Madagascar · Wildlife

24-Day Madagascar Wildlife and Beach Tour with Tsingy and Nosy Ve

24 Days Round trip from Antananarivo Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Andasibe, Ranomafana, Isalo, and Tsingy of Bemaraha National Parks on guided hikes
  • 02 Spot endemic wildlife including Indri indri, ring-tailed lemurs, chameleons, and rare birds
  • 03 Travel through the central highlands, baobab landscapes, spiny forests, and remote off-road regions
  • 04 Relax on the white sandy beaches of Ifaty and Anakao with snorkeling near Nosy Ve Island

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 while spotting endemic lemurs, chameleons, and rare wildlife. Travel by 4WD across remote landscapes, visit traditional villages, and witness the iconic Avenue of the Baobabs. Snorkel near Nosy Ve Island and unwind in Ifaty and Anakao on this immersive journey through Madagascar's most diverse and unforgettable regions.

Discover Madagascar on a 24-day adventure through rainforests, highlands, grasslands, and pristine southern beaches.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 24 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Antananarivo, Antsirabe, Toliara, Morondava, Beloni Tsiribihina, Isalo National Park, Tsingy de Bemaraha, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Ranomafana National Park, Kirindy Mitea National Park, Bekopaka, Ranohira, Ambalavao, Ambositra, Ifaty, Anakao, Ambatolampy, Belo sur Mer, Ilakaka
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Antananarivo

  • Welcome at the airport, with time to exchange money and buy a SIM card.

  • Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Drive to Antsirabe via Ambatolampy

  • Depart for Antsirabe, stopping en route at the aluminum workshop in Ambatolampy.

  • In the afternoon, enjoy a city tour and visit local workshops and a stone showroom. Overnight at the hotel.

3
Day 03

Journey from Antsirabe to Morondava

  • Set out on a full-day drive to Morondava, passing gold-mining villages, rivers, and typical settlements along the way.

  • Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and stay overnight.

4
Day 04

Off-road to Bekopaka via the Avenue of the Baobabs

  • Begin the morning with an off-road drive toward Bekopaka, stopping at the Avenue of the Baobabs.

  • Cross the Tsiribihina River by ferry before lunch, then continue with an afternoon bush drive and a crossing of the Manambolo River. Overnight in Bekopaka.

5
Day 05

Explore Tsingy of Bemaraha National Park

  • In the morning, take a river trip by dugout pirogue through the Manambolo Gorge, visiting caves and the Vazimba tombs.

  • Hike the Grand Tsingy via wooden walkways and enjoy a picnic lunch in the park. Return to the village for an overnight stay.

6
Day 06

Drive to Kirindy and Night Walk in the Reserve

  • Drive to Kirindy, crossing the Manambolo River and stopping at Belo sur Tsiribihina for lunch.

  • In the evening, take a walk in the reserve to spot nocturnal lemurs, reptiles, and birds. Overnight at the lodge.

7
Day 07

Kirindy Wildlife Walk and Sunset at the Baobabs

  • Enjoy a morning walk with a local guide in the Kirindy Reserve to see diurnal lemurs and local flora.

  • In the afternoon, drive to Morondava and stop for sunset photography at the Avenue of the Baobabs. Overnight at the hotel.

8
Day 08

Off-road to Belo sur Mer

  • Take a morning off-road drive to Belo sur Mer, crossing rivers without bridges along the route.

  • Spend the afternoon at leisure or visit a local fishermen's village. Overnight at the hotel.

9
Day 09

Scenic Drive to Andavadoaka

  • Travel on a full-day drive through salines, baobabs, spiny bushes, and small villages.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch en route and cross the Mangoky River before arriving in Andavadoaka. Check in at the hotel and stay overnight.

10
Day 10

Leisure Day in Andavadoaka

  • Spend the day at leisure, with the option to join sea excursions or take village walks. Overnight at the hotel.

11
Day 11

Coastal Drive to Ifaty

  • Drive along the coast with scenic stops, admiring the beaches and dunes along the way. Overnight at the hotel.

12
Day 12

Reniala Reserve and Boat Transfer to Anakao

  • Visit Reniala Reserve, known for its spiny forest and baobabs.

  • Continue by boat to Anakao. The afternoon is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

13
Day 13

Tsimanampetsotse National Park Excursion

  • Visit Tsimanampetsotse National Park, hike through the area, and see ancient baobabs. Return to the village for an overnight stay.

14
Day 14

Nosy Ve Island Snorkeling

  • Take a morning pirogue to Nosy Ve Island and go snorkeling in the protected marine reserve. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

15
Day 15

Return to Tulear and Continue to Ranohira

  • Transfer by boat back to Tulear, then drive north to Ranohira via Ilakaka, the sapphire town.

  • Visit the Window of Isalo for sunset. Overnight at the hotel.

16
Day 16

Full-day Hike in Isalo National Park

  • Enjoy a full-day hike in Isalo National Park, which covers 81,540 hectares, with a picnic lunch in the park. Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

17
Day 17

Through the Highlands to Ranomafana

  • Drive through the Horombe plateau and the town of Ihosy. Stop at Anja Community Reserve to see ring-tailed lemurs and chameleons, then continue to Ambalavao for lunch.

  • After lunch, drive on to Ranomafana, check in, and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

18
Day 18

Guided Hikes and Night Walk in Ranomafana

  • Take guided hikes in Ranomafana National Park to spot diurnal lemurs, birds, reptiles, and plants.

  • In the afternoon, visit a nearby village. Later, join an evening nocturnal walk to look for mouse lemurs, chameleons, and frogs. Overnight stay.

19
Day 19

Betsileo Landscapes to Antsirabe

  • Drive to Antsirabe through the Betsileo landscapes, stopping at the arts and crafts market in Ambositra. Check in at the hotel, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.

20
Day 20

Travel to Andasibe via Antananarivo

  • Depart in the morning for Andasibe, with lunch in Antananarivo.

  • Stop at Madagascar Exotic Park to see reptile species, then continue to your hotel near Andasibe Reserve. Dinner and overnight stay.

21
Day 21

Analamazaotra, Vakona, and Nocturnal Wildlife

  • Visit Analamazaotra Reserve in the morning, with a focus on Indri indri lemurs.

  • In the afternoon, head to Vakona Private Reserve to see more lemurs. Later, take a night walk to observe nocturnal species. Overnight stay.

22
Day 22

Return to Antananarivo and City Tour

  • Return to Antananarivo and have lunch on arrival.

  • Enjoy a city tour, then check in at the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

23
Day 23

Departure from Antananarivo

  • Transfer to the airport for your international flight. End of services.

Avenue of the Baobabs, Tsingy of Bemaraha National Park, Nosy Ve Island, Isalo National Park

Where this trip takes you

Avenue of the Baobabs, Tsingy of Bemaraha National Park, Nosy Ve Island, Isalo National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Antananarivo 19 cities · 24 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation in a comfortable room during the trip

  • American breakfast throughout the trip

  • All transportation by 4WD vehicle with an English-speaking driver, including fuel, transfers, road taxes, and parking

  • All activities mentioned in the program, including entrance fees and local guides in the parks and reserves

What's Not Included

  • All lunches and dinners during the tour

  • Tips, drinks, bottled water, and personal expenses

  • Insurance and visa

  • All activities not mentioned in the program

  • International flights and airport taxes

What to bring

  • Hat and sunscreen

  • Binoculars

  • Trekking shoes and sandals

  • Light clothes and a light sweater

  • Rain jacket and waterproof protection for electronic devices

  • Flashlight or headlamp

  • Mosquito repellent

  • Day backpack

  • Spare battery, chargers, and socket adapter

Know before you go

  • This tour operates between May and November.

  • The first part of the itinerary involves off-road driving in remote areas.

  • Roads can be very challenging or impassable during the wet season between December and March.

  • A minimum level of physical fitness is required, especially for the visit to Tsingy of Bemaraha National Park.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Ivato International Airport, N52, Antananarivo, Madagascar
Tour start
Antananarivo, Madagascar
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 24 days finish where they began, in Antananarivo.

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Single Room $2,966.66 — $9,800.00
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