Itinerary
- Day 1
Antananarivo to Morondava to Kirindy
Your pickup happens at 8:00 AM for the flight from Antananarivo to Morondava on Madagascar's west coast. Once you land, you'll drive about 42 km north on a dusty secondary road to reach Kirindy Park and check in at your hotel. Around 6:30 PM, join a guided night walk at Kirindy Reserve where you can spot the elusive fosa and other nocturnal wildlife including rare lemurs, bats, and tenrecs.
- Start point
- Ivato Aeroport, Analamanga, Madagascar (Ivato Airport International)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided night walk at Kirindy Reserve
- Observation of fosa and nocturnal species (Coquerel's giant mouse lemur, pygmy mouse-lemur, fork-crowned lemur, grey mouse lemur, western fat-tailed dwarf lemur, red-tailed sportive lemur)
Landmarks Kirindy Reserve Morondava 
- Day 2
Kirindy to Bekopaka
At 7:00 AM, start with a guided day visit at Kirindy Reserve, which is home to seven lemur species including common brown lemurs and Verreaux's Sifakas. You'll see numerous bird and reptile species too. After the visit, head back to the road and cross by ferry to the village of Belo sur Tsiribihina for lunch. Continue north through rice fields and small villages, arriving at Bekopaka by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Belo sur Tsiribihina), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided day visit at Kirindy Reserve
- Observation of seven lemur species (common brown lemurs, Verreaux's Sifakas, and others)
- Bird and reptile species viewing (40 bird, 50 reptile, 15 amphibian species)
- Ferry crossing to Belo sur Tsiribihina
Landmarks Kirindy Reserve Belo sur Tsiribihina Bekopaka - Day 3
Manambolo River - Bemaraha
Take a traditional boat down the Manambolo River, passing through diverse landscapes with impressive canyons as you approach the Bemaraha massif. At the Grand Tsingy or Bemaraha National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage site), you'll trek through dramatic limestone peaks and cross a hanging bridge with great views. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and watch a sunset from the top before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park), Dinner
Included Activities
- Manambolo River exploration by traditional boat
- Trekking in Grand Tsingy at Bemaraha National Park
- Passage through limestone cathedral formations
- Crossing of hanging bridge
- Sunset viewing from Tsingy peaks
- Fauna observation (stump-tailed chameleon, birds, lemur species including Decken's sifaka and Propithecus verreauxi deckeni)
- Flora viewing (dry western deciduous forest, Aloe species, baobab, flamboyant tree, Madagascar banana, pachypodium, orchids)
Landmarks Manambolo River Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park Grand Tsingy - Day 4
Bekopaka to Morondava
Drive back to Morondava with lunch at Belo sur Tsiribihina. Along the way, make two stops to see the Baobab Amoureux and the famous Baobab Alley where you can watch a sunset. You'll arrive at Morondava in the early evening and transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Belo sur Tsiribihina), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Baobab Amoureux
- Visit to Baobab Alley (Streets of Baobabs)
- Sunset viewing at Baobab Alley
Landmarks Baobab Amoureux Baobab Alley (Streets of Baobabs) Belo sur Tsiribihina - Day 5
Morondava to Antsirabe
Fly back to Antananarivo, then drive south on the famous RN7 to Antsirabe. Stop at the metal workshop of Donné Vy and visit Behenjy, known for foie gras production. Antsirabe is a highland town with colonial streets, volcanic lakes, colorful rickshaws, and traditional handicrafts. Founded by Norwegian missionaries in 1856, it's Madagascar's center for beer production and precious stone work.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to metal workshop of Donné Vy
- Stop at Behenjy (foie gras production town)
- Arrival and transfer in Antsirabe
Optional Activities
- Visit to Antsirabe's famed craftspeople and precious stone workshops
- Visit to embroidery makers
Landmarks Antsirabe Behenjy - Day 6
Antsirabe to Ambositra
Take a rickshaw tour of Antsirabe, visiting the railway station, Independence Avenue, and the famous Hotel des Thermes. Head south through beautiful Betsileo landscapes with terraced rice fields. Stop in Ambositra for lunch and tour the region's traditional Malagasy crafts, including workshops where Zafimaniry artisans work with marquetry rosewood and ebony.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Ambositra), Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Antsirabe by rickshaws
- Visit to railway station in Antsirabe
- Visit to Independence Avenue
- Visit to Hotel des Thermes
- Visit to Ambositra
- Workshop tour of Zafimaniry artisans
Landmarks Antsirabe Ambositra 
- Day 7
Ambositra to Ranomafana
Head to Ranomafana National Park, a wet forest reserve typical of Madagascar's east coast. Trek through the forest past waterfalls while searching for endemic species like the rare Golden Bamboo Lemur (discovered here in 1986) and 11 other lemur species. You'll encounter endemic chameleons, leaf-tailed geckos, mantella frogs, and birds. After lunch at the hotel, you can enjoy spa time or rest for the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at hotel), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking in Ranomafana National Park wet forest
- Waterfall viewing
- Search for Golden Bamboo Lemur (Hapalemur aureus)
- Observation of lemur species (11 species including the Golden Bamboo Lemur)
- Endemic chameleon, leaf-tailed gecko, mantella frog, and bird species viewing
Optional Activities
- Visit to spa source in the afternoon
Landmarks Ranomafana National Park Namorona River - Day 8
Ranomafana to Isalo
Travel south to reach Ranohira and Isalo National Park, passing through Fianarantsoa, the cultural capital of the Central Highlands. Stop in Ambalavao for lunch and visit a factory to learn about the history of Antemoro paper. Visit the Anja Community Reserve where you can spot red-tailed lemurs and chameleons. Pass through the legendary Porte du Sud and cross the Plateau de Ihorombe before arriving at Isalo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Ambalavao), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Antemoro paper factory in Ambalavao
- Visit to Anja Community Reserve
- Observation of red-tailed lemurs (Lemurian Kata) and chameleon species
- Passage through Porte du Sud
- Crossing of Plateau de Ihorombe
Landmarks Fianarantsoa Ambalavao Anja Community Reserve Porte du Sud Plateau de Ihorombe Isalo National Park 
- Day 9
Isalo
Spend the day trekking through Isalo National Park's landscape of massifs that look like ruins from the Jurassic period. Hike through the canyon of makis, explore a natural pool where you can swim, and see unique endemic vegetation like Uapaca bojeri and Pachypodium rosulatum. Learn about the sandstone mountains' role as historical burial grounds for the Bara people. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, then visit the famous Window of Isalo for a sunset before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in Isalo National Park), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking in Isalo National Park
- Canyon of makis hike
- Natural pool visit
- Swimming in natural pool
- Vegetation viewing (Uapaca bojeri, Pachypodium rosulatum, Aloe isaloensis)
- Window of Isalo sunset viewing
Landmarks Isalo National Park Canyon of Makis Window of Isalo - Day 10
Isalo to Toliara
Leave as early as possible for Tuléar (Toliara), Madagascar's city on the southwest coast. The journey introduces new scenery including dry forests and the spiny desert of the south. Pass through Ilakaka, a sapphire mining boom town. See ornate Mahafaly and Antandroy tombs along the way, sacred sites built for chiefs and kings adorned with stones and zebu horns (some feature over 700 horns). Experience the driest part of Madagascar with cactus-like spiny forests and baobab trees hundreds of years old. Arrive in Tuléar, transfer to the airport, fly back to Antananarivo, and transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Viewing of Mahafaly Tombs
- Viewing of Antandroy Tombs
- Desert landscape observation
Landmarks Ilakaka Mahafaly Tombs Antandroy Tombs Toliara (Tuléar) - Day 11
Antananarivo to Andasibe
Drive to Andasibe on national road number 2 to the east, enjoying panoramic views of stepped rice fields and mountains through lush green vegetation. Check in at your hotel around 6:30 PM. End the day with a guided night visit (approximately 1.5 hours) to spot nocturnal wildlife, then return to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided night visit at Andasibe
Landmarks Andasibe 
- Day 12
Andasibe
Start at 7:30 AM with a guided visit to Andasibe-Analamazaotra National Park to spot the Indri-Indri and Diademed Sifaka in their forest home (about 3 hours). Listen for the peculiar call of the indri, the largest living lemurs at up to 1 meter tall. You'll see 13 other lemur species and numerous bird species. In the afternoon, have an up close experience with lemurs on private Lemurs Island, then visit Vakona Reserve Zoo to see crocodiles, native birds, and other wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at hotel), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Analamazaotra National Park
- Observation of Indri-Indri (Babakoto)
- Observation of Diademed Sifaka
- Observation of 13 other lemur species (woody lemur, grey bamboo lemur, brown lemur, red mouse-lemur, red-bellied lemur, black and white ruffed lemur, and others)
- Bird species viewing (Ground Rollers and others)
- Lemurs Island experience (close and personal with lemurs)
- Vakona Reserve Zoo visit
Landmarks Analamazaotra National Park Lemurs Island Vakona Reserve Zoo - Day 13
Andasibe to Antananarivo
After breakfast, depart early for about a 4 hour drive back to the capital through spectacular eroded hills called lavaka. Visit Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic, a famous exotic animal breeding centre. You'll see almost all chameleon species found in Madagascar, including leaf-tailed geckos, lemurs, Coquerel's Sifaka, butterflies, moths (including the giant Atlas Moth), and tenrecs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic breeding centre
- Observation of chameleon species
- Observation of leaf-tailed geckos, lemurs, Coquerel's Sifaka
- Observation of butterflies, moths (giant Atlas Moth), and tenrecs
Landmarks Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic - Day 14
Antananarivo to Nosy Be
Transfer to the airport and fly to Nosy Be Island (approximately 1 hour 45 minutes). Drive to your hotel on arrival and relax for the rest of the day. Nosy Be is a favorite place for travelers visiting Madagascar, offering soft white sand, turquoise water, fresh seafood, and sunny weather most of the year.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks Nosy Be 
- Day 15
Nosy Be to Nosy Iranja
Depart around 8:00 AM for the famous Nosy Iranja island, located 1 hour 30 minutes away by speedboat. These two islands are connected by a fine white sandbank that's covered at high tide and exposed at low tide. Named Turtle Island because sea turtles come to lay eggs here, you'll see terns, herons, and sea eagles. Enjoy a buffet lunch under coconut trees (crab, grilled fish, zebu kebabs, shrimp, coconut rice, tropical fruits), visit the lighthouse and authentic village. Discover the virgin coastline and wild beaches, including the sugar loaf rock formation and Nosy Antsoa. Return to the hotel in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch on tables in the shade of coconut trees (crab, grilled fish, kebabs of zebu and shrimp, coconut rice, raw vegetables, tropical fruits)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Speedboat journey to Nosy Iranja
- Visit to Nosy Iranja islands
- Observation of sea turtles and bird species
- Visit to lighthouse
- Visit to Greater Iranja village
- Coastal viewing of Madagascar's virgin beaches
- View of sugar loaf rock formation
- View of Nosy Antsoa island
Landmarks Nosy Iranja Greater Iranja Nosy Antsoa - Day 16
Nosy Sakatia
Visit Nosy Sakatia, also known as Orchid Island, a preserved ecosystem island with exceptional marine and terrestrial fauna and flora. Discover vanilla fields, pepper plantations, coffee trees, and various fruit trees. The island has three charming fishing villages and beaches with pristine white sand and transparent water perfect for swimming. Beautiful diving spots are available for scuba enthusiasts. During November, experience whale shark viewing, where the world's biggest fish feeds on plankton and krill.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch on Nosy Sakatia), Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Nosy Sakatia (Orchid Island)
- Vanilla field viewing
- Pepper plantation viewing
- Coffee tree viewing
- Fruit tree viewing
- Fishing village visits
Optional Activities
- Scuba diving at diving sites
- Whale shark viewing and diving (November season)
- Swimming and relaxation at beaches
Landmarks Nosy Sakatia - Day 17
Nosy Be
On your last day in Nosy Be, you'll be driven into town for shopping and purchasing souvenirs at the artisanal market. Then transfer to the airport for your external flight, marking the end of your Madagascar adventure.
- End point
- Ivato Aeroport, Analamanga, Madagascar (Ivato Airport International)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Shopping in artisanal market
- Souvenir purchase
Landmarks Nosy Be
