8 Days Madagascar Baobabs and Lemur Safari – West and East Adventure

Upon arrival at Ivato International Airport, the team welcomes guests and assists with the transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax and recover before an adventure through Madagascar's contrasting landscapes, from the West to the Eastern rainforests. Overnight at Tamboho or similar on a bed and breakfast basis.

After breakfast, depending on the domestic flight schedule, the driver transfers guests to the airport for the flight to Morondava, gateway to Western Madagascar. On arrival, the team welcomes guests before continuing by 4x4 towards Kirindy Forest, approximately 60 km away. The rugged, largely unpaved road crosses beautiful landscapes and typical villages of the Menabe region. Dinner and overnight at Relais du Kirindy or equivalent on a half-board basis.

After breakfast, explore Kirindy Forest, one of the most remarkable dry forests of Western Madagascar, with a local guide, looking for endemic wildlife including lemurs, reptiles and birds. Lunch at the hotel is at own expense. In the afternoon, depart for Morondava, stopping at the legendary Avenue of the Baobabs to admire the famous Baobab Lovers and twin baobabs in the warm afternoon light. The highlight is the spectacular sunset over the baobabs. Dinner and overnight at Palissandre Côte Ouest or equivalent on a half-board basis.

After breakfast, enjoy final moments in Morondava before transferring to Morondava Airport for the flight back to Antananarivo, depending on the domestic schedule. On arrival, the team transfers guests to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight at Tamboho or similar on a bed and breakfast basis.

Depart early, at around 08:00, towards Andasibe along National Road 2 through the lush landscapes of Eastern Madagascar, with stops for photographs. An optional stop at Marozevo, Peyrieras Private Reserve (approximately 1.5 hours from Antananarivo), can be arranged at additional cost, offering chameleons, iguanas, geckos, frogs, butterflies, crocodiles and lemurs such as Verreaux's sifaka and brown lemurs. Continue to Andasibe for two nights. In the afternoon, discover the Vakona Private Reserve, including Vakona Island with a canoe ride to observe ring-tailed lemurs and a visit to the crocodile farm. Before dinner, enjoy a night walk in the VOI reserve to search for nocturnal wildlife. Overnight at Vakona Forest Lodge or similar on a bed and breakfast basis.

After breakfast, drive approximately 12 km from Andasibe village to the entrance of Mantadia National Park along a scenic unpaved road. Mantadia offers a wilder, more untouched rainforest experience; the guided walk explores primary forest, lush vegetation and hidden waterfalls while keeping an eye out for endemic wildlife, including the Diademed Sifaka and the Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur. A picnic lunch is recommended and can be arranged independently through the hotel. The afternoon is free to relax. Overnight at Vakona Forest Lodge or similar on a bed and breakfast basis.

After breakfast, drive to the Analamazaotra Special Reserve for a 3-hour guided walk through one of Eastern Madagascar's most remarkable rainforests. The reserve is famous for the Indri-Indri, the largest living lemur, seen throughout the year, amid orchids, ferns, mosses, lianas, pandanus, traveller's palms and bamboo. The trails are relatively easy and mostly flat. Lunch is at own expense. Afterwards, begin the drive back to Antananarivo. Overnight at Tamboho or similar on a bed and breakfast basis.

After breakfast, enjoy final moments in Antananarivo. Depending on the international flight schedule, there may be an opportunity to visit a local handicraft market and discover Malagasy crafts and souvenirs. At the appropriate time, transfer to Ivato International Airport (TNR) for the onward flight.