3-Day Andasibe Rainforest Tour with Mantadia and Vakôna

3 Days Round trip from Antananarivo (Airport Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Guided night hike in Mitsinjo Park to spot mouse lemurs and other nocturnal wildlife
  • 02 Explore Mantadia National Park, known for endemic lemurs including Indri indri
  • 03 Visit Vakôna Private Reserve's Lemur Island and crocodile park
  • 04 Discover local life on a village tour inside the Andasibe biosphere reserve
  • 05 Scenic drive to the Andasibe rainforest, around 140 km east of Antananarivo

Immerse yourself in the lush rainforest of Andasibe on this 3-day nature escape in eastern Madagascar. Travel from Antananarivo to this biodiversity hotspot for a guided night walk in Mitsinjo Park, where you may spot mouse lemurs and other nocturnal wildlife. Explore Mantadia National Park, known for its endemic species, including the iconic Indri indri, and continue to Vakôna Private Reserve to visit Lemur Island and the crocodile park. The journey also includes a village tour for a closer look at local life inside the Andasibe biosphere reserve before returning to Tanà.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Antananarivo, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Transfer to Andasibe

Drive to Andasibe, 140 km east of the city in Madagascar.

  • Take a night hike in Mitsinjo Park to see small lemur species, including mouse lemurs, along with other nocturnal wildlife.

2
Day 02

Mantadia National Park and Vakôna Private Reserve

  • Explore Mantadia National Park, known for its endemic lemur species, including the largest living lemur, the Indri indri. The park also offers opportunities for birdwatching, as well as sightings of reptiles and other wildlife. It is located about 18 km from the village of Andasibe.

  • Visit Lemur Island and the crocodile park at Vakôna Private Reserve on the way back from Mantadia.

  • Enjoy a village tour to discover the local people and everyday life inside the Andasibe biosphere reserve.

3
Day 03

Return from Andasibe to Tanà

  • Drive back to Tanà.

End of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Antananarivo (Airport 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation during the tour (car and fuel)

  • Entrance tickets to all mentioned parks and activities

  • Guide fees for all the parks

What's Not Included

  • Accommodation (I can recommend options)

  • Meals during the tour

  • Personal expenses

  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions information

What to bring

  • Camera (optional)

  • Binoculars (optional)

  • Anti-mosquito spray

  • Sunscreen

  • Raincoat

  • Walking shoes

  • Any specific treatment or medicine

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Anywhere in Antananarivo
Tour start
Antananarivo (Airport, Hotel)
End of the journey

Your 3 days run from Antananarivo (Airport to Antananarivo (Airport.

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