Itinerary
- Day 1
Antananarivo
You'll land in Madagascar and work through customs, then your driver guide picks you up at the airport. From there it's a transfer to your hotel near the airport where you can check in and settle in for the night.
- Start point
- Antananarivo, Analamanga, Madagascar (Ivato International Airport 24-hour Pick-up, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Asia & Africa Hotel - Ivato Airport, Antananarivo)
- Day 2
Antananarivo to Morondava
This morning you fly west to Morondava and head to your hotel. Later in the afternoon, you'll catch the sunset views from the hotel as the light starts fading over the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Laguna Beach, Morondava)
- Day 3
Morondava to Bekopaka
Early start before heading to Kirindy for a 1 hour hike through the forest where you search for lemurs and fossa. After that you cross the Tsiribihina River by boat to Belo sur Tsiribihina, then continue north by 4x4 to your hotel in Bekopaka.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olympe de Bemaraha)
Included Activities
- 1-hour hike in Kirindy Forest to discover lemurs and wildlife including fossa
- Boat ride across the Tsiribihina River
Landmarks/POIs Kirindy Forest Tsiribihina River - Day 4
Bekopaka
Spend the day at Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park checking out the dramatic karst landscape with its stone forests. You'll walk through wetlands and forest areas among limestone structures looking for lemurs, birds, bats, and reptiles throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olympe de Bemaraha)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park including karst landscape exploration
Optional Activities
- Boat tour past mangrove forest to Betania fishing village (alternative activity if park is closed)
Landmarks/POIs Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park - Day 5
Bekopaka to Morondava
You have a long road trip ahead, 200 km taking about 9 hours back to Morondava. Stop at Belo sur Tsiribihina to boat across the Tsiribihina River again, and then in the late afternoon you'll stop at Avenue of the Baobabs to watch the sunset. After that you'll continue to Morondava for check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Laguna Beach, Morondava)
Included Activities
- Boat crossing back across the Tsiribihina River
- Stop at Avenue of the Baobabs for sunset viewing
Landmarks/POIs Avenue of the Baobabs 
- Day 6
Morondava to Belo sur Mer
Drive from Morondava to Belo sur Mer, 110 km which takes about 4 hours. Check in at your hotel and you'll have the afternoon free. This fishing village is home to Vezo and Sakalava peoples, so you can stroll around and see their traditional way of life and their dugout boats.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Ecolodge du Menabe)
Optional Activities
- Explore the fishing village and observe traditional life
- Photograph dugout boats
Landmarks/POIs Belo sur Mer - Day 7
Belo sur Mer
Your day is free to spend on the beach relaxing on the soft sand. You can swim in turquoise waters, hunt for shells, or just sit in the sun. The area has intact coral reefs and lots of marine life to see if you go in the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Ecolodge du Menabe)
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling in turquoise waters with intact coral reefs
- Scuba diving
- Visit to mangrove reserve
- Tour of Kirindy Mitea Forest
- Whale watching (July - September)
- Day 8
Belo sur Mer to Morombe
Early departure from Belo sur Mer heading to Morombe through Manja, a 280 km drive taking about 10 hours. Along the way you'll see baobab trees, savannahs, dry forests, and the Mangoky River with breaks to stretch your legs. You'll arrive in Morombe and check into your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Baobab Hotel)
Landmarks/POIs Mangoky River - Day 9
Morombe to Ambatomilo
Transfer south through Andavadaoka to Ambatomilo on a sandy trail, 100 km taking about 4.5 hours. After checking in, if you have energy left you can try a zebu cart ride through the village, go fishing with local fishermen, or paddle a canoe out to rocky islands for birding.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Shangri-La Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Zebu cart tour of Ambatomilo Village
- Fishing with local fishermen
- Canoe paddle to nearby rocky islands for birding
Landmarks/POIs Ambatomilo - Day 10
Ambatomilo
Today you rest and recover from all those long drives. If underwater activities interest you, this is your last chance for diving or whale watching. You can rent equipment to explore the sea, swim alongside tropical fish and turtles if conditions are good.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Shangri-La Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Scuba diving in crystal-clear waters
- Swimming with colorful tropical fishes and turtles
- Whale watching
- Day 11
Ambatomilo to Toliara
Transfer to Toliara takes 160 km and about 6 hours with stops to break things up. You'll visit Salary Bay and the coastal town of Ifaty to see Madagascar's west coastline. Check into your hotel in Toliara before dark, and if time allows you can walk around local streets and check out the seashell crafts market near Avenue Gallieni.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Moringa Tulear)
Optional Activities
- Visit Salary Bay
- Explore Ifaty town
- Browse seashell crafts market near Avenue Gallieni
Landmarks/POIs Salary Bay Ifaty - Day 12
Toliara to Ranohira
Drive to Ranohira, 225 km taking about 5 hours. On the way you'll visit Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park which sits between dry and moist forests with baobabs, orchids, medicinal plants, and 8 lemur species including Hubbard's sportive lemur found nowhere else. Continue through Ilakaka to Ranohira for check-in. If there's time, catch the sunset at Isalo Window sandstone formation before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at your hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Jardin du Roy, Ranohira)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park
- Optional sunset viewing at Isalo Window sandstone formation
Landmarks/POIs Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park Isalo Window Ilakaka - Day 13
Ranohira
Explore Isalo National Park with its stacked red sandstone layers across desert-like terrain created back in the Jurassic Period. Walk through canyon forest looking for Verreaux's sifakas, red-fronted lemurs, and rare endemic animals. Bird watchers might spot Benson's rock thrush with its orange belly and dusty blue feathers. You'll head back to your hotel after the visit.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Jardin du Roy, Ranohira)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Isalo National Park canyon forest
- Lemur tracking including Verreaux's sifakas and red-fronted lemurs
Landmarks/POIs Isalo National Park 
- Day 14
Ranohira to Ranomafana
Head northeast to Ranomafana through Anja Community Reserve and the town of Ambalavao. At Anja you'll see over 400 ring-tailed lemurs with their distinctive white and black tails. After checking into your hotel in Ranomafana, go on an evening walk with your guide to track nocturnal lemurs, frogs, chameleons, and the aye-aye lemur when darkness falls.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Thermal Ranomafana )
Included Activities
- Visit to Anja Community Reserve to observe ring-tailed lemurs
- Evening guided walk to track nocturnal wildlife
Landmarks/POIs Anja Community Reserve Ambalavao 
- Day 15
Ranomafana
Morning exploration of Ranomafana National Park takes you into lush rainforests on mountainous slopes with waterfalls and streams. Walk hidden trails with a local park guide tracking playful lemurs and small creatures. You'll see acrobatic indri, gentle bamboo lemurs, blue coua birds, and giraffe-necked weevils. Head back to your hotel late afternoon with plenty of photos and memories.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Thermal Ranomafana )
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Ranomafana National Park rainforest with local park guide
- Lemur tracking including indri and bamboo lemurs
- Wildlife observation including endemic species
Landmarks/POIs Ranomafana National Park 
- Day 16
Ranomafana to Antsirabe
Leave Ranomafana via RN7 road heading to Antsirabe, Madagascar's highest city. You'll stopover in Ambositra, known for woodwork and the Zafimaniry people's UNESCO-recognized craftsmanship. Then continue north to Antsirabe for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Plumeria Hotel, Antsirabe)
Optional Activities
- Stopover in Ambositra to explore woodcraft and Zafimaniry craftsmanship
Landmarks/POIs Ambositra 
- Day 17
Antsirabe to Antananarivo
Drive back to Tana, 166 km taking about 4.5 hours. Once you arrive, visit the Royal Hill of Ambohimanga, one of Madagascar's three UNESCO heritage sites. The royal complex has the King's Palace, tombs, and sacrificial structures built for Merina kings who ruled most of Madagascar during the 16th and 17th centuries. The lookout offers views of surrounding plains and rice fields. Transfer to your hotel after.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Serviced Apartments Antananarivo City Centre)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Royal Hill of Ambohimanga UNESCO heritage site
Landmarks/POIs Royal Hill of Ambohimanga - Day 18
Antananarivo
Your last day. Check out of your hotel and make sure you have everything packed. Your driver guide will take you to the airport so you can catch your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
