Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Antananarivo to Andasibe
Antananarivo to Andasibe- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Marozevo exotic animal breeding centre (chameleons, butterflies, leaf-tailed geckos, lemurs)
- Scenic drive through stepped rice fields and rainforest route in Andasibe-Perinet National Park
- Guided night walk at Andasibe (approximately 1.5 hours)
Landmarks Ivato International Airport Marozevo Animal Breeding Centre Andasibe-Perinet National Park - Day 2
Andasibe
Andasibe- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Analamazaotra National Park (approximately 3 hours) to observe Indri lemurs, Diademed Sifaka and 13 lemur species
- Close-up experience with lemurs on Lemurs Island
- Visit to Vakona Reserve Zoo (crocodiles, native birds, wildlife)
Landmarks Analamazaotra National Park Lemurs Island Vakona Reserve Zoo - Day 3
Antananarivo to Kirindy
Antananarivo to Kirindy- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided night walk at Kirindy Reserve (around 6:30 PM) to observe fosa and nocturnal species
Landmarks Kirindy Reserve Morondava Airport - Day 4
Kirindy to Bekopaka
Kirindy to Bekopaka- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided day visit at Kirindy Reserve (around 7:00 AM) to observe seven lemur species, birds, reptiles and amphibians
Landmarks Kirindy Reserve Belo sur Tsiribihina - Day 5
Bekopaka
Bekopaka- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in the park), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Bemaraha National Park (Grand Tsingy) with choice of circuits based on fitness level
- Picnic lunch in the park (organized by guide)
- Visit to Small Tsingy
Landmarks Bemaraha National Park Grand Tsingy Small Tsingy - Day 6
Bekopaka to Morondava
Bekopaka to Morondava- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Baobab Amoureux
- Visit to Avenue of the Baobabs with sunset viewing
Landmarks Baobab Amoureux Avenue of the Baobabs - Day 7
Morondava to Antsirabe
Morondava to Antsirabe- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Photo stops and breaks along scenic route through Menabe area
Landmarks Miandrivazo Antsirabe Railway Station - Day 8
Antsirabe to Ranomafana
Antsirabe to Ranomafana- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Antsirabe by rickshaw (railway station, Independence Avenue, Hotel des Thermes)
- Visit to local craftspeople working with precious and semi-precious stones
- Visit to Ambositra and Zafimaniry artisan workshops (marquetry rosewood and ebony)
Landmarks Antsirabe Railway Station Hotel des Thermes Ambositra - Day 9
Ranomafana
Ranomafana- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided search of Ranomafana National Park rainforest for lemurs (approximately 4 hours visit) including Golden Bamboo Lemur, 11 other lemur species, endemic chameleons, leaf-tailed geckos, mantella frogs and birds
- Guided night walk in area around hotel to observe nocturnal wildlife (Rufous Mouse Lemur, Greater Dwarf Lemur)
Landmarks Ranomafana National Park - Day 10
Ranomafana to Isalo
Ranomafana to Isalo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to local winery in Ambalavao
- Visit to Antemoro paper workshop (hand-made from local tree bark)
- Visit to silk factory (fabric-making from silk thread with natural dyes)
- Short walk at Anjar Community Reserve to see ring-tailed lemurs
Optional Activities
- Visit to one of the largest livestock markets in the South at Ambalavao (Wednesday mornings only)
Landmarks Fianarantsoa Ambalavao Anjar Community Reserve Andringitra Massif Porte du Sud Plateau de Horombe Isalo National Park - Day 11
Isalo
Isalo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in the park), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Isalo National Park (desert plains, canyons, sandstone formations, grasslands, oases) to observe three lemur species
- Picnic lunch in the park
- Sunset viewing at the Window of Isalo
Landmarks Isalo National Park Window of Isalo - Day 12
Isalo to Tulear to Antananarivo
Isalo to Tulear to AntananarivoIncluded Activities
- Visit Mahafaly Tombs (pass-by, photography not permitted)
- Visit Antandroy Tombs area
- Craft market shopping in Antananarivo
Optional Activities
- Last night accommodation if external flight is on the next day
Landmarks Mahafaly Tombs Antandroy Tombs Ilakaka Tulear Craft Market, Antananarivo
