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What is the best time of year to visit Madagascar?

September to November is considered one of the best times to visit, as these months sit right in between the cool, dry winter and the hot, rainy season. This time is also considered the best time to view birdlife. July to August offers cooler temperatures and the best chances for whale watching on the coast. January to March is cyclone season, but this is also the best time to see flowering orchids.

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Madagascar in Depth (29 destinations)

25 days

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Start and end in Antananarivo

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Platinum Operator: Intrepid Travel
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Max Group Size 12
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Antananarivo
Antananarivo
Optional Activities
- Explore Haute-Ville streets and neighborhoods
- Visit Analakely street market
- Dinner with group
Landmarks
Analakely Street Market
Haute-Ville
Day 2
Antsirabe
Antsirabe
Meals
Lunch (Picnic-style lunch)
Included Activities
- Countryside trek through lakes district
- Visit Lake Andraikiba
- Visit Lake Tritiva (extinct volcanic crater)
- Picnic-style lunch
Landmarks
Lake Andraikiba
Lake Tritiva
Day 3
Miandrivazo
Miandrivazo
Included Activities
- Briefing on Tsiribihina River cruise information
Optional Activities
- Pick up extra supplies at local market
Landmarks
Miandrivazo
Day 4
Tsiribihina River
Tsiribihina River
Meals
Lunch (Lunch while cruising on the Tsiribihina River)
Included Activities
- 35-kilometre drive to Masiakampy (approximately 1 hour)
- Traditional barge cruise on Tsiribihina River
- Trek to waterfall
- Camping on sandbank
Optional Activities
- Wildlife spotting on river banks
Landmarks
Tsiribihina River
Masiakampy
Day 5
Tsiribihina River
Tsiribihina River
Included Activities
- Full day river cruise on Tsiribihina River
- Village walks and stops
- Wildlife spotting
- Traditional Malagasy music and dancing around campfire
- Camping at village
Landmarks
Tsiribihina River
Day 6
Bekopaka
Bekopaka
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at market in Belo-sur-Tsiribihina)
Included Activities
- Market visit and lunch stop at Belo-sur-Tsiribihina
Optional Activities
- Swim or refreshing shower
Landmarks
Belo-sur-Tsiribihina
Bekopaka
Day 7
Bekopaka (The Small Tsingy)
Bekopaka (The Small Tsingy)
Included Activities
- Small Tsingy walking circuit trek (approximately 5 hours)
- Two lookout points with photo opportunities
- Manambolo River pirogue (wooden dugout canoe) float
- Cave exploration with stalactites and stalagmites
- Vazimba tomb viewing
Landmarks
Small Tsingy
Bemaraha National Park
Manambolo River
Day 8
Bekopaka (The Great Tsingy)
Bekopaka (The Great Tsingy)
Included Activities
- Great Tsingy trek with bridges and climbing equipment
- Suspended bridge crossing
- Wildlife spotting (11 lemur species, 100 bird species, 45 reptile and amphibian species)
Landmarks
Great Tsingy
Bemaraha National Park
Day 9
Morondava
Morondava
Included Activities
- Sunset viewing at Avenue of the Baobabs
Landmarks
Avenue of the Baobabs
Morondava
Day 10
Miandrivazo
Miandrivazo
Optional Activities
- Relax on beach
- Visit local markets
Landmarks
Morondava Beach
Day 11
Antsirabe
Antsirabe
Included Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of Antsirabe
- Street market exploration
- French-inspired architecture viewing
- Hot springs and thermal baths information
Optional Activities
- Rickshaw ('pousse-pousse') rides
Landmarks
Antsirabe
Day 12
Antananarivo
Antananarivo
Optional Activities
- Dinner with new group at local restaurant
Landmarks
Antananarivo
Day 13
Ifaty
Ifaty
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast beneath majestic baobab trees at Reniala Private Park)
Included Activities
- Flight to Tulear
- Breakfast in Reniala Private Park beneath baobab trees
- Reniala Private Park guided walk through Spiny Forest
- Flora identification and ecosystem preservation education
Landmarks
Reniala Private Park
Spiny Forest
Tulear
Day 14
Ifaty
Ifaty
Optional Activities
- Relax by pool or beach
- Stroll through hotel gardens
- Visit Recycling Museum in Tulear
Landmarks
Recycling Museum
Day 15
Isalo National Park
Isalo National Park
Included Activities
- Leader-led Tulear city tour
- City exploration including buildings, lanes and local transport
Optional Activities
- Pick up lunch supplies at local market
Landmarks
Tulear
Isalo National Park
Day 16
Isalo National Park
Isalo National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Isalo National Park full day guided walk
- Rainforest exploration
- Rolling plains discovery
- Geological formations viewing
- Canyon exploration
- Wildlife spotting (80+ bird species, 30 reptile species, 14 mammal species, 3 lemur species)
Landmarks
Isalo National Park
Day 17
Fianarantsoa
Fianarantsoa
Included Activities
- Anja Community Reserve guided visit and walk
- Ring-tailed lemur spotting with local guide spotters
Landmarks
Anja Community Reserve
Fianarantsoa
Day 18
Ranomafana
Ranomafana
Meals
Lunch (Local cuisine lunch in typical Malagasy village)
Included Activities
- Fianarantsoa city walk and exploration
- Typical Malagasy village visit
- Countryside exploration with rice paddies and vineyards
- Local cuisine lunch in village
Optional Activities
- Visit thermal springs and outdoor swimming pool
Landmarks
Fianarantsoa
Ranomafana National Park
Ranomafana Thermal Springs
Day 19
Ranomafana
Ranomafana
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at ValBio Research Centre)
Included Activities
- Ranomafana National Park 4-hour guided walk
- Wildlife spotting (lemurs, civets, mongooses, goshawks, geckos, frogs, butterflies, net-casting spider, chameleons)
- ValBio Research Centre tour with researcher
- Conservation lecture and lunch at ValBio
- Optional second included walk through national park
Landmarks
Ranomafana National Park
ValBio Research Centre
Day 20
Ambositra
Ambositra
Included Activities
- Id'om Art workshop visit
- Marquetry demonstration and learning (traditional woodcarving technique)
Optional Activities
- Browse marquetry artwork for purchase
Landmarks
Ambositra
Id'om Art Workshop
Day 21
Antsirabe
Antsirabe
Meals
Dinner (Group dinner in gazebo within guest house grounds)
Included Activities
- Sandrandahy Silk Weaving Association visit and silk production learning
- Group dinner in gazebo
Landmarks
Sandrandahy Association
Antsirabe
Day 22
Andasibe National Park
Andasibe National Park
Landmarks
Andasibe National Park
Day 23
Andasibe National Park
Andasibe National Park
Included Activities
- Andasibe National Park guided walk
- Endemic bird spotting
- Analamazaotra Special Reserve night walk
- Nocturnal wildlife spotting (mouse lemurs, chameleons, geckos, frogs, fireflies)
Landmarks
Andasibe National Park
Analamazaotra Special Reserve
Day 24
Antananarivo
Antananarivo
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Final group dinner with local beer or similar beverages)
Included Activities
- Malagasy chocolate workshop with local chocolate maker
- Learn chocolate-making ingredients and processes
- Prepare take-home chocolate creations
- Malagasy pastries with local teas and coffees
- Final group dinner
Landmarks
Antananarivo
Day 25
Antananarivo
Antananarivo
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Analakely Street Market
Haute-Ville

Landmarks
Lake Andraikiba
Lake Tritiva

Landmarks
Miandrivazo

Landmarks
Tsiribihina River
Masiakampy

Landmarks
Tsiribihina River

Landmarks
Belo-sur-Tsiribihina
Bekopaka

Landmarks
Small Tsingy
Bemaraha National Park
Manambolo River

Landmarks
Great Tsingy
Bemaraha National Park

Landmarks
Avenue of the Baobabs
Morondava

Landmarks
Morondava Beach

Landmarks
Antsirabe

Landmarks
Antananarivo

Landmarks
Reniala Private Park
Spiny Forest
Tulear

Landmarks
Recycling Museum

Landmarks
Tulear
Isalo National Park

Landmarks
Isalo National Park

Landmarks
Anja Community Reserve
Fianarantsoa

Landmarks
Fianarantsoa
Ranomafana National Park
Ranomafana Thermal Springs

Landmarks
Ranomafana National Park
ValBio Research Centre

Landmarks
Ambositra
Id'om Art Workshop

Landmarks
Sandrandahy Association
Antsirabe

Landmarks
Andasibe National Park

Landmarks
Andasibe National Park
Analamazaotra Special Reserve

Landmarks
Antananarivo

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Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

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5.0
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4.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.0
Food
3.0
Tour Operator
4.5

Fernando5.0•August 2023
Bruno was a fantastic guide through a lost corner of the world. Be ready for long days on horrible roads but you get...
Bruno was a fantastic guide through a lost corner of the world. Be ready for long days on horrible roads but you get to see the magnificent landscapes, national parks, and lemurs, lots of lemurs through the trip. We traveled by bus, 4X4, boat and included a flight from the capital to the south, all gave us a chance to see Madagascar and it’s wonderful people. Our guide Bruno was probably the best guide I’ve ever traveled with, he was always there to help, answering questions about all topics Madagascar. The food was a bit of a struggle but again the chance to see numerous lemurs was worth it all.Show more
Traveled in July 2023
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hi Fernando, thanks for your wonderful review. We are so glad to read that you had a wonderful time on your Madagascar in Depth tour with Intrepid. Your photos definitely show the beauty of Madagascar. Our tour leaders are the heart of Intrepid and we are delighted that Bruno provided you with an exceptional experience. We will be sure to pass this feedback on to him. If you would like to share more feedback on this tour in regards to the food aspects, please feel free to email us at Customercare@intrepidtravel.com. We hope to welcome you on another Intrepid tour in the near future!
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Brandon
Asked on September 27th, 2025
What does "Departure on request" mean? Is the trip going?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2025
  Departures for 2025 are fully booked, however spots are available from June 2026.
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Adrian
Asked on September 2nd, 2025
Do you have single rooms? We are 3 adults.
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2025
  Triple room availability cannot be guaranteed upfront; however, once your booking is confirmed, we can request our local team to arrange a triple room based on availability at the time. Please note this is highly subject to confirmation from the hotel.
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Tammy
Asked on March 17th, 2023
Can I join this tour without airfare
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2023
  Our tours do not include the cost of international airfare, which allows our travelers to join the trip from their desired location. Once you are ready to proceed with your booking, please click on "Book Now" on the left side of the page.
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Marilyn
Asked on February 4th, 2022
What is the best time of year to visit Madagascar?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2022
  September to November is considered one of the best times to visit, as these months sit right in between the cool, dry winter and the hot, rainy season. This time is also considered the best time to view birdlife. July to August offers cooler temperatures and the best chances for whale watching on the coast. January to March is cyclone season, but this is also the best time to see flowering orchids.
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  Marilyn
  Traveler•Written February 2022
  I am considering a trip in September. I will be traveling from the U.S.. Are there any special considerations I need to know? Vaccinations, visas, clothing, ect?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2022
  We do require all our travelers be fully vaccinated for covid19, for other vaccinations necessary for Madagascar we recommend consulting a travel physician.
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  Marilyn
  Traveler•Written March 2022
  Are there any Covid quarantine requirements for entering Madagascar? I am fully vaccinated.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2022
  No quarantine is required but you will need proof of a negative Covid-19 test and there is also a mandatory Covid-19 Test on arrival as well.
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  Marilyn
  Traveler•Written April 2022
  How easy is it to get the test on arrival? How long does it take to get the test result? I suppose a better question would be; how early do I need to arrive in Antanarivo and get tested before the tour departure?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2022
  The Arrival COVID-19 rapid antigen test is taken on arrival at the airport.

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