15-Day Madagascar Adventure through Tsingy, Isalo and Baobab Alley

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Day 01

Arrival in Antananarivo

• On arrival, you will be greeted by your English-speaking guide, who will assist you with all the formalities and take you to your hotel.

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Day 02

Drive to Andasibe via Peyreiras Reptile Reserve

• After breakfast at the hotel, depart for a visit to Peyreiras Reptile Reserve, about a 3-hour drive away, to see captive panther chameleons, island chameleons, stump-tail chameleons, Brookesia chameleons, golden mantella frogs, tomato frogs, Madagascar tree boas, leaf-nose snakes, cat-eyed snakes, tenrecs, and numerous species of leaf-tail geckos up close. The curators of the reserve usually take the animals out of their enclosures to allow close photographs.
• Continue to Andasibe, stopping along the way for landscape photos and any breaks, if necessary.

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Day 03

Lemurs and Forest Trails in Andasibe

• After breakfast, meet your guide for a visit to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. Trek along the trails to see wild diademed sifakas, woolly sifakas, common brown lemurs, and the famous Indri Indri. Explore the forest paths in search of orchids and birdlife.
• In the afternoon, visit Vakona Lodge's reserve to see common brown sifakas, grey bamboo lemurs, and black-and-white ruffed lemurs.

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Day 04

Fly to Morondava and Continue to Kirindy

• After breakfast at the hotel, transfer directly to Antananarivo airport for your flight to Morondava. Enjoy some shots of the beautiful scenery before continuing to Kirindy.
• Check in at your hotel. In the evening, join a guided night walk at Kirindy. This private reserve is well known for its giant jumping rat and the "Fosa," the largest carnivorous animal in the country. It is also one of the reserves with the most endangered ecosystems, lemur species, and many endemic reptile species, along with some unique and rare flora.

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Day 05

Journey to Bekopaka and Tsingy de Bemaraha

• After breakfast, drive toward the Tsingy de Bemaraha. Lunch will be served at Belo sur Tsiribihina.
• Afterwards, continue north along a land track toward this site, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
• Cross the two rivers, Tsiribihina and Manambolo, by small car ferry before arriving at Bekopaka village.

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Day 06

Explore the Limestone Wonders of Bekopaka

• This is one of the most extraordinary sites in Madagascar, with a natural limestone cathedral. The dense network of faults, cracks, and blocks of limestone carved into blades creates one of the country's most striking landscapes. Around 200 million years ago, the sea of Bemaraha covered this region. Among its marvels are six species of lemurs, reptiles, and 53 varieties of birds. It is also the habitat of the tiny chameleon known as "Brookesia," and a wonderful place to appreciate the magnificent sunset.

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Day 07

Return to Morondava via the Avenue of the Baobabs

• Drive back to Morondava town via the famous "Allée des Baobabs."
• Arrive in time for great pictures when the sun is low, as the raking light and smooth trunks reflect the sun's orange rays. Lunch will be at Belo sur Tsiribihina.
• Settle into your hotel by the sea for dinner.

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Day 08

Free Day by the Beach in Morondava

• After the long drive, enjoy a free day at the beach. You may also take part in optional water activities such as scuba diving and snorkelling.

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Day 09

Long Drive from Morondava to Antsirabe

• Leave Morondava early in the morning, as the distance to Antsirabe is long. There will be stops for photos and breaks if necessary.
• Lunch in the city of Miandrivazo.

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Day 10

Southbound to Ranomafana via Ambositra

• Continue along Road N7 toward the south and spend time shopping in Ambositra. At the Zafimaniry artisans' workshop, you will see carefully carved woodwork and marquetry boxes.
• Stroll through the town before continuing to Ranomafana, in the heart of the Betsileo tribe. This is one of the highest parts of Madagascar, and the road is winding as well.
• Turn east and arrive at the rainforest in the late afternoon.

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Day 11

Rainforest Wildlife in Ranomafana National Park

• Head into Ranomafana National Park and discover the beautiful sites of the rainforest and primary forest. Be accompanied by a local guide in this humid area, and carry waterproof gear with you. You may see various species of lemurs, such as the Golden bamboo lemur (Hapalemur aureus), the red-fronted brown lemur (Eulemur fulvus), and the red-bellied lemur (Eulemur rubriventer). There are also rare and endangered species here, including the Greater bamboo lemur (Hapalemur simus). Botanically, the park is a genetic reservoir for rare endemic plant species and many medicinal plants.
• Return to the hotel for lunch.

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Day 12

Drive to Isalo National Park

• Drive to Isalo National Park, home to some of Madagascar's most stunning scenery. It features barren landscapes, twisted rock formations, and extraordinary plant life, including Bismarck palms, elephant's feet (Pachypodium), endemic Aloe, and other xerophytes.
• During your full-day visit, notice sifakas, red-fronted lemurs, waterfalls, canyons, and natural swimming pools. You might even witness mouse lemurs.

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Day 13

Trekking and Scenic Views in Isalo

• Spend the day trekking and discovering the park, whose massif takes the form of ruins dating from the Jurassic, while revealing some of the most beautiful landscapes in Madagascar.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park.
• Hike along the Canyon des Makis, where you can go for a dip.
• In the late afternoon, return to the hotel via the famous Isalo window to appreciate a breathtaking scene in the colours of the setting sun.

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Day 14

To Tulear and the Spiny Forest of Ifaty

• Wake up early and drive to Tulear through changing botanical landscapes.
• On the way, you will see the Mahafaly tribe's typical tombs, beautifully painted and decorated, with fantastic wooden sculptures erected on them. From here, the sea can be seen in the distance before reaching Tulear.
• Visit Ifaty and its spiny forest, a unique Madagascar ecoregion whose plants include baobabs (Adansonia za) and Madagascan ocotillo (Alluaudia procera), both adapted to extreme drought.
• After the visit, head back to Toliara.

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Day 15

Flight to Antananarivo and Departure

• Drive to the airport for a direct transfer to the capital city on a 45-minute flight.
• At your convenience, have lunch, and you may choose to do a city tour of Antananarivo in search of souvenirs at the Digue artisanal market before being dropped off at the airport for your international flight.