Overview
Tour Overview
Madagascar Safari: This tour is ideal for travelers who value immersive travel, wildlife observation and cultural discovery, and who prefer a well-paced itinerary over
Day by Day
Itinerary
Arrival in Antananarivo
Day 1Arrival in Antananarivo Arrival in Antananarivo Arrive at Ivato International Airport where your driver-guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Settle in and enjoy a briefing about your adventure. Depending on arrival time, you may stroll nearby or relax at your hotel before dinner. Experience: Smooth arrival, travel briefing, first taste of Malagasy culture. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: Palissandre Antananarivo Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) +7 Photos +6 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
The Highlands
Day 2The Highlands The Highlands Depart for the highlands via National Road 7. Visit Ambatolampy to meet local craftsmen at ironwork and aluminum workshops. Enjoy a free lunch. On arrival in Antsirabe, explore the town with a pousse-pousse ride before checking into your hotel for the night. Experience: Cultural workshops, highland landscapes, Antsirabe city tour. Main Destination: Antsirabe (City) Accommodation: Eco Lodge Les Chambres Du Voyageur Mid-range bungalow located in Antsirabe (City) +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
The Red West and the Baobab Alley
Day 3The Red West and the Baobab Alley The Red West and the Baobab Alley Continue west across rice terraces and pine forests toward Miandrivazo. Arrive in Morondava and visit the iconic Allée des Baobabs at sundown, one of Madagascar’s most unforgettable landscapes. Settle in at your hotel nearby. Experience: Iconic baobab sunset, landscape shifts, photo opportunities. Main Destination: Allee Des Baobabs (Highlight) Accommodation: Palissandre Morondava Hotel Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Allée des Baobabs (Highlight) +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Kirindy Forest Wonders
Day 4Kirindy Forest Wonders Kirindy Forest Wonders Early start for sunrise at the Baobab Alley, then head to Kirindy Forest. With your guide, explore its dry forest trails, spotting endemic wildlife including lemurs, reptiles and unusual species found only here. Return to Morondava for a relaxing evening. Experience: Wildlife walk, biodiversity spotlight, dry forest ecology. Main Destination: Kirindy Forest 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 MalagasyGiant Rat Common NorthernBokiboky Common GreyMouse Lemur Common Show more Red-frontedBrown Lemur Common Red-tailedSportive Lemur Common Madame Berthe'sMouse Lemur Occasional Oustalet'sChameleon Occasional Pale Fork-markedLemur Occasional Fat-tailedDwarf Lemur Occasional Coquerel's GiantMouse Lemur Rare Common Tenrec Rare MadagascarGround Boa Rare Accommodation: Palissandre Morondava Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Morondava (Town) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Back to Tana
Day 5Back to Tana Back to Tana Depending on schedule, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Antananarivo. After arrival, enjoy an afternoon city visit: stroll historic neighborhoods and local markets to soak up Malagasy life. Overnight in the capital. Experience: Flight return, city exploration, local culture immersion. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: Le Combava Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Excursion to the East
Day 6Excursion to the East Excursion to the East Depart east toward Andasibe-Mantadia National Park with a stop at Peyrieras Reserve (Marozevo) to see chameleons, frogs and other endemic species. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy a night walk to discover nocturnal wildlife. Experience: Reserve wildlife introduction, night forest wal. 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: Relais de Mantadia Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Andasibe-Mantadia NP +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
Day 7Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Spend a full day in Andasibe-Mantadia NP, wandering shaded trails with your guide to encounter the Indri indri, common brown lemurs, chameleons, leaf-tailed geckos and more. Enjoy lush scenery, waterfalls and endemic birdlife. Experience: Lemur encounters, rainforest trails, endemic birdwatching. Main Destination: Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Accommodation: Relais de Mantadia Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Andasibe-Mantadia NP Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Pangalanes Channel
Day 8Pangalanes Channel Pangalanes Channel After breakfast, continue to Manambato and board a boat on the Pangalanes Channel, a long and lesser-known waterway. Arrive at the Palmarium Reserve, where you’ll settle in and enjoy the peaceful setting before a night reserve visit. Experience: Scenic boat transfer, river life, nocturnal wildlife exploration. Main Destination: Palmarium Reserve 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 +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Palmarium Reserve to See Lemurs
Day 9Palmarium Reserve to See Lemurs Palmarium Reserve to See Lemurs Morning visit to Palmarium Reserve with close encounters of free-roaming lemurs and rare palms. In the afternoon, visit local Betsimisaraka villages by the canal and observe traditional life along the waterways. Experience: Lemur interactions, flora immersion, cultural village visit. Main Destination: Palmarium Reserve Accommodation: Palmarium Hotel Mid-range lodge located inside Palmarium Reserve Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Final Road Trip in Antananarivo
Day 10Final Road Trip in Antananarivo Final Road Trip in Antananarivo Early breakfast then return by boat and road to Antananarivo. Enjoy the changing scenery as you near the capital. Tonight, share a farewell dinner with your guide and travel team at your hotel. Experience: Scenic return, local landscapes, farewell dinner. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: Relais Des Plateaux Mid-range hotel located near Antananarivo (City) +6 Photos +5 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Departure
Day 11Departure Departure Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Ivato International Airport for departure. End of services with assistance if needed. Experience: Smooth departure, last Malagasy moments. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense 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 261 Exp, 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 compa
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Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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