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Madagascar showcases the very best of our wild, weird but oh so wonderful world.

With biodiversity to rival the Galapagos Islands, towns of historical significance, beautiful beaches of golden sand and a remarkable culture influenced by Europe, Africa and the East, Madagascar's rare riches are well worth discovering. Venture into national parks to experience profound moments in nature, mellow out on idyllic islands, stroll through heritage towns and spot quirky wildlife not found anywhere else on this earth.

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Madagascar at a glance

Capital city.

Antananarivo

29.5 million

French, Malagasy

(GMT+03:00) Nairobi

CALLING CODE

Electricity.

Type C (European 2-pin) Type D (Old British 3-pin) Type E (French 2-pin, female earth) Type J (Swiss 3-pin) Type K (Danish 3-pin)

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Best time to visit.

With such a unique ecosystem and environment, going on holiday to Madagascar at different times of the year offers a variety of challenges and benefits. September to November is considered one of the best times to visit, as these months sit right in between the cool, dry winter and the hot, rainy season. This time is also considered the best time to view birdlife.

July to August offers cooler temperatures and the best chances for whale watching on the coast.

January to March is cyclone season, but this is also the best time to see flowering orchids.

Learn more about the best time to visit Madagascar.

Culture and customs

Madagascar is a relatively young nation with inhabitants only traced back 1,300 years. Throughout its history, multiple nations and peoples have influenced the culture and customs of modern-day Madagascar. While some of this history can only be speculated, it's known that much of it has come from Indonesian origins, alongside neighboring African and Arab cultures.

The official languages of Madagascar are Malagasy and French. French is still widely spoken across the country due to the nation being a former French colony.

Today, about 90% of the population identifies as Malagasy, further split into 20 ethnic groups. The largest of these groups is known as the Merina, who lived on the plateau. The country's religious practices are split between Christian and the traditional beliefs of the Malagasy people.

Geography and environment

This iconic island nation sitting off the coast of East Africa in the Indian Ocean, is home to one of the most precious and unique natural environments in the world. Its isolated location means that a distinct variety of animal and plant species have been able to thrive without outside genetic influences.

Possessing extinct volcanoes, hidden waterfalls, cool highlands, grassy plains, pristine beaches, and islands, Madagascar was once completely covered in forest - but due to high levels of deforestation, most forest cover has been lost. Some tracts of rainforest do endure today, but it's estimated that the current level of forest cover is only 1-2 percent of what it once was. Despite this loss, hundreds of species of plants and trees thrive all over the island, from huge, ancient baobab trees to thorny cacti and resplendent ferns.

Eating and drinking

Malagasy cuisine is highlighted by its fresh and tasty homegrown exotic produce alongside its unique local livestock, such as the zebu (a species of cow), and a variety of seafood. Many cultures across the world have contributed to the Malagasy cuisine of today including French, Indonesian, Indian, and nearby African nations.

Food to try in Madagascar

This national dish is made of cubed zebu meat (a local type of cow) and served with a light broth, tomato sauce, and rice. With all the bright colors, it resembles the Malagasy flag.

2. Henakisoa sy Ravitoto

This dish is made up of braised pork and pounded cassava leaves with an assortment of spices.

3. Malagasy chocolate

Because of the unique environment it's created in, Madagascan chocolate has a unique fruity, citrusy, and even forest flavor profile.

4.Henakisoa sy Amalona

One of the seven royal dishes, this traditional meal is made of pork and eel. While an unusual duo to most, this dish is a delicacy in Madagascar.

5.Tsaramaso Malagasy

A slow-cooked white bean and tomato dish cooked with zebu or pork as a stew.

Top things to do in Madagascar

Avenue of the baobabs.

Arguably one of Madagascar's most famous icons is the baobab tree. Walk under the towering trunks of the Adansonia Grandidieri variety, the tallest of the species, at the Avenue of the Baobabs found near the coastal town of Morondava.

Take a sunset stroll under these magnificent trees on our 11 days Madagascar Baobabs & Beyond tour.

Andasibe National Park

If you were hoping to see lemurs in Madagascar, Andasibe National Park is the place to be. Home to 11 species of lemur alongside many other native birds, reptiles, and frogs, the park feels alive with activity.

Enjoy Andasibe National Park by day and night on our 14 day Madagascar Adventure

The Small Tsingy and Great Tsingy

Come across the forest of rocks known as the Tsingys, roughly translated to ‘place where one cannot walk barefoot,' and you can definitely see why. Found in the Bemaraha National Park, these spiky natural limestone formations jut out from the ground. But don't worry; there are rope bridges to get you through.

Trek through and wander over the Big and Small Tsingy on our 24 day Madagascar in Depth adventure

Ranomafana National Park

A government-protected park, the Ranomafana is home to a huge variety of wildlife, from the world's smallest chameleon and striped civet to the famous golden bamboo lemur. Alongside the rare species, walk among stunning forestry and even some carnivorous plants.

Explore the Anja Community Reserve, Ranomafana, and Andasibe National Parks on a 14 day Madagascar Wildlife Adventure

Stop by the country's arts and crafts capital to see the beautiful creations handmade by the local people. See a woodcarver demonstration when you stop by a workshop to learn more about the region's crafts.

Meet the people and learn about their incredible craft during an Ambositra village visit when on our 24 day Madagascar in Depth tour

Chocolate making demonstration

Learn the secrets to the famous Madagascan chocolate during a hands-on demonstration class led by a local chef in Antananarivo.

What a perfect way to finish off your 14 day Madagascar Adventure than with a chocolate class.

Festivals and events

Public holidays that may impact travel:.

Martyrs' Day

Ascension Day

Whit Sunday

Whit Monday

Independence Day

Assumption Day

All Saints' Day

Please note  Madagascar public holidays may vary.

Madagascar is popular around the world for its specialty produce items such as coffee, chocolate, and vanilla, but there are many other unique souvenirs to find while on the Great Red Island.

It's also a good idea to check with your local customs officials to ensure that you are able to bring certain items back into your home country. Australia and New Zealand generally have strict quarantine laws.

Things to buy in Madagascar

Vanilla is arguably one of the most famous exports to come out of Madagascar. Shop around for vanilla beans, paste, essence, and more.

Silk shawls (lambas)

Silk weaving is an important part of culture, especially in certain parts of Madagascar. In Sandrandahy villages, generations of mothers have passed the craft of making lambas to their daughters.

Wood carvings

Madagascan wood carvers are known for their woodwork. Find artwork, chess sets, wooden figures, and more.

Madagascan chocolate is shipped all over the world due to its rich and flavourful profile.

Just like chocolate, Madagascan coffee is world-famous and highly sought after.

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Madagascar travel FAQs

Do i need a covid-19 vaccine to join an intrepid trip.

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travelers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travelers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

Do I need a visa to travel to Madagascar?

If you are visiting Madagascar as a tourist for over 15 days, you will need to purchase a visa. A 30 or 60 day tourist visa can be purchased at the Antananarivo airport on arrival. You may also be able to apply in advance at your nearest Madagascan Embassy.

You may be asked to provide evidence of onward travel or a return ticket.

If you are visiting Madagascar for less than 15 days, you may not need to purchase a visa, however, you will still need to pay a border control administration fee. If you wish to extend your tourist visa, you can apply to the immigration service to extend it for up to 90 days.

• 15 days or less: approximately 10 Euros (48,299 MGA)
• 30 day traveller visa: approximately 35 Euros (169,043 MGA)
• 60 day traveller visa: approximately 40 Euros (193,192 MGA)

The page is for general information only and may be subject to change. It is your responsibility to obtain relevant visa and travel information required for entry, departure, and travel to each country or region you visit on your trip. You should confirm these with the relevant embassies and/or consulates. 

Last updated: 06/11/2023

Is tipping customary in Madagascar?

Tipping isn’t mandatory, but a little generosity will be received positively especially when considering the low wages that most service workers are typically paid. Setting aside a small amount for porters, guides and drivers is wise, as is leaving spare change or rounding up the bill at restaurants.

What is the internet access like in Madagascar?

Cyber cafes are found in some of the larger cities like Antsirabe, Fianarantsoa and Antananarivo. Smaller towns and remote areas will have far less access, so prepare to disconnect when traveling out of urban centers.

Can I use my cell phone while in Madagascar?

Cell phone coverage is generally good in Madagascar's large cities and towns, but less so in rural areas and on remote islands. Ensure you have global roaming activated before leaving home if you wish to use your phone.

What are the toilets like in Madagascar?

Squat/pit toilets are the standard in Madagascar except for western-style flushable toilets that are sometimes available in large hotels and other modern buildings. Carry your own supply of soap and toilet paper, as this is rarely provided.

Can I drink the water in Madagascar?

Drinking tap water isn't recommended in Madagascar. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water. Ask your leader where filtered water can be found, some hotels we stay in may have drinking water available. It's also advisable to avoid ice in drinks and peel fruit and vegetables before eating.

Are credit cards accepted widely in Madagascar?

Major credit cards like Visa are usually accepted by large hotels and western-style restaurants in the capital but not by smaller vendors. Ensure you have adequate cash to cover purchases not able to be made on credit.

What is ATM access like in Madagascar?

ATMs that accept foreign cards can be found in large cities and the airport, although they're often unreliable or out of service. Be sure to carry a back-up method of payment in case ATM access becomes difficult.

Madagascar safe destination for LGBTQIA+ travellers?

Discretion is advised for LGBTQIA+ travellers in Madagascar. While same-sex relationships are legal, public attitudes in Madagascar are not widely accepting of LGBTQIA+ people. The age of consent for same-sex relations is 21. Same-sex marriage is not recognised. It is advised to be discreet and avoid public displays of affection.

For more detailed and up-to-date advice, we recommend visiting Equaldex or ILGA before you travel.

If you are travelling solo on an Intrepid group tour, you will share accommodation with a passenger of the same gender as per your passport information. If you don’t identify with the gender assigned on your passport, please let us know at the time of booking and we’ll arrange the rooming configuration accordingly. A single supplement is available on some tours for travellers who do not wish to share a room.

Does my trip support The Intrepid Foundation?

Yes, all Intrepid trips support the Intrepid Foundation. Trips to this country directly support our global Intrepid Foundation partners, Eden Reforestation Projects and World Bicycle Relief. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

Eden Reforestation Projects

Eden Reforestation Projects are helping to mitigate climate change by restoring forests worldwide; they also hire locally and create job opportunities within vulnerable communities. Donations from our trips support restoration across planting sites in 10 countries around the globe. Find out more or make a donation World Bicycle Relief

World Bicycle Relief provides people in low-income communities with bicycles to mobilize school kids, health workers, and farmers in far-out areas – giving them access to vital education, healthcare, and income. Donations help provide Buffalo Bicycles – specifically designed to withstand the rugged terrain and harsh environment of rural regions – to those who need them most. Find out more or make a donation

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1. Full-day jungle trek on Nosy Komba (Lemur island) with the Black Lemur Sanctuary

2. Antananarivo : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

3. Guided day tour to the Nosy Iranja Natural Island

4. Guided tour of the Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely Islands

5. Full Day Private Budget Trip to Nosy Iranja

6. Exploring Nosy Sakatia with guide

7. Lokobe Reserve

8. Nosy Iranja Private Tour only for Cruise Ship Passengers

9. Lemur Day Tour at Andasibe Rainforest and Vakona Lodge Reserve

10. Half day lemurs park and city tour of Antananarivo

11. Madagascar 7 Days Baobabs and Lemurs Tour

12. Madagascar Wildlife Tour 14D/13N

13. Madagascar Wildlife Tour for 02 days

14. Hiking Tours Madagascar

15. Private Tour Through the Wildlife of Madagascar and the Kingdom of Rova

16. Tanikely Marine Park and Nosy Komba Private Guided Tour

17. Full-Day Exclusive Private Tour to Nosy Tanikely Marine Reserve

18. Two days wildlife tour to Andasibe NP

19. Tsingy Tour 04 Days

20. Private Tour for the Highlights of Madagascar

21. 5-day tour to discover the North of Madagascar

22. Day trip to two palaces - a tale of mountain-top kings and a murdering queen!

23. Guided tour to Lokobe Natural Park

24. Nosy be Full Day with Local Guide from Hell Ville

25. Morondava Day Tour to Kirindy Park and Baobab Avenue

26. 3-Day Private Tour to Andasibe National Park

27. 10 Days South of Madagascar Classic Tour

28. 14-Day Classic RN7 Route Tour in Madagascar

29. Private Day Tour to Nosy Mitsio with Guide and Lunch

30. Half Day Visit to the Ambohimanga Sacred Hill

What travelers are saying.

Small group tour to Madagascar

Adventure on the 8th continent.

Congratulations on beginning your exploration of ‘The Eighth Continent”–the fact that you are here means your journey has already begun! The call of Madagascar’s unique wildlife, geology, and culture beckons only the most seasoned, savvy travelers. 

This journey is unlike any other you’ve ever experienced, quite literally: almost every plant and animal you’ll encounter on this island nation are found here and here alone. Our itinerary was expertly handcrafted to show you the best that Madagascar has to offer in a safe, comfortable, and astounding voyage.

Create unforgettable memories as your encounter endangered lemurs. Walk the rich red earth among the spiny forest. Relax into the rhythm of the rainforest as we spot rare birds and quirky chameleons. Madagascar is a wildlife lover’s paradise and an adventure seeker’s dream come true. Let’s begin our journey together!

Trip Highlights

• This journey is triple carbon offset
• Escorted by BJ & Lauren, owners of RetreaTours
• Led by one of the nation’s premiere guides
• Encounter lemurs face-to-face
• Engage with more endemic flora & fauna than anywhere on the planet
• Enjoy walking safaris through lush rainforest
• Awaken your sense and rejuvenate your spirit off the beaten path
• Maximum of 14 guests

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Antananarivo, Madagascar

Berenty reserve, madagascar, fort dauphin, madagascar, andasibe, madagascar, daily itinerary at a glance.

July 31   Welcome to the capital city of Antananarivo, also called “Tana” for short. Rest up today for the start of our amazing adventure! (Overnight in Antananarivo)

August 1  Today we’ll explore Tana, including a lemur reserve southwest of the city. This is a spectacular chance to get up close and personal with the lemurs in a natural setting before we head out to find them in the wild! (Overnight in Antananarivo)

August 2  Today we’ll fly south to Fort Dauphin and continue on to Berenty Reserve, a private reserve that was created in 1936 and was the home base for primatologist Alison Jolly   (Overnight in Berenty Reserve)

August 3-4   We’ll enjoy the unique flora and fauna of Madagascar’s far south, including the ring-tailed lemur, along with 5 other species of lemurs that make their home there). We’ll take nature walks through the woodlands, baobabs, and the spiny forest of Berenty. (Overnight in Berenty Reserve)

August 5   We’ll drive back to Fort Dauphin today; our hotel is in the heart of the historic district and close to the beach. (Overnight in Fort Dauphin)

August 6  We’ll fly from Fort Dauphin to Tana today and catch a flight to the east coast of Madagascar to begin the next chapter of our adventure. (Overnight in Toamasina)

August 7    This morning we’ll hop on a boat to navigate the Pangalanes Canal before arriving at our private reserve set on a lake. (Overnight in Palmarium Reserve)

August 8 & 9    Staying at the Palmarium reserve is such a treat—you’ll feel like you’re in your own remote spot of the Madagascar rainforest. We’ll enjoy nature walks to encounter lemurs, including the largest lemur of all, the Indri. We’ll also have access to a private reserve (Aye-Aye Island) that is home to Aye-Ayes, an elusive and endangered species of nocturnal lemur  (Overnight in Palmarium Reserve)

August 10    We’ll head south along the Pangalanes Canal to Manambato and take a vehicle onwards towards Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, set in the rainforest of eastern Madagascar. (Overnight in Andasibe)

August 11-13    You’ll take in everything there is to see on daytime and nighttime nature walks through this primary-growth forest. Andasibe is home to 11 species of lemurs, including the Indri! Our hotel is just a short walk from Lemur Island, a sanctuary for lemurs, including habituated ones rescued from the pet trade.  (Overnight in Andasibe)

August 14   We’ll drive back to Antananarivo today and reflect on everything we’ve seen so far! Your hotel night is included tonight, whether you are headed home tonight or tomorrow (or if you are continuing your adventure!)  (Overnight in Antananarivo)

Who is this Madagascar journey for?

A trip to “The 8th Continent” is for inspired travelers who are willing to go to the ends of the earth to soak in breathtaking beauty, discover rare species, and lay eyes on vistas experienced by only the most curious and adventurous world citizens.

This voyage combines authentic wildlife and cultural experiences with comfortable lodging and decadent French-inspired cuisine.

Please see our detailed “Suggested Fitness Requirements”  and “Travel Times and Conditions” section below for more information.

What are our 2022 Madagascar Guests Saying?

The beautiful scenery, endemic wildlife, and interactions with friendly local culture make it all worthwhile. At the end of the trip, I felt I’d accomplished something grand and beyond that of the average eco-tourist type of trip.   ~C.G.

It is the opportunity of a lifetime: the wildlife, the trees, the food, the people, all the things one will see there and nowhere else.  It is not like any other place.  ~J.M.

Understanding Madagascar

Madagascar is sometimes referred to as the “eighth continent” because of its unique biodiversity and geographical isolation. The island has been isolated from other land masses for millions of years, allowing evolution to unfold in a distinctly unique style. It was once part of the Gondwana supercontinent, nestled between what we now know as Mozambique and India.

Culturally, Madagascar is a veritable melting pot. The first people arrived here between 350 BCE and 550 CE from Borneo. Bantu migrants crossing the Mozambique Channel followed a few centuries later. Add to this group various Arab, Indian, and Chinese settlements, and you will understand the Malagasy culture. United under the British monarch in the 19th century, only to become a French colony in 1896, Madagascar eventually gained its independence in 1960.

The Unique Flora & Fauna of Madagascar

An astonishing number of the species in Madagascar are endemic to the island. Endemic plants and animals are native species that only grow in one location in the world.

• 89% of the 11,000 identified flora species are endemic (unless exported or cultivated abroad)
• 92% of its 219 terrestrial mammals are endemic (like lemurs, tenrecs, and fossa)
• 95% of Madagascar’s 406 reptile species are endemic
• 90% of the 238 amphibian species are endemic
• 117 of the 280 bird species are endemic (giving Madagascar the highest percentage of endemic birds in the world)
• 97% of the freshwater fish species are endemic
• Possibly up to 99% of the nearly 200,000 arthropod species are found nowhere else on the planet

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Antananarivo

July 31–august 1.

• Relais des Plateaux

Welcome to Tana–or if we’re being formal, Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar. Nestled in the central highlands of the islands, the city has a rich cultural heritage, with a mix of African, Asian, and European influences. 

On August 1st we’ll visit Lemurs’ Park, a small botanical garden and lemur reserve that will give you your first introduction to a broad swath of lemur species. We’ll encounter many lemurs during our time together in Madagascar, but this is a wonderful opportunity to encounter them more closely and take photographs in a natural setting.

Berenty Reserve

• Berenty Private Reserve Lodge
• La Croix du Sud

 Destination Highlights

• Ring-tailed lemur
• Verreaux’s sifaka
• Red-fronted brown lemur
• Hybridized brown lemur
• White-footed sportive lemur
• Mouse lemurs
• Radiated tortoise
• Three-eyed lizard
• Madagasacar flying fox
• Spiny Forest
• Baobab ( Adansonia za )

On August 2nd, we’ll fly 2 hours to Fort Dauphin on the far southeast coast. From there we will head inland and drive 3-4 hours to our home base at the Berenty Private Reserve Lodge with its basic but comfortable accommodations.

The reserve is home to six species of Lemur, including the iconic ring-tailed lemur and Verreaux’s “dancing” sifaka, as well as 103 bird species. It has the largest population of fruit bats in Madagascar. The reserve contains a portion of Madagascar’s spiny forest, as well as a gallery forest dominated by tamarind and acacia. Six species of Baobob are endemic to Madagascar, and Berenty is home to the Adansonia za species.

Berenty was developed as a private reserve in 1936 and has been some to important scientific research in the decades. Renowned primatologist Alison Jolly started studying lemur behavior at Berenty in 1963, with a special eye on the ring-tailed lemur population.

We’ll enjoy daily nature walks and even some night walks to discover the wealth of flora and fauna in southern Madagascar. On the 5th we’ll return to Fort Dauphin (La Croix du Sud hotel) and spend the night there, taking a flight back to Antananarivo the next morning.

Palmarium Reserve

• Calypso Hotel & Spa
• Palmarium Hotel

Destination Highlights

• Indri (the largest lemur)
• Black-and-white ruffed lemurs
• Crowned lemur
• Red-bellied lemur
• Black lemur
• Common brown lemur
• Brown mouse lemur
• Eastern woolly lemur
• Greater dwarf lemur
• Pitcher plants

Palmarium, Madagascar

Toamasina airport.

On August 6th, we’ll fly back to Antananarivo and then take a 50-minute flight from Tana to Toamasina (also called Tamatave). We’ll spend the night in Toamasina in preparation for the next chapter of our journey! 

On the morning of the 6th, we’ll board a small motorboat that will take us through the Pangalanes Canal. The Pangalanes Canal is a series of natural rivers, waterways, and human-made lakes that extend for 400 miles down the east coast of Madagascar. It’s a beautiful journey and it will make our 3-hour boat ride go by in a flash! (Please note that the boat ride is smooth since we’re in small, protected waterways, on a motor boat.)

Palmarium Reserve will be our home for the next three nights, accessible only by boat–it’s “off the beaten path” by any measure! Our lodge is set in a littoral forest on a private reserve on the shore of Lake Ampitabe. It is home to 7 species of diurnal lemurs and 4 nocturnal, as well as chameleons, frogs, geckos, tenrecs, and more.

Most of the lemurs at Palmarium are not native to this area, but due to Madagascar’s rampant deforestation, they are being protected on this reserve’s land.  Some of the lemurs are habituated to human presence and very inquisitive, making Palmarium ideal for photographers. Expert guides will lead us around the reserve, in hopes to see (and hear!) the largest lemur of all, the Indri. You’ll not soon forget the haunting, forest-piercing call of an Indri!

Evening time holds even more excitement, as we will take a short boat ride in the canal (~20 minutes) to Aye-Aye Island, a private reserve dedicated to protecting the largest nocturnal primates of the same name. Aye-Ayes play an unfortunate role in some Malagasy superstitions and have been killed in astonishing numbers, so it is truly a rare opportunity to lay eyes on an Aye-Aye in person. The diet of the Aye-Ayes on this island is supplemented; because they are fed coconuts at night, a sighting is a sure thing (although not any less magical).

Our lodge is simple but restful and comfortable, and you’re sure to have some lemurs frolicking on your bungalow’s porch (or roof!)  The black-and-white ruffed lemurs will almost certainly try to visit you during meal times, as well–we’ve found them to be the funniest and “naughtiest” of all the lemurs!

On August 10th, we’ll board another boat and head south in Pangalanes Canal for ~75 minutes to meet our ride to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park.

Analamazaotra Special Reserve

August 10–14.

Hotel: Manjanaro Lodge & Spa

• UNESCO World Heritage rainforest
• Diademed sifaka
• Grey bamboo lemur
• Sportive lemurs
• Lowland streaked tenrec
• Leaf-tailed gecko
• Parson’s chameleon

Manjarano Lodge, Andasibe

Once we land on the shores of Lake Rasoabe, we’ll take a 3-4 hour drive to Andasibe and our next home base, Manjanaro Lodge & Spa.

Andasibe-Mantadia is actually two distinct parks, Analamazaotra National Park and Mantadia, and its lush rainforests are a UNESCO World Heritage site. Eleven species of lemurs make their home here, including the Indri and the Diademed Sifaka, both critically endangered. This area is truly one of the best primate-watching sites in the world, and it is the single best spot in the country for seeing the Indri.

More than 100 bird species have been identified in the park and over 20 species of amphibian. The park is also home to the endemic palm tree Ravenea louvelii , found nowhere else in Madagascar. We’ll enjoy both day hikes and night walks in this gorgeous, biodiverse park and see what we can discover!

Our hotel is also a short walk from Lemur Island which is always a load of fun. This series of small, man-made islands are a sanctuary for lemurs, including habituated ones rescued from the pet trade. This will be the chance to see a few more species that have been elusive or aren’t located in this part of the country, including the beautiful red-ruffed lemur.

On August 14th, we’ll drive back to Tana (4 hours), enjoying a stop at a fun chameleon and reptile farm; you could spend hours examining all of the colors on the chameleons! You have a night reserved at Relais des Plateaux in Tana, whether you are leaving later tonight (we recommend after 8 PM) or tomorrow. If you wish to continue your adventure in Madagascar, we can make suggestions!

Please refer to the Price tabs for specific information about price & what is included in your journey.

The non-refundable $1500 deposit guarantees your space and internal airfare. The 2nd installment of $4000 is due on February 1, 2024 and the balance on April 1, 2023. The private room supplement of $799 will be added to the final balance.

For our American guests, we accept payments via check, credit, or debit card (via PayPal), Zelle, or Venmo. Lauren will send you these details after receiving your registration form.

Cancellation Policy & Contract

We do everything in our power to do right by our guests.  We are proud to say that in the wake of our COVID-related trip cancellations through 2020 and 2021, we were able to offer each of our guests the choice of a 100% credit, if not a full refund.

We’ve re-examined each trip and done our best to reduce the deposit amounts as much as possible. Upon your registration, your deposit immediately goes toward reserving your space for flights, hotels, and excursions that must be booked months in advance and are often non-refundable.

Cancellation by our guests

The cancellation charges are as follows unless otherwise indicated on the detailed itinerary for each trip. All cancellations must be received via e-mail or US mail.

• Cancellations prior to 120 days to departure, money will be refunded minus the non-refundable deposit. Please note that deposits for any pre-trip or post-trip extensions are not transferable to another portion of the trip should you decide to cancel that module of the journey.
• Cancellations received 61 to 119 days prior to departure are subject to a penalty of 50% of the total cost of the trip.
• Cancellations received 60 days or less prior to trip departure will forfeit the entire cost of the trip.

If a trip is cancelled by RetreaTours

When a tour is cancelled in the case of  force majeure , the Tour Participant will receive a refund minus any funds that we are unable to recover from any supplier.

You can see the full cancellation policy in our contract here. 

Your passport must have at least 3 blank pages and be valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of the trip (that is Feb 11, 2025).

You can get a Madagascar visa upon arrival at the airport in Antananarivo for $37 USD, valid for 30 days.

Vaccines and Staying Healthy

RetreaTours requires proof of a COVID-19 vaccine and booster for this journey.

No vaccines are required to enter Madagascar, but we highly encourage you to work with your local travel clinic or the travel department of your local health department (often a much cheaper option).

• Please see the CDC’s general advice for Madagascar here. 
• Please see the NHS’s general advice for Madagascar here. 

Malaria is present in Madagascar; you can see the NHS malaria map of Madagascar here.   If you choose to take malaria preventatives, please work with your travel physician for the right medication for you.

Staying Healthy on Tour

Please visit our comprehensive article, “How to Stay Healthy While Traveling…Naturally, ” which addresses all of the most common travel ailments.

Expected Temperatures & Suggested Packing List

We’ll provide a suggested packing list several months before this journey.

Temperature by location

These conditions are based on historical averages, thanks to WeatherSpark.com. The range as a whole is 55-85°F (13-29°C)

• Berenty: 65-85°F, 15% chance of light rain
• Antananarivo: 55-75°F, 15% chance of light rain
• Palmarium (Toamasina): 65-80°F, 14% chance of light rain
• Andasibe:   55-75°F, 25% chance of rain (not bad for a rainforest!)

Each of these hotels was carefully chosen for its comfort, location, and character. They each have their own private bathroom and shower. The rooms at Palmarium do not have air conditioning.

It is important to note that Palmarium is quite remote so that they can provide the most authentic, engaged experience. For that reason, there may hours throughout the day or night when there is no electricity. We will always let you know when these planned hours are so you can properly charge your phone and cameras.

Each hotel has been carefully chosen based on their locations and access to wildlife.

Here is a list of all of our reserved hotels:

• La Croix du Sud 
• Manjanaro Lodge & Spa

One of the more surprising things about traveling in Madagascar is the food–the superb quality, the stunning presentation, and the sheer quantity! The vast majority of our meals will be French-influenced and have three courses. Everything is, of course, optional!

Most any dietary requirements can be met on this journey with enough notice. Please indicate any special requests/allergies on the registration form and we’ll reach out to you with any advice or information necessary before taking your deposit.

Bringing Snacks

If you are a “snack-y” person, you may wish to bring some snacks from home as it won’t always be easy to get snacks (especially ones you are familiar with) on the road. This might mean nuts, protein bars, or other sealed, portable goodies.

Can I drink the tap water?

Please stick to bottled or filtered water on this journey.

The internet outside the capital city can be very, very slow. We recommend staying connected with your loved ones via WhatsApp (which we will also use on the tour to communicate the schedule and updates). WhatsApp seems to work with the slightest wisp of wifi.

Electrical Outlets and Adaptors

You’ll need a 2-pin European prong Type C adaptor for Madagascar .  We highly recommend a Universal Adaptor such as this , which also has USB and USB-C outlets so you can charge multiple devices at once.

There are no strict fitness requirements required for this trip because all activities are optional. However, in order to get the most out of your experience, here are our suggested fitness requirements.

We recommend being comfortable driving for up to 3 hours at a time, often on a bumpy road (some drives are 4 hours, but we’ll always stop to stretch or use restroom facilities during that time).

We recommend being comfortable walking 2 miles at a moderate pace. Many of our walks will be on flat dirt paths (Berenty and Palmarium) and some of the Andasibe rainforest walks have some elevation changes (including stairs) where you may find a hiking pole/walking stick useful. Some hikes in Andasibe will be several miles, but with frequent stops to look for and at wildlife.

Our accommodation at Palmarium requires a walk up 2-3 flights of stairs to and from the lake level (upon arrival, departure, excursions, and any time you feel like visiting the lake).  

If you have any questions about your fitness for this trip, please reach out to us and we’ll answer any questions you have!

If you’ve researched travel in Madagascar, you might not be surprised to hear that road conditions can be challenging. For that reason, we have designed this journey to maximize your experience while minimizing drive times. When we are driving, our expert drivers go slow and know how to minimize jostling as much as possible.

Here are descriptions of our travel times:

• Tana to Fort Dauphin flight (and return): 2 hours
• Fort Dauphin to Berenty Reserve (and return):  This 51 miles drive will take between 3-4 hours on dirt roads.
• Tana to Toamasina flight: 50 minutes
• Toamsina to Palmarium: ~3-hour boat ride in a calm Intracoastal canal system in a covered boat
• Palmarium to Andasibe: ~90-minute boat ride in the same canal but this time headed south. Then we’ll take a ~30-45 minute drive (only 4.5 miles) on a bouncy road to meet the main road.  From the main road, it is ~3 hours (80 miles) to Andasibe on a main national highway that is improving but still will be slow going.
• Andasibe to Tana: We’ll travel to 88 miles back to the capital on a road that has received the most improvement, but we should still bank on it taking 3.5 to 4 hours.

Required Coverage

RetreaTours requires that each guest carries travel insurance that covers emergency medical treatment and emergency evacuation and repatriation. Please send Lauren your policy information as soon as you have it.

Suggested Coverage

We suggest trip cancellation insurance, as well, as you never know what obstacles life can toss at you leading up to a trip. However, we do not require this coverage, we only suggest it highly.

Please familiarize yourself with RetreaTours’ guest cancellation policy in your journey’s contract. Please read this article to understand a bit more about trip cancellation insurance and what it may or may not cover. “Cancel For Any Reason” policies do exist, as well, although do check to see what percentage of the trip cost they actually reimburse.

When to purchase your policy

Please purchase this insurance as soon as we tell you the trip has reached its minimum. Please do not wait until the last minute, should you need to use your (optional) cancellation coverage before then.

Where to search for policies

Below you will find some options to start your search for trip insurance. However, we ask that you carefully consider your choice in travel insurance. What works for some people may not work for others, particularly if you have any pre-existing conditions. Please do take the time to consider the best policy for your individual needs.

Squaremouth.com and InsureMyTrip.com are two sites where you can see and compare many policies at once, and you can refine the options by what coverage you would like. Squaremouth’s interface is very easy and intuitive to use, and you can easily opt out of trip cancellation coverage.

World Nomads provides policies for guests under 70 that includes trip cancellation options. Use the link above and pop in your info to get an immediate quote.

It may also be a good idea to check with your credit card companies, especially American Express, to see if they offer any medical coverage for travel.

About your International Flights - How to Fly to Madagascar

We are more than happy to recommend international flights, but ultimately you will make the purchase yourself. We recommend purchasing them directly through the airline when you can, as this makes any potential changes a bit easier than going through sites like Expedia or Kayak.

Depending on which portions of the journey you are registering for, we’ll make personalized recommendations for your arrival and departure dates.

The airports with connections to Madagascar currently include:

• Paris (CDG)
• Istanbul (IST)
• Addis Ababa (ADD)
• Nairobi (NBO)
• Johannesburg (JNB)
• Reunion (often as a stop, sometimes without getting off the plane)
• Mauritius (often as a stop, sometimes without getting off the plane)

RetreaTours is Climate Positive!

We purchase triple carbon offsets for your travels with us—that’s from your home, through the entire tour, and back to your home again, times three ! 

RetreaTours is officially a Carbon free ® Partner with Carbonfund.org , as well as a partner with Cool Effect .

You may have heard the term “carbon neutral,” which means that a company offsets as much carbon as it produces. With this 300% offset, RetreaTours is actually offsetting  more carbon than we produce each year, making us “carbon negative” (or “climate positive,” which has a nicer ring to it!)

Since 2012 we’ve focused on making travel safe and easy for our guests; with our triple carbon offset tours, we’re pleased to make our trips as sustainable as they are memorable.

Please see more at RetreaTours.com/CarbonNegative

About our Guide, Alain Rakotonoely

It is with great honor that we say we have the BEST guide in all of Madagascar–so much so that he is the one teaching other guides!

Native Malagasy guide Alain Rakotonoely has been leading tours for over two decades, specializing in birdwatching, primatology, and plant identification and classification.

Alain Rakotonoely is a mentor for Malagasy naturalist students and guides. Since 2016 he has taught Biodiversity Courses at the National Institute of Tourism of Madagascar. He is also a founding member of the English-speaking Guides Association in Madagascar.

Alain is delighted to share his culture with our guests and truly believes that guiding is a combination of art and inspiration.

About BJ and Lauren of RetreaTours

(That’s us at Palmarium in 2022 with a very curious Indri, the largest living lemur and critically endangered. He hopped over to us and we are so lucky that our guide was able to grab this photo!)

Husband-and-wife team BJ Graf and Lauren Rathvon have traveled the globe year-round since January 2013, researching, designing, and leading impactful journeys. We are deeply grateful for the trust that our guests place in us to save them time and resources while they enjoy a memorable journey.

We are committed not only to our guests but to our host destinations and the planet at large. We engage with local businesses and guides to keep money within the community, and we triple-carbon offset each of our tours.

We invite you to visit our Testimonials page to see what other people have to say about us!  You can head to our About Us page to learn more about our story.

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Madagascar - Travel Highlights and Travel Tips

A famous island, situated within the Indian Ocean, a trip to Madagascar will make you come close to lush natural landscapes, diverse animal life and a rich cultural heritage. Although it is estimated that the majority (above 90%) of Madagascar's forests have been eradicated, travelers can still take excursions through the forests that remain and maybe even spot the famous ring tailed lemur! Check out these lush forests if you are planning a holiday to Madagascar, and you may find out the inspiration behind the animated movie. 

Travel Highlights

• Go kayaking and fishing. Travelers can schedule kayaking tours led by guides. This is a popular way to see a good portion of Madagascar. Also, it is a great place for deep-sea fishing. Get away from the crowded beaches and go after some King Mackerel!
• Plan a wildlife excursions. What better way to get a taste of the wildlife home to Madagascar? Although some of the roads have been for too long unattended, you may get a chance to spot a lemur, an animal endemic to Madagascar.
• See the Baobab trees. This grove of mystical Baobab trees are sometimes over 800 years old, and beyond worthy of being caught on camera.

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• For a good meal on a budget, check out some of the local marketplaces. A simple yet satisfying dish of chicken and rice with a vegetable side can be purchased for cheap.
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• Another way of not standing out is to pay for things with smaller bills. Doing so when you're out to eat or buying some souvenirs is a good way to not display exuberant wealth. 
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Madagascar rainforest & island escape

Hear the haunting call of the indri across the Andasibe rainforest at dawn.

Search for a variety of lemurs and other wildlife while hiking through the rainforest.

Take a bike ride through the small villages of Île Sainte-Marie.

Enjoy a picnic on one of the island’s idyllic deserted beaches.

Go whale watching off Madagascar’s eastern coast (seasonal).

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Madagascar's southern national parks

Visit Madagascar's eastern rainforests.

Trek for lemurs in a number of national parks.

Swim in the natural pools of Isalo.

See the Spiny Forest.

Snorkel on the southern coast.

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Hidden Madagascar honeymoon

Watch lemurs and sifakas roam the gardens of the hotel.

Explore the nearby forest looking for chameleons and lemurs.

Relax and enjoy a picnic lunch on an idyllic private beach.

Take a sunset cruise through the mangroves.

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Madagascar family adventure

Search for lemurs in Madagascar's rainforests.

Walk in the Ifotaka sacred forest and view tombs hidden deep in the undergrowth.

Explore the spiny forest and the wildlife that lives within.

Relax on the idyllic beach at Manafiafy.

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Rivers & wildlife of western Madagascar

Enjoy exceptional birdwatching whilst on a river cruise.

View the famous baobab forests.

Cruise along the river on your private barge.

View lemurs and sifakas in their natural habitats.

Visit the famous Tsingy.

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Rainforests & beaches of northern Madagascar

Walk to the waterfalls in Amber Mountain National Park, finding chameleons as small as your thumbnail on the way.

Lie on Nosy Komba's white sandy beaches watching the local fisherman paddle past in their pirogues.

Explore the Ankarana Special Reserve at night, looking for sportive lemurs, chameleons and more.

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Explore the beautiful Île Sainte-Marie by bicycle.

Dance with the Antandroy people in Ifotaka.

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Unwind on the beautiful rugged coast at Anjajavy.

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Madagascar Adventure

• A wildlife lover's dream, count the species of lemur and other exotic animals you can spot as you explore the Anja Community Reserve, Ranomafana National Park, and Andasibe National Park.
• Learn more about the important Malagasy process of silk production by visiting local village industries, where a cooperative of silk weavers uses their craft to preserve local tradition and provide for the future.
• Support a noble cause while exploring the Mitsinjo Forest, a privately owned reserve that is not just a sanctuary for wildlife but also a beacon of community empowerment and conservation.
• Join a guided night walk and be enchanted by the sight of nocturnal species like endemic butterflies, chameleons, and mouse lemurs.
• Take a hands-on chocolate-making class with a local chef and learn the secrets that make Malagasy chocolate unique and delicious—and then sample your creations!

Highlights of Madagascar

• Join experienced local trackers for the best encounters with lemurs in their natural habitats
• Marvel at the amazing rock formations, spectacular canyons and natural swimming holes of Isalo National Park
• See unique wildlife in the Andasibe Nature Reserve and in Ranamofana National Park
• Discover the striking spiny forest in Tsimanampetsotsa National Park
• Relax on the beach in the coastal town of Anakao and explore the small island of Nosy Ve

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• Wander around 800-year-old trees along the Avenue of the Baobabs.
• Cross the Big Tsingy via suspended bridge.
• Float down the meandering Manambolo River on a morning canoe trip.
• Stay in a cottage deep within the Ranomafana National Park, surrounded by lush rainforest and countless species of flora and fauna.
• See how many species of lemur you can spot in Isalo, Andasibe and Ranomafana national parks (there are 33 different types!).

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• Visit the Alley of Baobabs to see the ancient trees at sunset
• Walk among the extraordinary limestone pinnacles of Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
• Explore Isalo National Park, home to amazing rock formations, spectacular canyons and natural swimming holes

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Madagascar Baobabs & Beyond

• Witness a spectacular pink and yellow sunset behind towering, 800-year-old trees along the Avenue of the Baobabs in the laid-back seaside town of Morondava.
• Travel along the Tsiribihina River in a traditional barge, stopping to hike to hidden waterfalls, explore remote villages and camp among nature on the banks.
• Trek through a forest of limestone karsts and cross a sheer drop on a suspended bridge at the Great Tsingy, keeping an eye out for native wildlife including 11 species of lemur.
• Float down the meandering Manambolo River in a traditional dugout canoe, wind through a deep gorge and past rocky cliffs, soaking up the tranquil atmosphere.
• Discover the emerald-green waters of Tritiva, an extinct crater surrounded by verdant forest, on a hike through the stunning Antsirabe district.

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• Trek in Isalo National Park
• Climb Peak Boby, the second-highest peak in Madagascar
• See lemurs in their natural habitat
• Relax on the beach in Ifaty

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• Discover the lush agricultural land of the north with paddy fields and orchards
• Visit Ambositra, the arts and crafts capital of Madagascar
• Explore Isalo National Park, with its amazing rock formations and natural swimming holes
• Marvel at the dense rainforest and cascading falls of Ranomafana National Park
• Relax on the white-sand beaches of the fishing village of Ifaty

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• Ranomafana National Park - spend two days in Madagascar's premier national park, the final stronghold for many of its endemic lemur species
• Isalo National Park - hike to the 'natural swimming pool' for a dip and spot lemur species including sifakas and ringtailed lemurs
• Ifaty - unwind on the beach, snorkel along a stunning coral reef or head inland for a spot of bird-watching
• Andasibe National Park - spot the Indri Indri - Madagascar's largest lemur, and visit a community reserve
• Antananarivo - explore free time to explore the capital of Madagascar, known as the 'City of Thousands'

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• Hike into the wilds of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, home to more than 300 species of orchid, 20 species of lemur and an astounding array of endemic species.
• Join a naturalist on a 4X4 ride deep into Isalo National Park to search for the iconic Ring-tailed Lemur and Verreaux's Sifaka.
• Spend three nights in the pristine and un-touristic coastal village of Anakao, learning about the local lifestyle and endemic flora and fauna.

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• Spotting a ring-tailed lemur or aye-aye on a trek through the rainforest.
• Snapping a photo of Madagascar’s incredible baobab trees that look like something Dr. Seuss would dream up.
• Catching a chameleon in the act of changing colors in its natural habitat, under the watchful eye of an expert guide .
• Searching for rare fluorescent frogs and geckos on night walks from your lodge.
• Watching for whales and dolphins off the coastlines.
• Staying in secluded jungle lodges either in national parks or private reserves, some reached only by airplane
• Relaxing on a beach or snorkeling in Nosy Be, the largest of Madagascar’s offshore islands, known as the “perfume island.”
• Taking an excursion to Nosy Komba, an island near Nosy Be, to see black lemurs.
• Visiting a bustling market in Antananarivo, Madagascar’s capital city.

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Madagascar, the world’s fourth largest island, is known as the “Galapagos of Africa,” serving as a kind of living laboratory in the Indian Ocean. After splitting off from mainland Africa around 100 million years ago, and now lying some 225 miles away across the Mozambique Channel, its endemic animal species developed fully apart from the rest of the continent -- and the world.

Almost all of its mammal species -- including the island’s famous lemurs, a primitive type of primates -- are found nowhere else on earth. (The two major exceptions are bats as well as some lemurs found on the nearby Comoros Islands.)

Madagascar’s biodiversity is among the richest on the planet. Some 11,000 endemic plant species blanket the island, and more species of both flora and fauna are being discovered every year -- even as many others become endangered and face extinction.

Madagascar’s birds, reptiles, and amphibians are also mostly endemic. The world’s biggest and smallest chameleons, the world’s biggest primates (400-pound lemurs, now extinct) and the world’s largest bird -- the elephant bird, also now extinct -- are or were all found here.

Lemurs Are the Stars

Lemurs are the big draw in the wildlife parade. Madagascar has more than 100 species or subspecies of lemurs including pygmy mouse lemurs, the world’s smallest primates. Among the better known species are ring-tailed lemurs, aye-ayes, indris and sifakas. Loss of habitat and hunting, however, have also left lemurs the world’s most endangered primates.

The country has been aggressively establishing parks and reserves to try to protect those remaining, and deforestation has dropped dramatically in those areas. But a healthy eco-tourism industry, bringing much needed jobs and revenues into an impoverished country, is essential to maintaining their rainforest habitats.

You can look for lemurs in a number of locations throughout the island. One of the best is Montagne d’Ambre National Park, a rainforest wilderness dotted with lakes and waterfalls in the northern reaches of the island. It’s also home to the world’s smallest chameleons, among the park’s 59 species of reptiles.

Another park in the northern part of the island, Ankarana Reserve, is also rich in wildlife and plant life, as is Andasibe National Park in eastern Madagascar, where you may see several varieties of lemurs, birds and chameleons. A private reserve, Palmarium Park, also on the eastern side of the island, showcases lemurs as well as various endemic trees and plants including orchids and mahogany trees.

Giant Baobabs

Giant baobabs, though, with their massive, gnarly trunks, are the most striking trees on the island. Madagascar is ringed by tropical beaches, which provide a great way to relax after tracking lemurs or spotting chameleons in the rainforests. One of the best places to recharge is Nosy Be, a much smaller island that lies about ten miles offshore, where the beaches are lined with palm trees and the snorkeling and diving are excellent amid the coral reefs.

The inland capital and largest city, Antananarivo (Tana), is built on hills and features steep stair-step streets, busy markets and old palaces to explore, while coastal Antsiranana (formerly Diego-Suarez) at the northern tip of Madagascar is located on a beautiful bay.

By far the best way to see endangered lemurs and other exotic wildlife on Madagascar is via guided tours, led by experts in navigating the local rainforests and highlands. You can rely on Stride to help you find the best outfitters on this unforgettable island.

The Different Ecological Regions of Madagascar

Madagascar is the world’s fourth largest island and as such exhibits several microclimates and the temperature fluctuates dramatically. There are 5 major climate zones (also called biomes) in Madagascar:

1. Desert - Southern Madagascar exhibits desert landscapes, most notable for the “Spiny Forest” which only thrive in this particularly arid region of Madagascar. If you visit the Spiny Forest, you’ll see plants that belong to the “ Didiereaceae” family and are native to Madagascar - seen very little anywhere else on earth.

2. Savanna - The southern part of Madagascar is also where you’ll find large and flat savanna landscape, famous for the whimsically shaped Baobab trees.

3. Tropical Rainforest - Central Madagascar and the eastern coasts have high humidity and rainfall - the perfect conditions for Tropical Rainforest. Along the coasts the conditions are very similar to the Amazon basin. In the Lowland Madagascar rainforest is where you’ll find a majority of the famous ring tailed lemurs.

4. Mountain Range - There is also a large mountain range in Madagascar, running from the northern part of the island to the south. The highest peak is known as “ Maromokotro” in the Tsaratanana Reserve and is open to experienced climbers.

5. Wetland - The Madagascar wetland regions run along the coasts. Mangrove forests thrive in these ecosystems, as do a large majority of Madagascar’s diverse bird population.

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• Malagasy vanilla is considered one of the best in the world and is more expensive than French vanilla. Since 2000, Madagascar has been exporting more than 90% of the world's vanilla.
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• Madagascar is a country of extremes, where 80% of the population lives below the poverty line, and 1% of the owns nearly 90% of the land.
• It has the world's fifth-largest coral reef, making for some excellent diving opportunities in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
• Madagascar has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve, Royal Hill of Ambohimanga, and Atsinanana Rainforests. Seven more sites are tentatively listed and are under review by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
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DURATION: 15 days AREA : East – West – South of Madagascar TRIP : ORGANIZED GROUP TOUR PLACES TO VISIT : Antananarivo –Andasibe – Morondava – Kirindy – Tsingy de bemaraha – Antsirabe – Ambositra – Ranomafana – Ranohira (Isalo) – Tulear – Ifaty ACCOMODATION TYPE : 4 stars ( H ull B oard: Breakfast and Dinner) GROUP SIZE : Min 04 / Max 12 TRANSPORT TYPE: Private car/regular Flight BACK TO ANTANANARIVO: Regular Flight ASSISTANCE: Guide / Local Guide (With English speaking) PRICE (Based on 4 pax): 4225 $/Pax (+900 $/Pax for single supplements) BEST TIME: FROM MAY TO THE MID-NOVEMBER

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DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN ANTANANARIVO

Arrival in Ivato International Airport. Reception by HT Agency Tours, Meet and greet. Once you have passed customs formalities, it is to the Guide to smooth through the rest of the arrivals process – changing money, setting up your phone with the new SIM card, and anything else you need. Transfer directly to the hotel in town for check-in “Antananarivo”.

Night at the Centel hotel DRIVE TIME: 25mn INCLUSION: Breakfast & Dinners

DAY 02 : ANTANANARIVO – ANDASIBE (PERINET)

After breakfast, guided visit to the cultural and historical of Ambohimanga royal Palace, located at 20 km from the way out of the North of the Capital.The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga consists of a royal city and burial site, and an ensemble of sacred places. It is associated with strong feelings of national identity, and has maintained its spiritual and sacred character both in ritual practice and the popular imagination for the past 500 years. It remains a place of worship to which pilgrims come from Madagascar and elsewhere.

After the visit

Transfer directly to the East to reach Andasibe ( 130 Km from Antananarivo ), with some stops on the way to enjoy the landscape, for photos and some breaks if it is necessary. After 4 hours, arrival in Andasibe village, check-in at the hotel. Around 6:30PM , beginning of the Guided night visits, the visit will take 1hour and half, and then drive back to the hotel.

Night at the MANTADIA LODGE DRIVE TIME: Around 1h to Ambohimanga + 5 hours to Andasibe INCLUSIONS: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 03 : ANDASIBE (PERINET)

After breakfast, Guided visit to Analamazaotra National Park (It is better to leave the hotel at 7:30AM ). This morning you need an early start to catch the Indri-Indri and the Diademed Sifaka in their forest home. The visit takes about 4 hours. Within a mile of the park you can hear the peculiar call of the indri very early in the morning until noon and again in the late afternoon. Indris (called Babakoto in Malagasy) are the largest living lemurs at all reaching up to 1 meter.

Andasibe is the best place to observe the Indris given that there are a couple of families habituated to humans. It lives in small groups and cannot survive in captivity. There are several legends trying to explain its origins since it is considered a sacred animal in the whole Madagascar. Apart from the Indri, another 13 lemur species inhabit these forests, such as woody lemur, grey bamboo lemur, diademed sifaka, brown lemur, red mouse-lemur, red-bellied lemur, black and white ruffed lemur.

In the afternoon, you will enjoy an amazing up close and personal experience with lemurs on the private Lemurs Island and then on to view many other species in the Vakona Reserve Zoo, where you will see many crocodiles in the huge river enclosure, native birds, and other wildlife in well-kept surroundings.

Night at the MANTADIA LODGE DRIVE TIME: 10MN INCLUSIONS: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 04 : ANDASIBE - ANTANANARIVO

After breakfast, drive back directly to the capital with one stop at the Pereiras park. The fascinating park owned by the Peyrieras family, to see Cocquerel’s Sifaka, and chameleons and many other reptiles, and some other Malagasy animals such as butterflies, moths (the giant Atlas Moth) and tenrecs. Then continue to Antananarivo. After Lunch in town, 45mnvisit in the Queen’s Palace (Rova Manjakamiadana) on the top of the hill, you could have an amazing view of the capital there. The rest of the day is free.

Night at the RELAIS DES PLATEAUX DRIVE TIME: 5 hours INCLUSIONS: Breakfast & Dinners 

DAY 05 : ANTANANARIVO – MORONDAVA (FLIGHT) - KIRINDY

After breakfast, transfer disrectly to Antananarivo airport for flight to the west coast of the island, destination to Morondava. On the arrival, get in 4×4 car directly to reach the North of the menabe area, about 42 km following the secondary road which a bit winding, to reach the famous Kirindy Park. Check-in at your hotel (Relais du Kirindy).

Around 6:30 PM , beginning of the Guided night walks at Kirindy . Kirindy is the best place in the whole island to observe fosa . Other nocturnal species includes: the rare Coquerel’s giant mouse lemur and pygmy mouse-lemur, fork-crowned lemur, grey mouse lemur, western fat-tailed dwarf lemur and red-tailed sportive lemur. Several bats, tenrecs, mongoose and rodents complete the mammal population.

Night at the RELAIS DU KIRINDY DRIVE TIME: 1h15mn Flight + 2h30mn drive INCLUSIONS: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 06 : KIRINDY – BELO - BEKOPAKA

After breakfast, early departure in the morning. On the road to go to the North, about 152 km following the secondary road which a bit winding, to reach the village of Bekopaka, located at the entry of the park. After few hours of drive, you will discover beautiful landscape through another types of baobabs, to continue by a ferry crossing to reach the small village of Belo sur Tsiribihina, where we stop for lunch. Then, continue to the North through a landscape of rice fields and small village, to arrive at the end of the afternoon at Bekopaka.

Night at the SOLEIL DU TSINGY DRIVE TIME: 7 hours INCLUSION: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 07 : BEKOPAKA

After the breakfast, this is a special day of discovery of the exceptional and great site, counted among the most beautiful landscape of Madagascar, the famous Tsingy, a site classified under the world heritage of UNESCO.

In the morning, go for a day of trekking in the famous Tsingy, picnic lunch in the park itself. A hike to discover the famous peaks, the fauna and flora life of that area. Passage through the cathedrals of carved blade limestone shaping the peak of the Tsingy, and then a hanging bridge accross the rift networks, on the top, you will appreciate a magnificent sunset. Back to the hotel in the afternoon.

Night at the SOLEIL DU TSINGY DRIVE TIME: 45mn INCLUSION: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

DAY 08 : BEKOPAKA – MORONDAVA

After the breakfast, back to Morondava. Lunch at Belo sur Tsiribihina. In the afternoon, on the way, a special stop is a must in the famous Streets of Baobabs to appreciate a beautiful sunset. Arrival at Morondava in early evening, then transfer to the hotel.

Night at the PALISSANDRE DRIVE TIME: 8 Hours INCLUSION: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 09 : MORONDAVA - ANTSIRABE

Today you will have a very long drive so it’s better to leave Morondava Early (07:30AM). So after breakfast, drive directly to Antsirabe with some stops on the road for photos and breaks if it is necessary. Lunch in the city in the city of MIandrivazo. Then continue to Antsirabe.

Night at the ROYAL PALACE DRIVE TIME: 12 Hours INCLUSION: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 10 : ANTSIRABE – RANOMAFANA

Early in the morning, after breakfast, city tour inAntsirabe by rickshaw (visit: Independence Avenue, the famous Hotel des Thermes, the stone market and the horn small factory). Direction towards the South enjoying the beautiful landscape Betsileo composed of terraced ricefields.

Main stop at Ambositra for lunch, followed by a small tour of the city to discover the typical Malagasy craft of the region : the marquetry, weaving, and especially wood carving. Then, continue to the village of Ifanadiana, well known for theRanomafana National Park.

Night at the THERMAL DRIVE TIME: 7 Hours INCLUSION: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 11 : RANOMAFANA

In the morning, departure for a visit at the heart of the wet forest of Ranomafana National Park, a reserved area typical and belonging to the remaining forest corridor longing the East part of the great island. Discovery of the wealth of the endemic biodiversity of the region, such as the rare species and gravely threatened lemurs, many species of rare plants and endemic used by the local population for traditional medecine.

Walk in the Forest

Trekking in the forest by following a track longing the forest passing through beautiful waterfall, meeting the rare species on the way. Back to the hotel for lunch. After the long day of tiring morning or visit of the spa source, nap and rest for the end of the day. Around 6:00PM, beginning of the guided night walk.

Night at the THERMAL DRIVE TIME: 10mn INCLUSION: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 12 : RANOMAFANA – ISALO

After breakfast, back to the road for the South to reach the city of Ranohira to meet Isalo National Park. By passing through the city of Ambalavao for lunch, with a small visit of product factory where you have the opportunity to learn the history of the famous Antemoro paper. During the journey, we can often stop to notice the various change of the mountain and rice field landscape. Arrival at Isalo at the end of the day.

Night at the RELAIS DE LA REINE DRIVE TIME: 8 Hours INCLUSION: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 13 : ISALO

After breakfast, a day dedicated to trekking and discovery of the parc, composed of massif in form of ruin dating from jurassic, discovery of the most beautiful landscape of Madagascar. Hike and visit accross : the canyon of makis, the natural pool, where you can go for a dip, etc… Picnic lunch in the park. At the end of the afternoon, back to the hotel, with a stop at the famous window of Isalo to appreciate a breathtaking and spectacular scene of the color of the sun.

Night at the RELAIS DE LA REINE DRIVE TIME: 25 mn INCLUSION: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 14 : ISALO – TOLIARA – IFATY

After the breakfast, direction to the great city of the South, Tuléar. On the arrival, lunch at a local restaurant. Then continuation towards the small village of fishermen Vezo of Ifaty located at 30 km in the North of Tuléar. 1 hour visit at theReniala reserve, a dry forest typical of the dry south, meeting the diversity of fauna and flora of the region, including the varieties of Baobab. Free times for the rest of the day to discover the beach one of the beautiful lagoons of the great island.

Night at the PARADISIER DRIVE TIME: 6 Hours INCLUSION: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 15 : TULÉAR – ANTANANARIVO - DEPARTURE

After breakfast, transfer directly to the airport of Tulear for flight to the Capital city. The flight will take 45mn . On the arrival, Lunch in town followed by a shopping and purchase of some souvenirs in the artisanal market. And then, transfer to the airport for the external flight.

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• Tourists Taxes
• All Domestic flight tickts (TNR to MOQ & TLE to TNR)
• Transfer from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel to the airport
• Private car with Air Conditional
• Driver/Guide (with English speaking)
• Visits and excursions (following the itinerary)
• Guides + entrance fees included for all national parks/reserves
• Administrative management package
• Bottle of water per day
• Breakfasts & Dinners
• International ticket’s flight
• Your guide will manage all programs’ timing
• During the trip, the following dietary requirement(s) are served: Regular (typically includes meat, fish, milk, sea food, …). If you have special dietary requirements it’s a good idea to communicate it to us
• Please note that the feasibility of the tour will depend on the availability of the proposed accommodations
• We do not take responsibility for any airline schedule changes that may occur after quoting or booking. We will do everything we can to alleviate any disruption of your itinerary or holiday but cannot be held responsible for any loss of funds, bookings, missed connections or other prebooked/paid services.

This tour will take you from Antananarivo to Andasibe, Morondava (Baobabs Avenue), Tsingy de Bemaraha, Ranomafana, Isalo and Tulear.

Andasibe National Park

Andasibe National Park is a part of Toamasina. It is 1.5 kilometers from Andasibe, 140 kilometers from Antananarivo, and 200 kilometers from Tamatave. The surface of the area is 16,310 hectares (Analamazaotra Special Reserve is 810 hectares while Mantandia National Park is 15,500 hectares). The climate is very humid, the average annual temperature is 18 degrees Celsius, and the average annual rainfall is 1,700 millimeters spread over 210 hectares.

Fauna & Flora

The park consists of 80% primary forests and 13% secondary forests, subject to the impact of human activity. The special reserve is dedicated to the protection of the largest Malagasy lemur, the indri. An orchid park is also open to the public. There are three campsites and a hotel in the park. When you travel in Madagascar and if you are fans of nature, do not miss to visit this park.

Baobabs Avenue

About ten trees 30 meters high border this avenue, of the species Adansonia grandidieri, endemic to Madagascar. Baobabs, over 800 years old, known locally as renala (in Malagasy for “mother of the forest”), are a heirloom of the dense tropical forests that thrived in Madagascar.

The trees did not grow in isolation in this dry and bushy landscape but were part of a dense forest which has now disappeared (only 10% of primary forests remain in the country). Over the years, with the increase in the country’s population, forests have been cut down for agriculture, leaving only baobab trees, which locals preserve both out of respect and for their value as a source of food and materials of constructions.

Tsingy de Bemaraha

Located in the western part of Madagascar, about 200 kilometers from Morondava, the protected area of Bemaraha covers more than 150,000 hectares. It is home to the famous Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, one of the most spectacular landscapes of Madagascar and even of the world. The famous Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park is the first tourist attraction that makes the western destination of Madagascar a popular destination for tourists.

The Tsingy are a group of limestone rocks whose formation began several million years ago when the sea still covered the region. Thus, corals and shells have stacked and welded together to form thick layers which have subsequently raised. In the open air, the limestone cracked to give rise to diaclases and canyons. Rainwater that has an acid characteristic has also contributed to erosion by shaping tapered slats and deep tunnels with concretions on the surface. It is a true limestone cathedral characterizing one of the most spectacular natural landscapes of the Great Island and even of the world, hence it’s inscription to the world natural heritage and national cultural heritage of UNESCO.

Tsingy de Bemaraha is strongly regarded as a place of endemism because of their richness in plant and animal species where scientists have recorded a high level of endemism of around 80-90%. The protected area of Bemaraha is a true refuge for rare and endemic animal species. There are 17 rare species of reptiles, including the very small chameleon scientifically called the Brookesia perarmata and a species of rodents, Nesomys lambertoni, found only in the park. There are also 11 species of lemurs, six species of birds, and two species of local endemic amphibians. On the flora side, the park abounds with more than 600 species of plants, but the baobabs, aloes and flamboyants remain the first stars.

Ranomafana National Park

The Ranomafana National Park is located in the southeast of Madagascar straddling the regions of Upper Matsiatra and Vatovavy Fitovinany. It is 412 km south-east of Antananarivo, 65 km north-east of Fianarantsoa and 139 km west of the town of Mananjary. Terrestrial National Park classified World Heritage Site with its dense low-lying humid forest (600-800m), its dense humid forest of medium altitude (800-1400m), its bamboo forest, its marshland where plant and animal species such as Pandanus, Varecia variegata variegate, Crayfish, Limnogale Mergulus choose as habitat.

6 species of fish, 74 species of insects, 90 species of butterfly including 4 rare species, 350 species of spiders, 6 endemic species of crustaceans and a subspecies of crayfish of the group of Astacoides. 58 species of reptiles, 98 species of amphibians, 115 of the 257 species of birds of Madagascar the majority of which is endemic. 12 species of lemurs, 7 species of carnivorous mammals and 20 species of insectivores, 07 species of bats including Myzopoda aurita, a monogenous that exists only in Madagascar. There are also 13 species of rodents.

The Ranomafana forest is of the rainforest type whose hard core considered as primary forest is distant from the road axis. There are Apocynaceae, Euphorbiaceae and Rubiaceae, Dypsis sp and Phloga sp of the family Palmae, Asplenium nidus, orchids of the genera Bulbophyllum and Eulophiella. Large areas of secondary forest are occupied by Psydium cattleyanum of the family Myrtaceae. Tropical hardwoods such as rosewood or Dalbergia sp, maka or Weinmania sp and varongy or Mespilodaphne tapack are also visible. A profusion of rare plants is also identified: ferns, bamboos and hundreds of orchids. Chinese guava occupies more and more spaces and is dispersed by lemurs and frugivorous birds.

Isalo National Park

Isalo is located in the south of Madagascar in Ranohira. The park extends over an area of 81,54 hectares. Isalo is home to a population dominated by the Bara ethnic group mixed with communities of various origins who settled there because of the exploitation of sapphire in the surrounding area of Ilakaka. The territory is also a historically rich archaeological site, as it retains the continental plate connecting Madagascar with Africa, two million years ago.

Tourist attraction

A true tourist attraction for its geomorphological singularities, at the same time varied and unique in the world, it is the most visited site on the island. The park is of rock structure that is globally shaped by the erosion of reddish mountainous sandstones dating back to the Jurassic era of 200 million years ago, extending for nearly 100 kilometers in the north-south direction. Its varied sculptural form is a chain of deep canyons, peaks up to 200 meters high, masses of granite and rock blocks of unstable appearance.

There are currently 82 species of birds, 33 reptiles, 15 amphibians, and 14 mammals including seven primates. Among these, there are the maki, sifaka, and varika. As far as tourists are concerned, the main attractions are the pedestrian routes which, from the outset, are reminiscent of a decorative façade of the Far West.

The climate is tropical, but cooler in the highlands (dropping as low as 5°C at night in July/August in Antananarivo and Andasibe). The dry season is March to October continuing into November in most areas. The east coast is best March-May and September-November, January-March is cyclone season. The south west area is hot, dry and semi-arid. March-April is the best time for flowers and reptiles. November (spring) is generally the best time for wildlife and birds, but lemurs can be viewed all year round. Seasonal weather patterns can be unpredictable.

• Antananarivo : 1300m
• Andasibe : 964m
• Morondava : 22m maximum and an average altitude above sea level of 6m
• Kirindy : 100m
• Bekopaka : 334m
• Antsirabe : 1500m
• Ranomafana : 876m
• Isalo : Varies from 800m to 1200m
• Tulear : 8m

HT Agency Tours offers torches for nocturnal wildlife walks, a water bottle. Please bring camera film (and spare batteries), binoculars and a beach towel and swimwear. Rain proof pants are very handy for walks in the rainforest. Walking poles maybe useful in Ranomafana NP and Andasibe NP.

What to whear?

Lightweight walking bootshoes and trainers is recommended. Clothing should be lightweight, but a warm sweater or jacket is advisable as nights at altitude and under desert conditions can be very cold, even in summer and especially in July to September. Rainwear is highly recommended on all tours for the occasional shower. Warmer layers will be required during the winter months.

Visa and Passport

Madagascar: An entry visa is required by USA citizens and can be obtained on arrival. The visa is chargeable at 40USD and issued for 30 days. The visa fee is payable in USD or Euro and we advise to take small denominations and a little extra as the USD amount is calculated daily by the applicable rate of exchange. Other nationalities should consult the relevant consulate.

For a single-entry tourist visa

You can apply via the e-visa website: https://evisamada.gov.mg/en/ You will need to print a copy of your evisa approval letter and present this with your passport at immigration upon your arrival. The approval letter will take a minimum of 3 days to be processed so we strongly advise for you to apply within plenty of time (maximum of 6 months prior to your arrival) before your departure. You will be permitted to stay within Madagascar for a maximum of up to 90 days and we strongly recommend for you to read the FAQ section on the e-visa website before applying.

It is a condition of booking with HT Agency Tours that you have adequate valid travel insurance. It is your responsibility to arrange appropriate travel insurance and ensure you have read and understood the full terms and conditions of your travel insurance policy to ensure that you are covered for all activities you intend to undertake whilst on the tour, including all optional activities.

Your Insurance Policy must fully cover you for medical expenses and emergency repatriation to your home country. Please ensure your policy includes medical emergency helicopter evacuation in the event of illness or injury and covers the entire duration of your holiday. If you are trekking at altitude, please ensure that there is no upper altitude limit which may limit or exclude cover for your trip.

Vaccinations

Nothing compulsory, but we recommend protection against malaria, tetanus, typhoid, hepatitis A plus, Polio and diptheria. Please note that all travellers aged over 9 months old that have travelled from or have transit via a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission, will need to present a Yellow Fever certificate at immigration/borders in Madagascar for inspection. Consult your travel clinic for latest advice on different prophylaxis available against malaria.

We recommend

Following the advice given by the Government’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office, we strongly recommend the wearing long sleeved shirts and the liberal application of insect repellent as a precautionary measure to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. These precautions should be taken at all times as the mosquitoes are also active during daylight hours. Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure.

Food and drink

The costs of meals may vary according to the location, type of restaurant and number of courses eaten and so the prices given below are just an average guide. Local restaurants located off the beaten track may be less expensive, whereas an upmarket restaurant located in the center of a major city may charge more:

• Lunch price: 10 USD
• Dinner price: 17 USD
• Beer price: 2 USD
• Watter price: 1 USD

For safe operation

• Given the fluid nature of local COVID-19 protocols, our itineraries are regularly reviewed and will be modified based on local requirements to ensure a safe experience. If a major change is necessary, we will let you know before departure.
• Our guide will use their judgment during the trip to modify the itinerary if physical distancing cannot be achieved
• Our guide will receive in-depth training on COVID-19 protocols and how to conduct our journeys in the “new normal”.
• Our guide will brief you upon arrival on the use of face masks and physical distancing during the trip, based on local government guidelines.
• Only restaurants with strict protocols that comply with local food hygiene and physical distancing requirements will be used. We will encourage outdoor dining areas where possible.
• All of our staff and third party suppliers will be continually informed of new health and safety protocols.

Transportation Protocols

• Our drivers will follow local protocols on the use of face masks and physical distancing required.
• Our drivers will provide alcohol-based hand sanitizer and tissues in the vehicle and encourage customers to wash their hands when getting into the vehicle.
• All vehicles will be disinfected (seats, door handles, etc.) regularly throughout the day.

Protocols for Hotels

• We will only offer hotels that have specific COVID-19 protocols in place and comply with local government guidelines.
• We will ensure that these measures include; improved room cleaning, ventilation, physical distancing, regular cleaning and disinfection of high frequency touch points in public areas, food safety, staff retraining and minimization of contact within properties

If You Get Sick

• All of our leaders are trained to help any guest who becomes ill while traveling.
• We also have an “action plan” in case of suspected COVID-19 cases within the group and are ready to seek medical support at any time.
• Our guides are supported by our 24/7 based operations team and local partners across the country

Our recommendations

• We recommend you to bring your own face masks (at least 2 reusable) and an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• We recommend you to check with the airline for their individual COVID-19 requirements prior to departure.
• We recommend you to check your own government travel advice and meet entry requirements including, but not limited to, COVID-19 testing, pre-arrival health questionnaires, and tracking and traceability in the country, etc

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14 days, antananarivo to antananarivo.

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Lemurs, wild landscapes, village culture, beaches — Madagascar might be an island but there’s nothing small about it. For those who like to get remote, this isolated island is packed with wildlife, landscapes, and people you’ll find nowhere else. And everybody loves lemurs! You’ll get to embrace local life and still have time to relax at the beach. Best of all, there’s always a local CEO (Chief Experience Officer) there to lead the way and provide a link to the unusual and extraordinary.

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Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

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Places visited

Day 1 antananarivo.

Arrive at any time.

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Day 2 antananarivo/ifaty.

Travel by private vehicle to the airport for your flight to Ifaty. Upon arrival there will be free time for optional activities in this gorgeous beach area. From diving and snorkelling, to quad biking and the well-known Spiny Forest, there are so many opportunities for adventure.

Day 3 Ifaty

Sit back for a full day of free time for optional activities in paradise. Opt for some hiking or hit the beach.

Day 4 Ifaty

Take advantage of one last free day in Ifaty and participate in one of the many area excursions. Perhaps try some diving off the coast in search of colourful life under the sea, or simply relax in the sand for one more awesome beach day.

Day 5 Ifaty/Ranohira

Drive through the desert landscape, viewing Mahafaly tombs and giant baobab trees en route from the beautiful Mozambican Channel beaches of Ifaty to Ranohira. In the afternoon, visit the G Adventures supported tree planting project which is creating a green corridor to protect the biodiversity of Isalo National Park.

Day 6 Ranohira

Spend the day exploring Isalo National park on foot. After a short trek in a small canyon, the group will take a break from the sun and stop at a fresh natural swimming pool. Then, continue walking to the "cascades", considered among the best waterfalls in Madagascar and boasting another large natural swimming pool. If you are lucky you may see sifaka, brown lemurs, or ring-tailed lemurs.

Day 7 Ranohira/Ambalavao

Enjoy a scenic journey heading north. Stop along the way at Anja Park to observe the wildlife in a reserve managed by the local community with many historical and cultural ties.

Day 8 Ambalavao/Ranomafana

Travel to Ranomafana today, a little village named after the hot springs in the valley. The nearby national park is one of the most important mammal sites in Madagascar. Set out on a short or long hike through the forest of the park and get a feel for the incredible wildlife of the area. In the afternoon enjoy free time to soak in one of the hot springs, explore on your own, or relax at your accommodations.

Day 9 Ranomafana/Antsirabe

Leave the rainforest of Ranomafana behind and travel by private vehicle to the colonial town of Antsirabe passing rice paddies along the way. To break up the drive the group will stop in Ambositra, a quaint town known for its woodcrafts. Spend free time here and eat lunch on your own before continuing onwards to the thermal city surrounded by volcanic lakes.

Day 10 Antsirabe

Spend the whole day exploring the local life and communities of the Antsirabe highlands. Travel to Anjazafotsy for the start of the group walk. Choose between the longer or shorter option for this trail and visit villages along the route where you'll witness daily activities. Enjoy a traditional Madagascar lunch and in the afternoon opt for a cooking lesson to learn how to prepare famous Koba. Arrive back to Antsirabe in the early evening for free time.

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Day 11 antsirabe/andasibe.

Travel to Andasibe and Perinet National Park with scenic stops en route. Stay in a quiet area near Andasibe which is great base for exploring the Indri Special Reserve section of this massive landscape. The journey will take most of the day, but upon arrival, the group will have the option to go on an easy night walk alongside the park to observe wildlife like, frogs, reptiles, mice, and lemurs.

Day 12 Andasibe

Spend the day exploring Andasibe-Analamazaotra national park and the Indri Special Reserve located 1.5km (0.93 mi) from the town of Andasibe. One of the park’s primary purposes is to protect the natural habitat of the indri, a large black and white diurnal species that feeds on leaves and fruit. In addition to the indri, the park has 10 other diurnal and nocturnal lemur species, large chameleons, and the rarely seen blue coua.

Day 13 Andasibe/Antananarivo

Travel by private vehicle to Antananarivo. Spend free time here before an optional last night out on the town with the whole group. There are many places to choose from and your CEO can help you with suggestions.

Day 14 Antananarivo

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• Your Discover Moment: Ifaty
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• Isalo National Park visit
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Madagascar Fam Trips 2024 - Tour Operator Invitation

On behalf of the Madagascar National Tourism Board (MNTB) and the Madagascar Confederation of Tourism , we are excited to share an invitation to Tour Operator members to attend the Madagascar 2024 Fam trips. 

Sincere apologies for the late notice - the June Fam Trip deadline for registration is today. If the June dates are not suitable for you, they would be delighted to welcome you for the Fam trips in September or November.

SATSA has partnered with Madagascar’s Confederation of Tourism, the credible and influential voice for the prosperity of tourism in Madagascar and will be signing an MOU during the International Tourism Fair (ITM) to be held at CCI Ivato, Antananarivo, 20 to 23 June 2024.

The partnership opens a unique opportunity for members to explore the island's breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and rich biodiversity and to include Madagascar in your tourism offering.

MNTB is organising Fam trips in June, September, and November 2024. For the first Fam trip, you are invited to register your interest for a 5 to 6-night stay between June 15th and 26th, in conjunction with ITM 2024.

This Fam trip is exclusively for Tour Operators and Travel Agencies meeting the following criteria:  

• Open to a partnership with Madagascar National Tourism Board for joint promotion of Madagascar in their country.
• Willing to attend B2B workshops with local operators during their stay.
• Covering the costs of international flight expenses.
• Limited to one representative per Tour Operator/Travel Agency. If operating across multiple regions, one representative per agency in each region is accepted.

Eleven proposed Fam trips are on offer, please click the Fam Trip Destinations below to download. To register your interest, follow the steps below:

• Fill out the registration form (download below) with your details, including your top 3 destination preferences.
• Email the completed form to [email protected] & [email protected] , with a copy to [email protected] and [email protected] .
• MNTB will acknowledge receipt of your email and confirm the chosen destination from your choices.
• Next, please submit your international flight "RESERVATION" for approval (same emails as above) before making the purchase.
• MNTB will approve and / or provide feedback as needed.
• Once approved, please send a digital copy of your international flight ticket for final confirmation. This will enable MNTB to book your domestic flight.

Important Notes

• Please wait for our approval before purchasing your international ticket.
• The deadline for submitting your registration form for the June Fam trip is May 28, 2024.

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La France lance sa préparation à l'Euro-2024 sous la pluie

L'attaquant vedette des Bleus Kylian Mbappe, à son arrivée à Clairefontaine, le 29 mai 2024

Après la liste des 25 Bleus, le début du rassemblement représente la deuxième étape de la conquête pour l'équipe de France, dont 20 joueurs ont attaqué mercredi la préparation de l'Euro-2024 à Clairefontaine, sous la pluie, mais baignée d'ambition.

Rassemblement! Il ne manque que les Madrilènes du Real et deux Milanistes, "qui nous rejoindront lundi soir", précise le sélectionneur Didier Deschamps.

Eduardo Camavinga et Ferland Mendy préparent la finale de la Ligue des champions contre le Borussia Dortmund, qu'Aurélien Tchouameni ne pourra pas jouer (il soigne son pied gauche), mais qu'il vivra avec ses coéquipiers.

Théo Hernandez et Olivier Giroud sont partis aux antipodes pour jouer un amical AC Milan-AS Roma à Perth (Australie) qui ne convient guère à Didier Deschamps, mais auquel échappe le gardien Mike Maignan, qui soigne une petite blessure à un doigt.

Sinon ils sont tous là, du capitaine Kylian Mbappé, arrivé le dernier sous une pluie persistante, au latéral droit Jonathan Clauss, qui va disputer sa première grande compétition internationale, débarqué le premier.

Le sourire "naturel" de Kanté

Le défenseur français Jules Koundé à son arrivée à Clairefontaine, le 29 mai 2024

Les photographes et caméramans guettaient la tenue du "sapeur" Jules Koundé. Santiags, jean pattes d'eph, cravate orange et blouson de cuir: éclatante, comme le sourire de N'Golo Kanté.

"Normal, naturel, souriant. Il connaît le château", a dit Deschamps de la surprise de sa liste, qui n'a plus joué en équipe de France depuis deux ans.

Le champion du monde 2018 "n'est pas dépaysé", a souri Deschamps. "Ce n'est pas la même situation que Bradley Barcola qui vient pour la première fois. Lui aussi il a un beau sourire. Comme tous les joueurs qui sont arrivés ce midi".

La première journée du stage a été calme. La sortie à vélo dans la forêt de Clairefontaine a été annulée en raison de la météo. "Il y aura double séance demain (jeudi)", a prévenu Deschamps. "Jusqu'à dimanche, un travail d'oxygénation pour la quasi-totalité", a détaillé le coach. "Ce n'est pas aujourd'hui qu'il faut se mettre en mode compétition, ce n'est pas encore le temps".

Ensuite il sera temps de basculer dans la préparation la plus intense, avec deux matches amicaux, le 5 juin à Metz contre le Luxembourg, le 9 à Bordeaux contre le Canada, avant de rejoindre leur camp de base de Paderborn (Rhénanie du Nord-Westphalie) le 12 et d'affronter leur premier adversaire, l'Autriche, le 17 à Düsseldorf.

"Cohésion,, unité, solidarité"

Le milieu de terrain des Bleus N'Golo Kanté, à Clairefontaine, le 29 mai 2024

Quinze jours, Deschamps trouve que "c'est trop court, mais je m'adapte". "Je ne suis pas magicien. Ce n'est pas avec le temps qu'il nous est imparti qu'on peut modifier quoi que ce soit. On peut parler de préparation sans que ça soit vraiment une préparation puisqu'il y a les deux matchs et le temps est réduit".

Il compte "aller à l'essentiel", avec un peu de temps pour "l'aspect tactique".

Au cours de sa conférence de presse d'ouverture, Deschamps a défendu sa charnière la plus souvent alignée depuis le Mondial-2022, Dayot Upamecano et Ibrahima Konaté. Le premier n'a joué qu'une minute des quatre matches du Bayern Munich en quarts et demi-finales de la Ligue des champions, le second n'a plus joué avec Liverpool depuis le 24 avril.

"Ce sont deux joueurs qui ont beaucoup joué durant la saison", a souligné Deschamps.

Il a rappelé que Koundé était là pour jouer latéral droit, où il a évolué presque exclusivement au FC Barcelone en 2024, "ça lui a permis de répéter", a glissé le coach.

Bref, "l'aventure humaine d'une grande compétition" est lancée et Deschamps se veut optimiste. Il avait expliqué à l'AFP trouver "logique" que la France, vice-championne du monde, "fasse partie des favoris".

Mercredi il a insisté sur "la notion de groupe, de cohésion, d'unité, de solidarité, avec évidemment beaucoup de qualités sur le plan footballistique".

"L'objectif pour moi et mon staff, c'est de ne perdre personnes, comme les listes sont un peu plus élargies. La force collective, ce n'est pas quelque chose qui fait gagner le match, mais sans ça, c'est compliqué d'espérer être compétitif."

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