Madagascar · Wildlife

13-Day Madagascar Wildlife Tour with Parks, Tsaranoro and Ifaty

13 Days Round trip from Queens Palace Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Journey through Madagascar's diverse landscapes of rainforests, valleys, canyons, rivers, waterfalls, and beaches
  • 02 Learn about Malagasy craftsmanship through pot-making, zebu horn art, raffia products, and other workshops
  • 03 Catch a glimpse of Microcebus murinus, the smallest lemur, on a night tour in Andasibe
  • 04 Explore Andasibe, Ranomafana, and Isalo National Parks for lemurs, chameleons, and other wildlife

Immerse yourself in the beautiful and varied landscapes of Madagascar and discover its heavenly, endemic nature. Visit Andasibe, Ranomafana, and Isalo National Parks to spot lemurs, chameleons, and other wildlife, then continue through the Tsaranoro Valley to the beaches of Mangily. Along the way, interact with the Malagasy people and learn about their art, craftsmanship, and culture.

Immerse yourself in the beautiful and varied landscapes of Madagascar and discover its heavenly, endemic nature.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 13 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Antananarivo, Antsirabe, Isalo National Park, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Ranomafana National Park, Ranohira, Ifaty, Ilakaka
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Antananarivo and Transfer to Andasibe

  • Begin the tour with a welcome meeting at your hotel.
  • Visit the Queen's Palace in the capital to learn about the country's history. After this visit, head east along National Road 2 to Andasibe. Once you arrive in the Andasibe tropical forest, take a short break. In the early evening, go on a night tour to see local animals, especially the Microcebus murinus, the smallest lemur.

Hotel: Green Palace Ivato

2
Day 02

Explore the Forest of Andasibe

  • This day is dedicated to exploring the Andasibe forest. Immersing yourself in the forest will allow you to see the Indri Indri, large lemurs, and Microcebus murinus, as well as other lemur species and animals. A short tour of the village will end the day.

Hotel: Hotel Feon'ny Ala

3
Day 03

Return to the Capital via Peyrieras Reserve

  • After a good breakfast, drive back to Tana, stopping at the Peyrieras Reserve for a one-hour visit, where chameleons and other small animals await you. Upon arrival in Tana, enjoy a city tour.

Hotel: Sakamanga

4
Day 04

Journey South Along National Road 7

  • Travel along National Road 7, enjoying the beautiful landscapes of the highlands and scenes of the local population's daily life. Stop at different places to discover the craftsmanship of the Malagasy people, including pot-making workshops, zebu horn art, raffia products, and more.

Hotel: Royal Palace

5
Day 05

Antsirabe City Tour and Transfer to Ranomafana

  • Before hitting the road again, a city tour is planned to learn about the historic city of Antsirabe and its colonial relics. Continue the journey to reach the small village of Ranomafana in the great tropical forest. Once there, a night tour is scheduled to end the day.

Hotel: Centrest

6
Day 06

Forest Immersion in Ranomafana National Park

  • Ranomafana National Park is known for its rich biodiversity, from various subspecies of lemurs and other fauna to diverse medicinal flora. This day will be full of discoveries in the jungle.

Hotel: Centrest

7
Day 07

Scenic Drive to Tsaranoro Valley

  • Leave the forest behind to discover the breathtaking landscapes of the Tsaranoro Valley. After several kilometres on paved roads, continue on secondary roads to fully enjoy the valley.

Hotel: Camp Catta

8
Day 08

Trails and Lemurs in Tsaranoro Valley

  • Leave your bed early as the Lemurs catta will greet you at your door and prepare you to explore the trails and admire the great Tsaranoro Valley.

Hotel: Camp Catta

9
Day 09

Cross the Ihorombe Plateau to Ranohira

  • Take National Road 7 again to cross the Ihorombe Plateau on the way to Ranohira. Meet in the late afternoon for a sunset view over the Isalo Window.

Hotel: Isalo Ranch

10
Day 10

Discover Isalo Park

  • This day is dedicated to discovering the famous Isalo Park, with walks, natural pools, waterfalls, canyons, and much more.

Hotel: Isalo Ranch

11
Day 11

Drive to Mangily and the Coast

  • After your well-deserved breakfast, hit the road again to go to Mangily (Ifaty), passing through the town of Ilakaka, famous for its sapphire mine. Along the way, you can see the first baobabs.

Hotel: Bella Dona

12
Day 12

Free Day in Mangily

  • Enjoy a free day in the village of Mangily: you can relax on the beach, go canoeing, or visit the fishing village.

Hotel: Bella Dona

13
Day 13

Flight Back to Antananarivo

  • Depending on the schedule, transfer to the airport for the return flight to Antananarivo.

Hotel: Green Palace

Andasibe forest, Ranomafana National Park, Tsaranoro Valley, Mangily

Where this trip takes you

Andasibe forest, Ranomafana National Park, Tsaranoro Valley, Mangily

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Queens Palace 8 cities · 13 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 4x4 car and fuel
  • Driver/guide fluent in English/French
  • BB accommodation in mid-range hotels
  • Entrance fees and local guide for all parks
  • Picnic lunch at Isalo National Park
  • Daily mineral water
  • Internet access onboard
  • Domestic flight
  • Airport-hotel and hotel-airport transfers
  • Unlimited smiles and jokes

What's Not Included

  • International flight
  • Visa and others
  • Lunch and dinner
  • Tips

What to bring

  • We suggest bringing your personal camera, charger, and accessories.

Know before you go

  • Malagasy people are very friendly, and the island is a tropical country.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 13 days finish where they began, in Queens Palace.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €1,267.50 — €3,500.00
Double Sharing €1,267.50 — €1,750.00

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