Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive in Antananarivo

   • Arrive at Ivato International Airport.

   • Meet and greet with local guide.

   • Transfer to your hotel in Antananarivo.

   Overnight at Meva Guest House or San Cristobal Boutique (B&B).

2. Day 2: Antananarivo to Andasibe

   • Depart Antananarivo for Andasibe (approx. 5 hours).

   • Stop en route at Peyrieras Reptile Reserve.

   • Visit Moramanga for lunch.

   • Check in at your lodge.

   • Enjoy a guided night walk in the forest.

   Overnight at Vakona Lodge or similar (B&B).

3. Day 3: Mantadia National Park and Vakona Reserve

   • Visit Mantadia National Park for a forest hike.

   • Spot Indri Indri lemurs, birds, and orchids.

   • Return to lodge for lunch.

   • Visit Vakona Reserve’s Lemur Island and crocodile park.

   Overnight at Vakona Lodge or similar (B&B).

4. Day 4: Mitsinjo Reserve Exploration

   • Explore Mitsinjo Community Reserve on a guided walk.

   • Spot chameleons, leaf-tailed geckos, birds, and lemurs.

   • Enjoy a night walk for nocturnal species.

   Overnight at Vakona Lodge or similar (B&B).

5. Day 5: Andasibe to Antsirabe

   • Travel south to Antsirabe via RN7 (approx. 8 hours).

   • Stop at Ambatolampy for an aluminium foundry visit.

   • Explore Antsirabe city highlights including Independence Avenue.

   Overnight at Menabe’l Hotel (B&B).

6. Day 6: Antsirabe to Fianarantsoa via Ambositra

   • Depart for Fianarantsoa.

   • Stop at Ambositra for wood-carving markets and Antemoro paper workshop.

   • Visit Anjoma-Akona Market (Fridays).

   Overnight at Hotel Austral or similar in Ranomafana (B&B).

7. Day 7: Ranomafana National Park

   • Explore Ranomafana National Park on guided trails.

   • Spot golden bamboo lemurs, birds, frogs, and giraffe-necked weevils.

   • Enjoy a night walk for nocturnal wildlife.

   Overnight at Hotel Austral (B&B).

8. Day 8: Ranomafana to Ambalavao

   • Depart for Ambalavao.

   • Visit Malagasy wine cellars and silk factory.

   • Explore Zebu Market (Wednesdays and Thursdays).

   Overnight at Hotel H1 or Betsileo Country Lodge (B&B).

9. Day 9: Ambalavao to Ranohira (Isalo)

   • Visit Anja Community Reserve for ring-tailed lemurs.

   • Continue south through Horombe Plateau.

   • Visit Natural Window and Queen of Isalo at sunset.

   Overnight at Isalo Ranch or similar (B&B).

10. Day 10: Isalo National Park

    • Hike Isalo National Park and explore Piscine Naturelle circuit.

    • Discover sandstone canyons, palm groves, tombs, and lemurs.

    • Return to lodge and relax.

    Overnight at Isalo Ranch or similar (B&B).

11. Day 11: Isalo to Toliara

    • Drive across the Horombe Plateau and stop in Ilakaka Sapphire Village.

    • Visit Zombitse National Park for lemurs and birds.

    • Arrive in Toliara and check in at your hotel.

    Overnight at Vovotelo Hotel (B&B).

12. Day 12: Reniala Spiny Forest and Toliara Market

    • Visit Reniala Reserve to see baobabs and endemic birds.

    • Explore Toliara local market for seafood and handicrafts.

    • Return to hotel for relaxation.

    Overnight at Vovotelo Hotel (B&B).

13. Day 13: Whale Watching and Snorkeling in Ifaty

    • Depart for Mangily Beach.

    • Embark on whale watching tour (July–September).

    • Snorkel at Massif des Roses marine reserve.

    • Return and relax at hotel.

    Overnight at Cecile Hotel.

14. Day 14: Toliara to Andavadoaka

    • Travel north to Andavadoaka with a stop at Ambatomilo.

    • Enjoy lunch and a swim at Mikea Lodge.

    • Continue to Andavadoaka.

    Overnight at Manga Lodge or similar (B&B).

15. Day 15: Andavadoaka to Manja

    • Snorkel in the morning (tide dependent).

    • Drive through baobab forest, rice fields, and local markets.

    • Cross Bevoay River by ferry.

    Overnight at Kanto Hotel (B&B).

16. Day 16: Manja to Morondava

    • Depart for Morondava through dry landscapes and rice paddies.

    • Enjoy lunch at Bleu Soleil Restaurant.

    • Visit Baobab Avenue for sunset and baobab planting.

    Overnight at TreCicogne Hotel (B&B).

17. Day 17: Morondava to Kirindy Forest

    • Visit Betania fishing village by boat through mangroves.

    • Explore Morondava’s markets and crafts.

    • Transfer to Kirindy and enjoy a guided night walk.

    Overnight at Kirindy Lodge (B&B).

18. Day 18: Kirindy Forest to Bekopaka (Tsingy)

    • Enjoy a morning forest walk to spot lemurs and the elusive fosa.

    • Lunch at Mad Zebu in Belo-sur-Tsiribihina.

    • Continue to Bekopaka village.

    Overnight at Tanankoay Hotel (B&B).

19. Day 19: Manambolo River and Small Tsingy

    • Enjoy canoe trip along Manambolo River and explore caves.

    • Visit Vazimba tombs and see rare birds.

    • Explore Small Tsingy in the afternoon with sunset viewing.

    Overnight at Tanankoay Hotel (B&B).
    

20. Day 20: Big Tsingy Exploration

    • Drive to Big Tsingy and hike through rock forests and caves.

    • Cross suspension bridge and visit scenic viewpoints.

    • Visit local market in the afternoon.

    Overnight at Tanankoay Hotel (B&B).

21. Day 21: Bekopaka to Morondava

    • Return drive to Morondava.

    • Stop at Sacred Baobab and Baobab Lovers.

    • Enjoy sunset at Baobab Avenue.

    Overnight at TreCicogne Hotel (B&B).