Madagascar · Wildlife

10-Day Madagascar Wildlife Tour with Tsingy and Baobab Sunset

10 Days Round trip from Antananarivo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Engage with wildlife amidst untouched nature
  • 02 Stop at Peyrieras Reptile Reserve to spot reptiles endemic to Madagascar
  • 03 Visit Mantadia National Park in search of black and white ruffed lemurs and diademed sifakas
  • 04 Explore the wonders of Tsingy de Bemaraha, including the Big Tsingy and Small Tsingy
  • 05 Photograph the spectacular Avenue of the Baobabs at sunset

Take a 10-day tour through eastern and western Madagascar, where the unforgettable morning call of the Indri wakes you up. Travel to Kirindy to look for the Fossa, the biggest predator of lemurs, and stop at the spectacular Avenue of the Baobabs for an amazing sunset view. Along the way, encounter Madagascar's unique wildlife in Andasibe, Mantadia, and Tsingy de Bemaraha.

Take a 10-day tour through eastern and western Madagascar, where the unforgettable morning call of the Indri wakes you up.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Antananarivo, Moramanga, Morondava, Beloni Tsiribihina, Tsingy de Bemaraha, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Kirindy Mitea National Park, Bekopaka
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Antananarivo

Welcome to Tana International Airport, where you will be transferred to your proposed hotel.

La Varangue hotel.

Lokanga Boutique hotel.

Pavillon de L'Emyrne Palissandre hotel.

2
Day 02

Drive from Tana to Andasibe

  • After breakfast, proceed along the RN2 to the east of Tana.

  • Stop at Peyrieras Reptile Reserve to spot reptiles that are endemic to Madagascar. This is a great opportunity to get close and personal with these amazing animals.

  • Take a break for lunch in Moramanga after a further 40 km of driving.

  • Visit the National Gendarmerie Museum, where you can see original exhibits related to peace and criminal acts.

  • Arrive in Andasibe late in the afternoon and settle into the hotel. There is a possibility of a night walk to spot nocturnal lemurs, including the smallest lemurs in the world.

3
Day 03

Mantadia National Park and Vakona Reserve

  • After an early breakfast, drive 18 km north of Andasibe.

  • Visit Mantadia National Park to look for the elusive black and white ruffed lemur and diademed sifaka.

  • Then head to the private reserve of Vakoana in the afternoon to watch lemurs from close quarters. This is the best place to see them, and you can even feed them bananas and stroke them.

Overnight at the proposed hotel: Vakona Forest Lodge Andasibe hotel.

4
Day 04

Andasibe National Park and Return to Tana

  • Embark on your morning expedition to encounter the Indri, the world's biggest lemurs with an almost invisible tail.

  • See other species of lemurs such as the brown lemur, bamboo lemur, and woolly lemur, as well as other animals such as chameleons and the giraffe-necked weevil. Andasibe National Park hosts a great variety of wildlife, including 108 species of birds.

  • After lunch, drive back to Tana.

Overnight at the proposed hotel:

La Varangue hotel.

Lokanga Boutique hotel.

Pavillon de L'Emyrne Palissandre hotel.

5
Day 05

Fly to Morondava

  • After breakfast, transfer to Tana Airport to board your scheduled flight to Morondava.

  • Arrive in Morondava and check in at your hotel.

Overnight at the proposed hotel: Palisandre Cote Ouest Chez Maggie Baobab Cafe.

6
Day 06

Journey to Bekopaka via the Avenue of the Baobabs

  • Drive to Bekopaka, 200 km north of Morondava.

  • Stop at the Avenue of the Baobabs to take some good pictures.

  • Cross the Tsiribihina River by ferry.

  • Stop at Belo for lunch.

  • Continue the tour to Bekopaka.

Overnight at the proposed hotel with BB: Vazimba hotel Olympe du Bemaraha Orchide.

7
Day 07

Explore Big Tsingy and Small Tsingy

  • Explore the wonders of Tsingy. You are recommended to wear good hiking shoes.

  • Drive 17 km north of your hotel to visit Big Tsingy for 4 hours. A packed picnic lunch is also recommended.

  • After Big Tsingy, drive back to Bekopaka and visit Small Tsingy for 2 hours.

8
Day 08

Return to Morondava via Kirindy Forest

  • Drive back to Morondava and stop at Belo for lunch again.

  • Cross the Tsiribihina River by ferry, then make a detour to the forest of Kirindy, about a 45 km drive, to see more lemurs and the Fossa.

  • Continue the tour to the Avenue of the Baobabs for sunset photos.

  • Overnight in Morondava at the proposed hotel with BB: Palisandre Cote Ouest Chez Maggie Baobab Cafee.

9
Day 09

Fly from Morondava to Tana

  • Fly from Morondava to Tana according to your domestic flight schedule.

  • Overnight at the proposed hotel:

La Varangue hotel.

Lokanga Boutique hotel.

Pavillon de L'Emyrne Palissandre hotel.

10
Day 10

Transfer to the International Airport

  • Before your transfer to the international airport of Tana, you will be offered a free city tour depending on your flight time. This may include a visit to Lemur's Park, located 23 km west of Tana, or the Queen's Palace, located 18 km north of Tana, or shopping time at La Route Digue on the way to the airport.

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The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Antananarivo 8 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Land transportation and fuel.

  • Driver / Madagascar tour guide, including his food and accommodation.

  • Park entrance fee.

  • Guide.

  • Airport transfers to and from the hotel.

  • Accommodation listed in the tour program.

  • City tour of Tana.

  • Domestic flight tickets (TNR-MOQ, MOQ-TNR).

  • 4WD to discover the Tsingy and fuel.

  • Ferry crossing.

What's Not Included

  • International flight ticket.

  • Food and drinks.

  • Tips.

  • Personal expenses.

Know before you go

  • Please contact for groups of more than 8 persons.

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 10 days finish where they began, in Antananarivo.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,380.00 — $1,480.00
Double Sharing $1,380.00 — $1,480.00

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