Known and appreciated for its mega biodiversity, Madagascar is for nature lovers a real wildlife destination.
The varied landscapes of the Big Island make the adventure even more exciting.
This itinerary, dedicated to nature and wildlife lovers, will take us from the Eastern part to the Western part of Madagascar. During the first part of the trip, you will discover the beautiful green landscapes of the East all along the 2nd national road (RN2) and will meet many endemic species in terms of fauna and flora. The second part of the trip will bring you in the heart of a whole different landscape. You will mainly see the famous Tsingy of Bemaraha and the Baobab Avenue, which perfectly represent the beauty of the Western Coast.
Antananarivo (Google Map)
Arrival at the international airport of Antananarivo.
After immigration and customs formalities, meet and greet with your English speaking driver/guide. Proceed to money exchange then transfer to the hotel which is situated in the city centre.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Le Louvre Hotel & Spa or similar
After breakfast, drive to the eastern part of Madagascar, to reach Andasibe or Perinet. After about 4 hours drive on the national road with stop on the way, arrive at destination by lunch time. Afternoon visit of the private park of Vakona where you will start the wildlife expeditions: spot lemurs, birds, crocodiles etc… followed by an evening walk to spot night active wildlife.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Vakona Forest Lodge or similar
After breakfast, begin a day expedition to the Mantadia side of the national park with pic nic lunch.
Here you will have the chance to see species such as the Diademed Sifaka, Eastern Grey Bamboo Lemur and the Black and White Ruffed Lemur. Mantadia national park is also a home to some of the ground welling birds such as the Pitta-like Ground Roller, Short Legged Ground Roller, Blue Coua, Paradise Fly Catcher and some Asities.
Then walk to a nearby natural pool, spotting more animals along the way. After this day expedition, you will drive back to the hotel for a short break then go on for another evening walk. You may see animals such as the Brookesia; Leaf tailed Gecko and Parson’s Chameleon during this visit.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Vakona Forest Lodge or similar
This morning after breakfast, enjoy another expedition in the forest in the Analamazaotra National Park. This park is the home of the Indri, the largest living lemur, famous for its haunting call. Others species of lemur also share the forest with the Indri such as the Common Brown Lemur, Diademed Sifaka and the Eastern Wolly Lemur.
After expedition, drive to the southern part of Madagascar to reach Antsirabe with lunch on the way.
Antsirabe is the third largest city in Madagascar and is known for its cooler climate and abundance of rickshaws.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Le Louvre Hotel & Spa or similar
Today, you will have a transfer to the airport and fly to the West to reach Morondava, depending on your flight schedule. Upon arrival, transfer at the hotel.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Palissandre Côte Ouest or similar
After breakfast, begin the drive on a bumpy dirty road, to reach Bekopaka situated at about 250 km on the north way. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of landscapes on the way with some baobabs and rice fields. During the trip you will cross some local ferry boats, and arrive at destination late in the evening.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Le Soleil des Tsingy or similar
Whole day visit at the Grand Tsingy of Bemaraha National Park, one of the most spectacular landscapes of Madagascar, with a high spot of endemism and diversity: lemurs, birds, bats, reptiles, amphibians.
Tsingy is the Malagasy word for those peaks to describe this labyrinth of limestone.
The area was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage due to the unique geography situation, preserved mangrove forests, wild bird and lemur populations. The park offers, canyons, gorges, undisturbed forests, lakes and mangrove swamps display an astonishing richness of fauna and flora which have not been completely recorded. After the visit drive back to the hotel.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Le Soleil des Tsingy or similar
After breakfast, drive back to Morondava, while passing through the famous Baobab alley. Have stop to take picture, and enjoy this incredible moment, the sunset that you have not to miss on this way. Late in the afternoon arrive at Morondava.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Palissandre Côte Ouest or similar
Morning transfer to the airport and fly to the highland to reach Antananarivo. At arrival, transfer at the hotel and rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Le Louvre Hotel & Spa or similar
Today you will have a morning city tour of Antananarivo, discover the upper city, some buildings dating the colonial period and the royal palace, then local markets. Have lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a visit at the handicraft market of La Digue, then drive to the hotel situated near the airport for a day use of room to relax. Late in the evening, transfer to the airport to take flight back home.
