11 Days Discover Madagascar Lemurs, Baobabs and Tsingy

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Antananarivo - Andasibe
3 stops
1
Reserve Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic
Day 1 sets off heading east where you’ll quickly get up close and personal with the island’s vibrant array of wildlife. Chameleons, lizards, frogs, snakes, butterflies, and Sifaka Lemurs are only the short list of creatures you’ll see first-hand at the Peyrieras Madagascar .
1 hour • Admission ticket included
2
The Mitsinjo Reserve
With so many more species of lemur, like Indri and ring-tailed, we will next head farther out to Andasibe, the world-renowned lemur watching paradise. In the afternoon, we will visit Parc Mitsinjo, where you can find chameleons, snakes, birds and most importantly the largest lemur species, Indri.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
V.O.I.M.M.A. Community Reserve
When night falls, perhaps your true inner-explorer can come alive as we’ll hike through the forest to catch a glimpse of night lemurs and other nocturnal friends.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Andasibe
2 stops
4
Analamazaotra Special Reserve
We can’t see it all in just one day, though. Spend hours more wandering through Andasibe National Park on Day 3. Unique, rare, and endangered all describe the species of animals you’ll see here, including 11 different lemur species.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Vakona Private Reserve
In the afternoon, the wildlife adventure continues as we visit Lemurs Island and Crocodile Park. There, you’ll walk among flora and fauna unlike anywhere else on Earth.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Andasibe - Antsirabe
2 stops
6
Behenjy is a town between Antananarivo and Ambatolampy. It is believed that they produce the best foie gras in Madagascar
Admission ticket free
7
Ambatolampy
Ambatolampy is a small town between Behenjy and Antsirabe. Their artisanal manufacture of aluminium tools, utensils and decorate are famous in Madagascar.
Admission ticket free
Day 4
Antsirabe - Morondava
2 stops
8
Miandrivazo
It is a town located between Morondava and Antsirabe. We will stop here for lunch, which is considered the hottest place in Madagascar.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
9
Avenue of the Baobabs
Famous for its river delta, and but even more for Baobab trees, our excursion next heads to Morondava on the west coast of Madagascar.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Morondava
2 stops
10
Morondava
Down the river delta of Morondava on the morning of Day 6, we’ll sail through the mangroves and visit the fisherman village.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
11
Kirindy Forest Morondava Madagascar
From a boat on the water in the morning to a trek through the forest. We will travel to Kirindy Forest and take a night walk to see the nocturne species.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Morondava - Bekopaka
2 stops
12
Kirindy Forest Morondava Madagascar
Before heading to Bekopaka, we will visit Kirindy Forest once again in the morning. we’ll see Fosa, Lemurs, and dozens of other animal species.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
13
Bekopaka
We will continue our trip to Bekopaka, a small village located next to the Bemaraha National Park. During the trip, we will cross 2 rivers by little ferry, the Tsiribihina River and the Manambolo River.
Admission ticket free
Day 7
Bekopaka
1 stop
14
Manambolo River
The visit of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park start here. We will take a boat to visit the Gorge of Manambolo, a river with wonderful landscape. After that we will start our journey to visit the small tsingy.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Bekopaka
1 stop
15
Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve
A full day visit of the Big Tsingy. Around 1 hour drive from the hotel, we will start our trekking at the Big Tsingy. There are a few circuits to visit, depends on your fitness level
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Bekopaka - Morondava
1 stop
16
Morondava
We will leave Bekopaka in the morning, going back to Morondava. As a city on the seaside, good qualify of seafood can be found in here. You can choose a restaurant and have a nice seafood dinner
Admission ticket free
Day 10
Morondava - Antsirabe
2 stops
17
Miandrivazo
After a restful night’s sleep at one of Morondava’s cozy hotels, our tour will return to Antsirabe on the 11th day, approximately a 9 hour trip. Along the way, view the landscape from seaside to highland looking out the window of the air-conditioned bus. Midway, we’ll stop for lunch at Miandrivazo, which is considered the hottest place in Madagascar.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
18
Antsirabe
Upon arrival, the evening of day eleven is about rest, so settle in to your comfy hotel in Antsirabe.
Admission ticket free
Day 11
Antsirabe - Antananarivo
3 stops
19
Fahaleovantena Tribes Monument
It is located at the city center of Antsirabe. The word 'Fahaleovantena' means independence. Under that word is the first two measures of the national anthem of Madagascar. The name of 19 tribes in Madagascar are written on the monument. You can find a head of zebu under the name of 19 tribes, it is a symbol of wisdom in Madagascar
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
20
Our Lady Of La Salette Cathedral
It is also called Notre Dame de la Salette. It is located at the city center. It is a Catholic church found in 1908 and dedicated in 1931.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
21
Gare D’Antsirabe
The station was built in 1923. Although the station is closed and all train services are stopped. As once of the landmark of Antsirabe, the colonial architecture of the station itself still attract many tourist to visit.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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