21-Day Madagascar Wildlife and Culture Tour with Baobabs and Tsingy

• Arrive at Ivato International Airport.

• Meet and greet your local guide.

• Transfer to your hotel in Antananarivo.

Overnight at Meva Guest House or San Cristobal Boutique (B&B).

• Depart Antananarivo for Andasibe (approx. 5 hours).

• Stop en route at Peyrieras Reptile Reserve.

• Visit Moramanga for lunch.

• Check in at your lodge.

• Enjoy a guided night walk in the forest.

Overnight at Vakona Lodge or similar (B&B).

• Visit Mantadia National Park for a forest hike.

• Spot Indri Indri lemurs, birds, and orchids.

• Return to the lodge for lunch.

• Visit Vakona Reserve's Lemur Island and crocodile park.

Overnight at Vakona Lodge or similar (B&B).

• Explore Mitsinjo Community Reserve on a guided walk.

• Spot chameleons, leaf-tailed geckos, birds, and lemurs.

• Enjoy a night walk for nocturnal species.

Overnight at Vakona Lodge or similar (B&B).

• Travel south to Antsirabe via RN7 (approx. 8 hours).

• Stop at Ambatolampy for an aluminium foundry visit.

• Explore Antsirabe city highlights, including Independence Avenue.

Overnight at Menabe'l Hotel (B&B).

• Depart for Fianarantsoa.

• Stop at Ambositra for wood-carving markets and an Antemoro paper workshop.

• Visit Anjoma-Akona Market (Fridays).

Overnight at Hotel Austral or similar in Ranomafana (B&B).

• Explore Ranomafana National Park on guided trails.

• Spot golden bamboo lemurs, birds, frogs, and giraffe-necked weevils.

• Enjoy a night walk for nocturnal wildlife.

Overnight at Hotel Austral (B&B).

• Depart for Ambalavao.

• Visit Malagasy wine cellars and a silk factory.

• Explore Zebu Market (Wednesdays and Thursdays).

Overnight at Hotel H1 or Betsileo Country Lodge (B&B).

• Visit Anja Community Reserve for ring-tailed lemurs.

• Continue south through the Horombe Plateau.

• Visit the Natural Window and Queen of Isalo at sunset.

Overnight at Isalo Ranch or similar (B&B).

• Hike in Isalo National Park and explore the Piscine Naturelle circuit.

• Discover sandstone canyons, palm groves, tombs, and lemurs.

• Return to the lodge and relax.

Overnight at Isalo Ranch or similar (B&B).

• Drive across the Horombe Plateau and stop in Ilakaka Sapphire Village.

• Visit Zombitse National Park for lemurs and birds.

• Arrive in Toliara and check in at your hotel.

Overnight at Vovotelo Hotel (B&B).

• Visit Reniala Reserve to see baobabs and endemic birds.

• Explore Toliara local market for seafood and handicrafts.

• Return to the hotel for relaxation.

Overnight at Vovotelo Hotel (B&B).

• Depart for Mangily Beach.

• Embark on a whale-watching tour (July-September).

• Snorkel at Massif des Roses marine reserve.

• Return and relax at the hotel.

Overnight at Cecile Hotel.

• Travel north to Andavadoaka with a stop at Ambatomilo.

• Enjoy lunch and a swim at Mikea Lodge.

• Continue to Andavadoaka.

Overnight at Manga Lodge or similar (B&B).

• Snorkel in the morning (tide dependent).

• Drive through baobab forest, rice fields, and local markets.

• Cross the Bevoay River by ferry.

Overnight at Kanto Hotel (B&B).

• Depart for Morondava through dry landscapes and rice paddies.

• Enjoy lunch at Bleu Soleil Restaurant.

• Visit Avenue of the Baobabs for sunset and baobab planting.

Overnight at TreCicogne Hotel (B&B).

• Visit Betania fishing village by boat through the mangroves.

• Explore Morondava's markets and crafts.

• Transfer to Kirindy and enjoy a guided night walk.

Overnight at Kirindy Lodge (B&B).

• Enjoy a morning forest walk to spot lemurs and the elusive fosa.

• Lunch at Mad Zebu in Belo-sur-Tsiribihina.

• Continue to Bekopaka village.

Overnight at Tanankoay Hotel (B&B).

• Enjoy a canoe trip along the Manambolo River and explore caves.

• Visit Vazimba tombs and see rare birds.

• Explore Small Tsingy in the afternoon with sunset viewing.

Overnight at Tanankoay Hotel (B&B).

• Drive to Big Tsingy and hike through rock forests and caves.

• Cross a suspension bridge and visit scenic viewpoints.

• Visit the local market in the afternoon.

Overnight at Tanankoay Hotel (B&B).

• Return drive to Morondava.

• Stop at Sacred Baobab and Baobab Lovers.

• Enjoy sunset at Avenue of the Baobabs.

Overnight at TreCicogne Hotel (B&B).