14 Days | Look out for lemurs, butterflies and chameleons on an adventure through Madagascar
Take to the wilds of Madagascar on a mission to spot rare and unique wildlife on this 14-day adventure to the island’s hotspots. You’ll be lazing on white-sand beaches, exploring tropical rainforests and spending time with a huge variety of local wildlife, including the lemur – the island's most popular animal inhabitants! Dig a little deeper into the local culture and interact with communities, getting an insight into the day-to-day life of the Malagasy peoples. Discover the French influences in Antananarivo and Antsirabe as you wander the twisting alleys and chill out in your free time, where you can go whale watching, walking or wildlife-spotting.
Trip overview
- Start
- Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Finish
- Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Theme
- Wildlife
- Destinations
- Madagascar
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- YBSN
- Count how many species of lemur you can spot as you explore the Isalo National Park, Ranomafana National Park and Andasibe National Park.
- Join a local guide on a night walk and catch sight of the exciting nocturnal species that come out when the sun goes down, like endemic butterflies, chameleons and mouse lemurs.
- Learn more about the important Malagasy process of silk production by visiting an association outside the village where silk weavers use their craft to preserve local tradition and support local women in the community.
- Support a noble cause while exploring Anja Community Reserve and the Mitsinjo Forest – these reserves are not just sanctuaries for wildlife but also beacons of community empowerment and conservation.
- Take a hands-on chocolate-making class and learn the secrets that make Malagasy chocolate unique and delicious. Then, sample your creations with pastries, tea, coffee and rum!
- Although anyone with a good level of fitness should be able to partake in this trip, there are several challenging guided day walks through the many national parks, which can be hot and humid. Please ensure you bring sturdy hiking or trail shoes and comfortable clothes.
- Road conditions in Madagascar are notoriously very poor and unmaintained. Due to government inaction and yearly monsoons, conditions can be terrible and a level of patience is required. Most of the driving days on this trip will be long and bumpy.
- Sometimes, you’ve got to rough it to get among it! Some accommodation is basic and may not have the creature comforts of hotels in bigger towns and cities. Be prepared for no wi-fi or air conditioning.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
13 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner
Private Vehicles, Plane
Hotel (8 nights) Bungalow (4 Nights) Gite (1 Night)
- Tulear - Reniala Private Park
- Tulear - Leader-led City Tour
- Isalo National Park - guided walk
- Ambalavao - Antemoro Paper Factory visit
- Ambalavao - Anja Community Reserve
- Fianarantsoa - Betsileo: village visit and walk
- Ranomafana NP - Night Walk
- Ranomafana National Park - Rainforest walk
- Ranomafana - ValBio Research & Conservation Centre
- Ambositra – Woodcarving workshop visit
- Ranomafana - Conservation Lecture & Lunch
- Ambositra - Village Visit
- Ambositra - Sandrandahy Village Lunch
- Andasibe National Park - Analamazaotra Special Reserve Night Walk
- Antananarivo - Malagasy Chocolate Workshop
- Antananarivo - Ambohimanga Rova Tour (per person; maximum 4) (including entry, guiding & camera) - MGA 10000 - MGA15600
- Antananarivo - Lemur's Park (Per Person) - MGA80000
- Tulear - Recycling Museum - Donation - Free
- Ranomafana - Station Thermale - MGA5000 - MGA5000
- Andasibe National Park - guided walk - Free
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. An internal flight is included on this trip. Baggage allowance is as follows:
- Checked: 1 Bag, max 20kg
- Carry-on: 1 bag, max 5kg.
3. Internal flights in Madagascar are often delayed and or cancelled at short notice.
4. A copy of your passport is required at least one month before departure to book flights.
5. To protect against cholera, travellers who have spent time in Ethiopia, Kenya, and South Africa before arriving in Madagascar are required to take 100 mg of Doxycycline upon arrival. Tablets will be provided by Malagasy health authorities, after clearing passport control. Currently, short layovers are exempt from this requirement. People with diabetes and pregnant women are also exempt. This measure remains in effect until further notice.
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