8-Day Masoala Safari Adventure

Antananarivo to Maroantsetra-Farankaraina

Day 1Antananarivo to Maroantsetra-Farankaraina Antananarivo to Maroantsetra-Farankaraina Your journey begins with a scenic domestic flight from Antananarivo to Maroantsetra, gateway to Madagascar’s remote northeast. Upon arrival, you will meet your guide and transfer to the harbor where a boat will take you along the lush coastline toward the remarkable Farankaraina Reserve. Passing through Andanofotsy village, you will continue on foot along a beautiful coastal trail, crossing small rivers by traditional pirogue before reaching your forest camp. The reserve is known for its pristine rainforest and rich biodiversity. Even near camp, sightings of the ring-tailed vontsira (Malagasy mongoose) are possible. After dinner, your first guided night walk introduces you to the extraordinary nocturnal wildlife of the reserve, including the iconic aye-aye, brown mouse lemurs, and various chameleon species. Main Destination: Farankaraina Reserve Accommodation: Aye-Aye Forest Camp Budget lodge located just outside Farankaraina Reserve +6 Photos +5 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included) Day 2-3Faranakaraina Reserve Faranakaraina Reserve Over the next two days, you will fully immerse yourself in the untouched wilderness of Farankaraina. Guided morning treks take you deep into primary rainforest, where towering trees, endemic palms, and medicinal plants create a fascinating ecosystem. Wildlife opportunities are excellent. You may encounter lem

Farankaraina to Masoala National Park

Day 4Farankaraina to Masoala National Park Farankaraina to Masoala National Park After breakfast, you will hike back to the jetty and board a boat for a scenic coastal transfer to Masoala National Park, Madagascar’s largest protected rainforest. The journey takes approximately three hours and offers magnificent views of forested coastline. Between July and September, dolphins and migrating humpback whales are often sighted offshore. Upon arrival in Masoala, you will check into your lodge beautifully set between rainforest and ocean. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax on the beach, swim in the Indian Ocean, or explore the surroundings before an introductory evening forest walk to discover Masoala’s nocturnal species. Main Destination: Masoala National Park Best Time To Visit August to November (Less rain) High Season July, August and December holidays (Though the park doesn’t get busy) Best Weather August to November Wildlife in Masoala NP Red Ruffed Lemur Common HumpbackWhale Common White-frontedBrown Lemur Common Masoala SportiveLemur Common Leaf-tailedGeckos Common Show more MasoalaWoolly Lemur Occasional MasoalaFork-marked Lemur Occasional Mouse Lemurs Occasional Tomato Frog Occasional PantherChameleon Occasional LowlandStreaked Tenrec Rare GreaterHedgehog Tenrec Rare Aye-aye Very Rare Fossa Very Rare Accommodation: Dounia Forest Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Masoala NP +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Oth

Masoala to Nosy Mnagabe and Maroantsetra

Day 7Masoala to Nosy Mnagabe and Maroantsetra Masoala to Nosy Mnagabe and Maroantsetra Today, you will depart Masoala by boat toward Maroantsetra, stopping en route at Nosy Mangabe Special Reserve for a guided visit. This pristine rainforest island is home to black-and-white ruffed lemurs, white-fronted brown lemurs, panther chameleons, and remarkable leaf-tailed geckos. You will explore forest trails, visit historic Betsimisaraka tombs, and see the famous 16th-century Dutch carvings at “Plage des Hollandais” before continuing by boat to Maroantsetra in the afternoon. Main Destination: Nosy Mangabe Special Reserve Best Time To Visit August to November (Less rain) High Season July, August and December holidays (Though it doesn’t get busy) Best Weather August to November Wildlife in Nosy Mangabe SR Black-and-whiteRuffed Lemur Common Humpback Whale Common White-frontedBrown Lemur Common Leaf-tailedGeckos Common GreaterHedgehog Tenrec Occasional Show more PantherChameleon Occasional ClimbingMantella Occasional Webb'sBridge Frog Occasional MadagascarTree Boa Occasional GreenSea Turtle Occasional AntongilLeaf Chameleon Occasional SpeckledDay Gecko Occasional Aye-aye Rare HawksbillSea Turtle Rare Accommodation: Biza Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Maroantsetra (Town) +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Fly back to Antananarivo

Day 8Fly back to Antananarivo Fly back to Antananarivo After breakfast, you will transfer to the airport for your return flight to Antananarivo, concluding your unforgettable journey through Madagascar’s northeast—where rainforest, marine life, and rare wildlife combine in one of the island’s most exceptional regions. End of tour. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other 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 Madagascar Natural Tours, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this. This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run. The exact or