Madagascar· 19 days · Guided
The Land of Baobabs and Lemurs
▲▲▲▲▲Moderate
19 days / 18 nights. Beautiful tourist sites in perfect harmony offer you a very exciting family trip to Madagascar mainly in the western and southern part. As you fly to the west coast of the island, you will enter a forest reserve adorned with majestic baobabs, which is home to a diversity of diurnal and nocturnal lemurs, as well as fosas that look like small pumas. Then the impressive Tsingy of Bemaraha with its forest of sharp karst stones, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO, offers one of the most spectacular landscapes of the country. The world-famous sunset at the Avenue of Baobabs will close the western part. After that, the trip will continue towards the south by crossing the typical villages of the Highlands. The national park with rocky and surprising reliefs of Isalo will make you discover a succession of canyons and oasis. End your journey in beauty by enjoying the magnificent beach of Ifaty.
About this trip
A trip we'd happily do again next month
19 days / 18 nights. Beautiful tourist sites in perfect harmony offer you a very exciting family trip to Madagascar mainly in the western and southern part. As you fly to the west coast of the island, you will enter a forest reserve adorned with majestic baobabs, which is home to a diversity of diurnal and nocturnal lemurs, as well as fosas that look like small pumas. Then the impressive Tsingy of Bemaraha with its forest of sharp karst stones, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO, offers one of the most spectacular landscapes of the country. The world-famous sunset at the Avenue of Baobabs will close the western part. After that, the trip will continue towards the south by crossing the typical villages of the Highlands. The national park with rocky and surprising reliefs of Isalo will make you discover a succession of canyons and oasis. End your journey in beauty by enjoying the magnificent beach of Ifaty.
This is one of our signature guided journeys in Madagascar. We've walked it many times — alone, with friends, with our own families — and we've shaped it into something we're genuinely proud of.
You'll be in a small group, led by a local guide who knows the trails, the families along the way, and the best place to stop for lunch. Nothing rushed. Nothing generic.
Glimpses of the trip
Photos from the trail
Day by day
Your 19-day itinerary
A draft of how the trip flows — every itinerary is fine-tuned around your group, fitness and pace before we book anything.
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Arrival in Antananarivo
Arrival at the airport of Antananarivo and transfer to your accommodation, before this family journey through the western and southern parts of Madagascar.
Arrival at the airport of Antananarivo and transfer to your accommodation, before this family journey through the western and southern parts of Madagascar.
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Fly to Morondava
Domestic flight Antananarivo – Morondava on the west coast of the island, the gateway to the land of baobabs and lemurs.
Domestic flight Antananarivo – Morondava on the west coast of the island, the gateway to the land of baobabs and lemurs.
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Kirindy Forest Reserve
Enter the forest reserve of Kirindy, adorned with majestic baobabs and home to a diversity of diurnal and nocturnal lemurs, as well as fosas that look like small pumas.
Enter the forest reserve of Kirindy, adorned with majestic baobabs and home to a diversity of diurnal and nocturnal lemurs, as well as fosas that look like small pumas.
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Towards Tsingy of Bemaraha
Travel north towards the Tsingy of Bemaraha, crossing the western landscapes on the way to this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Travel north towards the Tsingy of Bemaraha, crossing the western landscapes on the way to this UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Tsingy of Bemaraha
Exploration of the impressive Tsingy of Bemaraha with its forest of sharp karst stones, one of the most spectacular landscapes of the country.
Exploration of the impressive Tsingy of Bemaraha with its forest of sharp karst stones, one of the most spectacular landscapes of the country.
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Tsingy of Bemaraha to Morondava
Further exploration of the Tsingy of Bemaraha before returning south through the western forests.
Further exploration of the Tsingy of Bemaraha before returning south through the western forests.
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Avenue of Baobabs
The world-famous sunset at the Avenue of Baobabs closes the western part of this journey.
The world-famous sunset at the Avenue of Baobabs closes the western part of this journey.
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Towards the Highlands
Begin the journey south, crossing the typical villages of the Highlands where the skill of the Malagasy craftsmen fascinates you.
Begin the journey south, crossing the typical villages of the Highlands where the skill of the Malagasy craftsmen fascinates you.
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Workshops of the Highlands
Visit various workshops of craftsmen in the typical villages of the Highlands along the road south.
Visit various workshops of craftsmen in the typical villages of the Highlands along the road south.
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Continuing south through the Highlands
Continue across the Highlands towards the south of the island and its succession of national parks.
Continue across the Highlands towards the south of the island and its succession of national parks.
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Anja Community Reserve
Meeting with the catta lemurs of the community reserve of Anja, nestled at the foot of granite cliffs.
Meeting with the catta lemurs of the community reserve of Anja, nestled at the foot of granite cliffs.
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Towards Isalo
Travel towards the national park of Isalo with its rocky and surprising reliefs.
Travel towards the national park of Isalo with its rocky and surprising reliefs.
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Isalo National Park
Hike in the multicolored massif of Isalo, discovering a succession of canyons and oasis.
Hike in the multicolored massif of Isalo, discovering a succession of canyons and oasis.
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Isalo to the southwest
Further discovery of the Isalo landscapes before continuing towards the southwest coast.
Further discovery of the Isalo landscapes before continuing towards the southwest coast.
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Reniala Spiny Forest
Discovery of the spiny forest of Reniala with its majestic baobabs near the southwest coast.
Discovery of the spiny forest of Reniala with its majestic baobabs near the southwest coast.
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Beach at Ifaty
Relaxation at the beautiful beach of Ifaty, ending your journey in beauty.
Relaxation at the beautiful beach of Ifaty, ending your journey in beauty.
- 17+
Toliara and flight to Antananarivo
Transfer to Toliara for the domestic flight Toliara – Antananarivo.
Transfer to Toliara for the domestic flight Toliara – Antananarivo.
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Antananarivo and Ambohimanga
Discovery of the city of Antananarivo and Ambohimanga, cradle of the Merina monarchy classified as world heritage by UNESCO.
Discovery of the city of Antananarivo and Ambohimanga, cradle of the Merina monarchy classified as world heritage by UNESCO.
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Departure from Antananarivo
Final transfer to the airport of Antananarivo for your departure.
Final transfer to the airport of Antananarivo for your departure.
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What's included
Everything that's covered
- ✓Local guide throughout
- ✓All accommodation in selected guesthouses & hotels
- ✓Daily breakfast and most dinners
- ✓Luggage transfers between stages
- ✓All ground transport during the trip
- ✓Detailed route notes and maps
Not included
What you'll arrange yourself
- —International flights to/from Madagascar
- —Madagascar visa (€35 on arrival)
- —Travel insurance
- —Drinks, tips and personal expenses
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19 days · Guided
The Land of Baobabs and Lemurs