9-Day Madagascar Highlights

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

Arrival in Antananarivo

Upon your arrival in Antananarivo, Madagascar's vibrant capital, a warm welcome awaits. You will be transferred to the Boutique Hôtel La Varangue, where you can unwind and soak in the city's unique energy. Antananarivo, known for its blend of historic colonial architecture and traditional Malagasy culture, is the perfect introduction to the island. Take a moment to explore the colorful streets and local markets or relax at your hotel as you prepare for the adventure ahead.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Boutique Hôtel La Varangue

• Budget hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Antananarivo to Morondava

Today, board a short domestic flight to Morondava, the gateway to Madagascar's iconic baobabs. From Morondava, a scenic 25-minute drive takes you to Baobab Avenue. Marvel at these ancient, towering trees—some over 800 years old—which create a breathtaking landscape, especially at sunset when the baobabs cast majestic silhouettes against the amber sky. You will encounter a variety of bird species and may spot small, endemic animals in this distinctive ecosystem, a photographer's paradise and a truly magical start to your journey.

Main Destination:

Allee Des Baobabs (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Palissandre Morondava 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 to Kirindy Forest

This morning, journey to Kirindy Forest, about an hour and a half drive from Morondava, passing once more through the scenic Baobab Avenue. Kirindy Forest is a premier wildlife haven, home to the rare fossa, Madagascar's largest carnivore, as well as an array of lemur species like the verreaux's sifaka and red-fronted brown lemur. As evening falls, join a guided night walk to discover Kirindy's nocturnal inhabitants, from the curious gray mouse lemur to the colorful chameleons and the fat-tailed dwarf lemur.

Main Destination:

Kirindy Forest

Best Time To Visit October and November (Fossa mating season)

High Season July and August (Many of the trails get busy)

Best Weather May to September

Wildlife in Kirindy Forest

Fossa Common

Verreaux's sifaka Common

Malagasy
giant rat Common

Northern
bokiboky

Common

Grey
mouse lemur Common

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Red-fronted
brown lemur Common

Red-tailed
sportive lemur Common

Madame Berthe's
mouse lemur Occasional

Oustalet's
chameleon Occasional

Pale
fork-marked lemur Occasional

Fat-tailed
dwarf lemur Occasional

Coquerel's giant
mouse lemur Rare

Common tenrec Rare

Madagascar
ground boa Rare

Accommodation:

Relais Du Kirindy

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Kirindy Forest

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Kirindy to Morondava

Spend the morning exploring more of Kirindy's rich biodiversity with your expert guide. Spot rare plants and wildlife unique to this region, enhancing your understanding of Madagascar's delicate ecosystems. In the afternoon, return to Morondava, where you can relax by the coast, enjoy the local ambiance, or take a quiet evening walk along the beach.

Main Destination:

Morondava (Town)

Accommodation:

Palissandre Morondava Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Morondava (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morondava to Andasibe

Fly back to Antananarivo on a short, one-hour flight and begin a scenic four-hour drive through Madagascar's highlands to reach Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. On this journey, enjoy views of lush landscapes, charming rural villages, and terraced rice paddies. After a lunch stop about two hours into the drive, continue to Andasibe, where you will settle into your comfortable lodge surrounded by verdant rainforest. Prepare for the extraordinary sights and sounds of the Andasibe rainforest experience.

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

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:

Relais de Mantadia

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Andasibe-Mantadia NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Over the next two days, explore the rainforests of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park and Maromizaha Reserve, each offering unique wildlife encounters. Andasibe is famous for its population of indri lemurs, the island's largest lemur species, known for their haunting, melodic calls that echo through the forest. You will also have the opportunity to observe other lemurs, including the diademed sifaka and the bamboo lemur. Maromizaha Reserve complements the experience with its rich variety of chameleons, frogs, and vibrant bird species such as the Madagascar crested ibis and blue coua. Join guided night walks to discover the forest's nocturnal life, including tiny mouse lemurs and more chameleons.

Main Destination:

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Accommodation:

Relais de Mantadia

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Andasibe-Mantadia NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Andasibe to Antananarivo

Start your morning with an unforgettable visit to Vakona Lemurs Island, where you can enjoy close-up encounters with these curious creatures in a sanctuary setting. Afterward, leave Andasibe and embark on a scenic drive back to Antananarivo. Along the way, make a stop to stretch your legs and take in the stunning views of the lush Malagasy landscape. Upon your arrival in the capital, take some time to relax and prepare for your departure the following day.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

San Cristobal Boutique Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure

Transfer to the airport for your departure, concluding an exceptional journey through Madagascar's unique landscapes, endemic wildlife, and rich cultural heritage. Leave with memories of towering baobabs, enchanting rainforests, unforgettable wildlife encounters, and the satisfaction of having explored one of the world's most unique destinations.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

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.