Madagascar Classic Wildlife Safari

12 NIGHTS
13 DAYS

OVERVIEW

During this tour from the Southern part to the Eastern part of the island , you will be able to see the 45 % of Madagascar highlights. Mainly our unique wildlife lemurs, reptiles, birds, various landscapes such as from blue sea, desert, flat-topped mountain , through canyon , trough high granite dome to rainforest and green valley decorated by a terraced rice field. Local fresh food produced by local tribes will fill you up in every day of our destination.

HIGHLIGHTS DURING THIS TOURS

We will be able to see dozen of endemic birds, dozen of reptiles including chameleon and snakes.
Meet the White dancing lemur known as Sifaka in Isalo and Zombitse National Park
Anja Community Reserve, natural home of the Ring tail lemur
Ranomafana National Park and its local wildlife including the unique Milne Edward Sifaka , a World natural monument by UNESCO
Andasibe National Park and its local wildlife including the largest lemur species known as Indri
Palmarium reserve and its rare lemur species known as Aye Aye , the largest nocturnal in lemur species
Meet six of the eighteen tribes in Madagascar

TOUR ROUTES

ANTANANARIVO
TOLIARA
ISALO
RANOMAFANA
ANTSIRABE
ANDASIBE
PALMARIUM
ANTANANARIVO

DAY BY DAY TOUR

DAY 1

ARRIVAL IN MADAGASCAR

Tongasoa ! when you arrive at the international airport of Ivato (TNR ) , one of our team will be warmly greeted you with a sign under your name . After meeting, we will drive to our hotel in town and give you a special briefing of our upcoming trip and answer questions you may have if time permits , otherwise tomorrow before while we take breakfast .

DAY 2

ANTANANARIVO – FLY TO TOLIARA

After breakfast, Antananarivo city tours before heading to the local airport to start your wildlife safari Flight will be about an 1h 40 mn to reach the south west largest town , upon arrival, meet your safari guide and check in to your hotel. Small briefing and relax

DAY 3

TOLIARA – ZOMBITSE NATIONAL PARK – ISALO

After breakfast, we will drive for about 3 hours to reach Zombitse National park, home of 8 species of lemurs , 3 diurnal and 5 nocturnals, the park is also home of 85 species of birds. Here we will hike for about 2H30mn to meet the park diurnal lemurs, reptiles. Picnic lunch and drive into the Isalo , check in to our hotel and relax.

DAY 4

FULL DAY TO ISALO NATIONAL PARK

Today we will spend about four – five hours discovering the famous part of Isalo Park, from the Namaza Canyon to the Blue natural pool. Isalo is special not only because of this Jurassic landscape but also the unique wildlife and it is the home of the lemur catta or Maki, Sifaka, wild birds and various reptiles. We will have a lunch inside of the park, we will start hike back to our hotel and relax until the sunset experience at the Window of Isalo.

DAY 5

ISALO – ANJA – RANOMAFANA

After breakfast , we will drive trough the immense plateau of Ihorombe and the wine capital of Madagascar until the South East Rainforest of Ranomafana. Trough the day, we will explore the Anja Community Reserve , natural home of the famous ring tailed lemurs for more wildlife focused day . Upon arrival to our destination,check in to our hotel and relax until the short night walk to meet the smallest in lemur species and many others.

DAY 6

FULL DAY TO RANOMAFANA NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, we will to explore the National rainforest of Ranomafana, natural home of several wildlife We will hike for about 4 Hours here trough the small trail and lemurs territory , here we will meet the famous Bamboo lemur, Greater bamboo lemurs and the black Sifaka known as Milne Edward Sifaka. Back to our hotel for lunch and explore the small arboretum to meet the largest chameleon in the world known as Parson’s Cameleon.

DAY 7

RANOMAFANA – ANTSIRABE

After breakfast, we will drive to the highland from 8 am ,with some stops on the way, we will get there around 3 pm and have a walking around this Norwegian founded beautiful town. Several large buildings of the town are built during the colonial time will be part of the highlights as well local market. Check in to our hotel and relax

DAY 8

ANTSIRABE – ANDASIBE

After breakfast, we will drive to the Eastern side of the island, where we will be able to meet the largest in lemur species known as ¨Indri” and many others. Upon arrival, we will check in to our hotel and relax

DAY 9

FULL DAY TO ANDASIBE NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, we will explore the famous Andasibe National Park , to meet the largest in lemur species known as Indri and many other species of lemur , without missing our birds , reptiles , we will be able to see some our orchids and palm , we will spend about 4 hours here Back to the hotel for lunch and drive to Vakona to meet more species including the bamboo lemurs , Black and white ruffed lemurs and so one. Back to hotel and relax until the night walk for about an hour at the Local Community Reserve , to meet more interesting nocturnal wildlife.

DAY 10

ANDASIBE – PALMARIUM

After breakfast,we will drive to Manambato for our next destination, Palmarium Reserve, passing through green east scenery We will reach the port of Manambato from 2 pm and cruise for about an hour and half into our hotel. Check in to our hotel and relax

DAY 11

FULL DAY TO PALMARIUM RESERVE

You will have full day exploring Palmarium Reserve and its other highlights. Ten species of lemurs live in freedom in the reserve, as well as reptiles, amphibians .Visitors can watch Indri Indri, mouse and crowned lemurs. After lunch of the day, we will cruise and explore the small fishermen village of Andranokoditra just to see how local tribes live . From 5.30 pm, you will have an evening cruise to meet the largest nocturnal lemurs known as Aye Aye , a very rare and extraodinary species . This is because this is one of the very few places where you could find them in their wild habitat. Back to our hotel and relax

DAY 12

PALMARIUM – ANTANANARIVO

After breakfast, we will cruise back to the port and drive back to the capital, with some stops, we will reach the capital from the beginning of the evening. Check in to our hotel and relax.

DAY 13

FLY OUT OF MADAGASCAR

After breakfast, enjoy your free day for souvenir shopping and city tours before heading to the airport of Ivato for your international flight back home. Day use until the 3 hours before your international flight

[ End of the trip ]

PRICE DETAILS

Tour price are based on 3 hotels level as mentioned below ( Budget , Midrange and Upper range)

For Budget Accommodation ( 1-2*)	For Midrange Accommodation ( 2-3*)	For Upper range Accommodation ( 3-4* )
$ 1403 per person	$ 1617 per person	$ 1869 per person

WHAT IS INCLUDED ?

Private car , gasoline with driver
All airport from the hotel and vice versa
All Accommodation based on double or twin room with breakfast
English - speaking guide during the whole trip
All tourist site, park and reserve ticket with local guide
1 liter of water per day and per person
All taxes and formalities

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED ?

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THIS TOURS

BEST TIME FOR THIS TOUR : [ May – November ]
TOUR DEPARTURE AND END : This tour will start from Antananarivo and end in Antananarivo
ROAD CONDITION : 90 % paved and 10 % secondary
PHYSICAL RATING : 3/5 – Easy - walking tours are adaptable,family Friendly tours for up to 65 years old
ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE : Midrange ( 2 -star level accommodation ) , consult us if you wish to upgrade category.

VEHICLES / TRANSPORT / FRAMING : Plane , Speed motorized Boat , SUV or 4WD that supervised by your tour guide and the driver who will travel you during the whole tours.
VISA : You will have to pay in cash of $ 11 per person at the airport or also get it online – https://evisamada-mg.com/en/home
FLIGHTS : to / from Madagascar
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE : Between 25 °c to 32 ° c – Highland is cooler and the rest is warmer
CARD USES : Some accept card mostly MasterCard or Visa but please remember that they charge you an extra 2 – 3 % as a fee

IS THIS TRIP RIGHT FOR YOU ?

This trip is of average physical grade. It consists of an 1 or 2 hours walks in the cities and 3 hikes in national parks on average 4 hours. The trip is suitable for beginners in normal physical shape.
We will be riding private car for up to 5 hours a day in average , as well as take several short trips by motor boat in Palmarium lake area.
Accommodation in double/twin rooms of tourist class hotels and guesthouses, most of which will have hot water and Internet.
If you wish to upgrade your hotel or have a special requirement, please fill the form by mentioning the tour title at the PERSONALIZE YOUR TOUR and we will suit everything based on that.

WHAT TO PACK FOR THIS TRIP ?

DOCUMENTS

ESSENTIALS

Good walking shoes
Sun cream and hat
Insect repellent
Flashlight with extra battery
Travel adapter, for Madagascar it’s type C and E
Raincoat and waterproof bag if you’re travelling between June to August

CLOTHES AND OTHERS

See MADAGASCAR PACKING LIST for a full packing list

VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION :

This trip is of average physical grade. It consists of an 1 or 2 hours walks in the cities and 3 hikes in national parks on average 4 hours. The trip is suitable for beginners in normal physical shape.
Madagascar is the 5th poorest country in the world so travelling in Madagascar needs lot of flexible attitudes
Because in some Madagascar destination, flights schedule is not every day, this trip won’t be possible for a daily departure, so before booking your international flights, please consult with your personal travel agent to have match with the domestic flights.

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