10 DAYS WILD MADAGASCAR: KINGDOM OF LEMURS & BAOBABS

Transfer: Airport to Accommodation

Upon arrival, you will be transferred from the airport to your accommodation in the Antananarivo waterfront area.

UNESCO World Heritage Site of Antananarivo

This morning, we drive to the Royal Hill of Ambohimanga, the former palace of the Malagasy royal family and now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Transfer: Antananarivo to Andasibe-Mantadia NP

You will be transferred approximately 4 hours to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park.

Night Exploration of Andasibe National Park

As night falls, we head into the biodiverse forest for a guided walk, with the chance to spot elusive nocturnal species like mouse lemur (Microcebus), leaf-tailed geckos (Uroplatus) and more.

Discovering Lemur Species in Andasibe National Park

Begin your day with a walking safari in the Analamazaotra Reserve, a tropical forest home to numerous species of lemurs, including the biggest one called Indri Indri. Learn about these iconic and unique primates native to Madagascar

Continued Adventure in Andasibe

Head to Vakona Lemur Island, a private reserve offering you opportunity for close encounter with a few species of lemurs.

Transfer: Andasibe-Mantadia NP to Antananarivo

You will be transferred approximately 4 hours from Andasibe-Mantadia NP to your accommodation near the Antananarivo airport

Transfer: Accommodation to Airport

You will be transferred approximately 10 minutes to the airport.

Flight: Antananarivo to Soalala

Transfer: Airport to Accommodation

You will be transferred approximately 3.5 hours of driving and 15 minutes of boat transfer

Off-the-Beaten Tsingy

Named after the Malagasy word meaning “to walk on tiptoe,” the Tsingy’s jagged limestone formations form a surreal and nearly impenetrable landscape. This lesser-known Tsingy is home to over 100 species of birds and 6 lemur species, including the playful Von der Dicken’s Sifaka, Milne-Edwards Sportive lemur, the red lemur, and the incredibly secretive Aye Aye. We will explore the unique cave system that stretches under the entire massif, uncover rare fossil remains and enjoy picnic lunches under the shade of the tsingy.

Transfer: Accommodation to Airport

You will be transferred approximately 2.5 hours to the airport.

Flight: Soalala to Morondava via Antananarivo

Transfer: Airport to Accommodation

You will be transferred approximately 20 minutes to your accommodation

Two Natural Highlights of Morondava

Visit Kirindy Reserve, a dry deciduous forest rich in biodiversity. Look out for endemic species including a variety of lemurs, colorful chameleons, and more. You will also explore the famed Avenue of the Baobabs. Madagascar is home to 5 of the world’s 6 baobab species, 4 of which are endemic here. Walk among these towering trees and enjoy a scenic sundowner in this unforgettable landscape.

Transfer: Accommodation to Airport

You will be transferred approximately 20 minutes to the airport.

Flight: Morondava to Antananarivo

Connect to international flight home or on your onwards journey. We are happy to tailor your extension to the rest of Madagascar or the rest of Africa.