Itinerary Details
Day 1: Arrive in Antananarivo
Upon arrival in Antananarivo, Madagascar's capital city, you will be met by a tour representative holding a sign with your name on - and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Hotel: Hotel Palissandre and Spa (4 Star Rating)
This relaxed hotel is 2 km from the Rova of Antananarivo, a 17th-century palace complex, and 3 km from Tsimbazaza Zoo. The colourful rooms provide Wi-Fi, satellite TV and minibars; some have terraces. Family rooms add safes and room service, and upgrades feature flat-screens. Apartments offer lounges, kitchens and bathrooms with whirlpool baths.
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Day 2: Antananarivo to AndasibeThe journey begins with a drive east to Andasibe through the lush landscapes of eastern Madagascar. Along the route, Merina villages are visible among the rocky highlands, while forests, lakes, and fertile vegetation characterize the region. Upon arrival in Andasibe, the remainder of the day is at leisure.
In the evening, a guided night walk offers opportunities to observe nocturnal wildlife, including active lemurs and other forest-dwelling species.
Hotel: Mantadia Lodge (4 Star Rating)
Mantadia Lodge opened March 10, 2018. It is located on a Hill 100 meters high allowing him to enjoy a panoramic view of the forest. The hotel offers 25 rooms including 10 Twins and 1 family suite for 5 people. All rooms offer the comfort of a 3 star with Wi-Fi, cable TV, panoramic views with private terrace, indoor lounge and a wood stove for the cool season. The restaurant has also been designed with an exceptional view thanks to these huge windows and a terrace of 40 square meters for a single lunch. There is a bar and a lounge with reading area. In the morning you may be woken by the song of Indri Indri, these lemurs that can only be seen in Andasibe Park. The hotel also has an infinity pool and 2 massage parlors. The whole team is waiting for you to make your stay unforgettable. Mantadia lodge offers in its shop 2 ranges of sweaters and shall: the cashmir and the natural silk of Madagascar. You will also find products and souvenirs made by local artisans: jewelry, decorative objects, honey, wild pepper.
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Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 3: Andasibe National ParkA morning visit to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park provides opportunities to observe the indri, Madagascar's largest lemur species, along with endemic birds, chameleons, orchids, and other unique flora and fauna.
In the afternoon, a visit to the V.O.I.M.M.A Community Reserve introduces local conservation initiatives focused on rainforest protection and reforestation. Wildlife sightings may include brown lemurs, indri, geckos, chameleons, and a variety of bird species.
Hotel: Mantadia Lodge (4 Star Rating)
Mantadia Lodge opened March 10, 2018. It is located on a Hill 100 meters high allowing him to enjoy a panoramic view of the forest. The hotel offers 25 rooms including 10 Twins and 1 family suite for 5 people. All rooms offer the comfort of a 3 star with Wi-Fi, cable TV, panoramic views with private terrace, indoor lounge and a wood stove for the cool season. The restaurant has also been designed with an exceptional view thanks to these huge windows and a terrace of 40 square meters for a single lunch. There is a bar and a lounge with reading area. In the morning you may be woken by the song of Indri Indri, these lemurs that can only be seen in Andasibe Park. The hotel also has an infinity pool and 2 massage parlors. The whole team is waiting for you to make your stay unforgettable. Mantadia lodge offers in its shop 2 ranges of sweaters and shall: the cashmir and the natural silk of Madagascar. You will also find products and souvenirs made by local artisans: jewelry, decorative objects, honey, wild pepper.
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Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4: Andasibe to AntananarivoThe morning features a visit to Lemur Island, a small sanctuary where several lemur species can be observed in a natural environment.
Following the visit, the journey returns to Antananarivo for an overnight stay.
Hotel: Relais Des Plateaux (3 Star Rating)
In a setting of lush greenery and shaded by magnificent trees, the Relais des Plateaux Hotel & Spa is a four stars hotel providing all the necessary amenities to make your trip a success and to ensure your peace of mind, thanks to its surrounding. It is ideally located, only 5 mn away from the Ivato International Airport and just 15 mn from center town.
Enjoy a moment of pure escape in our Spa M'Aloe before starting your next step in Madagascar or simply relax before leaving our beautiful country to end in a beautiful way.
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Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5: Antananarivo to AntsirabeTravel south through Madagascar's central highlands, passing rice terraces, agricultural communities, and the distinctive erosion formations known as lavaka. A stop is made in Ambatolampy, a regional centre known for aluminium recycling.
Arrival in Antsirabe is scheduled for the late afternoon. Founded by Norwegian missionaries in the 19th century, the city is known for its temperate climate, colonial influences, and agricultural production.
Hotel: Hotel SOA LIA (3 Star Rating)
Hotel Soa Lia is a comfortable hotel in Antsirabe, offering a convenient base for exploring Madagascar's central highlands. Located near the city centre, the property features simple guest rooms with private bathrooms, a restaurant, and garden areas. Its location provides easy access to local markets, artisan workshops, and other attractions within one of Madagascar's most important regional cities.
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Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6: Antsirabe to RanomafanaThe route continues south via Ambositra, widely regarded as Madagascar's centre for wood carving and traditional craftsmanship. The surrounding highlands feature rice fields, pine forests, eucalyptus groves, and mountain scenery.
Arrival is in Ranomafana National Park, one of Madagascar's most important rainforest reserves.
Hotel: Centrest Sejour Hotel (0 Star Rating)
Centrest Sejour Hotel is a comfortable property located in the village of Ranomafana, close to the entrance of Ranomafana National Park. Surrounded by Madagascar's lush eastern rainforest region, the hotel provides a convenient base for exploring one of the country's most important wildlife reserves.
Guest rooms are simply furnished and feature private bathrooms and essential amenities. The hotel offers a restaurant serving local and international cuisine, along with communal areas where guests can relax after a day of wildlife viewing and guided forest walks.
Its location provides easy access to Ranomafana National Park, renowned for its rich biodiversity, endemic lemur species, chameleons, birds, and tropical rainforest scenery.
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Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7: Ranomafana National ParkA full day is dedicated to exploring Ranomafana National Park, part of the Rainforests of the Atsinanana UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dense rainforest, mountain streams, waterfalls, and rich biodiversity make this one of Madagascar's premier wildlife destinations.
Wildlife sightings may include several lemur species, chameleons, endemic birds, and a variety of rainforest flora.
Hotel: Centrest Sejour Hotel (0 Star Rating)
Centrest Sejour Hotel is a comfortable property located in the village of Ranomafana, close to the entrance of Ranomafana National Park. Surrounded by Madagascar's lush eastern rainforest region, the hotel provides a convenient base for exploring one of the country's most important wildlife reserves.
Guest rooms are simply furnished and feature private bathrooms and essential amenities. The hotel offers a restaurant serving local and international cuisine, along with communal areas where guests can relax after a day of wildlife viewing and guided forest walks.
Its location provides easy access to Ranomafana National Park, renowned for its rich biodiversity, endemic lemur species, chameleons, birds, and tropical rainforest scenery.
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Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8: Ranomafana to Sahambavy to AmbalavaoAfter breakfast, travel to Sahambavy for a visit to one of Madagascar's renowned tea plantations and tea factories. The journey then continues south to Ambalavao.
Subject to scheduling, there may be an opportunity to visit the region's famous zebu market.
Hotel: Betsileo Country Lodge (3 Star Rating)
Betsileo Country Lodge is a countryside lodge on the RN7 route, 8 km south of Ambalavao, set in the highland landscapes of Madagascar's Betsileo Region. The property offers en-suite rooms in the main building and garden bungalows with mountain and valley views, including options suitable for families and wheelchair users. Guests can relax by the swimming pool, use free Wi-Fi and dine at the bar and restaurant. The lodge is positioned for exploring Ambalavao, Parc d'Anja, Tsaranoro Valley and Andringitra National Park, with activities including bike tours, local walks, hikes and visits to the zebu market. Its setting combines a practical RN7 stopover with access to rural scenery, local culture and outdoor excursions.
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Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9: Ambalavao to IsaloThe journey continues south to Isalo National Park, known for its dramatic sandstone formations, deep canyons, natural pools, and rugged landscapes. Often referred to as Madagascar's version of the American Southwest, the park supports a variety of endemic wildlife, including lemurs, reptiles, and birdlife adapted to the dry environment.
Hotel: Isalo Rock Lodge (4 Star Rating)
Isalo Rock Lodge is a modern and stunning 60 Room Retreat, positioned high in the Sandstone Mountains, overlooking the Isalo National Park in south western Madagascar.The views from the lodge are breathtaking. Whilst luxury abounds in the hotel with all modern amenities, Isalo is home to many species of flora and fauna, including, the Giant Chameleon and the renowned Lemurs.
A discerning destination for the world traveller offering a travel experience in its own right. Isalo Rock Lodge is a destination rather than just a hotel and guests will leave having experienced one of the most memorable adventures one can imagine. Madagascar is one of the most interesting islands on the planet, and experiencing some of natures most intriguing secrets and guests at Isalo Rock Lodge will be assured of luxury accommodation, outstanding cuisine at one of the most special and spectacular locations in Madagascar.
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Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 10: Isalo National ParkA full day is devoted to exploring Isalo National Park on foot. Hiking trails traverse eroded sandstone formations, palm-lined streams, and distinctive rock formations shaped by centuries of erosion.
The park's diverse vegetation includes endemic aloe species, Pachypodium plants, and numerous bird and wildlife species. Panoramic viewpoints offer impressive vistas across the Isalo Massif.
Hotel: Isalo Rock Lodge (4 Star Rating)
Isalo Rock Lodge is a modern and stunning 60 Room Retreat, positioned high in the Sandstone Mountains, overlooking the Isalo National Park in south western Madagascar.The views from the lodge are breathtaking. Whilst luxury abounds in the hotel with all modern amenities, Isalo is home to many species of flora and fauna, including, the Giant Chameleon and the renowned Lemurs.
A discerning destination for the world traveller offering a travel experience in its own right. Isalo Rock Lodge is a destination rather than just a hotel and guests will leave having experienced one of the most memorable adventures one can imagine. Madagascar is one of the most interesting islands on the planet, and experiencing some of natures most intriguing secrets and guests at Isalo Rock Lodge will be assured of luxury accommodation, outstanding cuisine at one of the most special and spectacular locations in Madagascar.
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Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 11: Isalo to IfatyTravel toward the southwest coast with a stop at Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park near Sakaraha. This protected area lies within a transitional ecological zone between dry deciduous forest and spiny desert habitats and supports numerous endemic species.
The park is particularly noted for its birdlife and the rare Zombitse sportive lemur.
Arrival in Ifaty is scheduled later in the day.
Hotel: Hotel Le Paradisier (3 Star Rating)
Le Paradisier is built above the southern beach of Ifaty, around ten minutes from the village. The lodge has been designed to make the most of the landscape around it. The incredible spiny forest plants line the stone pathways, the main restaurant has floor to ceiling windows to take in the views, and the infinity pool drops off into the ocean. There are twenty luxury rooms and one suite, all facing the water. The ten original rooms are built in stone rondavels.
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Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 12: IfatyA leisure day is spent along the coast at Ifaty. Optional activities may include snorkelling, diving, whale watching (seasonal), or visits to the Reniala Forest, home to baobabs, reptiles, geckos, and endemic chameleon species.
The region also provides insight into the traditional lifestyle of the Vezo fishing communities that inhabit Madagascar's southwest coast.
Hotel: Hotel Le Paradisier (3 Star Rating)
Le Paradisier is built above the southern beach of Ifaty, around ten minutes from the village. The lodge has been designed to make the most of the landscape around it. The incredible spiny forest plants line the stone pathways, the main restaurant has floor to ceiling windows to take in the views, and the infinity pool drops off into the ocean. There are twenty luxury rooms and one suite, all facing the water. The ten original rooms are built in stone rondavels.
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Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 13: Ifaty to Tulear to AntananarivoAn early morning transfer is provided to Tulear Airport for the flight to Antananarivo.
Upon arrival, the remainder of the day is at leisure. Opportunities may include independent exploration of the capital's historic upper town, colonial architecture, markets, and cultural landmarks.
Hotel: Hotel Palissandre and Spa (4 Star Rating)
This relaxed hotel is 2 km from the Rova of Antananarivo, a 17th-century palace complex, and 3 km from Tsimbazaza Zoo. The colourful rooms provide Wi-Fi, satellite TV and minibars; some have terraces. Family rooms add safes and room service, and upgrades feature flat-screens. Apartments offer lounges, kitchens and bathrooms with whirlpool baths.
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Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 14: Depart from AntananarivoTransfer to the airport for onward arrangements.
Meal(s): Breakfast
