Madagascar· 16 days · Wildlife & multi-activity
The Western Loop
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This 16-day tour will lead you to an adventure in the South - West part of Madagascar where you will discover the Kirindy forest reserve with lemurs as well as other endemic animal and plant species. The largest carnivorous mammal of Madagascar called "Fosa" or Small Puma is also found there. Then you will discover the tremendous Tsingy of Bemaraha with its karstic peaks classified as world heritage by UNESCO. This first part of the trip will finish at the famous Avenue of Baobabs with a magnificent and unforgettable sunset. After that, you will be crossing the saltworks that leads you to "Belo sur mer", and follow the coastal track through an exceptional landscape adorned by the largest baobabs of the island. The trip will be enhanced by stays of pure relaxation at the idyllic beaches of Andavadaoka and Andravona with its turquoise water and fine white sand beaches. Finally, you will return to the capital for a guided tour of the city of Antananarivo and visit the Ambohimanga sacred hill which was the cradle of the ancient Malagasy monarchy.
About this trip
A trip we'd happily do again next month
This 16-day tour will lead you to an adventure in the South - West part of Madagascar where you will discover the Kirindy forest reserve with lemurs as well as other endemic animal and plant species. The largest carnivorous mammal of Madagascar called "Fosa" or Small Puma is also found there. Then you will discover the tremendous Tsingy of Bemaraha with its karstic peaks classified as world heritage by UNESCO. This first part of the trip will finish at the famous Avenue of Baobabs with a magnificent and unforgettable sunset. After that, you will be crossing the saltworks that leads you to "Belo sur mer", and follow the coastal track through an exceptional landscape adorned by the largest baobabs of the island. The trip will be enhanced by stays of pure relaxation at the idyllic beaches of Andavadaoka and Andravona with its turquoise water and fine white sand beaches. Finally, you will return to the capital for a guided tour of the city of Antananarivo and visit the Ambohimanga sacred hill which was the cradle of the ancient Malagasy monarchy.
This is one of our signature multi-activity 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 16-day itinerary
A draft of how the trip flows — every itinerary is fine-tuned around your group, fitness and pace before we book anything.
- 01+
Kirindy Forest Reserve
Discover the Kirindy forest reserve with its lemurs and endemic species, home to the Fosa, the largest carnivorous mammal of Madagascar, also called Small Puma.
Discover the Kirindy forest reserve with its lemurs and endemic species, home to the Fosa, the largest carnivorous mammal of Madagascar, also called Small Puma.
- 04+
Tsingy of Bemaraha
Discover the tremendous Tsingy of Bemaraha with its karstic peaks, classified as world heritage by UNESCO.
Discover the tremendous Tsingy of Bemaraha with its karstic peaks, classified as world heritage by UNESCO.
- 07+
Avenue of the Baobabs
Reach the famous Avenue of the Baobabs for a magnificent and unforgettable sunset.
Reach the famous Avenue of the Baobabs for a magnificent and unforgettable sunset.
- 10+
Belo sur Mer
Cross the saltworks down to Belo sur Mer along the coastal track.
Cross the saltworks down to Belo sur Mer along the coastal track.
- 13+
Andavadaoka & Andravona Beaches
Pure relaxation at the idyllic beaches of Andavadaoka and Andravona with their turquoise water and fine white sand.
Pure relaxation at the idyllic beaches of Andavadaoka and Andravona with their turquoise water and fine white sand.
- 16+
Ambohimanga & Antananarivo
Return to the capital for a guided tour of Antananarivo and the Ambohimanga sacred hill, cradle of the ancient Malagasy monarchy.
Return to the capital for a guided tour of Antananarivo and the Ambohimanga sacred hill, cradle of the ancient Malagasy monarchy.
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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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16 days · Wildlife & multi-activity
The Western Loop