Madagascar · Wildlife

5-Day Andasibe and Antananarivo Wildlife Tour with Indri Sightings

5 Days Round trip from Antananarivo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the biggest lemur in Madagascar, the famous Indri, in Andasibe
  • 02 Visit the Queen's Palace and Andafiavaratra Museum in Antananarivo
  • 03 Discover Madagascar's many chameleon species at the Peireyras reptile farm
  • 04 Explore Mantadia National Park's rainforest, sacred waterfall, and wildlife

Explore Madagascar's exotic wildlife reserves and encounter unique species of chameleons and lemurs. See the biggest lemur in Madagascar - the famous Indri - and hear its unforgettable wail in Andasibe. Marvel at the sacred waterfall in Mantadia National Park, spot crocodiles at the Vakona Forest Reserve, and visit the Andafiavaratra Museum and the Queen's Palace in Antananarivo.

Witness Indri and various other species of lemurs, birds, orchids, and insects.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Antananarivo, Moramanga, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Antananarivo

  • Get picked up from the airport and transfer to your hotel in Antananarivo.

Overnight stay at Sole Hotel or similar.

2
Day 02

From Antananarivo to Andasibe

  • Have breakfast and drive to Andasibe.

  • Stop on the way to visit the Peireyras reptile farm and see all the chameleon species found in Madagascar.

  • Continue to Andasibe, stopping for lunch in Moramanga.

  • Reach Andasibe, check in to your hotel, and meet your local guide.

  • Drive to the park gate in the evening to see chameleons and lemurs.

  • Come back to the hotel.

Overnight stay at Feon'ala or similar.

3
Day 03

Mantadia National Park and Vakona Reserve

  • Have breakfast and drive to Mantadia National Park to see lemurs in the rainforest.

  • Witness Indri and various other species of lemurs, birds, orchids, and insects.

  • Visit the sacred waterfall.

  • Return to the hotel for lunch.

  • Drive to the Vakona Forest Reserve to visit the lemur islands. See black-and-white ruffed lemurs, ring-tailed lemurs, brown lemurs, bamboo lemurs, and the famous fossa, as well as birds, crocodiles, and more.

  • Come back to the hotel and relax.

Overnight stay at Feon'ala or similar.

4
Day 04

Return to Antananarivo and Upper City Visit

  • Have breakfast and drive back to Tana.

  • Check in at the hotel and have lunch.

  • Take a walk to visit the upper city of the capital and understand the history of the island during feudal times. Also visit the Andafiavaratra Museum and the Queen's Palace.

  • Return to the hotel and take a rest.

Overnight stay at Sole Hotel or similar.

5
Day 05

Souvenir Shopping and Departure

  • Shop for souvenirs in the morning at the local market. Choose from Malagasy craftwork, local spices, vanilla, and more.

  • Prepare for your departure at Ivato International Airport.

  • Arrive at the airport 2 hours prior to your departure time.

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park rainforest, Vakona Forest Reserve lemur islands, Peireyras reptile farm chameleons

Where this trip takes you

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park rainforest, Vakona Forest Reserve lemur islands, Peireyras reptile farm chameleons

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Antananarivo 3 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private car, driver, and gasoline

  • Accommodation based on a double room basis with breakfast

  • Private airport transfers both ways

  • English-speaking Madagascar tour guide during the whole tour

  • All the mentioned activities and tourist sites with local guide fees

  • 1 litre of water per day per person

  • All taxes and formalities

What's Not Included

  • Lunch and dinner

  • Personal expenses (drinks and tips)

  • Insurance and visa

What to bring

  • Good hiking shoes

  • Sleeping bag

  • Plastic bags to keep things waterproof

  • Insect repellent

  • Head flashlight

  • Sunglasses

  • Binoculars

  • Camera for good memories and an extra battery

  • Sunscreen

Know before you go

  • This price is for one person, and the cost can be reduced if there is more than 1 person (for 2, 3, or 4 people). The tariff varies according to the level of comfort you wish to have in accommodation (budget, mid-range, upper budget, and luxury), transportation (van, SUV, four-wheel drive), activities, destination (tarred road or secondary road, on the mainland or an island), and the duration of your stay.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Antananarivo.

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