7-Day Andasibe and Palmarium Wildlife Trip
Overview
Tour Overview
Madagascar Safari: Over the course of your 7-day trip, you will encounter a diverse array of flora and fauna in Andasibe-Mantadia National Park and the Palmarium
Day by Day
Itinerary
Arrival in Antananarivo
Day 1Arrival in Antananarivo Arrival in Antananarivo Upon your arrival at the airport and after completing the visa formalities, our representative will welcome you, holding a sign with your name. They will then take you to your hotel. Depending on the time of your arrival and how long it takes, you may have the chance to experience the vibrant life of the capital's residents. You will stay overnight at the hotel. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: Hotel Tripolitsa Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Antananarivo to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
Day 2Antananarivo to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Antananarivo to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park After breakfast, we will head to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. The east road provides a panoramic view as we travel. We will stop in Marozevo to visit the small Pereyras Reserve, a breeding center for various butterflies, chameleons, reptiles and amphibians native to Madagascar. Next, we will enjoy a relaxing meal in Moramanga before visiting the local market for a short exploration. Finally, we will continue our journey to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, where we will explore the private Vakona Reserve. Here, you can get close to lemurs, feed them (make sure to bring bananas), and photograph them on your shoulder. We will spend the night at a hotel. 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: Longoza Ecolodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Andasibe-Mantadia NP +
Visit Mantadia and Analamazaotra National Park
Day 3Visit Mantadia and Analamazaotra National Park Visit Mantadia and Analamazaotra National Park We will have an early breakfast at the hotel before departing for the special reserve of Mantadia. This park is situated in a wetland area, enabling us to discover many endemic flora and fauna native to this region. It is the only national park that is home to the largest lemur in Madagascar, the famous indri-indri. After lunch, we will have the opportunity to explore Anamalazaotra National Park, where we can observe other species of lemurs. Overnight stay at the hotel. Main Destination: Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Accommodation: Longoza Ecolodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Andasibe-Mantadia NP Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Andasibe to Manambato and Ankanin'ny nofy (Palmarium)
Day 4Andasibe to Manambato and Ankanin'ny nofy (Palmarium) Andasibe to Manambato and Ankanin'ny nofy (Palmarium) If you missed seeing the indri-indri the day before and are in a hurry, you still have the chance to discover them before you depart for Manambato. Manambato is three hours from Andasibe after passing through Brickaville. It is situated on the shores of Lake Rasoabe. After this, we will need to cross part of the Pangalanes Canal. Make sure to visit your hotel to explore the different excursion options that are available. Enjoy your overnight stay at the hotel. 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 (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Ankanin'ny nofy (Palmarium)
Day 5Ankanin'ny nofy (Palmarium) Ankanin'ny nofy (Palmarium) On this day, we can participate in several excursions, either on foot or by boat. During the visits, you will see lemurs and plants typical of the east coast of Madagascar. Additionally, there is an optional night tour on the island of Nosy Komba, which includes a boat crossing to observe the unique and protected aye-aye. You will spend the night at the hotel. Main Destination: Palmarium Reserve Accommodation: Palmarium Hotel Mid-range lodge located inside Palmarium Reserve Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Palmarium to Toamasina and Flight to Antananarivo
Day 6Palmarium to Toamasina and Flight to Antananarivo Palmarium to Toamasina and Flight to Antananarivo Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a boat trip through the Pangalanes Canal to Tamatave, the economic capital and largest port of Madagascar. Upon arrival in Tamatave, you will transfer to the airport for your return flight to Antananarivo. There is an option to visit the city before the flight. Once you arrive in Antananarivo, a representative from the agency will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel for an overnight stay. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: Hotel Tripolitsa Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Antananarivo and Departure
Day 7Antananarivo and Departure Antananarivo and Departure To conclude the Pangalanes circuit, we will take a tour of Antananarivo, the capital city. During this tour, we will visit the craft market, which is the largest market in the city, as well as historical sites that showcase the rich history of the Malagasy kingdom. After the tour, we will transfer to Ivato International Airport for your international or domestic flight to your next destination. 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 Nofy Travel and Tours Madagascar, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the adverti
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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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