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- Explore!
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Age range 16 to 85
Highlights
- Explore Antananarivo's vibrant cityscape
- Trek for lemurs in Andasibe's lush forests
- Visit Antsirabe's colonial sites and markets
- Discover Isalo's canyons and natural pools
- Relax on the white sands of Ifaty Beach
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Antananarivo
- Day 2 Morning drive to Andasibe Reserve; afternoon and evening wildlife walks
- Day 3 Morning walk in Analamazoatra reserve before a free afternoon
- Day 4 Full-day drive to colonial Antsirabe in the Central Highlands
- Day 5 Morning walk at Lake Tritriva; afternoon drive to Ambositira. Traditional Malagasy meal
- Day 6 Full-day scenic drive to Ranomafana National Park
- Day 7 Spend the morning exploring Ranomafana National Park on foot in search of lemurs and birdlife
- Day 8 Drive to Isalo National Park (Ranohira)
- Day 9 Explore Isalo National Park 'Madagascar's Grand Canyon'
- Day 10 Drive to Ifaty through the Spiny Desert, stopping at Mahafaly Tombs
- Day 11 Enjoy the coastal town of Ifaty. Free afternoon to enjoy the beach
- Day 12 Full day at Ifaty
- Day 13 Fly to Antananarivo
- Day 14 Visit Madagascar's oldest palace, Ambohimanga, and take in the views across the city
- Day 15 Trip ends in Antananarivo
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Au Bois Vert
HotelDays 1, 13, 14Feon'ny Ala Bungalows
LodgeDays 2, 3Couleur Cafe
Hotelday 4Artisan Hotel
Hotelday 5Centrest Sejour Hotel
HotelDays 6, 7Hotel Relais de la Reine
HotelDays 8, 9Le Paradisier
HotelDays 10, 11, 12
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Explore!
Number of tours
532
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportGood
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- GSgloria· September 27th, 2024Our guide Heri was excellent. Kind, caring, well spokenShow moreTrip date: September 2024
- APaul· May 8th, 2023Various lemur sightings Night walk in rainforest at Andasibe Hospitality and stay in community house at Ambositra The stay at Hotel Relais de la ReineShow moreTrip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMichael· April 24th, 2023Lemurs of course,but numerother moments.unexpected wildlife,mountain scenery,almost deserted roads-almost non existent roads!Show moreTrip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ALinda· June 3rd, 2023Theo, the guide we had on our morning walk at Ranomafana National Park. Excellent so knowledgeable and interesting to hear his stories.Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASusan· August 20th, 2023The highlights were the incredible changing scenery as we moved through the country, the wonderful array of wildlife and the excellent knowledge of all the local guides.Show moreTrip date: July 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMatthew· August 28th, 2023Hearing & seeing lemurs leaping overhead , fabulous waters and seeing whales in ToliaraShow moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMark· September 16th, 2023Different and contrasting variety of Lemur rainforest habitats. Anakao beach accomodation.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAnand· September 17th, 2023The highlights were seeing the lemurs and whales, the full day in Ranofana NP and the great engagement we had with Armand.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AVon· September 18th, 2023Having been on several explore trips, this ranks as one of the best and there are too many once-in-a-lifetime to write here. Armand's love for his country, culture, wildlife and nature shone throughout the trip. The local guides, particularly Theo in Ranomafana, were also great, sharing their passions and ensuring we had the best opportunities in such a short space of time. The trip was a wonderful mix of wildlife and culture and many firsts.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJens· September 20th, 2023A good variation of different activitiesShow moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
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- -4%From Saturday5 Jul, 2025To Saturday19 Jul, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$6,260NZ $5,990
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Aaron
Asked on March 21st, 2025When will final travel documents be available?
Explore!Operator•Written March 2025Final travel documents will be available three weeks prior to departure.
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Denise
Asked on February 12th, 2025Is March 28, 2026 not a good time to go to Madagascar because it is always raining every day?
- Explore!Operator•Written February 2025
The best time to visit Madagascar depends on what you want to do and see. The country is green and fresh after the rain that falls between January and March, with lemurs and reptiles active and easy to spot. While there are some heavy downpours from April to June, these are interspersed with sunshine, while July and August are cool and dry, making this an ideal time for exploring. The whales arrive on Île Sainte-Marie in July and remain until the end of September. Between September and November the weather is particularly lovely, remaining fine and warm. This is also when jacarandas are in flower and many lemurs have young. While December is hot, lemurs, reptiles and tenrecs are active, which makes for good wildlife viewing.
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Jackie
Asked on January 13th, 2025Can dietary restrictions be accommodated during the tour?
- Explore!Operator•Written January 2025
Yes, dietary restrictions can usually be accommodated, but should be communicated in advance to ensure proper arrangements.
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Diana
Asked on January 12th, 2025is there a chance to see any baobobs on this tour?
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Diana
Traveler•Written January 2025what meals are included in this tour?
- Explore!Operator•Written January 2025
Meals included are: Breakfast: 14, Lunch: 5, Dinner: 7
- Explore!Operator•Written January 2025
On day 9 you will have the chance to see baobabs, "After eating, we'll continue exploring to see the tombs of the Bara people and the sparse, dry forest species of dwarf-like baobab."
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Dale
Asked on December 28th, 2024How much is the single room supplement?
- Explore!Operator•Written December 2024
The single room supplement for this tour on 18th October 2025 is £515.00 per person.
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Bill
Asked on December 19th, 2024How strenuous is this trip. Is there lots of steep tracks to walk
- Explore!Operator•Written December 2024
Some of the walks on this tour can include steep portions. For example, in the rainforest, there are steep walks into the rainforest footpaths for about 3kms. The basic walks offered are manageable by the vast majority of clients. There is always an option to take a shorter easier walk which will still give an opportunity to see the sites visited. The shorter easier walks would involve hiring a private guide at the national parks though and there would be a fee associated with this. The fee is approximately USD$25.00 at each reserve and can be organised and paid for locally on the tour.
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Holger
Asked on December 19th, 2024Is there provision for single accommodation?
- Explore!Operator•Written December 2024
Single rooms are available at an additional cost, although sharing options to reduce costs are also possible.
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Antonio
Asked on December 11th, 2024Is the price the same for single travellers?
- Explore!Operator•Written December 2024
The price for one person booking in twin share is $5970 AUD. Booking in a twin share means that you may be sharing with someone of the same sex whilst on the tour. However, if you wish to guarantee your own room, subject to availability, the price for a solo room on that departure date is $7060.00 AUD.
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Daniela
Asked on December 5th, 2024What is the best season to visit?
- Explore!Operator•Written December 2024
The best time to visit is considered from April till October.
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Abigail
Asked on December 1st, 2024How are tour payments processed?
- Explore!Operator•Written December 2024
Payments can be made via major credit cards, and detailed payment instructions are provided with your booking information.
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