16-Day Highlight of Madagascar

Arrival in Antananarivo

Day 1Arrival in Antananarivo Arrival in Antananarivo You'll be picked up at the Airport of Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, and then dropped straight to the hotel. A city tour might happen depending on the arrival time of each traveler, which includes the Rova of Ambohimanga, a UNESCO Heritage Site. Your overnight stay will be at a Nosy Manga Hotel. 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 - Andasibe

Day 2Antananarivo - Andasibe Antananarivo - Andasibe You'll depart from the city of Antananarivo to reach Andasibe, driving on the National Road 2. On the way, you will go through the historical city of Moramanga. Activities will include a visit to Vakona Private Reserve. Around 5:00 pm, you'll enjoy a nocturnal visit to VOI Analamazaotra. Driving time: 4 hours 30. Distance: 142 km. 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 (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Andasibe - Antananarivo

Day 3Andasibe - Antananarivo Andasibe - Antananarivo The 3rd day of this trip will be for the visit to the national park Analamazaotra, in VOI. This is to meet the legendary indri-indri, the biggest lemurs, all over the island. After visiting the national park, you will head to the capital city. Expectation in the VOI Analamazaotra: - Indri Indri: The biggest living lemur! Famous for its eerie, beautiful calls that sound through the forest. - Other lemurs: Like Common Brown Lemurs and sometimes even the Diademed Sifaka (super beautiful, white-and-gold lemur). - Chameleons: Tiny leaf chameleons and colorful, bigger ones like the Parson’s chameleon. - Birds: Madagascar wagtails, blue vangas, and other endemics if you’re into birdwatching. - Orchids and weird plants: If you go in the right season (like October–January), you’ll see a bunch of wild orchids blooming. The VOI Analamazaotra is run by the local community, so your visit directly helps conservation and local livelihoods. 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 - Morondava - Kirindy

Day 4Antananarivo - Morondava - Kirindy Antananarivo - Morondava - Kirindy You'll take a local flight and head to Morondava. The total flight will take 1 hour and 15 minutes. Upon landing, the 4WD will be waiting for you to head straight to the national park of Kirindy. The total drive would be 2 hours. The highlight of day 4 is the nocturnal walk inside the national park itself. Kirindy is renowned for its high density of nocturnal lemurs. You may encounter:​ - Madame Berthe's Mouse Lemur: The world's smallest primate, exclusive to this region. - Grey Mouse Lemur: Common and active after dusk. - Red-tailed Sportive Lemur: Often seen clinging to tree trunks. - Fork-marked Lemur: Recognizable by its distinctive head markings.​ Reptiles and amphibians: - The forest comes alive at night with various reptiles and amphibians. - Chameleons: Including species like Furcifer nicosiai and Furcifer oustaleti. - Snakes: Including the Malagasy giant hognose snake.​ Spotting Fossa: Madagascar's largest predator, occasionally active at dusk​. Main Destination: Kirindy Mitea National Park 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

Kirindy to Bekopaka

Day 5Kirindy to Bekopaka Kirindy to Bekopaka Today’s destination is Belo, where you are going to take lunch. Once lunch is over, you will pursue your expedition within the desert part of Menabe on a 4WD to reach Bekopaka. On the way, you have to cross the Manambolo River on a ferry boat. Once in Bekopaka, you will spend the night at Soleil des tsingy. Activities: • Day walk inside the national park of Kirindy Forest, the total walk may take 2 hours •A proposal tour for a sunrise in the baobab forest can include up to each traveler, if they are not too tired, as it requires waking up at 5 in the morning, and still following the program after. •Expedition on the off-road of the Menabe region, ferry boat time. •Lunch at Mad Zebu or Karibo hotel. 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: Breakfast (Lunch &

Tsinghy of Bemaraha National Park

Day 6Tsinghy of Bemaraha National Park Tsinghy of Bemaraha National Park • You'll visit the Gorge of Mananmbolo for about 1 hour. • Andamozavaky trekking is well known as the big Tsingy, about 4 to 5 hours. Tsingy Formations (Limestone Pinnacles) - Towering sharp limestone spires and needle-like rocks — formed over millions of years by erosion. - Some rise over 100 meters (330 feet) high. - Often described as a “stone forest” or natural maze. Suspension Bridges & Viewpoints - Adventurous canopy walkways and rope bridges stretch across deep canyons. - These give stunning panoramic views of the karst landscape — and are not for the faint-hearted! - Special harnesses and gear are used for safety. Main Destination: Bemaraha National Park Accommodation: Le Soleil des Tsingy Mid-range lodge located just outside Bemaraha NP Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Bekopaka to Morondava

Day 7Bekopaka to Morondava Bekopaka to Morondava On the way to Morondava, you will meet the legendary baobab of Madagascar, as you can find 4 species of them on the way. The first visit will be on the “sacred baobab” following the “baobab lovers” and you will end up in the same place where Lonely Planet had taken his greatest photo here in Madagascar, “The baobab alley”, and this will be during the golden hours, when the sun goes down. Activities: • Expedition to the Menabe landscape • Lunch time in Mad Zebu or at Karibo restaurant. • Visit to the Baobab sacred. • Visit of Baobab lovers. • Sunset at the baobab alley, where Lonely Planet has done one of its greatest photos. Main Destination: Allee Des Baobabs (Highlight) Accommodation: Vezo Beach Hotel Morondava Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Allée des Baobabs (Highlight) +9 Photos +8 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Morondava to Miandrivazo

Day 8Morondava to Miandrivazo Morondava to Miandrivazo A city tour in Morondava is planned on today's itinerary: the mangrove tour on a boat and a short walk in Betania, the village of boat makers. On the way to reach Miandrivazo, you will have a stop at the botanical garden of Zazamalala, mostly famous for the white sifaka and its magnificent botanical garden. Activities • Zazamalala Botanical Garden visit. Driving distance: 270 KM. Main Destination: Miandrivazo (Town) Accommodation: Soa Lia Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Miandrivazo (Town) +11 Photos +10 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Miandrivazo to Antsirabe

Day 9Miandrivazo to Antsirabe Miandrivazo to Antsirabe Driving from Miandrivazo to Antsirabe, the city of the waters, Antsirabe is also well known as the crossroad and the center of Madagascar. In an old colonial city, you will visit a miniature and zebu horn manufacturer. Activities: • Andraikiba lake visit. • City tour of Antsirabe —taking a rickshaw to see the colonial hotel, and having a tour in Independence Avenue; Visit to Antsenakely Market. Main Destination: Antsirabe (City) Accommodation: Le Royal Palace Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City) +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Antsirabe to Ranomafana National Park

Day 10Antsirabe to Ranomafana National Park Antsirabe to Ranomafana National Park The 10th day would be the start of a discovery heading down to the National Road 7. Down to Ranomafana, going through the city of carved wood, well known as Ambositra. A visit to the Malagasy wood handicrafters is the main highlight of the day. However, buying some souvenirs is possible. A nocturnal visit is planned for evening arrival. Activities: • Lunch in Arstisist Ambositra in a specific restaurant sculptured as the legendary Zafimaniry village. • Night walk to spot the smallest chameleon in the area of Ranomafana. Driving time: 6 hours. Distance: 230 km. 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

Ranomafana to Ambalavao

Day 11Ranomafana to Ambalavao Ranomafana to Ambalavao To find out several species of lemurs while you are here in Madagascar, visiting Ranomafana is one of the most unmissable destinations. Cradled with his Fona and Flora, it is a unique type of different species of lemurs that we may find. Ranomafana is still the one paradise for biologists and primatologists. Whereby, the conquest of lemurs and reptiles in their natural home is a real pleasure. Night will be in the Bestilo Country Lodge. Activities: • Activities: Ranomafana National Park Visit, the walk may take around 4 hours. • Visit to the old town of Fianarantsoa, which is a UNESCO heritage city tour in the old city of Fianarantsoa. • Visit to Antaimoro paper. • Silk manufacturer. Driving time: 4 hours. Distance: 130 km. Main Destination: Anja Community Reserve Best Time To Go March to November (Less rain) High Season July, August and December holidays (It gets very busy) Best Weather Accommodation: Betsileo Country Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Anja Reserve +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Ambalavao to Isalo

Day 12Ambalavao to Isalo Ambalavao to Isalo After a morning departure, your schedule is set for the visit to a reserve called Anja. A reserve crowded by lemurs, but mainly the king of Madagascar, the ring-tailed lemurs, or the lemur catta. Madagascar is also well known as the country of contrasts. The contrast between the green side and the desert resulting from human activity shapes year after year the landscape that you can see nowadays. Activities: • Anja's reserve visit. Driving time: 6 hours. Distance: 225 km. 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: Le Jardin du Roy Mid-range hotel located just outside Isalo NP +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Isalo National Park Visit

Day 13Isalo National Park Visit Isalo National Park Visit Discovered in the last decade as a Jurassic park, Isalo on his own are rich not only in flora and fauna, but also in the customs and culture of the local tribe. Natural swimming pool, picnic within Mother Nature, Isalo is amongst the highlights of this trip to the big south. • Activities: Walk and visit in the Isalo National Park, Distance walking: 3 hours inside the park Driving time: 40minutes. Distance: 25km Transport mode: Private 4x4. Main Destination: Isalo National Park Accommodation: Le Jardin du Roy Mid-range hotel located just outside Isalo NP Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Isalo to Ifaty

Day 14Isalo to Ifaty Isalo to Ifaty The last day of this trip, at the entrance of Tulear’s town, you will visit an arboretum. Then, you will pursue your way to reach Ifaty, where your service will end. Activities: • Zombitse National Park visit Driving time: 6 hours. Distance: 225 km Transport mode: Private 4x4 Hyundai. Main Destination: Ifaty (Town & Beach) Accommodation: La Bella Donna Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Ifaty (Town & Beach) +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Ifaty - Tulear - Tana

Day 15Ifaty - Tulear - Tana Ifaty - Tulear - Tana Before the departure to Tana, a visit to Reniala reserve is planned in order to see the majestic trees of Madagascar —the Baobab, and also in order to spot an endemic species that breeds in the area. You'll head back to the city of Tulear for the local flight. Activities: • After a lunch time in a recommended restaurant, a visit to Reniala Reserve is amongst the highlights of the day. • Transfer to Tulear airport, flight from Toliara to check in must be 2 hours in advance. Driving time: 1 hour. Distance: 25 km Transport mode: Private 4x4. 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 16Ivato International Airport Ivato International Airport You'll be dropped off at the international airport of Antananarivo. The end of our services. 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 cannot be arranged by this operator. 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 comparable alternative. T