Madagascar· 21 days · Guided
A Perfect Blend of Wildlife and Nature
▲▲▲▲▲Moderate
21 days / 20 nights. From West to East, this 21-day tour will lead you first in the middle of the forest reserve of Kirindy which is home of lemurs and the famous fosa, the largest carnivore living in Madagascar. Then, you will continue by exploring the impressive tsingys of Bemaraha with its karstic peaks and you will not miss to admire the magnificent sunset at the wondrous Avenue of the baobabs. The journey will continue to the eastern part where you will discover the diversity of the fauna within a lush vegetation. In Andasibe, you will meet the biggest lemurs on earth: the Indri indri, then a short cruise on the Pangalanes canal will take you to Akanin'ny Nofy. You will end with a few days of relaxation at the idyllic beach of Sainte Marie.
About this trip
A trip we'd happily do again next month
21 days / 20 nights. From West to East, this 21-day tour will lead you first in the middle of the forest reserve of Kirindy which is home of lemurs and the famous fosa, the largest carnivore living in Madagascar. Then, you will continue by exploring the impressive tsingys of Bemaraha with its karstic peaks and you will not miss to admire the magnificent sunset at the wondrous Avenue of the baobabs. The journey will continue to the eastern part where you will discover the diversity of the fauna within a lush vegetation. In Andasibe, you will meet the biggest lemurs on earth: the Indri indri, then a short cruise on the Pangalanes canal will take you to Akanin'ny Nofy. You will end with a few days of relaxation at the idyllic beach of Sainte Marie.
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 21-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 21-day tour from West to East of Madagascar.
Arrival at the airport of Antananarivo and transfer to your accommodation, before this 21-day tour from West to East of Madagascar.
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Antananarivo towards the West
Begin the journey towards the western part of the island, gateway to the forest reserve of Kirindy and the Tsingy of Bemaraha.
Begin the journey towards the western part of the island, gateway to the forest reserve of Kirindy and the Tsingy of Bemaraha.
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Towards Kirindy
Continue west across the changing landscapes on the way to the forest reserve of Kirindy.
Continue west across the changing landscapes on the way to the forest reserve of Kirindy.
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Kirindy Forest Reserve
Visit the forest reserve of Kirindy, home of lemurs and the famous fosa, the largest carnivore living in Madagascar, active both day and night.
Visit the forest reserve of Kirindy, home of lemurs and the famous fosa, the largest carnivore living in Madagascar, active both day and night.
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Towards Tsingy of Bemaraha
Travel north towards the impressive Tsingy of Bemaraha and its karstic peaks.
Travel north towards the impressive Tsingy of Bemaraha and its karstic peaks.
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Tsingy of Bemaraha
Exploration of the impressive Tsingy of Bemaraha with its sharp karstic peaks.
Exploration of the impressive Tsingy of Bemaraha with its sharp karstic peaks.
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Bemaraha and the Avenue of Baobabs
Return south and admire the magnificent sunset at the wondrous Avenue of Baobabs.
Return south and admire the magnificent sunset at the wondrous Avenue of Baobabs.
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Avenue of Baobabs to Antananarivo
Final view of the Avenue of Baobabs before returning towards the capital, closing the western part of the tour.
Final view of the Avenue of Baobabs before returning towards the capital, closing the western part of the tour.
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Towards the East and Peyrieras
Set off for the eastern part of the island, discovering the amphibians and reptiles of the small private farm of Peyrieras within a lush vegetation.
Set off for the eastern part of the island, discovering the amphibians and reptiles of the small private farm of Peyrieras within a lush vegetation.
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Andasibe and Analamazaotra
In Andasibe, in the special reserve of Analamazaotra, meet the biggest lemurs on earth: the Indri Indri.
In Andasibe, in the special reserve of Analamazaotra, meet the biggest lemurs on earth: the Indri Indri.
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Andasibe to Manambato
Continue towards Manambato, on the shore of the Pangalanes, ready for the cruise to Akanin'ny Nofy.
Continue towards Manambato, on the shore of the Pangalanes, ready for the cruise to Akanin'ny Nofy.
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Cruise on the Pangalanes to Akanin'ny Nofy
Boat transfer for a cruise on the Pangalanes canal to Akanin'ny Nofy, a dream place nestled in an exceptional nature.
Boat transfer for a cruise on the Pangalanes canal to Akanin'ny Nofy, a dream place nestled in an exceptional nature.
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Palmarium at Akanin'ny Nofy
Encounter with numerous lemurs in the exceptional nature of the Palmarium, where you can observe various orchids, carnivorous plants and palm trees.
Encounter with numerous lemurs in the exceptional nature of the Palmarium, where you can observe various orchids, carnivorous plants and palm trees.
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Aye Aye at Akanin'ny Nofy
Boat excursion to discover the Aye Aye, the lemur that brings bad omens, threatened with extinction.
Boat excursion to discover the Aye Aye, the lemur that brings bad omens, threatened with extinction.
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Return cruise from Akanin'ny Nofy
Boat transfer back across the Pangalanes canal, leaving Akanin'ny Nofy towards the east coast.
Boat transfer back across the Pangalanes canal, leaving Akanin'ny Nofy towards the east coast.
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Towards Sainte Marie
Continue towards the island of Sainte Marie for a few days of relaxation.
Continue towards the island of Sainte Marie for a few days of relaxation.
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Pirogue to Sainte Marie
Pirogue transfer reaching the idyllic island of Sainte Marie.
Pirogue transfer reaching the idyllic island of Sainte Marie.
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Relaxation at Sainte Marie
Relaxation at the idyllic beach of Sainte Marie.
Relaxation at the idyllic beach of Sainte Marie.
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Sainte Marie to Antananarivo
Domestic flight Sainte Marie – Antananarivo and transfer to your accommodation in the capital.
Domestic flight Sainte Marie – Antananarivo and transfer to your accommodation in the capital.
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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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21 days · Guided
A Perfect Blend of Wildlife and Nature