Arrival in Antananarivo

Antananarivo - Upon arrival, meet with the guide who will assist with all formalities and transfer to the hotel.

Antananarivo- Andasibe

Andasibe - After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a visit to the cultural and historical Ambohimanga Royal Palace. Explore the royal city, burial site, and sacred places. This site has maintained its spiritual significance for over 500 years and remains a place of worship for pilgrims. Continue to Andasibe, stopping for photos and breaks as needed.

Andasibe

Analamazaotra Special Reserve - Enjoy a magical wildlife adventure with an early guided visit to Analamazaotra National Park, the premier spot in Andasibe to see the iconic Indri-Indri and Diademed Sifaka in their natural habitat. Known as Babakoto in Malagasy, the Indri’s haunting morning calls echo through the forest, offering a unique experience. The park is home to several other lemur species, including the aye-aye, black and white ruffed lemur, and red mouse lemur. Enjoy lunch followed by a close-up lemur experience at Vakona Reserve, featuring crocodiles, native birds, and well-kept wildlife. End your day with a guided night walk at 6:30 PM to spot nocturnal creatures.

Andasibe- Antananarivo

Antananarivo - After breakfast, return to Antananarivo with a stop at Pereiras Park, owned by the Peyrieras family, to see Cocquerel’s Sifaka, chameleons, and other reptiles, as well as Malagasy animals like butterflies, moths (including the giant Atlas Moth), and tenrecs. Have lunch in town before visiting the Queen’s Palace (Rova Manjakamiadana) atop the hill.

Antananarivo- Morondava- Kirindy

Morondava - After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Antananarivo airport for a flight to Morondava. Capture the beautiful scenery before continuing to Kirindy. Check-in at your hotel (Relais du Kirindy). At 6:30 PM, begin a guided night walk at Kirindy. The private reserve is renowned for its giant jumping rat, the “Fosa” (Hypogeomys antimena), the largest carnivorous animal in the country. It also features endangered ecosystems, lemur species, and many endemic reptiles. Unique flora species are also present.

Kirindy – Belo- Bekopaka

Belo Tsiribihina - After breakfast, drive to the Tsingy of Bemaraha. Enjoy lunch at Belo Sur Tsiribihina before heading north on a land track recognized as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Cross the Tsiribihina and Manambolo rivers by small car ferry before arriving at Bekopaka village.

Bekopaka

Bekopaka –Morondava

Morondava - Travel to Morondava town via the famous “Allée des Baobabs.” Arrive in time for stunning photos when the sun is low, casting orange rays on the smooth trunks. Settle at the hotel by the sea for dinner. Lunch at Belo sur Tsiribihina.

Morondava- Antsirabe

Antsirabe - Depart Marondava early in the morning as the journey to Antsirabe is long. There will be stops for photos and breaks as needed. Lunch in the city of Mlandarivazo.

Antsirabe – Ranomafana

Ranomafana

Ranomafana National Park - Explore Ranomafana National Park and discover the beautiful sites in the rainforest and primary forest. Accompanied by a local guide, carry waterproof gear in this humid area. Spot various lemur species such as the Golden bamboo lemur (Hapalemur aureus), red-fronted brown lemur (Eulemur fulvus), and red-bellied lemur (Eulemur rubriventer). Rare and endangered species like the Greater bamboo lemur (Hapalemur simus) can also be seen. Botanically, the park is a genetic reservoir for rare, endemic plant species and many medicinal plants. Return to the hotel for lunch.

Ranomafana – Isalo

Isalo National Park - After breakfast at the hotel, travel south to reach Ranohira and Isalo National Park. Stop in Ambalavao for lunch and a brief visit to a product factory to learn about the history of Antemoro paper. Take breaks to observe the changing mountain and rice field landscapes, arriving at Isalo by the end of the day.

Isalo

Isalo- Toliara- Ifaty

Toliara - Depart early and drive to Tulear through diverse botanical settings. Along the way, see Mahafaly tribe tombs, beautifully painted and decorated with wooden sculptures. The sea is visible before reaching Tulear. Walk through the market before lunch, then continue to Ifaty. Enjoy free time to explore the beach, one of the island’s beautiful lagoons. Optional activities include diving, a dugout ride with Vezo fishers, swimming, or leisure. Hikers can explore the inland’s unique vegetation, including euphorbia and baobabs.

Tulear- Antananarivo- Departure

Antananarivo - After breakfast at the hotel, transfer directly to Tulear airport for a flight to the capital city, a 45-minute journey. Upon arrival, have lunch and shop for souvenirs at the Digue artisanal market if desired, before being dropped off at the airport for the departure flight.

• Private transportation
• Entrances to parks and indicated sites
• Meals as stated in the program
• Local and expanding guides in parks
• Accommodation as indicated in the program
• Dinner
• Breakfast

• Tips and drinks
• Personal insurances.
• The price of the visa: +/-35 €/person.
• Optional activities in Ifaty,
• Domestic and International Flights

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.