Explore Madagascar on this 14 day tour where you will get to see spectacular locations and exotic wildlife.
You will get off the beaten track and explore really beautiful places in Madagascar. On this trip expect wildlife, beaches, remote villages, stunning nature areas and friendly local people. Highlights of this tour include visiting the Ranomafana, Isalo and Andasibe-Mantadia National Parks and the Anja Reserve.
Day 1 - Antananarivo
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 - Antananarivo/Mantadia National Park
Travel to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park with stops en route. Visit the upland rainforest. Enjoy a guided walk in Andasibe-Mantadia National Park for the first glimpse at Madagascar's famous lemurs. Stay in a quiet area near Andasibe and explore the Indri Special Reserve section of this massive area.
Day 3 - Mantadia National Park
Spend the day exploring this national park. Stay in a quiet area near Andasibe and explore the Indri Special Reserve section of this massive area.
Day 4 - Mantadia National Park/Antsirabe
Travel to the colonial city of Antsirabe, stopping to see rice paddies and artisan workshops along the way.
Day 5 - Antsirabe/Fiadanana
Visit Lake Andraikiba before continuing to the small village of Fiadanana. Explore this beautiful village as you make your way to the homestay by foot. Listen to a ghost talker and enjoy a homestay and dinner with a local family.
Day 6 - Fiadanana/Ranomafana
Hike back to the bus taking in the stunning views. Continue on to Ranomafana. Learn traditional rituals from the local villagers. Enjoy a guided night walk outside the Ranomafana National Park.
Day 7 - Ranomafana/Ambalavao
Embark on an early morning forest walk to get a feel for the incredible wildlife of the area. Afterwards, enjoy a scenic travel day heading south through Madagascar's wine-producing region.
Day 8 - Ambalavao/Ranohira
Stop at Anja Community Reserve, known for groups of ring-tailed lemurs. Continue on through the changing landscape to Ranohira and Isalo National Park.
Day 9 - Ranohira
Spend a full day exploring the park on foot, stopping at a natural swimming pool and waterfalls.
Day 10 - Ranohira/Ifaty
Drive through the desert landscape, viewing Mahafaly tombs and giant baobab trees en route. Continue to the beautiful Mozambican Channel beaches of Ifaty.
Days 11–12 - Ifaty
Spend two full days enjoying this gorgeous area. Opt to do some hiking or hit the beach.
Day 13 - Ifaty/Antananarivo
Travel to Toliara for a flight to Antananarivo and an optional last night out on the town.
Day 14 - Antananarivo
Depart at any time.
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