Embark on a fascinating journey through Madagascar, a country renowned for its unparalleled biodiversity and vibrant culture. Discover the best of Malagasy wildlife and traditions on a guided tour from Antananarivo to Andasibe National Park.
Day 1:
Pickup from your hotel in Antananarivo and drive to Andasibe, also known as Perinet. Located some 140 km from the capital, Antananarivo, about a 3-hour drive, the park comprises two protected areas: Analamazaotra Reserve and Mantadia National Park, which are 80% covered by primary rainforest.
On the way, your first stop will be Peyrieras Reptile Reserve, a captivating wildlife reserve near Marozevo renowned for its diverse collection of flora and fauna unique to Madagascar. You will explore lush landscapes filled with chameleons, lemurs, and a variety of exotic birds, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers.
In the afternoon, we include the visit to Vakona forest located about 6 kilometres from the village of Andasibe, discovered the crocodile lake, various species of reptiles and amphibians, several endemic plants and especially an islet with lemurs constitute it. To see and get closer to the park’s specimens, we take you to travel by canoe across a small stream 3m wide. The park is open to the general public and lemurs are partly tame, they let themselves be approached. The lemurs located on the island are the famous Sifaka, the dancing lemurs of Madagascar. They are calm and interested in contact. Then, the small bamboo lemurs are also present and live in freedom. Finally, the varis, also called mane lemur or maki vari. These are species belonging to the lemur family.
Stay overnight at one of our hotel partners in Andasibe, such as Lemurs Lodge, Sifaka Lodge, Feon'Ala, or Indri Lodge.
NB. You could also choose the others hotels in your charge like Mantadia Lodge / Relais de Matandia which you pay the price difference as it is outside our travel formula. extras for choosing (50euros in extras )
In the evening, Depending on your motivation, we suggest a night visit.
Day 2:
The next morning, dedicate your time at Analamazaotra reserve to spotting various lemur species, including the Indri, the largest among them, as well as diademed sifakas, eastern woolly lemurs, and notable reptiles such as the Parson’s chameleon. Encounter rare bird species before returning to Antananarivo.
