9D8N Exploring Madagascar
Embark on an immersive adventure in Madagascar, starting with a visit to an exotic farm where reptiles, amphibians, and mammals coexist. Journey to Andasibe, where an evening night walk reveals the island’s nocturnal wildlife and the majestic Indri Indri lemurs in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, explore a private reserve and lemur island, then stop at the Ambatolampy foundry to see aluminum craftsmanship. Enjoy lunch at the foundry before heading to the city of water. Visit a workshop specializing in zebu horn decor and explore the village of Tanàla. Optionally, unwind with a swim in a thermal pool. This tour offers a rich blend of wildlife encounters, cultural experiences, and natural beauty, perfect for creating lasting memories in Madagascar.
Tour Highlights
Tour Highlights:
- Encounter Madagascar’s endemic reptiles, amphibians and small mammals at an exotic wildlife farm.
- Join an evening nature walk in Andasibe in search of chameleons, frogs, mouse lemurs and other nocturnal wildlife.
- Explore Analamazaotra Special Reserve with a local guide and search for Madagascar’s iconic Indri lemurs.
- Visit a private wildlife reserve and Lemur Island for closer encounters with Madagascar’s unique fauna.
- Journey through the scenic central highlands and visit a traditional aluminium foundry in Ambatolampy.
- Experience Antsirabe by traditional rickshaw and visit a workshop transforming zebu horn into decorative crafts.
- Discover the woodcarving and marquetry traditions of Ambositra, one of Madagascar’s best-known artisan centres.
- Hike through Ranomafana National Park, home to endemic lemurs, birds and rainforest vegetation.
- Visit a traditional Tanala village and learn about the local community’s way of life.
- Travel privately with an English-speaking driver, with daily breakfast and guided park visits included.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Antananarivo
At your arrival, you will be welcomed at IVATO international airport by our team, and then we will transfer you to the hotel. If time allows, we will give you some briefing of the tour. Overnight in Hotel
Day 2 Antananarivo – Andasibe
After breakfast, you will depart for Andasibe. On the way, you will visit an exotic farm where reptiles, batrachians and mammals are together. After the visit, you will continue and move on to Andasibe. In the evening, a night walk along the way will be scheduled to discover the nocturnal animals living there. Overnight in Hotel
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Day 3 Andasibe: The Indri Indris
Early in the morning, you will depart for Analamazaotra special reserve. This day will be spent for meeting Malagasy fauna and flora. The Indri Indris, the largest lemurs on earth are in their natural environment. In the afternoon, you will visit a private reserve and a lemur’s island. Overnight in Hotel
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Day 4 Andasibe – Antsirabe
After breakfast, you will leave the hotel and depart for Antsirabe. On the way, you will make a stop at the foundry in Ambatolampy with its production made of aluminum. After having lunch at the place, you will continue the trip and you will arrive in the city of water in the afternoon. Installation at the hotel. Overnight in Hotel
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Day 5 Antsirabe – Ranomafana
This day, you will be transferred on rickshaw and visit a workshop that transforms zebu horn into an object of decoration. After the visit, you will take again the national road n°7 for Ranomafana. You will make a stop in Ambositra to admire the skills of the craftsmen of this city. Lots of Malagasy crafts are made there like marquetries and woodcarvings. Then, you will continue to Ranomafana and at your arrival, you will install at the hotel. Overnight in Hotel
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Day 6 Ranomafana: Hiking in the rainforest of Ranomafana
Ranomafana national park is rich in fauna and flora. It shelters different species of lemurs and interesting vegetation, which are endemic. Early in the morning, you will go for a walk about three hours in the forest. In the afternoon, a visit of a village called Tanàla will be in the schedule and after the visit you can optionally go swimming to the thermal pool. Overnight in Hotel
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Day 7 Ranomafana – Antsirabe
Right after breakfast, you leave Ranomafana for Antsirabe, the city of water. Along the way, the wonderful scenery of the highlands will accompany you. On arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel. Overnight in Hotel
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Day 8 Antsirabe – Antananarivo
After these few days of discovery, you will return to Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, and leave Antsirabe in the morning. Upon arrival, you will be settled into your hotel. Overnight in Hotel
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Day 9 Depart Antananarivo
After a pleasant stay in Madagascar full of new memories and pictures, you will go back to the country of your destination. So, according to your flight’s schedule, you will be transferred to Ivato International Airport and take off. With our gratitude, we will say “Thank you” and hopefully we shall meet again soon in Madagascar. Have a safe flight back home!
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What's included
Included
- 8 nights accommodations
- Return airport transfers
- Transportation in an air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver
- Local guide and entrance fees in parks mentioned in the program
- Meals as per itinerary
Not included
- International air ticket
- Travel insurance
- Long haul air tickets and taxes
- All lunches
- Tips
- Mineral water
Prices & dates
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Your hotels
Ny Andrin’ny Soa
★★★
Andombotany AD 12 I ter Andombotany Ankadikely Tananarive, 103, Madagascar
Cyperus
★★★
Andasibe Perinet II, Andasibe 511, Madagascar
Chambres du Voyageur
★★★
Antsirabe rte circulaire derrière la gare, Antsirabe 201, Madagascar
Centrest
★★★
Ranomafana PFV3+7MC, RN25, Ranomafana, Madagascar
Mantadia Lodge
★★★★
Perinet 3CJ8+H63, Perinet II, Perinet, Madagascar
Arotel
★★★★
Antsirabe Rue Jean Ralaimongo Antsirabe, 110, Madagascar
Hotel Thermal Ranomafana
★★★★
Ranomafana Hotel Thermal, Ranomafana 312, Madagascar
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