24-Day Tsingy - Baobab - Andasibe - Ranomafana - Nosy Be

Antananarivo - Ivato

Day 1Antananarivo - Ivato Antananarivo - Ivato When you arrive at the airport, we will be there waiting for you holding a sign with your name on it. After picking you up at the airport, we will drive you to your hotel in Antananarivo and give you a special briefing about your upcoming journey and answer any questions you may have about the upcoming adventures. Overnight in Antananarivo at Chalet des Roses hotel or similar. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: Chalet des Roses Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Antananarivo - Antsirabe

Day 2Antananarivo - Antsirabe Antananarivo - Antsirabe After breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Queen’s Palace to learn about the monarchy of Madagascar and the market where you will see colorful products and get a better understanding of the Malagasy lifestyle in general. After the visit, you will drive towards Antsirabe. On the way, you will have a quick stop at Ambatolampy to visit Madagascar’s pot factory capital. You'll arrive in Antsirabe later in the afternoon. This will be followed by an opening city tour around the city with Rick Shaw riding along the city. This night you can decide to have dinner at your hotel or be taken to a restaurant in town. Overnight in Antsirabe at Vatolahy Hotel or similar. Main Destination: Antsirabe (City) Accommodation: Vatolahy Hotel Budget hotel located in Antsirabe (City) +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Antsirabe - Morondava

Day 3Antsirabe - Morondava Antsirabe - Morondava After breakfast will be going on a city tour of Antsirabe by visiting the Zebu ’shorn factory and miniature. After the visit to the city, you will continue further southwest on the road National 34 which links Antsirabe to Morondava. On the way, you will have several stops for getting nice pictures of the amazing landscapes with mountains, zebus, gold mining as well as villagers around. Overnight in Morondava at Vezo Beach Hotel or similar. Main Destination: Morondava (Town) Accommodation: Vezo Beach Hotel Morondava Mid-range hotel located in Morondava (Town) +9 Photos +8 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Morondava - Kirindy Forest

Day 4Morondava - Kirindy Forest Morondava - Kirindy Forest Today after breakfast, you will drive to Kirindy Forest to see several species of lemurs, birds, and plants including the famous fossa and some giant baobabs. You will drive through the amazing Baobabs Avenue. Here, you will stop for a few minutes to take some pictures and enjoy the scenery then continue your way towards Kirindy Reserve. This night, you will go on a night walk to see several species of nocturnal lemurs / sleeping birds and some geckos. Overnight in Kirindy at Relais de Kirindy hotel or similar. 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: Relais du Kirindy Mid-range hotel located just outside Kirindy Forest +12 Photos +11 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Visit of Kirindy Forest - Bekopaka

Day 5Visit of Kirindy Forest - Bekopaka Visit of Kirindy Forest - Bekopaka After your breakfast, you will head to the Kirindy Forest to see several species of lemurs and the famous fossa and see many other species of birds. After your visit, you will drive to Bekopaka the gateway of Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park. On the way, you will be discovering different villages and cross 2 rivers on ferry boats. After the first ferry, you will have lunch. After lunch, you will continue your journey to Bekopaka. A few minutes before your hotel, you will cross another river again on a ferry for a few minutes then drive to your hotel. Overnight in Bekopaka at Orchidée du Bemaraha hotel or similar. Main Destination: Bekopaka (Town) Accommodation: Orchidée du Bemaraha Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Bekopaka (Town) +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Visit of Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park

Day 6Visit of Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park Visit of Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park On day 6, you will spend a day with nature discovering the Tsingy of Bemaraha National Park. The Bemaraha Tsingy is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the biggest protected area by the Malagasy State. At the Tsingy, you will see the “cathedral”, the “viewpoint”, and the hanging bridge. Many of the indigenous animals live here, such as the Sifaka lemur and common brown lemur. You will also see wild birds and the biggest carnivore in Madagascar called fossa if you will be lucky. You will also see different kinds of indigenous plants such as the “palissandre”. Today you will have lunch in the park. After lunch, you will continue your excursion into the smaller section of the Tsingy or relax in your hotel. Overnight in Bekopaka at Orchidée du Bemaraha hotel or similar. 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: Orchi

Bekopaka - Morondava

Day 7Bekopaka - Morondava Bekopaka - Morondava On day 7 after breakfast, you will drive back south to the city of Morondava. On your way to Morondava, you will see the “In Love Baobab,” which is the unique scene of two large Baobab trees that have grown together intertwined. This tree symbolizes the union of two lovers and many couples come here to renew their vows. After seeing “In Love Baobab,” you will continue your drive to admire the most popular sunset in all of Madagascar, the sunset at Baobab Alley. The baobabs located in this region have been around for eight hundred years old and it is one of the most popular attractions in all of Madagascar. After your sunset experience at Baobab Alley, you will continue your drive to your final destination of the day Morondava. Upon arrival in Morondava, you will check into your hotel and settle in for the evening. Overnight in Morondava at Vezo Beach hotel or similar. Main Destination: Morondava (Town) Accommodation: Vezo Beach Hotel Morondava Mid-range hotel located in Morondava (Town) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Morondava - Antsirabe

Day 8Morondava - Antsirabe Morondava - Antsirabe After an early breakfast, you will head back to Antsirabe. On the way, you will see many different villages and people working in their rice fields and enjoy the half-desert landscapes and mountains. During this trip, you can visit some villages and interact with local people and understand their way of living. Overnight in Antsirabe at Vatolahy Hotel or similar. Main Destination: Antsirabe (City) Accommodation: Vatolahy Hotel Budget hotel located in Antsirabe (City) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Antsirabe - Ranomafana National Park

Day 9Antsirabe - Ranomafana National Park Antsirabe - Ranomafana National Park After breakfast, you will continue your journey on route 7 heading to Ranomafana National Park. On the way, you will enjoy meeting different local people with their terraces of rice paddies a place where it is possible to drone with children around you. This evening in Ranomafana, you will have a night walk to see lots of frogs, chameleons, night active lemurs, and other animals. Overnight in Ranomafana at Centrest hotel or similar. Main Destination: Ranomafana National Park 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 GoldenBamboo Lemur Common Red-frontedBrown Lemur Common Red-belliedLemur Common GreaterBamboo Lemur Common GreyBamboo Lemur Common Show more Giraffe-neckedWeevil Common Parson’sChameleon Common Milne-Edwards’sSifaka Occasional RufousMouse Lemur Occasional SatanicLeaf-tailed Gecko Occasional PaintedMantella Occasional SpottedFanaloka Rare Ring-tailedMongoose Rare Fossa Very Rare Accommodation: Centrest Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Ranomafana NP +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Visit of Ranomafana National Park

Day 10Visit of Ranomafana National Park Visit of Ranomafana National Park Today, you will enjoy a full day of exploring this amazing rainforest national park which is one of the largest rainforests we have in Madagascar. You will enjoy seeing several species of lemurs, birds, and plants as well as waterfalls. In the afternoon, you can decide to spend your time swimming at the natural hot spring pool or visit the botanical garden to see some more chameleons and a nice garden. Overnight in Ranomafana at Centrest hotel or similar. Main Destination: Ranomafana National Park Accommodation: Centrest Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Ranomafana NP Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Ranomafana - Antsirabe

Day 11Ranomafana - Antsirabe Ranomafana - Antsirabe After breakfast at the hotel, you will drive back to Antsirabe. On the way, you will be enjoying the amazing atmosphere and see a lot of people selling honey and species along the way and beautiful rice fields. When you arrive in Antsirabe, you will check in at the hotel and relax for the evening. Overnight in Antsirabe at Vatolahy Hotel or similar. Main Destination: Antsirabe (City) Accommodation: Vatolahy Hotel Budget hotel located in Antsirabe (City) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Antsirabe - Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Day 12Antsirabe - Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Antsirabe - Andasibe-Mantadia National Park After an early breakfast, you will drive to Andasibe where you will see the largest lemurs of Madagascar indri-indri and many other species like the diademed sifaka, common brown lemurs, black and white ruffed lemurs, red ruffed lemurs, bamboo lemurs and many other nocturnal lemurs, birds including crocodiles and many chameleons. This night you will go on a night walk to see several species of night active lemurs, chameleons, and frogs. Overnight in Andasibe at Lemurs Lodge Hotel or similar. 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: Andasibe Lemurs Lodge Mid-range bungalow located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Visit of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Day 13Visit of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Visit of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park You will enjoy a full day on a Madagascar wildlife safari with a visit to Andasibe Analamazaotra National Park. The primary forests are dense and humid. It is covered with leans, moss, fern trees and more than hundreds of orchids ’species. There are many species of lemurs, indri-indri the largest of all, diademed sifaka, common brown lemur, bamboo lemur and sportive lemurs too. Other common plants growing here are pandanus, ravinala palm tree, tambourissa, bamboos and some precious wood, like palisander and ebony. The extraordinary animal diversity is completed with another 15 mammal species, and more than 100 birds (many of them endemic, like the Madagascar yellow brow). In the afternoon, you will head to the Vakona Reserve to play with the lemurs and see many crocodiles as well as whistling ducks, kingfishers and other species of birds. Overnight in Andasibe at Lemurs Lodge Hotel or similar. Main Destination: Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Accommodation: Andasibe Lemurs Lodge Mid-range bungalow located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Visit of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Day 14Visit of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Visit of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park After breakfast, you’ll drive to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, to see more lemurs and experience the jungle and primary forest as well as waterfalls. After the visit, you will drive back to your hotel for an overnight stay. Overnight in Andasibe at Lemurs Lodge Hotel or similar. Main Destination: Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Accommodation: Andasibe Lemurs Lodge Mid-range bungalow located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Andasibe - Palmarium Reserve

Day 15Andasibe - Palmarium Reserve Andasibe - Palmarium Reserve After breakfast in the hotel, you will continue driving on the RN2 toward Palmarium Reserve. When you arrive in Manambato, you will take a boat and sail on the Pangalanes Channel till you arrive at the Palmarium Reserve. On this night, you will be going for a night safari to see the endemic wildlife of Madagascar, the AYE AYE. After the visit, you will sail back to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay. Overnight in Palmarium at Palm Beach resort & Spa or similar. 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: Palm Beach Resort & Spa Luxury hotel located on Nosy Be +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Visit of Palmarium Reserve

Day 16Visit of Palmarium Reserve Visit of Palmarium Reserve Today, you will be going to visit the Palmarium Reserve and see its rich fauna and flora. You will see a lot of lemurs, birds and plant species. In the afternoon, you can decide to go to visit the fishermen's village nearby or sail back to your hotel and relax. Overnight in Palmarium at Palm Beach resort & Spa or similar. Main Destination: Palmarium Reserve Accommodation: Palm Beach Resort & Spa Luxury hotel located on Nosy Be Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Palmarium - Antananarivo

Day 17Palmarium - Antananarivo Palmarium - Antananarivo After your breakfast, you will sail back to Mahambo and meet your driver. Then, you will drive back to Antananarivo. On the way, you will enjoy one more time the beauty of the east coast of Madagascar. On the way, you can stop to visit some waterfalls. Overnight in Antananarivo at Chalet des Roses hotel or similar. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: Chalet des Roses Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Antananarivo - Nosy Be

Day 18Antananarivo - Nosy Be Antananarivo - Nosy Be After breakfast, depending on your flight, you will drive to Ivato Airport and board a domestic flight that will take you to the city of Nosy Be. Upon arrival, you will check into your hotel and enjoy some free time to either explore the city of Nosy Be or simply relax in your hotel. Overnight in Nosy Be at Gérard et Francine hotel or similar. Main Destination: Nosy Be Accommodation: Gérard et Francine Mid-range hotel located on Nosy Be +7 Photos +6 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Beach Leisure at Nosy Be

Day 19Beach Leisure at Nosy Be Beach Leisure at Nosy Be Today you will have a full day to relax in your hotel which is located just right by the beach. You can do some massage if needed. In your free day, you can take time to walk by the beach as well as in the village nearby and enjoy the sunset in the evening. Overnight in Nosy Be at Gérard et Francine hotel or similar. Main Destination: Nosy Be Accommodation: Gérard et Francine Mid-range hotel located on Nosy Be Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Snorkeling in Nosy Tanikely and Lemurs Watching in Nosy Komba

Day 20Snorkeling in Nosy Tanikely and Lemurs Watching in Nosy Komba Snorkeling in Nosy Tanikely and Lemurs Watching in Nosy Komba Today morning, you will head to the port of Nosy Be and take a speed boat heading to visit the marine national park of Nosy Tanikely where you will be able to snorkel to one of the best places to snorkel in Madagascar and see some groups of lemurs, climb to the lighthouse to see such amazing seascape from the top of the lighthouse. After that, you will head to Nosy Komba to see other species of lemurs and chameleons as well as other reptiles. After the visit, you will walk slowly down towards a restaurant which is located right by the beach to have lunch. After lunch, you can relax a bit then sail back with your speed boat to Nosy Be. Overnight in Nosy Be at Gérard et Francine hotel or similar. Main Destination: Nosy Komba Accommodation: Gérard et Francine Mid-range hotel located on Nosy Be Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Visit of Nosy Iranja

Day 21Visit of Nosy Iranja Visit of Nosy Iranja After your early breakfast, you will head to the port of Nosy Be and board a speed boat heading to Nosy Iranja an island which is one the best places in Madagascar. On the way you won’t believe how amazing the atmosphere is going to be with some smaller islands nearby and the colour of the sea. When you reach Nosy Iranja you will relax a bit then do some snorkeling to see some sea tortoises. After your snorkeling, you will have lunch then visit the village of Nosy Iranja and the Panorama Area where you will see the amazing beauty of the island. When you are done with all of these, you will head back to Nosy Be City with your speed boat. Overnight in Nosy Be at Gérard et Francine hotel or similar. Main Destination: Nosy Iranja Accommodation: Gérard et Francine Mid-range hotel located on Nosy Be Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Beach Leisure at Nosy Be

Day 22Beach Leisure at Nosy Be Beach Leisure at Nosy Be Today you will have a full day to relax in your hotel which is located just right by the beach. You can do some massage if needed. In your free day, you will take time to walk by the beach as well as in the village nearby enjoying the sunset in the evening. Overnight in Nosy Be at Gérard et Francine hotel or similar. Main Destination: Nosy Be Accommodation: Gérard et Francine Mid-range hotel located on Nosy Be Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Nosy Be - Antananarivo

Day 23Nosy Be - Antananarivo Nosy Be - Antananarivo On this day after breakfast depending on the flight time, you will drive to the airport of Nosy Be and board a flight heading to Antananarivo. Upon arrival, you will check into your hotel and relax. Your overnight stay in Antananarivo will be at Chalet des Roses Hotel. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: Chalet des Roses Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Antananarivo - Ivato International Airport

Day 24Antananarivo - Ivato International Airport Antananarivo - Ivato International Airport On this day which is also our last day together, you will have a free morning for shopping for souvenirs to take home. During your shopping tour, you will find Malagasy craftwork, local spices like vanilla, and much more. After your shopping, you will prepare for your departure to Ivato International Airport. You will arrive at the airport 2 hours before your departure time. We look forward to building memories together with you! Main Destination: Ivato International Airport (Antananarivo) 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 Soul Of Madagascar Tours, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change