Day 1: Antananarivo

Mon. 30 May 2022

Today you will arrive into Antananarivo (Tana), where you will be transferred to your hotel. Have the day at leisure before the adventure begins tomorrow! 

Day 2: Andasibe

Tue. 31 May 2022

This morning the group will depart from Antananarivo and drive to Andasibe (3.5hrs)  to check-in at Mantadia Lodge.  The afternoon at leisure, and in the evening we will have a night walk in the Mitsinjo Reserve in search of nocturnal creatures.    

Included

Dinner

Day 3: Andasibe

Wed. 1 Jun 2022

Today we will explore Andasibe, and take a night walk on the edge of Andasibe National Park.

 

Included

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: Andasibe

Thu. 2 Jun 2022

Today is a full morning exploration with our guides in the  Mantadia section of the Andasibe National Park.  In the afternoon, we will walk the Mitsinjo Forest (an area of the park which is managed by the local community).

Included

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Antananarivo

Fri. 3 Jun 2022

This morning we will have a full day exploration within the Analamazoatra part of the Andasibe National Park. This is where you’ll hear the voices of the Indri, one of the largest and loudest living lemurs.

Drive back to Antananarivo (Tana).

Included

Breakfast

Day 6: Bekopaka

Sat. 4 Jun 2022

This morning we head to the  airport to board our chartered flight to  Amborodia.   Next, we  will travel  (1 hr) via 4x4 vehicles to Bekopaka, the gateway to the Bemaraha National Park.  We will also visit the Little Tsingy today, in preparation for the Great Tsingy tomorrow!  Then, we take an afternoon canoe ride on the Manambolo river.

 

Included

Breakfast,  Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Bekopaka

Sun. 5 Jun 2022

Today is dedicated to the exploration of the GREAT Tsingy, a marvelous limestone feature.

Included

Breakfast,  Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Kirindy Private Reserve

Mon. 6 Jun 2022

This morning we depart early along some of Madagascar's rough roads with our 4 x4 vehicles, stopping in Belo sur Tsiribihina for the night, to break up our drive towards boabob alley in Morondava.  In Belo sur Tsiribihin this evening, we will have a night walk at Camp Amoureaux in search of more nocturnal creatures.

Included

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9: Morondava

Tue. 7 Jun 2022

This morning we will have time again to visit Camp Amoureux in search of more wildlife spottings! After this, we will depart to Morondava and en route we will stop at the iconic Baobab Alley for sunset.

 

Included

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10: Antananarivo

Wed. 8 Jun 2022

After breakfast you will transfer back to Morondava airport for the flight to the capital Tana. Rest of the day at leisure in Tana. 

 

Included

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11: Ifaty

Thu. 9 Jun 2022

After breakfast you will transfer back to the airport for your flight to the city of Tulear.  Upon arrival the group will visit the Antsokay Arboretum before carrying on to Ifaty. The Antsokay Arboretum is a botanical garden specializing in the flora and fauna of south western Mozambique.

Included

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 12: Ifaty

Fri. 10 Jun 2022

After breakfast  you will visit the Honko Mangrove Reserve ( tide dependent). Located on the road between Tulear and Ifaty, this community-based mangrove reserve offers the unique opportunity to take a guided boardwalk tour of southwest Madagascar's mangroves and explore its unique flora and fauna. 

In the late afternoon, you will visit the Reniala Private reserve followed by a sundowner at the baobab foot. 

 

Included

B, D 

Day 13: Anakao

Sat. 11 Jun 2022

Drive to the Tuléar harbour and board your boat to Anakao. This authentic Vezo fishermen village is ideally located and can be the perfect place to explore the natural wonders.

Rest of the day at leisure. 

Enjoy the next few nights at Anakao Ocean Lodge  - located on a beautiful beach, far enough from the village to benefit from the calm without being isolated. 

Included

B, D

Day 14: Anakao

Sun. 12 Jun 2022

Early departure for a scenic 4x4 drive to Tsimanampetostse National Park, through typical villages and spiny forest. Enjoy a picnic lunch returning to the lodge in the early afternoon.

Activities and Services

Included

Breakfast,  Lunch, Dinner

Day 15: Anakao

Mon. 13 Jun 2022

Today we’ll visit Nosy Ve, a small island reached by local dugout canoes. Nosy Ve is known for the red-tailed tropicbird (Phaethon rubricauda Boddaert). Also enjoy snorkeling or swimming in the crystal blue water. Return to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure. 

Included

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 16: Antananarivo

Tue. 14 Jun 2022

Early morning departure by boat back to the city of Tuléar. Transfer to the airport and fly back to the capital city. Upon arrival transfer to the Royal Palissandre Spa & Hotel for some downtime.  This afternoon entertainment is an exclusive heritage walking tour with our historian guide.  This evening we will enjoy a gourmet meal for our farewell dinner.

Included

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 17: End of Itinerary

Wed. 15 Jun 2022

Transfer to the airport in time for your flight home.

Included

Breakfast

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