Meals

Accommodation with breakfast at hotels/lodges Meals as specified in the itinerary

Others

Entrance fees in all parks and reserves visited

Accommodation

3 or 4 stars well selected hotels or forest lodges

Flights

Economy class airfares: Antananarivo/ Morondava, Toliara/ Antananarivo/ Antsiranana, Nosy Be/ Antananarivo

Guide

Service of English speaking driver guide for 2-3 travelers A private guide for 6 pax or more throughout

Transport

Private transfer in air-conditioned vehicles

Not included:

Others

International flights into and out Madagascar Lunches and dinners not mentioned Personal expenses (travel insurance, laundry, drinks, etc.) Tips to guides and drivers Madagascar visa fee

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Day 1 Arrival In Antananarivo, Airport Pick-Up
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival In Antananarivo, Airport Pick-Up

After you land at the airport of Antananarivo (aka Tana), meet your driver guide who will transfer you to your hotel. Check in and spend the remaining time of today as you like.

► Note: Please arrive on Monday, Wednesday, or Saturday this day, since the flight to your next destination Morondava is only available on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. If you have a schedule of your own, please let us know so we can tailor your trip.
Day 2 Fly From Antananarivo To Morondava, Drive To Kirindy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly From Antananarivo To Morondava, Drive To Kirindy

This morning, fly to Morondava. On arrival, be picked up from the airport, whiz through the Avenue of Baobabs (we won’t stop here today), and continue on to your hotel in Kirindy for check-in. After dinner, grab your flashlight - pack one in advance if there is enough space in your baggage - and follow your guide into Kirindy Forest for an evening safari. Search for night animals like sportive lemur, fossa, Malagasy giant jumping rat.

► The domestic flights of Madagascar are limited and their schedules are adjusted often for uncontrollable factors like weather. Accordingly, if there is any adjustment noted by the airport authority, we will modify the itinerary a bit to accommodate the new timings.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 Hike Kirindy Forest, Transfer To Bekopaka
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hike Kirindy Forest, Transfer To Bekopaka

Your safari tour officially begins in the Kirindy Forest today. You will pass by dry deciduous trees, shrubby plants, and many fat baobabs that make up a unique environment for native animals. Follow your guide to spot “crocodile trees” whose skin has curious conical spikes all over, as well as lemurs, their only predator and Madagascar’s largest carnivore fossae, reptiles, and more. Afterwards, hit the road northwards to Bekopaka, with a boat trip through the Tsiribihina River to Belo sur Tsiribihina. Check in at the hotel after arrival in Bekopaka.

► There are dips and pits and swells and peaks on the dirt roads of Madagascar, but please rest assured as we would keep you in an off-road 4x4, to get you more comfort.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Bekopaka: Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bekopaka: Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park

We will spend the major part of today at Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, one of the three UNESCO heritage sites in Madagascar. Here, marvel at the karst spectacle of countless limestone spikes - “Tsingy” in local language - reaching skywards and the contrast set by the lush wildlife sanctuary at their foot. 11 species of lemurs are there to fascinate you. If you come around July, you are more likely to see a baby sifaka clinging to its mother’s back among leaves. Have a self-prepared picnic lunch this noon and continue to explore the park afterwards. We will transfer back to hotel about 16:00.

► Please Note: We will cancel the excursion to Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park from December to April, when the park is closed for heavy rainfall. If you have an alternative you’d like to experience, feel free to let us tailor your agenda and add it in.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Bekopaka - Morondava, Stop At Avenue Of The Baobabs
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bekopaka - Morondava, Stop At Avenue Of The Baobabs

Today, we will have an 8 hours’ drive back to Morondava. En route, boat cross the Tsiribihina River and stop by the Avenue of the Baobabs, where a sunset is waiting for you. If you’ve ever seen many baobabs in a single frame on social media, you are being introduced to none other than the avenue, which is lined by hundreds of sentinels of the towering trees, some having stood there for over 800 years. We will take you to a perfect spot to wait for the sun setting, the dreamy backdrop to capture silhouettes of those awe-inspiring giants. After hotel check-in, take your time to stroll Morondava Beach in front of your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Morondava - Antsirabe; Stop By Villages In Betafo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Morondava - Antsirabe; Stop By Villages In Betafo

This morning, hop in your driver guide’s car for a 9-hour ride to Antsirabe. On the way, enjoy a visit to villages in Betafo, UNESCO-preserved for their traditional rice-growing culture. On arrival, check in at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Antsirabe - Ambositra – Ranomafana
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Antsirabe - Ambositra – Ranomafana

After breakfast, continue off south to Ranomafana National Park via RN7 road. On the way, stop by the town of Ambositra, nicknamed the “Capital of Woodworking” for its exquisite wooden carvings from boxes, chessboards, sculptures to coffins and tombs. After hotel check-in and dinner, follow your driver guide for a night safari. The star we will track tonight is mouse lemur, which, as tiny as only 12 cm (about 4.7 inches) long for an adult, weights even lighter than a banana!

Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Explore Ranomafana National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore Ranomafana National Park

This morning, a local guide will take the lead from your driver guide at the entrance of Ranomafana National Park for a 4-hour hike. The park is the perfect spot for a rainforest exploration as it sits in the mountainous area with the largest rainfall. Here, you will spot from 12 lemur species and other countless kinds of birds, reptiles and amphibians. Encounter black ruffed lemur applying the fluid secreted from giant millipede which they use for repelling insects. Transfer back to your hotel after the hike.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 Ranomafana - Anja Community Reserve – Ranohira
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ranomafana - Anja Community Reserve – Ranohira

This morning, leave for Ranohira. We will have a stop at Anja Community Reserve for you to get your fix of ring-tailed lemurs where there are over 400. The chance is high to see those fuzzy critters in their habitual “meditation”, sitting and resting their claws on knees, towards the sun - that’s why these lemurs are also called monk lemur. On arrival in Ranohira, if time permits, go on to see a wonderful sunset from Isalo Window, a frame-like hole through a sandstone rock carved over millions of years. Check in and enjoy dinner at the beautifully-designed hotel we’ve prepared for you.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 Ranohira: Isalo National Park Excursion
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ranohira: Isalo National Park Excursion

Start today with a drive to Ranohira village for an entire day’s adventure at Isalo National Park. Taking up 815 square km (315 square mi), this geological miracle enjoys a landscape made up by nature-carved sandstone formations and canyons, an ensemble of ponds, and an abundant array of wildlife in forests. At least 14 species of lemurs consider here their home and ring-tailed lemurs are still the mostly seen, and seen in groups! Also be ready to spot sifakas and brown lemurs. After the excursion, return to the hotel with your driver guide.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11 Ranohira - Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park – Ifaty
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ranohira - Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park – Ifaty

This morning, drive 1.5 hours to Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park for a visit. The park is where you can find both dry and moist forests and we will guide you through the southern dry one to see wildlife who take this area as their home. More ring-tailed lemurs, sifakas, and brown lemurs will be shown to you, among total 8 lemur species, not to mention colorful birds, chameleons, and geckos. Next, continue with a 5-hour ride to the coastal town of Ifaty. After hotel check-in, spend the rest of the day as you like.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 12 Ifaty: Reniala Reserve
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ifaty: Reniala Reserve

This morning, a 20-minute drive will first take you to Reniala Reserve for a short wildlife tour. Witness super bulgy Fony Baobab, Octopus Tree among other cacti, and, of course, lemurs and other wildlife unique to the reserve! A special lemur species here is the cutie white-footed sportive lemurs - don’t “ew” if you see them eating their own droppings, which are just to be re-digested for more nutrients. As the visit finishes, transfer back to your hotel and enjoy the rest time of today freely.

★ Optional Whale Watching Tour from July to September

As July to September sees groups of humpback whales swimming to the warm waters off Madagascar to mate and breed, the chance comes for you to observe at a close distance! If you are interested, we can tailor your agenda in Ifaty or Nosy Be and add a whale-watching tour which would take 2-3 hours.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 13 Fly From Ifaty (Toliara Airport) To Antananarivo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly From Ifaty (Toliara Airport) To Antananarivo

Transfer to Toliara’s airport and take a flight back to Tana. Meet your local driver guide in Tana and be escorted to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 14 Fly From Antananarivo To Antsiranana, Visit Three Bays
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly From Antananarivo To Antsiranana, Visit Three Bays

In the morning, you will be driven to the airport for a flight to Antsiranana at the northern tip of Madagascar. On arrival, hop in the local driver guide’s vehicle for the unspoiled picturesque Three Bays, namely Pigeon Bay, Dunes Day, and Sakalava Bay, before heading to the hotel for check-in.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 15 Drive To Joffre Ville, Visit Amber Mountain National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Drive To Joffre Ville, Visit Amber Mountain National Park

After breakfast, continue driving forward to Joffre Ville. After check-in at the local accommodation, meet your local guide who will then accompany you to hike in Amber Mountain National Park. Where the best-preserved rainforest in the north, crystal-clear rivers, waterfalls and crater lakes form a paradise for biodiversity, you get to view some of 7 lemur species, 75 bird species, and over 1,000 species of plants among other wildlife. Spot the world’s smallest lemur and chameleon, or madame Berthe’s mouse Lemur and Nosy Hara leaf chameleon.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 16 Visit Red Tsingy, Road Trip To Ankarana
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Visit Red Tsingy, Road Trip To Ankarana

Today’s highlight is Red Tsingy, which is 2.5 hours’ drive away. As the name suggests, the little world of Red Tsingy is Mars-like, known for the wind-sculpted red laterite soil pinnacles in clusters scattered all over. To have a 360° panoramic view where the formations are most dense, you will climb stairs to reach a tree-shaded platform surrounded by them. Onwards to Ankarana, another 5 hours’ drive away. Check in at the lodge on arrival.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 17 Ankarana National Park Trekking
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ankarana National Park Trekking

Today will see you trekking through Ankarana National Park, where you will hike dry forests, a karst limestone forest with caves and subterranean rivers, and canyons to find rare wildlife. Here you will be introduced to the Perrier Baobabs different than all the baobabs you’ve seen before, as well as the Grey Tsingy of Ankarana. Of course, dive into cool caves for bats and look for new lemurs like Ankarana and Northern sportive lemurs. After a whole day’s trip, transfer back to the hotel for a good rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 18 Drive To Ankify Harbor, Boat To Nosy Be Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Drive To Ankify Harbor, Boat To Nosy Be Island

Today, drive 2.5 hours to Ankify Harbor and jump in a speed boat to Nosy Be Island. Spend the rest of today as you wish after hotel check-in. Nosy Be is the largest coastal island of Madagascar and one of the country’s biggest tourist cards, with local life to experience and natural beauties to take in. Why not take a tuktuk to travel around or rent a motorbike for rustic charms?

Meals: Breakfast
Day 19 Free Time At Nosy Be
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Free Time At Nosy Be

Here is another day for you to fully relax on this paradisaical island! Take a stroll, bathe yourself in the tranquil sunlight, or ask concierges about reserving self-financed adventures like a boat trip to nearby islets. Visit Nosy Tanikely for snorkeling or scuba diving, see tropical fish playing hide and seek among coral reefs, as well as encounter glowing manta ray and whale shark, which normally turns up here July to September.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 20 Free Time At Nosy Be
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Free Time At Nosy Be

Maybe spend a majority of today exploring Nosy Iranja, which enjoys one of the most beautiful white sands in the world. What sets this islet apart is the sandbank that peeps out every now and then from a blue jelly of the sea water between Big Iranja and Small Iranja, a photogenic view that makes each photo stand out. Visit Iranja between October and April if you find it so much fun to watch green turtles nesting and laying eggs on the beaches.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 21 Fly From Nosy Be Back To Antananarivo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly From Nosy Be Back To Antananarivo

This morning, you will catch a flight back to Tana. Upon your landing, your driver guide will take you to the hotel.

► As mentioned above, the schedules of Madagascar’s domestic flights are unstable, so is your flight back to Tana. That’s why we leave a whole day to accommodate any delay, so as not to impact your departure tomorrow.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 22 Departure From Antananarivo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure From Antananarivo

Today sees the end of your Madagascar wildlife safari. You will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight home. Safe journey!

Meals: Breakfast

* Note: If the above itinerary doesn’t meet your requirements, don’t forget that we are a customized tour provider. Don’t hesitate to tell us your preferences, interests and budget, and we’ll tailor an itinerary to meet all your needs. Let’s turn your wanderlust into reality!

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Itinerary of your trip Customized In-Depth Madagascar Wildlife Adventure, No Group

Arrival In Antananarivo, Airport Pick-Up

Fly From Antananarivo To Morondava, Drive To Kirindy

Hike Kirindy Forest, Transfer To Bekopaka

Bekopaka: Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park

Bekopaka - Morondava, Stop At Avenue Of The Baobabs

Morondava - Antsirabe; Stop By Villages In Betafo

Antsirabe - Ambositra – Ranomafana

Explore Ranomafana National Park

Ranomafana - Anja Community Reserve – Ranohira

Ranohira: Isalo National Park Excursion

Ranohira - Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park – Ifaty

Ifaty: Reniala Reserve

Fly From Ifaty (Toliara Airport) To Antananarivo

Fly From Antananarivo To Antsiranana, Visit Three Bays

Drive To Joffre Ville, Visit Amber Mountain National Park

Visit Red Tsingy, Road Trip To Ankarana

Ankarana National Park Trekking

Drive To Ankify Harbor, Boat To Nosy Be Island

Free Time At Nosy Be

Free Time At Nosy Be

Fly From Nosy Be Back To Antananarivo

Departure From Antananarivo

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