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Madagascar: The Lost Continent

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Antananarivo

    Start point
    Antalamohitra, Antananarivo 105, Madagascar (Hotel Au Bois Vert, Hotel reception, 17:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Au Bois Vert), Hotel (Relais Des Plateaux (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner in Antananarivo
    Landmarks
    Antananarivo
    Ivato International Airport
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  2. Day 2

    Antananarivo to Andasibe

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Feon'ny Ala Bungalows), Lodge (Feon'ny Ala Bungalows (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Trek in Analamazoatha Reserve searching for Indri Lemur families
    • Nocturnal walk with local national park guide to spot mouse lemurs, chameleons, frogs and insects
    Landmarks
    Analamazoatha Reserve
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Andasibe

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Feon'ny Ala Bungalows), Lodge (Feon'ny Ala Bungalows (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Four-hour trek in Analamazoatha reserve searching for black and white ruffed lemur, Diademed Sifaka lemur and birdlife

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to village of Andasibe with walk through quiet streets and local market
    Landmarks
    Analamazoatha Reserve
    Mantadia Reserve
  4. Day 4

    Andasibe to Antsirabe

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Couleur Cafe), Hotel (Couleur Cafe (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Antsirabe
  5. Day 5

    Antsirabe to Ambositra

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Malagasy meal at local development guest house)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Artisan Hotel), Hotel (Artisan Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Short walk to Lake of Tritriva crater's edge
    • Visit to local woodcarvers in Ambositra
    • Traditional Malagasy meal with folk dance at local development guest house

    Optional Activities

    • Extended walk at Lake of Tritriva crater area
    Landmarks
    Lake of Tritriva
    Ambositra
  6. Day 6

    Ambositra to Ranomafana

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Vohiposa), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Centrest Sejour Hotel), Hotel (Centrest Sejour Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to woodcarving artisan market at Ivato Centre

    Optional Activities

    • Night walk to outskirts of Ranomafana National Park
    Landmarks
    Ranomafana National Park
    Namorona River
  7. Day 7

    Ranomafana

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Centrest Sejour Hotel), Hotel (Centrest Sejour Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Morning forest trek (three to four hours) searching for Golden Bamboo Lemur, lesser Bamboo Lemur, greater Bamboo Lemur, Red-Fronted Brown Lemur, Red-Bellied Lemur and Milne-Edwards Sifaka

    Optional Activities

    • Additional optional walk within park in afternoon
    Landmarks
    Ranomafana National Park
  8. Day 8

    Ranomafana to Isalo National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Relais de la Reine), Hotel (Hotel Relais de la Reine (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Ambalavao paper workshop
    • Wildlife watching at Anja Community Reserve for ring-tailed lemur among granite boulders
    Landmarks
    Fianarantsoa
    Anja Community Reserve
    Isalo National Park
  9. Day 9

    Isalo National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at Piscine Naturelle), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Relais de la Reine), Hotel (Hotel Relais de la Reine (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • 90-minute walk through Isalo National Park exploring canyons and sandstone outcrops
    • Picnic lunch at Piscine Naturelle natural oasis pool
    • Visit to Bara people tombs
    • Sundowner drink in hotel grounds overlooking park

    Optional Activities

    • Optional afternoon walk to Cascade des Nymphes with local guide
    Landmarks
    Isalo National Park
    Piscine Naturelle
    Cascade des Nymphes
  10. Day 10

    Isalo National Park to Ifaty

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Le Paradisier), Hotel (Le Paradisier (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Two-hour walk through Zombitse National Park dry forest
    Landmarks
    Zombitse National Park
    Ifaty
  11. Day 11

    Ifaty

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Le Paradisier), Hotel (Le Paradisier (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Beach stroll
    • Hotel pool relaxation
    • Spiny forest walk
    Landmarks
    Ifaty Beach
  12. Day 12

    Ifaty

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Le Paradisier), Hotel (Le Paradisier (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Beach walk along bay and traditional fishing villages
    • Forest walk in Reniala Reserve with spiny forest and endemic birdlife
    Landmarks
    Ifaty Beach
    Reniala Reserve
  13. Day 13

    Ifaty to Antananarivo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Au Bois Vert), Hotel (Relais Des Plateaux (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Antananarivo
  14. Day 14

    Antananarivo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final dinner of the trip)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Au Bois Vert), Hotel (Relais Des Plateaux (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Ambohimanga palace complex with tour of original king's hut and European buildings

    Optional Activities

    • Last-minute shopping in Tana city
    Landmarks
    Ambohimanga
  15. Day 15

    Antananarivo

    End point
    Antalamohitra, Antananarivo 105, Madagascar (Hotel Au Bois Vert, Hotel reception, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Ivato International Airport
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    September 27th, 2024
    5
    Our guide Heri was excellent. Kind, caring, well spoken
    Traveled in September 2024
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    May 8th, 2023
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    Various lemur sightings Night walk in rainforest at Andasibe Hospitality and stay in community house at Ambositra The...
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    April 24th, 2023
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    Lemurs of course,but numerother moments.unexpected wildlife,mountain scenery,almost deserted roads-almost non...
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    June 3rd, 2023
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    Theo, the guide we had on our morning walk at Ranomafana National Park. Excellent so knowledgeable and interesting to...
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    August 20th, 2023
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    The highlights were the incredible changing scenery as we moved through the country, the wonderful array of wildlife...
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    August 28th, 2023
    4
    Hearing & seeing lemurs leaping overhead , fabulous waters and seeing whales in Toliara
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  • A
    September 16th, 2023
    4.7
    Different and contrasting variety of Lemur rainforest habitats. Anakao beach accomodation.
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  • A
    September 17th, 2023
    4.8
    The highlights were seeing the lemurs and whales, the full day in Ranofana NP and the great engagement we had with...
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    September 18th, 2023
    4.5
    Having been on several explore trips, this ranks as one of the best and there are too many once-in-a-lifetime to...
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    September 20th, 2023
    4.3
    A good variation of different activities
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    Aaron

    Asked on March 21st, 2025

    When will final travel documents be available?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2025

      Final travel documents will be available three weeks prior to departure.

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    Denise

    Asked on February 12th, 2025

    Is March 28, 2026 not a good time to go to Madagascar because it is always raining every day?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten February 2025

      The best time to visit Madagascar depends on what you want to do and see. The country is green and fresh after the rain that falls between January and March, with lemurs and reptiles active and easy to spot. While there are some heavy downpours from April to June, these are interspersed with sunshine, while July and August are cool and dry, making this an ideal time for exploring. The whales arrive on Île Sainte-Marie in July and remain until the end of September. Between September and November the weather is particularly lovely, remaining fine and warm. This is also when jacarandas are in flower and many lemurs have young. While December is hot, lemurs, reptiles and tenrecs are active, which makes for good wildlife viewing.

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    Jackie

    Asked on January 13th, 2025

    Can dietary restrictions be accommodated during the tour?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2025

      Yes, dietary restrictions can usually be accommodated, but should be communicated in advance to ensure proper arrangements.

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    Diana

    Asked on January 12th, 2025

    is there a chance to see any baobobs on this tour?

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      Diana

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      what meals are included in this tour?

    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2025

      Meals included are: Breakfast: 14, Lunch: 5, Dinner: 7

    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2025

      On day 9 you will have the chance to see baobabs, "After eating, we'll continue exploring to see the tombs of the Bara people and the sparse, dry forest species of dwarf-like baobab."

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    Dale

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      The single room supplement for this tour on 18th October 2025 is £515.00 per person.

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    Bill

    Asked on December 19th, 2024

    How strenuous is this trip. Is there lots of steep tracks to walk

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2024

      Some of the walks on this tour can include steep portions. For example, in the rainforest, there are steep walks into the rainforest footpaths for about 3kms. The basic walks offered are manageable by the vast majority of clients. There is always an option to take a shorter easier walk which will still give an opportunity to see the sites visited. The shorter easier walks would involve hiring a private guide at the national parks though and there would be a fee associated with this. The fee is approximately USD$25.00 at each reserve and can be organised and paid for locally on the tour.

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      Single rooms are available at an additional cost, although sharing options to reduce costs are also possible.

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    Antonio

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    Is the price the same for single travellers?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2024

      The price for one person booking in twin share is $5970 AUD. Booking in a twin share means that you may be sharing with someone of the same sex whilst on the tour. However, if you wish to guarantee your own room, subject to availability, the price for a solo room on that departure date is $7060.00 AUD.

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    Daniela

    Asked on December 5th, 2024

    What is the best season to visit?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2024

      The best time to visit is considered from April till October.

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    Asked on December 1st, 2024

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2024

      Payments can be made via major credit cards, and detailed payment instructions are provided with your booking information.

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