Madagascar Adventure

14 Days | Look out for lemurs, butterflies and chameleons on an adventure through Madagascar

4.7 out of 5 based on 79 reviews submitted.
Wildlife
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ZAR  49,332
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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

Map of Madagascar Adventure including Madagascar
Start
Antananarivo, Madagascar
Finish
Antananarivo, Madagascar
Theme
Wildlife
Destinations
Madagascar
Physical rating
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Style
Original
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Trip code
YBSN
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Why you'll love this trip
  • 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!

Is this trip right for you?
  • 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

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024

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Inclusions

Meals

13 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner

Transport

Private Vehicles, Plane

Accommodation

Hotel (8 nights) Bungalow (4 Nights) Gite (1 Night)

Activities
  • 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
Add on activities
  • 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

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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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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 based on 79 reviews submitted.
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Ingrid · Traveled August 2024
Fast paced tour with a fair bit of driving but it is needed to see the national parks. We saw 15 lemur species, chameleons, frogs and insects. The Malagasy people are very resourceful and super friendly, what surprised me was how courteous they are on the roads. The roads are terrible, take so long to get anywhere because of the potholes. Hotels we stayed at were pretty good, sometimes the bathrooms were iffy, comfy beds, ample food plus always a cold beer. We had the most wonderful, attentive, and knowledgeable guide Patrick. I hope Intrepid value him as much as we did. Hikes down into gorges are hard on the knees, so be prepared. Tipping is big here, more than advised by Intrepid. Madagascar is a country rich in culture with smiling people, who have little to nothing particularly the village people. Grateful to have been able to visit this amazing country; experience the culture, taste the food and support the Malagasy people by spending money in their country.
Review submitted 14 Sep 2024

Rebecca · Traveled August 2024
Amazing tour, Patrick was the best tour guide ever! Saw some amazing wildlife and enjoyed learning about the Malagasy culture. May be some long travel days but it’s worth it.
Review submitted 14 Sep 2024

Iina · Traveled August 2024
Trip of a lifetime! Be ready for long days of driving, but the wildlife in Madagascar is amazing and worth it.
Review submitted 10 Sep 2024

Charlotte · Traveled August 2024
Wonderful wildlife and Bruno was the most fantastic guide. However, note that it’s more physically challenging going off track in the parks to see the lemurs than clear on the description so not really suitable for those who are less mobile.
Review submitted 06 Sep 2024

Ruth · Traveled August 2024
What a fantastic trip! Madagascar is such a unique and interesting country full of so many new sights and experiences. If you've experienced other Mainland African overland trips this is for you, it's so different and the wildlife is so special. The trip has a few long days in the bus which isn't uncommon with overlanding but the included stops were interesting and insightful. The country is absolutely beautiful and quite varied from day to day so it's interesting to watch out the window with many villages and people to see along the way as well as the scenery. Mamy the guide was excellent and provides such a great view of the people and life within the country. The accommodation is good, it's not 'luxury' it's relatively basic with a few gems but always clean with mostly good breakfasts and evening meals were good.
Review submitted 04 Sep 2024
Madagascar Adventure
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ZAR  49,332