Itinerary

1. Arrival

   • Begin the tour with a welcome meeting at your hotel. 
   • Visit the Queen’s Palace in the capital to learn about the country’s history. After this visit, head east along National Road 2 to Andasibe. Once you arrive in the Andasibe tropical forest, take a short break. In the early evening, go on a night tour to see local animals, especially the Microcebus murinus (the smallest lemur).

   Hotel: Green Palace Ivato

2. Forest of Andasibe

   • This day is dedicated to exploring the Andasibe forest. Immersing in the forest will allow you to see the Indri Indri (large lemurs) and Microcebus murinus, as well as other lemur species and animals. A short tour of the village will end the day.

   Hotel: Hotel Feon'ny Ala

3. Back to the Capital

   • After a good breakfast, we drive back to Tana, stopping at the Peryerias reserve for a one-hour visit, where chameleons and other small animals await you. Upon arrival in Tana, enjoy a city tour.

   Hotel: Sakamanga

4. Go to the South

   • Travel along National Road 7, enjoying the beautiful landscapes of the highlands and the daily life scenes of the local populations. We will stop at different places to visit the craftsmanship of the Malagasy people (pot-making workshops, zebu horn art, raffia products, etc.)

   Hotel: Royal Palace

5. Reach the Tropical Forest

   • Before hitting the road again, a city tour is planned to learn about the historic city of Antsirabe and its colonial relics. We continue the journey to reach the small village of Ranomafana in the great tropical forest. Once there, a night tour is scheduled to end the day.

   Hotel: Centrest

6. Forest Immersion

   • Ranomafana National Park is known for its rich biodiversity, from various subspecies of lemurs and other fauna to diverse medicinal flora. This day will be full of discoveries in the jungle.

   Hotel: Centrest

7. Road to the Valley

   • We leave the forest to discover breathtaking landscapes in the Tsaranoro Valley. After several kilometres of paved roads, we take secondary roads to enjoy the valley.

   Hotel: Camp Catta

8. Discovering the Valley

   • Leave your bed early as the Lemurs catta will greet you at your door and prepare you to explore the trails to admire the great Tsaranoro valley.

   Hotel: Camp Catta

9. Reach Isalo Park

   • We now take National Road 7 again to cross the Ihorombe plateau, heading to Ranohira. Meet in the late afternoon for a sunset view over the Isalo window.

   Hotel: Isalo Ranch

10. Madagascar Colorado

    • This day will be dedicated to discovering the famous Isalo Park, with walks, natural pools, waterfalls, canyons, and much more.

    Hotel: Isalo Ranch

11. Go to the Beach

    • After your well-deserved breakfast, we hit the road again to go to Mangily (Ifaty), passing through the town of Ilakaka, famous for its sapphire mine. Along the way, you can see the first baobabs.

    Hotel: Bella Dona

12. Beach Day

    • Free day in the village of Mangily: you can relax at the beach, go canoeing, or visit the fishing village.

    Hotel: Bella Dona

13. Back to Tana

    • Depending on the schedule, transfer to the airport for the return flight to Antananarivo

    Hotel: Green Palace