Daily Program Timing
Your guide will coordinate the timing of each day’s program and make practical adjustments when necessary to support your comfort and the local operating conditions.
Considered from Arrival to Return
Every essential detail is thoughtfully coordinated for a seamless and comfortable journey through Madagascar.
Exclusive use of a premium, air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle throughout the journey, including fuel, tolls and driver expenses, together with all specified land transportation and private charter-plane services.
Private airport welcome and pick-up upon arrival, followed by a private departure transfer to Ivato International Airport at the conclusion of the journey.
A professional, fluent English-speaking national guide and an experienced private chauffeur accompany you throughout the complete touring loop.
Twelve nights in the best available lodges and hotels at each destination, based on twin-room sharing.
Daily breakfast and dinner at all hotels, together with specially prepared picnic lunches in Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park and Isalo National Park.
All listed entrance tickets, permits, local guide fees, reserve visits, guided excursions and treks included within the itinerary.
Complimentary bottled mineral water is provided during all road transfers for your comfort and refreshment.
Clear Before You Travel
The following travel arrangements and personal expenses are not included in the published tour price.
Before Arrival
Outbound and return international flights to and from Antananarivo are not included in the tour price.
Personal Selection
Lunches, dinners and alcoholic beverages are excluded except where they are explicitly identified as included in the itinerary.
Travel Documents
The Madagascar tourist visa and its associated fee, payable upon arrival at the airport, must be arranged separately.
At Your Discretion
Laundry, souvenirs, mobile phone data and gratuities for guides, drivers and park rangers remain at each traveler’s expense.
Essential Protection
Comprehensive travel insurance covering medical treatment, emergency evacuation and trip cancellation is not included.
Helpful Details Before Departure
These practical notes will help you prepare for a comfortable, flexible and well-coordinated journey through Madagascar.
Your guide will coordinate the timing of each day’s program and make practical adjustments when necessary to support your comfort and the local operating conditions.
Standard meals are served during the journey and may include meat, fish, dairy products or seafood. Please inform us before departure of any allergies, dietary requirements or preferences so suitable arrangements can be requested.
The feasibility and final confirmation of the tour depend on the availability of the proposed accommodation. If a selected property is unavailable, a suitable alternative will be recommended and communicated during planning.
We cannot accept responsibility for airline schedule changes occurring after quotation or booking. We will make every reasonable effort to reduce disruption to your itinerary; however, we cannot be held responsible for resulting financial losses, missed connections or other prebooked and prepaid services.
Many roads in Madagascar are currently in challenging condition, and some journeys may be rough or uneven. If you experience motion sickness, please let us know before departure so we can help you prepare appropriately.
Madagascar’s Natural Masterpieces
This Madagascar group wildlife tour reveals extraordinary diversity—from the rainforests of Andasibe, Palmarium and Ranomafana to the limestone cathedrals of Bemaraha, the wildlife-rich forests of Kirindy, the sandstone wilderness of Isalo and the legendary Avenue of the Baobabs. Explore how Madagascar private flights make these remote regions easier to connect.
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Eastern Madagascar
Living Rainforest
Indri Territory
The Call of the Rainforest
Approximately 140 kilometres east of Antananarivo, Andasibe is Madagascar’s celebrated rainforest destination. Its cool, humid environment supports primary forest, regenerating woodland, giant ferns, orchids and a remarkable concentration of endemic wildlife.
Signature Encounter
Early-morning walks through Analamazaotra Special Reserve offer the opportunity to hear and observe the indri—the world’s largest living lemur—as its haunting calls echo through the forest.
After Dark
Guided evening walks reveal another side of the rainforest, with chances to encounter nocturnal lemurs, sleeping chameleons, colourful frogs, insects and other elusive species.
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Private Reserve
Forested Islands
Intimate Viewing
A Closer Wildlife Encounter
Located near Andasibe within the private reserve associated with Vakona Forest Lodge, Lemur Island offers an accessible complement to the wilder rainforest experience. Forested islands surrounded by water provide a natural setting for observing habituated lemurs at close range.
Close Observation
Brown lemurs, bamboo lemurs and sifakas may be observed moving through the vegetation, offering rewarding opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.
Gentle Adventure
A local guide leads the experience, with short canoe crossings between sections adding a relaxed sense of adventure to this intimate reserve visit.
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Pangalanes Canal
Lakeside Reserve
Rare Palms
The Dream Nest
Ankanin’ny Nofy
Set between Lake Ampitabe and the Indian Ocean along the Pangalanes Canal, Palmarium is an isolated 50-hectare sanctuary reached only by boat. Its tranquil setting brings together free-ranging lemurs, rare palms and rich eastern-coast flora.
Island Wildlife
The reserve shelters numerous lemur species, including indri, sifakas, crowned lemurs and ruffed lemurs, alongside rare terrestrial and arboreal fauna.
Botanical Sanctuary
Orchids, carnivorous plants, ebony, mahogany and traveller’s trees grow alongside exceptional Malagasy palms, including rare Dypsis, Ravenea, Orania, Voanioala and Lemurophoenix species.
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Morondava
Ancient Baobabs
Golden-Hour Icon
Madagascar’s Living Silhouettes
Renala — mother of the forest
Near Morondava, monumental Grandidier’s baobabs rise to approximately 30 metres and form one of Madagascar’s most recognisable landscapes. Some are believed to be more than 800 years old, surviving remnants of the dense tropical forest that once covered the region.
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Western Madagascar
Primary Dry Forest
Realm of the Fossa
Secrets of the Dry Forest
Approximately 60 kilometres northeast of Morondava, Kirindy protects an important remnant of Madagascar’s western dry forest. The reserve forms part of the Menabe Antimena Protected Area and supports an exceptional variety of endemic mammals, reptiles and birds.
Flagship Predator
Kirindy is one of Madagascar’s most rewarding places to search for the elusive fossa. Activity often increases from October onward, although every wildlife encounter remains naturally unpredictable.
Night in the Forest
Evening walks may reveal mouse lemurs, sportive lemurs, fork-marked lemurs and the remarkable Malagasy giant jumping rat beneath the dry forest canopy.
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Western Madagascar
Stone Forest
UNESCO Heritage
A Cathedral Carved by Time
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Bemaraha is a monumental landscape of razor-edged limestone pinnacles, deep canyons, caves and hidden forest corridors. Formed over millions of years, this vast stone labyrinth is one of Madagascar’s most spectacular natural landmarks.
Millions of Years
Ancient marine limestone was lifted above the sea before rainwater widened its natural fractures, gradually sculpting the pinnacles, passageways and underground formations seen today.
Life Among the Pinnacles
The forests and limestone corridors shelter rare lemurs, reptiles, amphibians, birds and hundreds of plant species adapted to this extraordinary protected environment.
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Southeastern Highlands
Mountain Rainforest
Rich Biodiversity
A Sanctuary of Rare Life
Rainforests of the Atsinanana
Ranomafana protects a richly layered landscape of lowland and mid-altitude rainforest, bamboo forest and marshland. Its elevation, rainfall and varied habitats support one of Madagascar’s most impressive concentrations of endemic wildlife and plant life.
Remarkable Diversity
The park shelters numerous lemur species together with endemic birds, reptiles, amphibians, bats, carnivorous mammals, butterflies and other rainforest specialists.
Forest Detail
Tree ferns, bamboo, palms, tropical hardwoods and hundreds of orchids create a lush botanical tapestry across the park’s primary and secondary forests.
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Southern Madagascar
Sandstone Wilderness
Bara Country
Canyons Sculpted by Time
Near Ranohira in southern Madagascar, Isalo is a dramatic wilderness of eroded Jurassic sandstone. Deep canyons, sculptural rock formations, sweeping plateaus and peaks rising to approximately 200 metres create scenery unlike anywhere else on the island.
Sculpted Wilderness
Walking routes lead through canyons, weathered massifs and extraordinary rock formations whose changing colours and silhouettes evoke a vast natural sculpture garden.
Nature & Culture
The park supports lemurs, endemic birds, reptiles and amphibians while forming part of the ancestral homeland and cultural landscape of the Bara people.
Know Before You Go
Essential climate, altitude and packing guidance for a comfortable journey through Madagascar’s varied landscapes.
Seasonal Conditions
Madagascar has a tropical climate, although temperatures are noticeably cooler in the central highlands. In Antananarivo and Andasibe, nighttime temperatures can fall to approximately 5°C during July and August.
The dry season generally extends from March through October and may continue into November in many regions. The east coast is often most comfortable from March to May and from September to November, while January through March is the principal cyclone period. Southwestern Madagascar is typically hot, dry and semi-arid.
March and April can be especially rewarding for flowers and reptiles. November, Madagascar’s spring, is often excellent for wildlife and birdwatching, while lemurs can be observed throughout the year. Seasonal weather remains unpredictable, so flexible preparation is recommended.
Route Elevations
Pack with Confidence
HT Agency Tours provides torches for nocturnal wildlife walks and a water bottle. Guests should bring their own photography equipment, spare batteries, binoculars, swimwear and a beach towel.
Bring binoculars, a camera and sufficient memory cards or film. Spare batteries and charging equipment are strongly recommended, particularly for stays in remote areas.
Pack lightweight walking boots or supportive trail shoes with reliable grip. Waterproof trousers are especially useful for rainforest walks, where trails may be wet or muddy.
Choose lightweight clothing for warm days, together with dependable rainwear. A warm sweater or jacket is essential for cool nights at altitude and is particularly important from July through September.
Include swimwear and a lightweight beach towel for suitable lodge facilities, coastal stays or natural swimming locations included within the itinerary.
Prepare with Confidence
Important guidance concerning entry requirements, insurance, travel health and anticipated personal expenses.
Entry Requirements
U.S. citizens require a visa to enter Madagascar. A tourist visa may be obtained upon arrival or requested in advance through Madagascar’s official electronic visa service. Travelers of other nationalities should confirm their requirements with the nearest Malagasy embassy or consulate.
Eligible travelers may obtain a tourist visa upon arrival. Visa fees and permitted lengths of stay can change, so confirm the applicable amount before departure and carry small denominations in euros or U.S. dollars.
Single-entry tourist visas can be requested through the official Madagascar eVisa portal. Apply well in advance and print the approval letter to present with your passport upon arrival.
Visit the Official eVisa PortalYour passport should remain valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date and contain at least three blank pages. Verify all current requirements before travelling.
Required Protection
Adequate and valid travel insurance is a condition of booking with HT Agency Tours. It is each traveler’s responsibility to arrange appropriate protection and understand the full terms, limits and exclusions of the selected policy.
Essential Cover
Your policy must provide adequate overseas medical coverage and emergency repatriation to your home country for the entire duration of the journey.
Remote Travel
Ensure the policy includes emergency helicopter or air evacuation in the event of serious illness or injury in a remote location.
Planned Activities
Confirm that every planned and optional activity is covered. If trekking at altitude, check that the policy does not contain an altitude limit that could exclude your route.
Travel Health
Consult a doctor or specialist travel clinic at least one month before departure. Recommendations depend on your medical history, vaccination record, itinerary and planned activities.
Travelers should ensure routine vaccinations are current. A medical professional may also recommend protection against Hepatitis A, typhoid, polio, tetanus, diphtheria, Hepatitis B or rabies according to individual circumstances.
Malaria is present across much of Madagascar. Ask your doctor which preventive medication is appropriate and follow the prescribed schedule before, during and after the journey.
Travelers aged nine months or older arriving from—or spending more than 12 hours in transit through—a country with yellow-fever transmission risk may be required to present a valid vaccination certificate.
Wear long sleeves and trousers and apply an effective insect repellent generously. These precautions should be followed during both daytime and evening hours.
Health recommendations and entry requirements may change. Always obtain personalised medical advice and review the latest official guidance before departure.
Personal Spending Guide
Meal and beverage costs vary according to the destination, restaurant style and number of courses ordered. Local restaurants away from major visitor areas may cost less, while premium restaurants in larger cities may charge considerably more.
Prices are approximate planning estimates and may change without notice.
Clear Answers Before Booking
Direct answers about this organized Madagascar group wildlife tour, its flights, activity level and included services.
This is an organized small-group departure limited to twelve guests. The vehicle, guiding and specified charter flights are dedicated to the traveling group.
The journey lasts 13 days and 12 nights across eastern, western and southern Madagascar.
The specified domestic and private charter sectors are included. Final schedules, aircraft and luggage limits are reconfirmed before departure and remain subject to operational conditions. Review our private-flight guidance.
The program includes moderate to demanding walks on uneven rainforest, limestone and sandstone trails. A reasonable level of fitness is recommended, especially for Tsingy de Bemaraha, Ranomafana and Isalo.
Possible sightings include indri, sifakas, bamboo lemurs, ring-tailed lemurs, nocturnal mouse lemurs, fossa, chameleons, frogs and endemic birds. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Aircraft-specific luggage limits are confirmed before departure. Soft-sided luggage is recommended because weight and dimensions depend on the assigned aircraft and operating conditions.
The price is USD 7,900 per person sharing a twin or double room. The single supplement is USD 1,300, making the total USD 9,200 per person for a private room.
Yes. Comprehensive insurance covering medical treatment, emergency evacuation, repatriation and trip interruption is a condition of booking. Please also review our travel-safety guidance.
Prepared by the HT Agency Tours Madagascar-based team and last verified on 17 October 2026.
Madagascar Group Wildlife Tour
This Madagascar group wildlife tour connects the eastern rainforests, western wilderness and dramatic southern landscapes over 13 carefully planned days. A maximum of twelve guests travel by premium vehicle, domestic flight and private charter plane.
The Route
Explore the eastern, western and southern regions of Madagascar through a carefully coordinated itinerary showcasing dramatically different landscapes and ecosystems.
Your Stay
Twelve nights in carefully selected comfort-category hotels and lodges, with daily breakfast and dinner included according to the itinerary.
Transportation
The group travels by dedicated vehicle, scheduled domestic flight and private charter plane, reducing demanding road journeys while connecting Madagascar’s remote highlights.
Your Assistance
A professional national guide and specialist local guides provide knowledgeable assistance throughout the journey’s parks, reserves and cultural encounters.
Visual Journey
Group-dedicated charter flights and thoughtfully coordinated road travel connect Madagascar’s eastern rainforests, western wilderness and spectacular southern landscapes.
Welcome to Madagascar. Upon arrival at Ivato International Airport, you will be welcomed by your private English-speaking guide and chauffeur, who will accompany you throughout the journey. Once you have passed customs formalities, it is to the Guide to smooth through the rest of the arrivals process - changing money, setting up your phone with a new SIM card, and anything else you need before a short introduction to the program, step into your private vehicle and begin the first gentle approach to Madagascar. The drive into Antananarivo is a revealing introduction to the capital, passing rice fields, hillside neighborhoods, red-earth lanes and the distinctive rhythm of daily Malagasy life. We depart directly from the capital for a scenic drive east toward Andasibe, following the RN2 through Madagascar’s picturesque highlands. This journey offers a beautiful introduction to the island’s diverse landscapes, with panoramic views of terraced rice fields, rolling hills, and distant mountain ranges, providing excellent opportunities to appreciate rural life along the way. The journey then continues to the east as the scenery gradually transforms into lush rainforest, announcing your arrival in the Andasibe region, one of Madagascar’s most celebrated natural areas. Short stops may be made along the way to fully enjoy the surrounding primary forest.
LOCATION : ANDASIBE
ACCOMMODATION : MANJARANO
INCLUSION: BREAKFAST AND DINNER
DRIVE DURATION: ABOUT 4H TO 5H
After breakfast, you start with a guided visit at Analamazaotra National Park. It is better to leave the hotel early (about 7 :30AM) to meet easily the Indri-Indri and the Diademed Sifaka in their forest home. The visit takes about 3 hours. Within a mile of the park, you can hear the peculiar call of the indri very early in the morning until noon and again in the late afternoon. Indris (called Babakoto in Malagasy) are the largest living lemurs at all reaching up to 1 meter. Andasibe is the best place to observe the Indris given that there are a couple of families habituated to humans. It lives in small groups and cannot survive in captivity. There are several legends trying to explain its origins since it is considered a sacred animal in the whole Madagascar. Apart from the Indri, another 13 lemur species inhabit these forests, such as woody lemur, grey bamboo lemur, diademed sifaka, brown lemur, red mouse-lemur, red-bellied lemur, black and white ruffed lemur. In the afternoon, you will enjoy an amazing up close and personal experience with lemurs on the private Lemurs Island and then on to view many other species in the Vakona Reserve Zoo, where you will see many crocodiles in the river enclosure, native birds, and other wildlife in well-kept surroundings. Arrival in Andasibe is expected in the late afternoon, followed by check-in at your lodge. At 6:30 PM, enjoy a guided night walk of about one and a half hours, offering the opportunity to observe nocturnal species in their natural habitat. After the visit, drive back to the hotel.
LOCATION: ANTANANARIVO
ACCOMMODATION : MANJARANO
INCLUSION: BREAKFAST AND DINNER
After breakfast, you are going to join the Palmarium Reserve. Your trip will take around four hours with some stops for photos or breaks if it is necessary. You need to take boat to get there (From Manambato to Palmarium).You will arrive there at the end of the day so you will check-in at the hotel and then begin the guided night walk.
LOCATION: PANGALANES
ACCOMMODATION: PALMARIUM BEACH
INCLUSION: DINNER AND BREAKFAST
DRIVE DURATION: 4H
In the morning, you will start a guided day walk at the Palmarium Reserve. It is a little island where inhabit ten species of lemur as Indri, Sifaka, Coronatus, Varécia, variegata, Propithèques, particularly the wellknown Aye-Aye. There is also the best and endemic Madagascar palm tree as Dypsis, Ravenea, Orania, Voanioala and Lemurophoenix).
LOCATION: PANGALANES
ACCOMMODATION: PALMARIUM BEACH
INCLUSION: DINNER AND BREAKFAST
This day is dedicated to transfer you back to Antananarivo by following the Pangalane Chanel to reach Manambato and by car up to Antananarivo. After breakfast, embarkation on a motor boat. On this boulevard, we will cross barges, "bush-boats" (taxis-bush fluvial), canoes ..., local transport ... Spontaneous greetings between sailors ... The shouts of joy of the children on the banks accompany us all along our navigation. We are spectators of unusual and unforgettable scenes of life. On rout to go back to Antananarivo with some stops to enjoy the landscape, for photos and for some little breaks if it is necessary. In Marozevo we visit the famous exotic animal breeding centre owned by naturalist Andre Pereyras, where we see almost all the chameleon species of Madagascar – as well as butterflies, leaf tailed geckos, lemurs and other interesting animals. After the visit, continue your journey to Antananarivo and upon arrival, check in at the hotel.
LOCATION: ANTANANARIVO
ACCOMMODATION: NOVOTEL | RADISSON BLU
INCLUSION: DINNER AND BREAKFAST
DRIVE DURATION: 09H + 1H BOAT
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight TNR to the west coast of the island, destination to Morondava MOQ. On your arrival, drive directly to the North, about 42 km following the secondary road which a bit winding, to reach the famous Kirindy Park. Check-in at your hotel. Around 6:30 PM, beginning of the Guided night walks at Kirindy Reserve. Kirindy is the best place in the whole island to observe fosa. Other nocturnal species includes: the rare Coquerel's giant mouse lemur and pygmy mouse-lemur, fork-crowned lemur, grey mouse lemur, western fat-tailed dwarf lemur and red-tailed sportive lemur. Several bats, tenrecs, mongoose and rodents complete the mammal population.
LOCATION: KIRINDY
ACCOMMODATION: RELAIS DU KIRINDY
INCLUSION: DINNER AND BREAKFAST
FLIGHT DURATION: 01H10 + 02H DRIVE (BUMPY ROAD)
After breakfast, around 7:00 AM, beginning of the Guided day visits at Kirindy reserve. Kirindy Reserve is home to seven species of lemur. The most common are the common brown lemurs and the Verreaux's sifakas. These long-legged, seven-pound lemurs, white with dark patches, leap among tree trunks high in the canopy, propelled by their powerful hind legs but continually maintaining an upright posture. 40 bird, 50 reptile and 15 amphibian species are also found in this magnificent forest. After the visit, back to the road and continue by a ferry crossing to reach the small village of Belo sur Tsiribihina, where we stop for lunch. Then, continue to the North through a landscape of rice fields and small village, to arrive at the end of the afternoon at Bekopaka.
LOCATION : BEKOPAKA
ACCOMMODATION : SOLEIL DES TSINGY
INCLUSION: BREAKFAST AND DINNER
DRIVE: ABOUT 7H
After breakfast, guided visit to the Bemaraha National Park (Grand Tsingy), you can choose whichever tour you want to do on this day, in consultation with your local guide and your driver, depending on your energy levels and enthusiasm on the day. There are circuits for all levels of fitness here at this World Heritage Park. Here nature seems to be in perfect harmony with this wild and sharp limestone mountain. The flora consists of a dry western deciduous forest, plants typical of these dry limestone areas, such as species of Aloe and baobab Andasonia, the red-flowered flamboyant tree, Madagascar’s native banana Musa perrier. You can also see typical plants growing in the rocky area such pachypodium, orchids concerning the fauna we can see the stump-tailed chameleon Brookesia perarmata, 53 bird, 7 lemur species including Decken’s sifaka Propithecus verreauxi deckeni. For your lunch, you will have picnic organized by the guide. After lunch, drive back to the hotel.
LOCATION: BEKOPAKA
ACCOMMODATION: SOLEIL DES TSINGY
INCLUSION: BREAKFAST AND DINNER + PIC NIC LUNCH
Today is dedicated to another adventure day that allow you to discover the Gorge de Manambolo. This circuit is called Manambolo River Gorge, extends over a distance of 1500 km. Boarding is quick since visitors will be seated on a traditional canoe. The sensation is there when the canoeist, resident of the Bekopaka village, begins to row the boat. During the excursion, the surrounding mountains are full of surprising sacred tombs. While the living enjoy the landscape, the ancestors rest comfortably high up in the mountains. Apart from the tombs, we also discover admirable cliffs sometimes painted an immaculate orange, sometimes a yellowish brown mixture. Sometimes, it is the plants which adorn these cliffs or remarkably dominate the banks of the river. The other tourist attraction not to be missed during this canoe trip is the visit to the two caves. Arousing the interest of visitors, this place revered by local inhabitants reveals another rock formation: stalagmites and stalactites. After the visit, we then leave the canyon to reach the village and discover the Small Tsingy which is close to the Village, the visit will take about 1h30mn. After the visit, we bord on our private charter plane for a fly over the Tsingy. This experience allows us to see the Tsingy from above. Then fly directly to Morondava. On arrival, we drive to the renowned Avenue of the Baobabs (Allée des Baobabs), enjoy the gorgeous sunset over these magnificent trees before heading back to the hotel.
LOCATION : MORONDAVA
ACCOMMODATION : PALISSANDRE COTE OUEST
INCLUSION: DINNER AND BREAKFAST
FLIGHT DURATION: ABOUT 45MN
After breakfast, transfer to the airport of Morondava for your private charter flight to Fianarantsoa. Just upon arrival in Fianarantsoa, a private car is provided to drive you to the village via Fianarantsoa, cultural capital of the Central Highlands, to the pleasant rural town of Ambalavao. This is the site of one of the largest livestock markets in the South (Wednesday mornings only.) We visit a local winery and a workshop making the unique Antemoro paper, which is hand made from the bark of a local tree using a method is inherited from Arab culture. We also visit a silk factory in town and learn about the local way of making fabric from silk thread and the process of dyeing it with natural dyes. We then continue to Anja Community Reserve for a short walk, during which we have the chance to see Madagascar's iconic animal – ring-tailed lemurs (Lemurian Catta). In the past, visitors fed the lemurs, so the majority of the animals are unafraid to come near us to pose for photographs. After the visit, drive back to Fianarantsoa, continue to the village of Ifanadiana, well known for the Ranomafana National Park. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel before starting the guided night walk in the area around our hotel to try and spot the Rufous Mouse Lemur, the Greater Dwarf Lemur and some of the other nocturnal wildlife. After the visit, we drive back to the hotel.
LOCATION: RANOMAFANA
ACCOMMODATION: HOTEL THERMAL
INCLUSION: DINNER AND BREAKFAST
DURATION: FLIGHT DURATION ABOUT 1H15MN | DRIVE TO ANJA ABOUT 1H | DRIVE TO RANOMAFANA ABOUT 2H
After the breakfast, we search in Ranomafana, a National Park's rainforest for lemurs, accompanied by our local naturalist guide. This is a high-altitude rainforest reserve where the Golden Bamboo Lemur was discovered in 1986. The forest is home to 11 other lemur species, endemic chameleons, Leaf-tailed Geckos, Mantella Frogs and a myriad of birds. We embark on a quest to see the fabled "Hapalemur aureus" – the Golden Bamboo Lemur – which is only found in Ranomafana. We will also see many different species of birds, such as Ground Rollers. The park is particularly rich in flora and features many plant varieties unknown elsewhere, including different types of orchids and ferns. The approximately 40,000 ha of Parc National de Ranomafana, with its rain forest-covered hills and abundant wildlife, has long been considered one of Madagascar's highlights. Altitudes in the park range from 800 to 1,200 metres above sea level. In addition to its densely-forested hills, Ranomafana's terrain is characterised by numerous small streams which plummet down to the beautiful Namorona River. Although much of the region has been logged, the park retains relatively large areas of primary forest. This day includes strenuous walks in the rainforest.
After 4 hours visit, we will depart Ranomafana and drive to Fianarantsoa, where you will board your private charter flight to Isalo, one of Madagascar’s most spectacular natural wonders. As you soar above the island’s diverse landscapes, enjoy breathtaking aerial views of rolling highlands, vast plains, and remote wilderness areas, offering a unique perspective on Madagascar’s extraordinary scenery. After approximately one hour of flight, arrive in the Isalo region and transfer to your lodge for check-in and relaxation. Nestled amidst dramatic sandstone formations, your accommodation provides the perfect base from which to discover this remarkable national park. In the afternoon, begin your exploration with a leisurely walk around the lodge and its surrounding landscapes, allowing you to appreciate the unique atmosphere of Isalo and its striking natural beauty. As the day progresses, continue to one of the region’s most renowned viewpoints to witness the legendary Isalo sunset. As the golden light illuminates the sandstone cliffs and deep canyons, admire the spectacular scenery shaped by millions of years of erosion. Isalo National Park is composed of several sandstone massifs separated by vast savannahs, creating a landscape unlike any other in Madagascar. One of its most remarkable features is the famous “Window of Isalo,” a natural rock formation carved by erosion that perfectly frames the setting sun.
LOCATION: ISALO
ACCOMMODATION : ISALO ROCK LODGE
INCLUSION: DINNER AND BREAKFAST
DURATION: ABOUT 1H 30MN to 2H DRIVE + 45MN to 1H FLIGHT
Today is dedicated to discovering the spectacular landscapes of Isalo National Park. Throughout the day, explore a striking combination of sandstone formations, deep canyons, open grasslands, and palm-lined oases, shaped over millions of years. During your guided walks, you may encounter several lemur species, including ring-tailed lemurs, red-fronted brown lemurs, and the elegant Verreaux’s sifaka. The park is also home to unique flora adapted to its dry environment, such as pachypodium, aloes, and endemic plants found only in this region. Beyond its natural beauty, Isalo holds cultural significance, as its sandstone formations were historically used by the Bara people for traditional burial practices. A picnic lunch is enjoyed within the park, followed by continued exploration along scenic trails. Please note that This day includes strenuous walks, and a reasonable level of fitness is recommended.
LOCATION: ISALO
ACCOMMODATION: ISALO ROCK LODGE
INCLUSION: DINNER AND BREAKFAST and PIC NIC LUNCH
After breakfast, we drive to Zombitse - Vohibasia, it is known to be the showcase of the rich on endemic birdlife to Madagascar. Reptiles, lemurs are also an attraction here. This national park is currently the only area for seeing the newly-described Zombitse sportive lemur (Lepilemur hubbardorum), which can easily be found even during the day as it peers out from daytime sleeping sites. In terms of floral species: baobabs (Adansonia za) can be marveled at here, and lots of orchid flower during the beginning of the rainy season. Typical plants of southern Madagascar like pachypods and Didiraceae are of course part of the park, too. After the visit, drive back to Isalo and board on your private charter for flying back to Antananarivo. Then, a private transfer will be organized directly to Ivato International Airport, in accordance with your international flight schedule. Our services end upon today. Thank you very much for choosing HT Agency Tours for your Madagascar journey. It has been our pleasure to be part of your adventure, and we sincerely hope you leave Madagascar with wonderful experiences, unforgettable memories, and a desire to return one day.
DURATION: ABOUT 1H from Isalo to Zombitse (Round Trip) + 02H10MN Flight (Isalo to Tana)
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