24-Day Madagascar Wildlife Adventure and Beach Escape
Highlights
Antananarivo, Antsirabe, Morondava, Bekopaka, Kirindy Mitea National Park, Beloha, Ifaty, Anakao, Ranohira, Ranomafana National Park, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
Locations Covered
Antananarivo, Antsirabe, Morondava, Bekopaka, Kirindy Mitea National Park, Beloha, Ifaty, Anakao, Ranohira, Ranomafana National Park, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
nature, photography, Wildlife
Group Tour
24 Days
Medium
English
Description
Discover Madagascar on a 24-day adventure through rainforests, highlands, grasslands, and pristine southern beaches. Explore Andasibe, Ranomafana, Isalo, and Tsingy of Bemaraha National Parks, spotting endemic lemurs, chameleons, and rare wildlife. Travel by 4WD across remote landscapes, visit traditional villages, and witness the iconic Avenue of Baobabs. Snorkel near Nosy Ve Island and unwind in Ifaty and Anakao. This immersive journey blends wildlife, culture, dramatic scenery, and coastal relaxation across Madagascar’s most diverse and unforgettable regions.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Antananarivo
Welcome at the airport, exchange money, buy SIM card.
Transfer to hotel and overnight stay.
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Day 2: Antananarivo – Antsirabe
Depart for Antsirabe with a stop at Ambatolampy aluminum workshop.
Afternoon city tour, visit local workshops and stone showroom. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 3: Antsirabe – Morondava
Full-day drive to Morondava, passing gold-mining villages, rivers, and typical settlements.
Arrival and hotel check-in, overnight stay.
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Day 4: Morondava – Bekopaka
Morning off-road drive toward Bekopaka, stopping at Avenue of Baobabs.
Cross Tsiribihina River by ferry before lunch. Afternoon bush drive and Manambolo River crossing. Overnight in Bekopaka.
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Day 5: Bekopaka (Tsingy of Bemaraha NP)
Morning river trip via dugout pirogue at Manambolo Gorge, visit caves and Vazimba tombs.
Hike Grand Tsingy via wooden walkways, picnic lunch in park. Return to village for overnight stay.
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Day 6: Bekopaka – Kirindy
Drive to Kirindy, crossing Manambolo River and Belo sur Tsiribihina for lunch.
Evening walk in the reserve to spot nocturnal lemurs, reptiles, and birds. Overnight at lodge.
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Day 7: Kirindy – Morondava
Morning walk with local guide in Kirindy reserve to see diurnal lemurs and flora.
Afternoon drive to Morondava, sunset photography at Avenue of Baobabs. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 8: Morondava – Belo/Mer
Morning off-road drive to Belo sur Mer, crossing rivers without bridges.
Afternoon at leisure or visit local fishermen village. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 9: Belo/Mer – Andavadoaka
Full-day drive through salines, baobabs, spiny bushes, and small villages.
Picnic lunch en route, cross Mangoky River. Arrival in Andavadoaka, hotel check-in, overnight stay.
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Day 10: Andavadoaka
Day at leisure; optional sea excursions or village walks. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 11: Andavadoaka – Ifaty
Drive along the coast with scenic stops, admire beaches and dunes. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 12: Ifaty – Anakao
Visit Reniala Reserve (spiny forest and baobabs).
Transfer by boat to Anakao. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 13: Anakao
Visit Tsimanampetsotse National Park, hike and see ancient baobabs. Return to village. Overnight stay.
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Day 14: Anakao
- Morning pirogue to Nosy Ve Island, snorkeling in protected marine reserve. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
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Day 15: Anakao – Ranohira
Boat transfer back to Tulear. Drive north to Ranohira via Ilakaka (sapphire town).
Visit Window of Isalo for sunset. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 16: Ranohira (Isalo NP)
- Full-day hike in Isalo National Park (81,540 hectares), picnic lunch in the park. Return to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 17: Ranohira – Ranomafana
- Drive through Horombe plateau and Ihosy town. Stop at Anja Community Reserve to see ring-tailed lemurs and chameleons. Continue to Ambalavao for lunch. Drive to Ranomafana, check-in, dinner and overnight.
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Day 18: Ranomafana NP
Guided hikes in Ranomafana National Park to spot diurnal lemurs, birds, reptiles, and plants.
Afternoon visit to nearby village. Evening nocturnal walk (mouse lemur, chameleons, frogs). Overnight stay.
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Day 19: Ranomafana – Antsirabe
- Drive to Antsirabe through Betsileo landscapes, stop at Ambositra arts and crafts market. Check-in at hotel, dinner and overnight.
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Day 20: Antsirabe – Andasibe
Morning departure to Andasibe. Lunch in Antananarivo.
Stop at Madagascar Exotic Park to see reptile species. Late afternoon arrival at hotel near Andasibe Reserve. Dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 21: Andasibe NP
Morning visit to Analamazaotra Reserve, focus on Indri indri lemurs.
Afternoon at Vakona private reserve to see more lemurs. Night walk to observe nocturnal species. Overnight stay.
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Day 22: Andasibe – Antananarivo
- Return to Antananarivo, lunch on arrival. City tour followed by hotel check-in, dinner and overnight.
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Day 23: Antananarivo
- Transfer to airport for international flight. End of services.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 3 | /group |
| 4 to 6 | /group |
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This is a group tour |
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