also spot lemurs, chameleons, and diverse bird species. Whale watching can be include depending on the season of coming. Main Destination: Nosy Sakatia Accommodation: Tsara Komba Lodge Luxury lodge located on Nosy Komba Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included
Nosy iranja Visit
Day 12Nosy iranja Visit Nosy iranja Visit Early departure from the hotel for an expedition above a private boat to Nosy iranja Island. Nosy Iranja, often considered one of the most beautiful islands in Madagascar, is actually two islands connected by a sandbar that appears at low tide. The contrast between its turquoise waters, white sand, and lush green vegetation makes it a breathtaking sight. A shark and whale expedition is include inside this tour during the accurate season. Always with a private boat, the tour may take about half day, so coming back to the hotel for lunch. Main Destination: Nosy Iranja Accommodation: Tsara Komba Lodge Luxury lodge located on Nosy Komba Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included
Nosy komba to lokobe visit - Antananarivo
Day 13Nosy komba to lokobe visit - Antananarivo Nosy komba to lokobe visit - Antananarivo Early departure from Nosy Komba to reach lokobe national park. We may take boat first, head with a private vehicle to Lokobe, where the visit will start. The total hours of visit is about 4 hours. After Lokobe, the destination would be the national airport of Nosybe for checkin, and fly back to the capital city of Madagascar. The total flight duration can be about 2h15, and the drive from Ivato airpiort to the hotel is about 10 minutes. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: Nosy Manga Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Ivato International Airport
Day 14Ivato International Airport Ivato International Airport Drop to the international airport of Ivato, the total drive may take about 10 minutes. End of our service. Main Destination: No major destination visited Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Come To Madagascar, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability. If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparabl
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Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
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- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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