Itinerary
- Day 1
Antananarivo to Andasibe
- Start point
- Antananarivo, Analamanga, Madagascar (Aerport )
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Andre Pereyras exotic animal breeding centre at Marozevo to see chameleon species, butterflies, leaf-tailed geckos, and lemurs
- Scenic drive through stepped rice fields on national road number 2
- Stops in Andasibe-Perinet National Park rainforest to observe primary forests
Landmarks Ivato International Airport Andasibe-Perinet National Park - Day 2
Andasibe
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided day visit to Mantadia National Park with observation of lemur species including Indri Indri, Varecia variegata, and Diademed Sifaka
- Bird watching for Souimanga Sunbird, brown Mesite, and other species
- Observation of big Parsoni Chameleon and golden Mantella frogs
- Exploration of evergreen vegetation including epiphytic plants, mosses, ferns, bamboos, and hardwoods
Landmarks Mantadia National Park - Day 3
Andasibe
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Mitsinjo Community Reserve with focus on frog species observation
- Wildlife viewing including Indri lemurs, Diademed sifakas, wooly lemurs, and various chameleon species
- Observation of reptiles including leaf-tailed geckos, snakes, and Malagasy Tree Boa
- Guided night walk to experience nocturnal frog calls
Landmarks Mitsinjo Community Reserve - Day 4
Andasibe to Ankanin'ny Nofy
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Analamazaotra National Park with lemur observation including Goodman's mouse lemur, Crossley's dwarf lemur, weasel sportive lemur, brown lemur, sifaka, Aye Aye, and southern black-and-white ruffed lemur
- Wildlife viewing including 51 reptile species, 84 amphibian species, 109 bird species, and various insects and micro-mammals
- Observation of 120 endemic orchid species
- Scenic drive through Menabe area landscape
Landmarks Analamazaotra National Park Palmarium Reserve - Day 5
Ankanin'ny Nofy
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided day walk at Palmarium Reserve observing lemur species including Sifaka, Coronatus, Varecia variegata, and Propithèques
- Observation of endemic palm tree species including Dypsis, Ravenea, Orania, Voanioala, and Lemurophoenix
- Guided night walk to search for Aye-Aye
Landmarks Palmarium Reserve - Day 6
Ankanin'ny Nofy to Antananarivo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 7
Antananarivo to Kirindy
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided night walk at Kirindy Reserve observing fossas and nocturnal species including Coquerel's giant mouse lemur, pygmy mouse-lemur, fork-crowned lemur, grey mouse lemur, western fat-tailed dwarf lemur, red-tailed sportive lemur, bats, tenrecs, mongoose, and rodents
Landmarks Kirindy Reserve - Day 8
Kirindy to Morondava
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided day visit to Kirindy Reserve observing seven lemur species including common brown lemurs and Verreaux's sifakas
- Wildlife viewing including 40 bird species, 50 reptile species, and 15 amphibian species
- Visit to Baobab Avenue scenic road
Landmarks Kirindy Reserve Baobab Avenue - Day 9
Morondava
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Menabe local market to explore authenticity of the area, fish activities, culture, habits, and customs
- Beach relaxation and sunset viewing in Morondava
Landmarks Menabe local market - Day 10
Morondava to Antsirabe
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Menabe area with views of spectacular red hills
- Stops for photos and breaks along the route
Landmarks Antsirabe - Day 11
Antsirabe to Ranomafana
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rickshaw city tour of Antsirabe including railway station, Independence Avenue, and Hotel des Thermes
- Visit to craftspeople workshops for precious and semi-precious stone viewing
- Scenic drive through Highland landscapes with ornately-carved wooden houses
- Visit to Ambositra, Malagasy arts and crafts capital, to see Zafimaniry artisan workshops with marquetry rosewood and ebony work
- Guided night walk in Ranomafana area
Landmarks Antsirabe Railway Station Hotel des Thermes Ambositra Ranomafana National Park - Day 12
Ranomafana
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided morning search in Ranomafana National Park rainforest for Golden Bamboo Lemur and other lemur species
- Wildlife viewing including 11 lemur species, endemic chameleons, Leaf-tailed Geckos, Mantella Frogs, and various bird species
- Observation of Ground Rollers and diverse orchids and ferns
- Guided evening night walk to observe Rufous Mouse Lemur, Greater Dwarf Lemur, and other nocturnal wildlife
Landmarks Ranomafana National Park - Day 13
Ranomafana to Antananarivo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Highland landscapes with mosaic of diverse crop fields and terraced rice paddies
- Stops to meet farmers and visit traditional houses along the way
- Return drive passing through Ambositra and Antsirabe
- Day 14
Antananarivo
- End point
- Antananarivo, Analamanga, Madagascar (Aeroport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to craft market for souvenir shopping
