Day 1: Antananarivo – Madagascar

Your epic Lemur Safari in Madagascar begins on your arrival in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar. You will be greeted at the airport and transferred to your city hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore the bustling city, fondly known as ‘Tana’. It offers a fascinating blend of historic royal palaces, vibrant markets, scenic hilltop views, and a unique mix of French colonial architecture and rich Malagasy traditions.

• Included Activity: Airport Transfer
• Meals Included: No meals included

Day 2: Antananarivo to Andasibe – Madagascar

After breakfast, your Madagascar Safari enjoys a brief driving tour around the city, before heading east into green, luxuriant landscapes dotted with forests, lakes and waterfalls. The journey takes you through mountainsides covered in rice fields and occasional villages of the Merina people. The Andasibe region of Eastern Madagascar boasts remarkable biodiversity in dense rainforests. The humid climate creates a lush, misty atmosphere which is home to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, where visitors can experience Madagascar’s iconic wildlife, including the Indri lemur, chameleons, and rare bird species.

Check in to your forest lodge located near the park. As the sun begins to set, head out into the Andasibe forests for a night walk that will give you the opportunity to observe night active lemurs and the other fascinating nocturnal animals of the region.

• Included Activity: City Drive, Night Walk
• Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 3: Andasibe-Mantadia National Park – Madagascar

Day 3 of your Andasibe Safari in Madagascar is spent in search of the unique wildlife of Andisibe. After breakfast, head to the Special Reserve of Andasibe where dense forests filled with ferns, orchids, and towering trees are home to a rich array of wildlife, including chameleons, frogs, tenrecs, endemic bird species and various species of lemur. Keep a lookout for the highly endangered Indri lemur (Indri indri), the largest of the lemur species and one of Madagascar’s most iconic animals, known for its distinctive black-and-white coat and unique upright posture.

In the afternoon, head to the V.O.I.M.M.A community reserve. This reserve was established by local villagers with the goal of protecting their surrounding forests and the endemic species that live there. It provides a more intimate and less crowded experience than the larger parks. Go in search of a variety of wildlife, ranging from brown lemurs, indri, chameleons, geckos and the many colourful birds.

• Included Activity: Andasibe Special Reserve visit, VOIMMA Community Reserve visit
• Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 4: Andasibe to Antananarivo – Madagascar

After a hearty breakfast, your Madagascar Safari journeys back to Antananarivo city. After settling into your downtown hotel, head out on a guided cycle tour to Ambohimanga King’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cycle through rice fields and villages, up to the Royal Hill of Ambohimanga to visit this fascinating royal city of historic palaces and royal tombs, dotted with sacred sites still revered by the Malagasy people. It provides a fascinating window into Malagasy identity.

• Included Activity: Ambohimanga King’s Palace Cycle Tour
• Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 5: Antananarivo – Madagascar

After a final breakfast, you will be collected for a transfer to Ivato International Airport to catch your outward flight. Here, your epic Andasibe Lemur Safari in Madagascar comes to a close.

• Meals Included: Breakfast

Madagascar Safari Notes

Day 1 of this Madagascar Safari begins with an airport greet and transfer to your lodge for a stay overnight. Should you wish to arrive before this tour is scheduled, speak to our friendly travel advisors to arrange pre-tour accommodation. You will then be collected from there on Day 1 of this itinerary.

It is also advisable to fly out the day after the tour ends in Antananarivo to allow for delays and changes. Simply ask your friendly travel advisor to add post-tour accommodation to your safari booking.

Madagascar Flights

Note that local and international Flight costs are not included in this Madagascar Andasibe Lemur Safari package and will be quoted separately at the time of booking. Our friendly travel advisors will be able to advise on your options and make bookings on your behalf through our flight partners.

Madagascar Tour Accommodation

Accommodation on this budget Madagascar Safari is in basic, yet clean and comfortable mid-range hotels. We stay in standard rooms with en-suite bathrooms.

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