Separated from Africa millions of years ago, Madagascar is the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean with its palm-fringed beaches, spiny forests and limestone labyrinths.
A nature lover’s dream, it shelters a plethora of unique species including the giant indri, lemurs, sifakas and the aye-aye. Madagascar was also a historic meeting point between Africa and Asia, with a rich blend of Indonesian and African cultures. The country has very limited infrastructure for tourism, so even seasoned travellers may find the country’s services and accommodation challenging at times. However, that’s all part of the adventure!
Highlights
- Vakona Forest Reserve
- A wide range of lemur species
- Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
- The City of Antananarivo
- Guided walks around the Berenty Reserve
- Boat excursion to Evahatra village
Inclusions
- Welcome gift
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Entrance fees
- Transportation with car and driver
- English speaking local guide Day 2 to Day 4
- Domestic flights and airport taxes. Luggage limit: 20kgs
Nosy Be Extension
See below itinerary
Getting there
There are flights from Johannesburg (South Africa) or Nairobi (Kenya) to Ivato Airport, 12km from Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar.
Sample Itinerary
Madagascar Discover
10 days/9 nights
Day 1
Antananarivo
Arrival transfer to your hotel.
Days 2-3
Andasibe
Visit Peyrieras Nature Farm and the Vakona Forest Reserve, home to giant indri as well as many other species of lemur, orchid and chameleon. Day 3 is spent exploring the primeval forest protected within the Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. BLD
Day 4
Antananarivo
Drive back to Antananarivo. Afternoon city tour and visit to The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga, the former residence of Madagascan royalty. B
Days 5/6
Berenty Reserve
Fly to Fort Dauphin and transfer by road to the Berenty Reserve, stopping to view typical plants, ancient burial tombs and villages enroute. Berenty is a protected forest and home to lemurs and sifakas. Enjoy guided walks. BLD
Days 7/8
Fort Dauphin
Return to Fort Dauphin in the afternoon. On Day 8, take a boat excursion to Evahatra village and Lokaro Bay. Picnic lunch. BLD
Day 9
Antananarivo
Return flight to the capital, dropping by the local artisans’ market enroute to your hotel. B
Day 10
Tour ends
Transfer to the airport. B
Nosy Be Extension
Days 10-12
Nosy Be
Airport transfer and flight to Nosy Be, the “perfume island” to relax on its sandy beaches. An excursion to Nosy Komba to see the black lemurs is included. BD
Day 13
Tour ends Antananarivo
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Antananarivo. B
B = Breakfast | L = Lunch | D = Dinner
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Madagascar Discovery
Separated from Africa millions of years ago, Madagascar is the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean with its palm-fringed beaches, spiny forests and limestone labyrinths.
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