10 Days Madagascar Best of National Parks: Rainforests, Lemurs & Landscapes

From $3,450 per person (based on 2 travelers)
Explore Madagascar’s Most Iconic Parks and Wildlife in 10 Days – Andasibe, Ranomafana, Isalo, and More

Madagascar National Park Tours | Lemur Tracking Holidays | Andasibe & Ranomafana Safaris | Madagascar Wildlife Adventure

Day 1: Arrival in Antananarivo – Welcome to Madagascar

Arrive at Ivato International Airport, where you’ll be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel in the capital. Enjoy time to relax or take a short tour of Antananarivo, including its colonial architecture and open-air markets.

Overnight at Hotel Belvedere or similar.

Day 2: Transfer to Andasibe – Night Walk in the Rainforest

After breakfast, drive east to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park (3.5–4 hours). Pass through highland rice paddies, rural villages, and eucalyptus plantations. Arrive in the afternoon and check in at your lodge.

In the evening, take a guided night walk along the forest edge to spot mouse lemurs, chameleons, and frogs.

Overnight at Vakona Forest Lodge or Mantadia Lodge.

Day 3: Lemur Trekking in Andasibe National Park

Spend the day tracking the Indri indri, the largest lemur species, inside Andasibe (Analamazaotra Reserve). Your local guide will help you locate families by their loud territorial calls. Also watch for diademed sifakas, common brown lemurs, and endemic birds like the blue coua.

In the afternoon, visit Lemur Island at Vakona Reserve, where rescued lemurs roam semi-free and may approach closely.

Overnight at Vakona Forest Lodge or similar.

Day 4: Return to Antananarivo – Drive South to Antsirabe

After breakfast, drive westward back to Antananarivo, then continue south to Antsirabe, a highland town known for thermal springs, colonial charm, and artisanal workshops. The total drive is about 6–7 hours with stops along the way.

Arrive in the evening and explore the quiet streets or local craft markets.

Overnight at Couleur Café or similar.

Day 5: Antsirabe to Ranomafana National Park

Depart early for Ranomafana National Park, one of Madagascar’s top biodiversity hotspots. The journey takes about 6 hours through varied terrain, passing Ambositra, the center of Malagasy wood carving.

Arrive at your rainforest lodge in the late afternoon. Optional: evening night walk outside the park to search for mouse lemurs, leaf-tailed geckos, and amphibians.

Overnight at Setam Lodge or Thermal Hotel.

Day 6: Explore Ranomafana National Park – Primates and Rainforest Birds

Spend the full day inside Ranomafana National Park, a lush tropical forest home to 12 lemur species including golden bamboo lemurs, greater bamboo lemurs, and Milne-Edwards’ sifakas.

Follow forest trails that pass waterfalls, hot springs, and thick fern canopies. Birders may see pitta-like ground rollers, vangas, and Madagascar cuckoo-rollers.

Overnight at Setam Lodge or similar.

Day 7: Drive to Isalo National Park via Anja Community Reserve

Depart Ranomafana and head southwest toward Isalo National Park. En route, stop at Anja Reserve, a community-run forest where ring-tailed lemurs are easily observed. Hike for an hour or two to see lemurs, caves, and traditional tombs.

Continue through the dry savannah of the south and arrive at Isalo, a park famous for its sandstone canyons and desert landscapes.

Overnight at Isalo Rock Lodge or Satrana Lodge.

Day 8: Isalo National Park – Canyon Hiking and Natural Pools

Explore Isalo National Park, known for dramatic rock formations, deep canyons, and palm-lined oases. Hike through the Canyon des Singes and visit Piscine Naturelle, a crystal-clear natural pool fed by a waterfall.

Along the way, look for verreaux’s sifakas, ring-tailed lemurs, and endemic plants adapted to the dry climate.

Overnight at Isalo Rock Lodge or similar.

Day 9: Drive to Tulear – Fly Back to Antananarivo

After breakfast, drive 4–5 hours to Tulear on the southwest coast. Pass through spiny forest landscapes and Baobab-dotted plains. On arrival, board your flight back to Antananarivo.

Upon landing, transfer to your hotel in the capital for your final evening in Madagascar.

Overnight at Hotel Belvedere or similar.

Day 10: Departure from Antananarivo

Depending on your international flight time, enjoy a short visit to La Digue handicrafts market for last-minute souvenirs or take a scenic drive to Ambohimanga Royal Hill, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Transfer to Ivato International Airport for your outbound flight.

Included

• All private transfers, domestic flight from Tulear to Antananarivo
• 9 nights’ accommodation in lodges and hotels
• Breakfast and dinner daily
• All park entry fees and local guide services
• Lemur tracking walks, night excursions, and cultural visits
• Professional English-speaking driver-guide throughout

Not Included

• International flights
• Tourist visa (available on arrival)
• Travel insurance
• Lunches, drinks, and personal expenses
• Optional excursions and tips