Itinerary

1. Day 6- Antsirabe –Tana

   Day 1: Antananarivo to Andasibe National Park

   Drive 3 hours (140 km) east from Antananarivo (Tana) through lush highlands. Stop at Peryeras Private Park (1-2 hours) to spot 6+ chameleon species up close, including the tiny nose-horned and panther chameleons, plus frogs and butterflies. Lunch en route at a roadside spot with fresh Malagasy rice dishes. Afternoon: Explore Vakona Reserve (2 hours) for lemur island encounters—feed and photograph ring-tailed, brown, and black-and-white ruffed lemurs from just meters away. Join a guided 7pm night walk (2 hours) in Andasibe for the world's smallest primate, the mouse lemur, plus sportive lemurs and owls.
    Overnight: Feon' Ala Hotel (cozy bungalows with park views).

   Day 2: Andasibe Exploration & Drive to Antsirabe

   Morning hike in Analamazaotra Park (2-3 hours) to hear and see the Indri lemur's haunting whale-like calls—Madagascar's largest living lemur, endemic to this rainforest. Depart mid-afternoon for a scenic 5-hour (300 km) drive south through rice paddies and colonial towns to Antsirabe, the "City of Water."
    Overnight: H1 Hotel (thermal spa access, central location).

   Day 3: Antsirabe to Kirindy Forest via Morondava
   Early 6am departure for a rugged 8-10 hour (450 km) drive west through Miandrivazo mountains. Pass iconic Baobab Avenue at golden hour for photos of ancient Adansonia grandidieri giants. Arrive Kirindy, then join a 7pm guided night walk (2 hours) in Kirindy Forest Reserve to spot fork-marked lemurs, fat-tailed dwarf lemurs, and glowing scorpions under UV light.
    Overnight: Kirindy Lodges (rustic eco-cabins amid dry forest).

   Day 4: Kirindy & Morondava Highlights

   Full-day walks in Kirindy Forest (4-5 hours total) for daytime lemurs (Verreaux's sifaka, red-fronted brown lemurs), 100+ bird species like the crested coua, and endemic reptiles. Visit sacred Mahafaly tombs and Allée des Baobabs sites, including the heart-shaped "Baobab in Love." Explore Kirindy Village for local zebu herding culture. End with a magical sunset at Baobab Avenue (1 hour, prime photo spot).
    Overnight: Hotel Trecicogne (Morondava riverside, French-colonial charm).

   Day 5: Morondava to Antsirabe
   Morning pirogue boat trip (1-2 hours) to Betania fishermen village and mangrove channels—watch pirogue fishermen haul shrimp nets and spot mangrove kingfishers. Then 8-10 hour (450 km) return drive east through highlands.
    Overnight: H1 Hotel.

   Day 6: Antsirabe to Antananarivo

   3-hour (170 km) drive back to Tana. Stop at an aluminum cooking pot factory in Ambatolampy (45 min) to see artisanal forging. Visit Rova of Antananarivo (Queen's Palace Manjakamiadana, 1 hour) for Merina Kingdom history amid ruins. Browse the bustling Analakely arts market for zebu horn carvings and embroidered lamba.
    Overnight: Tana hotel (choice of urban comfort).

   Day 7: Departure
    Morning transfer to Ivato International Airport