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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Antananarivo
Antananarivo
You will arrive in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, where you will be met in the morning at the airport or at your hotel, depending on the required collection point. You will have the rest of the day at leisure to explore the bustling city. You will absorb local culture by strolling through bustling marketplaces or seeing historical landmarks that display Madagascar's unique blend of traditional Malagasy and colonial influences. This first day sets the tone for the journey ahead, urging you to embrace Antananarivo's attitude before continuing on an enthralling exploration of Madagascar's natural and cultural attractions.
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Accommodation:
- Palissandre Antananarivo Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
After a brief driving tour around Tana, you will drive to Andasibe through the green and luxuriant vegetation of the east. This first step brings you to the humid part of the country with many primary forests and lakes, and the landscape consists of rice fields, waterfalls, and scarce forest stations. Along the way, you will see villages of the Merina people scattered throughout the rocky mountainside. You will check-in at the hotel, and then you will embark on a night walk within the Andasibe area to observe the nocturnal lemurs and other animals.
- Main Destination:
- Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mantadia Lodge
Wildlife in Andasibe-Mantadia NP
brown lemur Common
chameleons Common
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
After breakfast, you will take a morning visit to the special reserve of Andasibe, where you will discover the many species dwelling in the forest. In particular, your guide will search for the Indri, the largest lemurs on the island. This 810-ha reserve is unique with its endemic fauna and flora. It contains a wide variety of orchids, canopy, and endemic animals like chameleons, tenrecs, and many birds. In the afternoon, you will visit the V.O.I..M.M.A community reserve. This reserve provides a sustainable way of saving the remaining rainforests in the area by creating a livelihood for the local communities through reforestation projects. Here, you will also come across a variety of wildlife, ranging from brown lemurs, indri, chameleons, geckos, and birds.
- Main Destination:
- Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mantadia Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Antananarivo
Antananarivo
You will transfer back to Antananarivo, followed by a cycling tour up to Ambohimanga King’s Palace; the birthplace of the Merina Kingdom. It is the only site that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To this day it still holds spirituality and sacred significance. As you pedal through the landscapes, the Ambohimanga King's Palace beckons with its rich history and architectural marvels. You will delve into the past as you navigate through the hallowed grounds that echo with the whispers of a bygone era. You will witness the enduring spirituality and sacred significance that still graces this exceptional site, allowing you to connect with the cultural roots that have shaped Madagascar's identity over the centuries.
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Accommodation:
- Palissandre Antananarivo Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Antananarivo
Antananarivo
After a satisfying breakfast, you will bid farewell to the lush landscapes and captivating wildlife as you embark on the return journey to Antananarivo (Tana). As the road winds through the picturesque scenery, take in the final glimpses of Madagascar's natural beauty, reflecting on the incredible encounters with lemurs and other endemic species that have enriched your expedition.
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
