11-Nights Explore Madagascar, Mandrare & Masoala - Safari & Wildlife, Private Guided Experiences from $17,483

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrive in Antananarivo

Upon arrival into Ivato Airport you will be met by Goway's local representative and transferred to your hotelin the town of Antananarivo. 'Tana' -- as the locals call, it has fascinating traditional architecture and a more Indonesian influence than the rest of Madagascar. Your hotel is about 25min from the airport. Enjoy stylish rooms and suites each equipped with free high-speed wireless internet, coffee and tea making facilities, and other modern amenities.

Hotel: La Maison Gallieni (3 Star Rating)

Welcome The Maison Gallieni, an establishment of choice for travelers like you. Equipped with air conditioning, La Maison Gallieni rooms offer all the comfort you need. You can even stay connected thanks to the free wi-fi. The pool and lounge will help make your stay even more special. Antananarivo is full of Italian restaurants

Meal(s): Dinner

After an early breakfast, your driver will take you back to Ivato Airport in time for your scheduled charter flight to Maroantsetra in the north-east. The densely forested Masoala Peninsula contains the largest remaining block of protected rainforest in Madagascar and harbours a wealth of rare and unique species including the red-ruffed lemur, seen only in Masoala. You are met on arrival at Maroantsetra Airport and transfer to the jetty to board a boat for the 2-hour voyage across Antongil Bay to Masoala Forest Lodge. On arrival at the lodge beach, you are welcomed ashore and settle into your thatch and canvas tree-house. After freshening up in the accommodation, lunch is served in the beach house. The afternoon activities include exploring the beaches and coastal forest in the lodge area and maybe enjoying a swim in the sea, before taking a guided walk along the coast past Tampolo Point, with the possibility of spotting white-fronted brown lemurs in the coastal forest. Return to camp to sundowners on the beach before dinner is served in the beach house.

Hotel: Masoala Forest Lodge (4 Star Rating)

Nestled along Madagascar's untamed northeast coast, where emerald rainforest cascades down volcanic slopes to meet turquoise waters, lies Masoala Forest Lodge - a jewel in Wild Expeditions Africa's crown. This sanctuary invites you to immerse yourself in a living Eden, where the air hums with the calls of rare indri lemurs and rustling palm fronds create nature's symphony.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

After breakfast on the sea deck set off on the day's adventure, walk down the coast and up into the primary rainforest in search of the red-ruffed lemurs, dwarf chameleons and other wildlife endemic to this forest. After some hours in the dense forest with the giant hardwoods and majestic tree ferns, return to camp by boat for a well-earned lunch and rest. The afternoon activity could be a snorkel on the nearby coral reefs, rich in diversity, or a guided sea kayak to the look-out rock at the "Secret Cove" for the sun set, with the chance of a close encounter with bottlenose dolphin or green turtle.

Hotel: Mandrare River Camp (4 Star Rating)

On the banks of the Mandrare River, this camp is nestled under the shade of tamarind trees which is the lifeblood of the region. Home to an abundance of unique wildlife and the fascinating Antandroy tribe.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

After another relaxed start to your day, depart on a guided walk through the coastal forest, in search of more birds and mammals. Sightings of the incredible scaly and short-legged ground-rollers are regular. Mixed species flocks can contain an incredible diversity of vangas - the islands most celebrated bird family. After a couple of hours walk, take a welcome swim in the crystal-clear pools of the Tampolo River at the foot of the forested mountains. Return to camp on a traditional dugout canoe paddling down the shady river. After lunch, enjoy a relaxed afternoon swimming on the private beaches or snorkeling on the coral reefs. In the evening, enjoy a guided nocturnal walk with the intriguing possibility of seeing some of the secretive nocturnal wildlife such as leaf-tailed gecko, mouse lemurs and maybe even the elusive aye-aye.

Hotel: Mandrare River Camp (4 Star Rating)

On the banks of the Mandrare River, this camp is nestled under the shade of tamarind trees which is the lifeblood of the region. Home to an abundance of unique wildlife and the fascinating Antandroy tribe.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

After another stunning breakfast on the sea deck, head out on an exploratory kayak adventure of the calm water and fantastic rock formations of Tampolo point. Stop for a swim on the beach at the "Sacred Island" and then kayak into a pristine mangrove and forested river, with the chance of spotting blue-spotted stingrays in the shallow water or perhaps the lesser bamboo lemurs crossing the river. After a picnic lunch on the beach, return to camp by, for an evening of entertainment and high spirits with the visit of the traditional Malagasy music and dance group from the local village. Enjoy sundowners around the fire on the beach before dinner in the lodge.

Hotel: La Maison Gallieni (3 Star Rating)

Welcome The Maison Gallieni, an establishment of choice for travelers like you. Equipped with air conditioning, La Maison Gallieni rooms offer all the comfort you need. You can even stay connected thanks to the free wi-fi. The pool and lounge will help make your stay even more special. Antananarivo is full of Italian restaurants

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner

This morning you head back to Maroantsetra by boat in time for you scheduled charter flight back to Tana. Upon arrival into Ivato Airport you will be greeted by an English-speaking guide from MCC who will accompany you to your hotel. Ideally situated next to the airport, the Nosy Manga Hotel offers large comfortable ensuite bedrooms equipped with air-conditioning and satellite tv. The hotel is equipped with a roof-top pool, and a stylishly-decorated bar and restaurant area.

Hotel: Hotel Nosy Manga (3 Star Rating)

Nosy Manga Hotel is a boutique property located in the Ivato district of Antananarivo, just a short distance from Ivato International Airport. The hotel provides a convenient base for travelers arriving in or departing from Madagascar’s capital while also offering a calm and welcoming environment away from the city center. Accommodation includes a selection of comfortable guest rooms and suites designed with modern furnishings and practical amenities for short stays or overnight stopovers. Guests can relax in the garden setting, enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, or dine at the on-site restaurant serving a range of international and Malagasy dishes. A bar and terrace provide additional spaces to unwind after travel. With its proximity to the airport, friendly service, and essential facilities, the hotel is well suited for transit guests, business travelers, and visitors beginning or ending their Madagascar journey.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, drive back to Ivato Airport in time for your scheduled charter flight to Ifotaka (2hrs 30 min). Upon arrival you will be met by our guide and vehicle and transfer to the camp (5min). Settle into your tent and enjoy the majestic views over the Mandrare River.

Around 5pm you will depart for a night walk in the Forest. This is a fantastic way to see diurnal lemurs bedding down, and the nocturnal lemurs begin to wake in the eerie and prehistoric spiny forest. You will spot sifakas and sleeping white-foot sportive lemurs, then once the sun has set, two mouse lemur species, sleeping birds, chameleons, owls and now active sportive lemurs.

Hotel: Mandrare River Camp (4 Star Rating)

On the banks of the Mandrare River, this camp is nestled under the shade of tamarind trees which is the lifeblood of the region. Home to an abundance of unique wildlife and the fascinating Antandroy tribe.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

After breakfast you will head out to the stunning sacred gallery forest to the south of the camp. Depending on the river depth, you will walk or take a boat across the Mandrare River to reach this largely deciduous forest. Inquisitive groups of ring-tailed lemurs and the always entertaining Verreaux sifaka are the highlight of this excursion. Return to camp for lunch and a relaxed afternoon by the pool.

In late afternoon, head for a walk through the sacred spiny forest filled with the ancestral tombs of the local Antandroy tribe, as well as an extraordinary array of flora and fauna, unique to the spiny forest. Your English-speaking guide and a tracker from the local community will give you an introduction to Antandroy culture and customs. Your visit is followed by sundowners on the Mandrare River banks.

Hotel: Mandrare River Camp (4 Star Rating)

On the banks of the Mandrare River, this camp is nestled under the shade of tamarind trees which is the lifeblood of the region. Home to an abundance of unique wildlife and the fascinating Antandroy tribe.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

After a cup of tea or coffee head to the Spiny Forest for an early morning walk. Witness the sunlight break through the octopus trees while looking out for the many endemic birds such as crested coua, a variety of vangas and the running coua. Head back to camp for a sumptuous breakfast followed by a visit to the local market or the local village to meet the fascinating Antandroy tribe. Lunch will be served at the camp followed by a relaxed afternoon watching life along the river from your tent terrace.

At 5pm, depart for a sundowner amidst the baobabs. Watching the sun set and moon rise with a view across the baobabs to the mountains beyond is a magical experience. In the evening the local village may come to perform beautiful traditional dances, accompanied by singing and music. Song and dance is at the heart of Antandroy culture and is used to accompany the major rituals and events of everyday life.

Hotel: Mandrare River Camp (4 Star Rating)

On the banks of the Mandrare River, this camp is nestled under the shade of tamarind trees which is the lifeblood of the region. Home to an abundance of unique wildlife and the fascinating Antandroy tribe.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

After breakfast depart for a day trip to the stunning Lac Anony. This salt water lake is separated from the Indian Ocean by a series of large sand dunes and is home to greater flamingos and a variety of salt water birds. The lake is a two-hour drive from the camp. On arrival, walk along the lake shore to a beautiful picnic spot. Then scale the 70-foot-high sand dunes for an incredible view of the surrounding area and go for a swim the lake. Return to the camp in time for dinner.

Hotel: Mandrare River Camp (4 Star Rating)

On the banks of the Mandrare River, this camp is nestled under the shade of tamarind trees which is the lifeblood of the region. Home to an abundance of unique wildlife and the fascinating Antandroy tribe.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

This morning you head back to Maroansetra by boat (2hrs) in time for you scheduled charter flight back to Tana. Upon arrival your driver guide will transfer you to your hotel.

Hotel: La Maison Gallieni (3 Star Rating)

Welcome The Maison Gallieni, an establishment of choice for travelers like you. Equipped with air conditioning, La Maison Gallieni rooms offer all the comfort you need. You can even stay connected thanks to the free wi-fi. The pool and lounge will help make your stay even more special. Antananarivo is full of Italian restaurants

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel, transfer to the international airport with your private vehicle, and guide.