12-Day Madagascar off the Beaten Track

Arrival in Antananarivo

Day 1Arrival in Antananarivo Arrival in Antananarivo Upon arrival at Ivato International Airport, your guide will escort you to Maison Gallieni in Antananarivo’s historic Upper Town. Locally known as "Tana," the capital boasts fascinating traditional architecture and a distinct Indonesian influence. Your home for the night is an elegantly restored colonial mansion that beautifully blends modern and traditional décor. Spend the afternoon exploring the vibrant city streets or relaxing by the pool with panoramic views before dinner. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: Maison Gallieni Luxury guest house located in Antananarivo (City) +6 Photos +5 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Air Transfer to Tsingy de Bemaraha

Day 2Air Transfer to Tsingy de Bemaraha Air Transfer to Tsingy de Bemaraha After breakfast, board a private charter for a 90-minute flight to Tsingy de Bemaraha. Upon landing, a 4x4 transfer delivers you to Le Soleil des Tsingy for lunch. This afternoon, explore the extraordinary limestone pinnacles of Petit Tsingy. Depending on your fitness level, hike the Tantely circuit or the Andadoany forest trail - home to 53 bird species and six lemur species - offering a spectacular introduction to this unique UNESCO World Heritage landscape. 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: Le Soleil des Tsingy Mid-range lodge located just outside Bemaraha NP +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included

Tsingy de Bemaraha

Day 3Tsingy de Bemaraha Tsingy de Bemaraha After breakfast, embark on a full-day excursion to the Grand Tsingy, a UNESCO site famed for its 50-metre-high limestone pinnacles. Navigate this dramatic landscape by crossing a high-rope bridge over razor-sharp peaks before exploring the forest below. This biodiversity hotspot shelters 11 lemur species - including Decken’s sifaka and red-fronted brown lemurs - alongside 103 bird species and reptiles, offering a profound encounter with one of Madagascar's most iconic and rugged wonders. Main Destination: Bemaraha National Park Accommodation: Le Soleil des Tsingy Mid-range lodge located just outside Bemaraha NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included

Air Transfer to Morondava

Day 4Air Transfer to Morondava Air Transfer to Morondava After breakfast, fly to Morondava in the heart of Sakalava territory. Upon arrival, transfer to Palissandre Côte Ouest for lunch and a city tour. In the afternoon, your guide will escort you to the legendary Avenue of the Baobabs, where ancient Grandidier's baobabs - the largest of the island's seven species - line the horizon. Watching the sunset behind these majestic giants is a quintessential Madagascar experience and a spectacular conclusion to your day before returning to the hotel. Main Destination: Morondava (Town) Accommodation: Palissandre Morondava Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Morondava (Town) +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included

Air Transfer to Isalo National Park

Day 5Air Transfer to Isalo National Park Air Transfer to Isalo National Park After breakfast, board your private charter to Isalo National Park. Upon arrival, transfer to Isalo Rock Lodge, a breathtaking retreat nestled in the Sandstone Mountains. The park is renowned for its dramatic rock formations, crystal-clear natural pools, and canyons used as sacred burial sites by the Bara people. This afternoon, unwind with a spa massage or a dip in the pool, taking in the panoramic vistas of the park’s rugged beauty before a peaceful evening at the lodge. Main Destination: Isalo National Park 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-tailedLemur Common WesternPlated Lizard Common Verreaux's Sifaka Occasional Red-frontedBrown Lemur Occasional Oustalet'sChameleon Occasional Show more Jewel Chameleon Occasional Stump-tailedChameleon Occasional Merrem'sMadagascar Swift Occasional GreyMouse Lemur Rare Red-tailedSportive Lemur Rare PaintedBurrowing Frog Rare Blue-leggedMantella Rare Fossa Very Rare MadagascarTree Boa Very Rare Accommodation: Isalo Rock Lodge Mid-range lodge bordering Isalo NP without fences +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included

Isalo National Park

Day 6Isalo National Park Isalo National Park After breakfast, embark on a full day of guided walking through Isalo National Park, one of Madagascar's most diverse landscapes. Your guide will tailor trails to your fitness, with highlights like the Canyon des Singes leading to the Piscine Naturelle rock pool. Discover endemic flora and diverse wildlife, from ring-tailed lemurs and sifakas to over 80 bird species like the rare Benson’s rock-thrush. This rugged terrain of ancient sandstone offers an unforgettable immersion into nature. Main Destination: Isalo National Park Accommodation: Le Jardin du Roy Mid-range hotel located just outside Isalo NP +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included

Air Transfer to Mandrare River Camp

Day 7Air Transfer to Mandrare River Camp Air Transfer to Mandrare River Camp After breakfast, fly by private charter to Mandrare River Camp. Enjoy a barbecue lunch and relax in your luxury tent overlooking the river before an evening night walk in the Forest of Zenavo. Witness the forest come alive as diurnal lemurs bed down and nocturnal species, like mouse and sportive lemurs, emerge. With sightings of chameleons and rare birds in the prehistoric spiny forest, this immersive experience provides a magical glimpse into Madagascar’s unique nocturnal ecosystem. 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 outside Ifotaka Forest +18 Photos +17 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included

Mandrare River Camp

Day 8Mandrare River Camp Mandrare River Camp After breakfast, cross the Mandrare River to reach the Sacred Gallery Forest, home to playful ring-tailed lemurs and Verreaux sifaka. Later, venture into the Sacred Spiny Forest with a local Antandroy tracker to visit ancestral tombs and learn about local customs and endemic nature. This cultural immersion concludes with relaxing sundowners on the riverbanks, providing a perfect end to a day spent exploring the spiritual and natural wonders of the Mandrare region. Main Destination: Ifotaka Forest Accommodation: Mandrare River Camp Luxury tented camp located just outside Ifotaka Forest Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included

Mandrare River Camp

Day 9Mandrare River Camp Mandrare River Camp Begin with a magical sunrise walk in the Sacred Spiny Forest, watching wildlife awaken among octopus trees and spotting endemic birds like couas and vangas. After breakfast, visit the local market or village to meet the Antandroy people, followed by a relaxed afternoon by the pool or on your riverview terrace. As the day ends, enjoy sundowners among ancient baobabs, capped by a potential evening of traditional music and dance performed by the local community. Main Destination: Ifotaka Forest Accommodation: Mandrare River Camp Luxury tented camp located just outside Ifotaka Forest Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included

Air Transfer to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Day 10Air Transfer to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Air Transfer to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park After an early breakfast, fly by private charter to Antananarivo. Your guide will meet you for lunch before a four-hour drive to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. The journey offers a charming glimpse into rural life, with red brick houses and rice fields lining the route. Arrive at Mantadia Lodge in time for dinner, settled into the heart of the rainforest and ready to explore these world-renowned protected areas, famous for their incredible diversity of lemurs. 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: All meals included Drinks not included

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Day 11Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Andasibe-Mantadia National Park After breakfast, explore Perinet Reserve to find the Indri, the world’s largest lemur. This rainforest shelters 11 other lemur species, including the diademed sifaka, alongside endemic birds like the blue coua and vibrant orchids. In the evening, join a guided night walk to discover the forest’s secretive nocturnal side. Search for mouse, woolly, and sportive lemurs as they emerge, providing a fascinating glimpse into the diverse wildlife that thrives in this lush habitat. Main Destination: Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Accommodation: Mantadia Lodge Mid-range lodge located outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included

Departure from Madagascar

Day 12Departure from Madagascar Departure from Madagascar Sadly, your Madagascar Off the Beaten Track holiday has come to an end. You will enjoy a final early breakfast, before making the four-hour drive back to Antananarivo, where you'll have lunch at a nearby restaurant. After lunch, your guide will escort you to Ivato International Airport, where you’ll board your return flight home. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) 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 Wayfairer Travel, 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