Home to mind-blowing scenery, lush rainforests, curious lemurs, and all the outdoor splendour you could possibly ask for (and then some), Madagascar was made for adventure travel. This comprehensive tour takes you deep inside Africa’s amazing jungle island for close encounters with both wildlife and humans over 20 incredible days. Sit down for dinner with a ghost-talker at a homestay near Lake Andraikiba, swim in natural pools and splash about under waterfalls, encounter the unique trees of Baobab Alley, and soak up nature at its finest in some of the island’s national parks. Madagascar is so out-there it feels like another planet. Get out there.
Day 1 Antananarivo
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Antananarivo/Andasibe
Travel to Andasibe-Perinet National Park with scenic stops en route. Stay in a quiet area near Andasibe and explore the Indri Special Reserve section of this massive area.
Day 3 Andasibe
Spend the day exploring this national park. Stay in a quiet area near Andasibe and explore the Indri Special Reserve section of this massive area.
Day 4 Andasibe/Antsirabe
Travel to the colonial city of Antsirabe, stopping to see rice paddies along the way.
Day 5 Antsirabe/Fiadanana
Visit Lake Andraikiba before continuing to the small village of Fiadanana. Opt to explore this beautiful village. Listen to a ghost talker, enjoy a stay at a community guesthouse, and dinner with a local family.
Day 6 Fiadanana/Ranomafana
Learn traditional rituals from the local villagers. Hike back to the bus taking in the stunning views. Continue on to Ranomafana.
Day 7 Ranomafana/Ambalavao
Opt for an early morning forest walk to get a feel for the incredible wildlife of the area, or explore on your own. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic journey heading south through Madagascar's wine-producing region.
Day 8 Ambalavao/Ranohira
Stop at Anja Community Reserve, known for groups of ring-tailed lemurs. Continue on through the ever-changing landscape to Ranohira and Isalo National Park.
Day 9 Ranohira
Spend a full day exploring Isalo National park on foot, stopping at a natural swimming pool and waterfalls.
Day 10 Ranohira/Ifaty
Drive through the desert landscape, viewing Mahafaly tombs and giant baobab trees en route. Continue to the beautiful Mozambican Channel beaches of Ifaty.
Day 11 Ifaty
Spend two full days enjoying this gorgeous area. Opt to do some hiking or hit the beach.
Day 12 Ifaty
Spend two full days enjoying this gorgeous area. Opt to do some hiking or hit the beach.
Day 13 Ifaty/Antananarivo
Travel to Toliara for a flight to Antananarivo and an optional night out on the town.
Day 14 Antananarivo
Enjoy a free day in Tana to explore, or relax, before heading off to Morondava.
Day 15 Antananarivo/Morondava
Fly to Morondava, then relax or explore a bit, before a welcome meeting in the evening.
Day 16 Morondava/Bekopaka
An early start to the day to see the sunrise at the Baobab Alley. Continue to Bekopaka, our gateway to the National Park of Tsingy de Bemaraha.
Day 17 Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
Morning canoe adventure on the Manambolo River, with an afternoon exploring the Little Tsingy's.
Day 18 Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
Enjoy a full day exploring the peculiar rock formations of the 'Great Tsingy'.
Day 19 Bekopaka/Morondava
A full day driving back to Morondava, stopping for sunset at the Baobab Alley.
Day 20 Morondava
Depart at any time.
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Community Guesthouse and Traditional Dinner, Fiadanana Your Discover Moment: Ifaty
- Andasibe Indri Special Reserve guided walk
- Artisan workshop visit
- Traditional healer visit
- Paper factory visits
- Anja Reserve walk
- Isalo National Park visit
- Sunrise and sunset at Baobab Alley
- 4x4 journey between Morondava to Bekopaka
- Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve guided visit
- Canoe excursion on the Manambolo River
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from activities
- 4 breakfasts
- 1 lunch
- 4 dinners
Reference : GAH