8 days in the east of Madagascar
Welcome to Madagascar, an incredible and unique country that few tourists venture to. Meet the biggest lemur of Madagascar, the Indri Indri and enjoy the calm beaches of the Ankanin'ny Nofy village. There, spot the strange and endemic Aye Aye lemur before sailing upon the Pangalanes' channel. See wildlife as you've never seen it before on this exciting 8 day trip through this often overlooked country!
Services
Included:
- 7x nights accommodation in double room in 2- to 3-star hotels
- 8x breakfast
- All airport and boat transfers
- Entrance fees in the Andasibe National Park and in the Palmarium reserve
- Private transfers in air-conditioned car with English-speaking driver
Excluded:
- Health ensurance
- English speaking guide on excursions (guiding fees to be given by traveler on the spot)
Optional:
- Additional night at Andasibe (aurond USD 50 per night per person)
Itinerary at a Glance
Antananarivo
Welcome to Madagascar!
Andasibe
Exciting Wildlife Adventures
Andasibe
A Visit to Andasibe National Park
Andasibe
Visit a Small Local Nature Reserve
Akanin'ny Nofy
Journey to Incredible Akanin'ny Nofy
Akanin'ny Nofy
Boat Cruise and a Village Tour
Antananarivo
Journey Back to Antananarivo
Antananarivo
Goodbye Madagascar!
Detailed Itinerary
Antananarivo
Day 1: Welcome to Madagascar!
Welcome to the incredible island of Madagascar! You'll land in Antananarivo where you'll be met by your driver to take you into town. Look out the window at the vibrant colors as you go.
You'll have time to relax and enjoy your beautiful hotel in the urban center where you'll have a delicious dinner and rest up for all the exciting activities to come tomorrow.
Andasibe
Day 2: Exciting Wildlife Adventures
On your first full day, you'll wake up and drive eastward to Andasibe to visit some of the best national parks in Madagascar. You'll visit the Mitsinjo Park which has a lot of animal, tree, and flower species to see. The private park is well-known for its diversity of amphibian species, especially the colored frogs and for its large amount of reptile species notably the bright-colored chameleon, lots of geckos, and snakes.
Next, visit VOI, a small local reserve managed by local people which also protects different species of animals and flowers. Lastly, you'll visit Vakona Private Park, which is famous for its lemur islands, its crocodile park, but also the possibility of a night visit to have the chance to see nocturnal species.
Andasibe
Day 3: A Visit to Andasibe National Park
Today, you will spend the morning of day three visiting the incredible Andasibe National Park where you will find 11 species of lemurs, many species of birds, large chameleons, an orchid park, rosewood trees, lianas, and more. Your local guide will take you through the forest, helping you spot the animals in their natural habitats. In this forest, the largest of the lemurs, the Indri, can found.
Along with your guide, you can choose between different hikes ranging from two to eight hours. You'll trek through the jungle on secret paths throughout the park, getting up close and personal with some of Madagascar's most amazing wildlife.
Andasibe
Day 4: Visit a Small Local Nature Reserve
On this special day, you'll visit a small community-based reserve where you'll take a tour with locals. You'll also meet lemurs, birds, and chameleons. You'll take a number of nature walks and explore the full range of the area. Your local guide will help you to best spot some of the animals going about their days as usual. You'll also spend a little time at the visitors center there.
In the evening, return to your lovely hotel where you can relax and rest before dining on traditional food nearby.
Akanin'ny Nofy
Day 5: Journey to Incredible Akanin'ny Nofy
After spending a day with lemurs enjoying the richness of Andasibe's primary forest, you'll drive to Manambato, a coastal village in the east of the country. On the way, you will have the opportunity to appreciate the typical greenery of the National Road, bordered on both sides of one of Madagascar's emblems: the Ravinala. Also known as the "Traveler's Tree," the Ravinala is an incredible work of nature.
Once in Manambato, you will be transferred by boat to Akanin'ny Nofy, "dream nest" in Malagasy, a small haven of peace lost in the east of Madagascar where you will stay in a beautiful hotel, the Palmarium. The hotel has a private reserve that you will visit by night in order to see the famous Aye-Aye lemur.
Akanin'ny Nofy
Day 6: Boat Cruise and a Village Tour
Today, the whole day will be spent at Akanin'ny Nofy so that you can enjoy plenty of relaxing activities nearby and visit their private reserve with many different kinds of lemurs.
During this day, you can ask for a boat tour on the famous Pangalanes’ channel or request a village visit. You'll enjoy these tours with your local English speaking guide. This way, you will discover the daily life of the people of Madagascar. Afterwards, you can relax on the Ampitabe lakeshores and admire the peaceful beauty offered at sunset.
Antananarivo
Day 7: Journey Back to Antananarivo
After two wonderful days spent in Akanin'ny Nofy, you will be taken back to the village of Manambato. Along the way, you'll have time to stop at different points of interest with your local guide. You can stop in nature reserves once more or take the back roads through some beautiful scenic areas. When you arrive in Manambato, you'll have a delicious lunch.
From there, you will be driven back to the city of Antananarivo. Check into your hotel for the night and spend the rest of the day enjoying the city and relaxing after an exciting few days.
Antananarivo
Day 8: Goodbye Madagascar!
After an incredible time exploring this unique and wonderful country, it's time to say goodbye. You'll have a day free to wander through Antananarivo where you can eat your fill of yummy local food and shop for some last souvenirs. When it's time for your flight, head to the airport and depart for home. You'll have plenty of exciting stories to share with your family and friends when you get back!
