10 DAYS WILD MADAGASCAR: KINGDOM OF LEMURS & BAOBABS
ANTANANARIVO, ANDASIBE NP, MANTADIA NP, TSINGY DE BEMARAHA NP, MORONDAVA, ANJAJAVY
Outdoor & Adventure, Off the Beaten, Nature & Wildlife
From the dancing lemurs to the elegant baobabs, many flora and fauna in Madagascar cannot be found anywhere else outside of the country. This journey provides opportunity for close encounters with these endemic species paired with dramatic landscapes of Madagascar. This itinerary is carefully crafted to avoid long drives typical of a Madagascar journey, ensuring that you can discover the best of Madagascar with maximum comfort.
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 2.5 hours to your accommodation.
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.
Step into an unforgettable adventure within the Anjajavy Reserve as you journey to Antafiamoara – a remote village cradled between limestone tsingy, lush mangroves, and tropical forest. Here lies the heart of the lodge’s most ambitious conservation effort: Madagascar’s only megafauna reintroduction program, featuring the majestic Aldabra giant tortoises.
Transfer: Accommodation to Airport
You will be transferred approximately 20 minutes to the airport.
Flight: Morondava to Antananarivo
Transfer: Airport to Accommodation
You will be transferred approximately 10 minutes to your accommodation near the airport.
Transfer: Accommodation to Airport
You will be transferred approximately 10 minutes to the airport.
Flight: Antananarivo to Anjajavy
Transfer: Airstrip to Accommodation
You will be transferred approximately 30 minutes to your accommodation.
Anjajavy Reserve
Step into an unforgettable adventure within the Anjajavy Reserve as you journey to Antafiamoara – a remote village cradled between limestone tsingy, lush mangroves, and tropical forest. Here lies the heart of the lodge’s most ambitious conservation effort: Madagascar’s only megafauna reintroduction program, featuring the majestic Aldabra giant tortoises. Continue on a guided walking safari through the forest, with the chance to encounter lemurs, diverse bird species, reptiles, and a wide range of plant life that thrive in this unique ecosystem.
Moramba Bay Boat Trip
Be swept away by the charm of Moramba Bay, where towering baobabs, untouched beaches, and quirky islets await discovery on a scenic boat excursion along the northwest coast. If water conditions are favorable, enjoy a bit of snorkeling. Afterwards, spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Transfer: Accommodation to Airstrip
You will be transferred approximately 30 minutes to the airstrip.
Flight: Anjajavy 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.
Accessible only through a beautiful helicopter ride over mountains, baobabs and shipwreck-dotted coastline, discover the castaway luxury of Miavana Private Island as you step foot into an unspoiled land where few men has been before. Flawlessly designed to offer seclusion and privacy, the Miavana Piazza offers a glittering infinity pool overlooking the ocean, a well-stocked wine cellar, as well as Cabinet de Curiosities where you can marvel at the treasures of Madagascar such as dinosaur fossils, extinct elephant bird egg and more! Miavana Private Island is also an ideal place for potential encounters with resident lemurs, sea turtles (nesting begins in December with hatching continuing through April), as well as migrating humpback whales (July to October).
Transfer: Accommodation to Airport
You will be transferred approximately 20 minutes to the airport.
Flight: Morondava to Antananarivo
Transfer: Airport to Accommodation
You will be transferred approximately 10 minutes to your accommodation near the airport.
Transfer: Accommodation to Airport
You will be transferred approximately 10 minutes to the airport.
Flight: Antananarivo to Miavana via Diego Suarez
After your flight from Antananarivo to Diego Suarez, you will connect on a 30-minute helicopter transfer to Miavana.
Transfer: Airstrip to Accommodation
Upon arrival at the resort, check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Activities at Miavana Private Island
You may enjoy on-island activities such as lemur trekking in the forest, seasonal turtle nesting or hatching activities, seasonal whale watching, PADI-qualified scuba diving, snorkelling, boating or sunset cruises, shore-based fishing or fishing day trips, water-skiing, wake-boarding, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, seasonal kitesurfing, quad biking, etc.
Transfer: Accommodation to Airstrip
You will be transferred to the airstrip.
Flight: Miavana to Antananarivo via Diego Suarez
Connect to international flight home or on your onwards journey. Depending on your flight time, we may need to add overnight in Antananarivo.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Antananarivo Waterfront • Manjarano Lodge & Spa • Relais des Plateaux Hotel & Spa • Namoroka Tsingy Camp • Les Hotels Palissandre Morondava
Anjajavy Le Lodge
Miavana by Time+Tide
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