13-Day Andasibe - Tsiribihina - Baobab Alley - Ranomafana

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Antananarivo

We are excited to welcome you to Madagascar! Your guide will meet you upon arrival at the airport. After completing the immigration formalities and exchanging your currency, we will head to the center of the city for your overnight stay at the Tripolitsa Hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Hotel Tripolitsa

• Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Antananarivo - Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

After breakfast we will head to Andasibe. Along the way we will visit a reptile park, where you can see many different species of chameleons, geckos, snakes, crocodiles, frogs, one of the largest butterflies in Madagascar, and two different species of lemurs. Our visit will last about two hours. Once we are finished, we will drive to our lunch destination and then continue to Andasibe. Upon arrival in Andasibe we will check in at the Lemurs Lodge Hotel (or similar) and get ready for a night walk to see active lemurs, frogs, and chameleons.

Main Destination:

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Best Time To Visit August to November (Less rainfall)

High Season July to August and December (The park is busy)

Best Weather April, May, October and November

Wildlife in Andasibe-Mantadia NP

Indri Common

Common
brown lemur Common

Other
chameleons Common

Leaf-tailed geckos Common

Diademed sifaka Occasional

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Red-bellied
lemur Occasional

Grey
bamboo lemur Occasional

Mouse lemurs Occasional

Sportive lemurs Occasional

Parson's
chameleon Occasional

Painted mantella Occasional

Black-and-white
ruffed lemur Rare

Madagascar tree boa Rare

Fossa Very Rare

Accommodation:

Andasibe Lemurs Lodge

• Mid-range bungalow located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Enjoy a full day on a wildlife safari in Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. The dense, humid forest here is covered with leans, moss, ferns, and more than a hundred orchid species. You will also spot many kinds of lemurs, including the indri-indri (the largest lemur species), diademed sifaka, common brown lemur, bamboo lemur, and sportive lemur. Common plants that grow in this park include pandanus, ravinala palm, tambourissa, bamboo, and some precious woods like palissandre and ebony. The extraordinary animal diversity here is complimented with another 15 mammal species and more than 100 birds (many of them endemic, like the Madagascar yellow brow). Your overnight stay will be at the Andasibe 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 - Antsirabe

After breakfast we’ll start driving south towards Antsirabe. On the way we will stop at the Ambatolampy pot factory to discover how they make the pots from recycled aluminum. After the visit we will continue towards Antsirabe. Upon arrival we will check in at the Vatolahy Hotel (or similar) for relaxation and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Antsirabe (City)

Accommodation:

Vatolahy Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Antsirabe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Antsirabe - Miandrivazo

After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll begin your morning drive to Miandrivazo. Along the way you’ll enjoy the amazing landscape and scenery. You’ll see zebus, rice fields, vegetable plantations, and different kinds of traditional houses. Your overnight stay will be at the Soalia Hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Miandrivazo (Town)

Accommodation:

Soa Lia Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Miandrivazo (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Miandrivazo - Tsiribihina

After breakfast we will climb into our 4x4 and journey southwest to the marvelous Tsiribihina River for a tour. We’ll spend the whole day on safari in a canoe to admire the beauty of the river, which is teaming with birds. You’ll also see local villagers canoeing to their rice fields. We’ll take a nice bath at the nosy nampela waters before we head to the camp. You will also see some lemurs.

Main Destination:

Tsiribihina (Town)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Tsiribihina

After an early breakfast we will continue our trip. Today will also be spent on the river. It will get more and more exciting along the way as there will be baobabs, parrots, crocodiles, and a variety of other bird species. You may also see some fisherman and local villagers. Your overnight stay will be at a second campsite.

Main Destination:

Tsiribihina (Town)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Tsiribihina - Allee Des Baobabs

After breakfast at the campsite, we’ll sail again for a short time before transferring to our vehicle and driving towards Morondava. We’ll pass through great scenery along the way and make a special stop at baobab alley to admire the giant trees. After sunset we’ll continue to Morondava, where dinner and your overnight stay will be at the Select hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Allee Des Baobabs (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Select Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located at Allee Des Baobabs (Highlight)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Morondava - Antsirabe

After an early morning breakfast, we will prepare to drive back towards Antsirabe. This drive will be a long one, but we’ll be crossing many beautiful landscapes and have plenty of opportunities for photographs along the way. When we reach Miandrivazo we will eat lunch before continuing on to Antsirabe, where your overnight stay will be at the 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

After breakfast in the hotel, we will start driving to Ranomafana National Park, which is home to many species of lemurs and reptiles. Upon arrival in Ranomafana, we will check in at the Centrest Hotel (or similar) and then get ready for a night walk to see active lemurs, frogs, and chameleons.

Main Destination:

Ranomafana National Park

Best Time To Visit August to November (Less rainfall)

High Season July, August and December (The park is busy)

Best Weather April, May, September and November

Wildlife in Ranomafana NP

Golden
bamboo lemur Common

Red-fronted
brown lemur Common

Red-bellied
lemur Common

Greater
bamboo lemur Common

Grey
bamboo lemur Common

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Giraffe-necked
weevil Common

Parson's
chameleon Common

Milne-Edward's
sifaka

Occasional

Rufous
mouse lemur Occasional

Satanic
leaf-tailed gecko Occasional

Painted
mantella Occasional

Spotted
fanaloka Rare

Ring-tailed
mongoose Rare

Fossa Very Rare

Accommodation:

Centrest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Ranomafana NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Ranomafana National Park

Today you’ll spend the full day exploring the amazing rain forest in Ranomafana National Park—which is one of the largest in Madagascar. You’ll see several species of lemur, birds, a variety of plants, and beautiful waterfalls. In the afternoon you can decide to spend your time swimming at the natural spring or visit a botanical garden to see some chameleons and a nice garden. Your overnight stay will be at the 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

After breakfast we will head back to Antsirabe and once again enjoy the beautiful landscape along the way. We can pay a quick visit to the zebu horn factory depending on your interest and how much time we have. Your overnight stay will be at the 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 - Antananarivo

After an early breakfast (depending on your departure time), we will drive to Antananarivo and the airport so you can return home. On the way you will enjoy the beautiful surroundings one last time. Upon arrival in Antananarivo, we will drive straight to the airport to ensure you have plenty of time to make your flight.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.