Others

Entrance fees in all parks and reserves mentioned Tourist taxes at all hotels and in the park

Transport

Transfers in private A/C vehicle Ferry boat transfers where needed

Flights

Economy class airfare of Antananarivo/ Morondava, Toliara/ Antananarivo

Meals

Accommodation with breakfast at hotels/lodges.

Accommodation

3 to 4 stars well selected hotels or forest lodges

Guide

English speaking driver-guide for 1 to 5 pax A private guide throughout the trip for 6 pax

Not included:

Others

International flight into and out of Madagascar Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary Personal expenses (travel insurance, laundry, drinks, etc.) Tip to the driver-guide Madagascar Visa Fee

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Day 1 Welcome To Antananarivo! Airport Pick Up
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Welcome To Antananarivo! Airport Pick Up

Come with us for Madagascar 15 days tours to uncover the island’s wonders: playful lemurs, towering baobabs, and the thrilling secrets of the rainforest. Upon your arrival at the Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo, aka Tana, our English-speaking driver guide will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel for check-in.

★ Attention:

Due to the lack of flights, the departures for this route are only available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. If your desired travel date falls outside these days, don’t worry! Just contact our travel consultant in advance. We can work with you to create a customized itinerary that fits your arrival timeframe.
Day 2 Fly From Antananarivo To Morondava, Drive To Kirindy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly From Antananarivo To Morondava, Drive To Kirindy

This morning, you will depart by air for Morondava in western Madagascar. Upon arrival, the local driver guide waiting at Morondava Airport will drive you directly to Kirindy via Avenue of the Baobabs. After about 3 hours’ ride, arrive at the hotel and check in.

► From Antananarivo to Morondava, there are only three flights per week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. The schedule may adjust slightly during the low season.

Guided Evening Walk to Spot Fossae and Lemurs

Embark on a thrilling evening adventure through the Kirindy Forest after dinner. With our expert guide, you’ll have the chance to spot unique creatures that come alive after dark.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 Baobabs & Lemurs Safari In Kirindy Forest, Transfer To Bekopaka
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Baobabs & Lemurs Safari In Kirindy Forest, Transfer To Bekopaka

With our guide, enjoy a 3-hour morning stroll through the Kirindy Forest to witness a vibrant tapestry of wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled for unique creatures that call this island home. One of the stars here is the ring-tailed lemur. In addition, marvel at the majesty of Madagascar’s most famous baobab species, the Grandidier’s baobab, with its iconic silhouette. You’ll also have a chance to catch a glimpse of the fossae during their hunting hours. Afterwards, unwind on a scenic boat ride across the Tsiribihina River to arrive at Belo sur Tsiribihina. Then, buckle up for a drive (125km/5h) to our next stop, Bekopaka, and check into the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Bekopaka: Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bekopaka: Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park

Let’s begin today’s safari deep into the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park. Follow our local guide on a hike to explore the Big Tsingy area. The park’s crown jewels are the Tsingy (‘where one cannot walk barefoot’ in Malagasy), dramatic landscapes of razor-sharp limestone sculpted by erosion. The park also features lush mangrove swamps. With the guide’s help, you could spot fascinating wildlife that thrives in the rainforest, including lemurs, birds, and reptiles. At noon, enjoy a self-prepared picnic lunch amidst the stunning scenery. At last, our guide will escort you back to your hotel.

★ The Tsingy tour is only feasible from May to the beginning of November. If you travel from mid-November to April when the park is closed, we can arrange the Betania Village of Morondava instead, or craft an alternative itinerary that caters to your preferences.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Bekopaka - Morondava, Watch Sunset At Avenue Of The Baobabs
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bekopaka - Morondava, Watch Sunset At Avenue Of The Baobabs

We will drive back to Morondava toady (200km/9h). Before reaching Morondava, we’ll make a stop in Belo sur Tsiribihina, where we’ll take a short boat ride across the Tsiribihina River. In the afternoon, a breathtaking spectacle is waiting for you - a majestic sunset over the Avenue of the Baobabs. These iconic trees will silhouetted against the fiery sky, creating a long-lasting memory.

► Please be prepared for a bumpy ride while we drive onto Madagascar’s dirt roads, most of which are potholed, and imagine how muddy and slippery they can be in rainy days. But don’t worry too much, as we will arrange well-equipped 4x4 off-road vehicles to give you a more comfortable experience.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Road Trip From Morondava To Antsirabe
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Road Trip From Morondava To Antsirabe

This morning, buckle up for a scenic 10-hour long drive to Antsirabe (532 km). Along the way, we’ll immerse in local life with a stop in the charming villages in Betafo. On arrival in Antsirabe, settle into your comfortable hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Antsirabe - Ambositra – Ranomafana
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Antsirabe - Ambositra – Ranomafana

Today, we will drive along the RN7 national road to Ranomafana. Before getting there, we will stop by the town of Ambositra, to appreciate its UNESCO-honored woodcrafting art. While in Ranomafana, check into the hotel, take a break, and go on an evening walk to spot lemurs, frogs and different genera of chameleons that only appear at night.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Ranomafana National Park Excursion
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ranomafana National Park Excursion

Today, let’s spend the whole day for exploring the Ranomafana National Park. This magnificent park, established to protect the rediscovered bamboo lemurs, boasts lush rainforests climbing mountain slopes. In the morning, walk along the Varibola Trail, which will be an opportunity for you spot the bamboo lemurs, a creature once thought lost forever. In the afternoon, explore the Sahamalaotra Forest to look for the Milne Edward’s sifaka and the red-bellied lemur. Ranomafana isn’t just about lemurs. Be sure to watch for a variety of endemic birds. As the day draws to a close, follow our driver guide for a thrilling nighttime adventure along the main road, where the chance of spotting several chameleon species is high.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 Ranomafana - Anja Community Reserve - Ranohira (Isalo Np)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ranomafana - Anja Community Reserve - Ranohira (Isalo Np)

After breakfast, we will hit the road southwest, passing charming towns like Fianarantsoa and Ambalavao, and then pay a visit to the Anja Community Reserve, where more than 400 playful ring-tailed lemurs await - prepare for an unforgettable encounter. Next, we’ll reach Ranohira, the gateway to the Isalo National Park. Check in at your hotel perched on the park’s edge. Later, your driver guide will whisk you away to a truly spectacular sight: sunset at Isalo Window. Hike to the window for breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding canyons and eroded landscapes. Also meet the famed Isalo Queen nearby, a fascinating boulder looking like a silhouette of a lordly woman wearing a crown.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 Ranohira: Excursion In Isalo National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ranohira: Excursion In Isalo National Park

This would be a full day of adventure in the awe-inspiring Isalo National Park. Dramatic eroded sandstone formations paint the landscape with a kaleidoscope of colors, creating a truly unforgettable backdrop for your exploration. You’ll marvel at the park’s unique geology and the tenacity of the succulent flora that thrives in this environment. Have the lemurs by your side on the way – mischievous ring-tailed lemurs and acrobatic sifakas are frequent visitors to the park’s trails.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11 Ranohira - Ilakaka - Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park - Toliara
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ranohira - Ilakaka - Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park - Toliara

Today, our driver guide will escort you on a 5 to 6 hours’ road trip from Ranohira to Toliara. We will first pass by the town of Ilakaka, known for being one of the biggest sapphire deposits in the world. Next, make a stop at the Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park for a hike. Take a 2-hour visit within the park to enjoy walking through southern dry deciduous forest where lemurs, baobab trees, endemic birds, chameleons, geckoes, and orchids can be seen. In the afternoon, continue to drive to Toliara, and check into our carefully selected hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 12 Fly From Toliara To Antananarivo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly From Toliara To Antananarivo

Today we will fly back to Antananarivo. Our driver guide will pick you up from your hotel to the airport according to your flight schedule. After a 1.5-hour flight, you’ll arrive at Antananarivo, and our local driver there will transfer you to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 13 Antananarivo - Andasibe; Night Safari
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Antananarivo - Andasibe; Night Safari

This morning, our driver guide will pick you up and drive for 4 hours along RN2 national road to Andasibe. On the way, take a short tour at the Reserve Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic, aka “Chameleon Farm”, which shelters more than 20 species of chameleon and other Madagascar’s most treasured animals like sifaka lemurs. On arrival in Andasibe, check into a forest lodge. After a break, you’ll be accompanied by a local guide to take a night safari around your hotel to find nocturnal lemurs, reptiles, and chameleons.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 14 Andasibe: Mantadia National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Andasibe: Mantadia National Park

Today, you’ll spend a whole day on exploring the Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, a natural oxygen bar. After breakfast, we’ll drive 1.5 hours to the park, where you’ll experience an exciting walk in the primary forest. The Indri Indri lemurs, black-and-white ruffed lemurs, diademed sifaka lemurs, common brown lemurs, and the grey bamboo lemurs all reside here. Between September and November, birdwatchers will be in paradise with the opportunity to spot a dazzling array of avian wonders. At last, our driver guide will escort you back to the lodge.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 15 Andasibe – Antananarivo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Andasibe – Antananarivo

In the morning, we’ll stroll in the Analamazaotra National Park, a dense forest regrown after human ravage, filled with Madagascar’s unique flora and fauna, and an ideal destination for nature lovers, trekkers and birdwatchers. After the visit, we will start our 4-hour road trip back to the capital city of Tana, where you’ll catch your flight home.

Meals: Breakfast

* Note: If the above itinerary doesn’t meet your requirements, don’t forget that we are a customized tour provider. Don’t hesitate to tell us your preferences, interests and budget, and we’ll tailor an itinerary to meet all your needs. Let’s turn your wanderlust into reality!

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Itinerary of your trip Tailor-Made Madagascar Family Tour For Baobabs & Lemurs, Dai

Welcome To Antananarivo! Airport Pick Up

Fly From Antananarivo To Morondava, Drive To Kirindy

Baobabs & Lemurs Safari In Kirindy Forest, Transfer To Bekopaka

Bekopaka: Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park

Bekopaka - Morondava, Watch Sunset At Avenue Of The Baobabs

Road Trip From Morondava To Antsirabe

Antsirabe - Ambositra – Ranomafana

Ranomafana National Park Excursion

Ranomafana - Anja Community Reserve - Ranohira (Isalo Np)

Ranohira: Excursion In Isalo National Park

Ranohira - Ilakaka - Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park - Toliara

Fly From Toliara To Antananarivo

Antananarivo - Andasibe; Night Safari

Andasibe: Mantadia National Park

Andasibe – Antananarivo

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