Itinerary
- Day 1
Antananarivo
Optional Activities
- Currency exchange at airport
- Visa purchase on arrival (35 euros for up to 30 days stay)
- Day 2
Antananarivo - Andasibe
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour in Antananarivo (approximately 3 hours) - guided walking tour of upper town with local guide
- Night hike in Andasibe forest (approximately 2 hours) - search for nocturnal animals with local guide
Landmarks Ambohimanga - Day 3
Andasibe
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Analamazaotra National Park (4 hours) - rainforest exploration with wildlife viewing
- Visit to Mitsinjo Private Park (2 hours) - reserve exploration with animal viewing
Optional Activities
- Tree climbing in Mitsinjo Park
- Canoeing on the Analamazotra River
- Tree planting activity at nursery
Landmarks Analamazaotra National Park Mitsinjo Private Park - Day 4
Maromizaha
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Maromizaha Reserve (full day) - forest exploration with wildlife viewing
Optional Activities
- Long walk option (one full day) - includes Sifaka, Indri Indri viewing and waterfall near research center
Landmarks Maromizaha Reserve - Day 5
Andasibe - Antananarivo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to VOIMMA reserve (2 hours) - local reserve exploration with wildlife viewing
Landmarks VOIMMA Reserve - Day 6
Antananarivo - Morondava - Kirindy
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Excursion to Baobab Avenue - visit to famous natural monument with approximately 40 lined baobab trees
- Night visit to Kirindy forest (approximately 2 hours) - guided night walk with local guide
Landmarks Baobab Avenue Kirindy Forest Reserve 
- Day 7
Kirindy
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Day hike in Kirindy Forest (approximately 4 hours) - guided forest exploration with wildlife viewing
Optional Activities
- Visit to Marofandilia forest in afternoon - forest exploration with baobab tree viewing
Landmarks Kirindy Forest Marofandilia Forest - Day 8
Kirindy - Bekopaka
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Tsiribihina River - Day 9
Bekopaka
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park - Big Tsingy section with guided exploration
Landmarks Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park - Day 10
Bekopaka
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Little Tsingys section of Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park - guided exploration
Optional Activities
- Cave and tomb visits
- Forest hiking
- Manambolo River boat trip in hollowed-out tree trunk
Landmarks Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park - Little Tsingys Manambolo River - Day 11
Bekopaka - Morondava
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 12
Morondava
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Boat trip in mangrove forest
- Visit to fishing village of Betania
- Day 13
Morondava - Miandrivazo - Antsirabe
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Antsirabe - Ambositra - Ranomafana
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Watch sculptors at work in Ambositra
- Visit village of Zafimaniry UNESCO World Heritage Site - see handmade wooden sculptures and inlay work
Landmarks Zafimaniry Ranomafana National Park - Day 15
Ranomafana
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Discovery tour through Ranomafana National Park with experienced local guide
- Visit to Tanala village (approximately 2 hours) - cultural immersion in traditional village
Landmarks Ranomafana National Park - Day 16
Ranomafana - Fianarantsoa - Ambalavao
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Excursions in Fianarantsoa - local guide available through driver/hotel
Landmarks Fianarantsoa Ambalavao - Day 17
Ambalavao - Anja Park - Ranohira
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Anja Park (4 hours) - private reserve exploration with wildlife and cultural viewing
Landmarks Anja Park Isalo National Park - Day 18
Ranohira
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Isalo National Park - guided exploration of sandstone cliffs and canyons
Optional Activities
- Namaza trail hike - short scenic route to natural swimming pool
Landmarks Isalo National Park - Day 19
Ranohira - Tulear - Ifaty
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park (2 hours) - easy guided hike through transitional forest
Landmarks Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park Tulear - Day 20
Ifaty
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Reniala thorn forest reserve (2-3 hours) - nature reserve exploration with flora and fauna viewing
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation at Ifaty beach and lagoon
- Diving or snorkeling at coral reef
- Deep-sea fishing
- Sailing and boat trips
- Turtle village visit
- Cultural immersion with Vezo community
Landmarks Reniala Reserve - Day 21
Ifaty - Tulear - Antananarivo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Arboretum d'Antsokay botanical garden (approximately 2 hours) - botanical reserve exploration
Landmarks Arboretum d'Antsokay - Day 22
Antananarivo - Departure
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Excursion to Talata Volonondry (at least 2 hours) - guided rural walk with village exploration and picnic lunch
Landmarks Talata Volonondry
