What to expect
With its own ecosystem, Madagascar is one of Africa’s more extraordinary Indian Ocean islands and our Discover Madagascar is the ideal private journey for an encounter of the rare, exotic and unique wildlife. Visit the iconic avenue of baobabs, explore the vibrant rainforest playgrounds of the curious and mischievous lemur, discover exotic flora and journey by boat travelling along a network of canals and passing local pirogues on this remote island where the locals are renowned for their warmth and friendliness.
Your Journey Begins
Arrive at Ivato International Airport where our Wildlife Safari representative will meet you with a warm welcome and escort you by private vehicle to your boutique hotel.
Overnight – Maison Gallieni
After breakfast transfer by private vehicle to Ivato Airport for your domestic flight to Morondava on the remote west coast. On arrival meet your guide for your transfer to your beach resort on Nosy Kely beach.
Overnight – Palissandre Cote Ouest Resort & Spa
Set off on a full day of sightseeing to explore the dry deciduous region to visit the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park and view the extraordinarily statuesque ‘Avenue of the Baobabs ‘, an avenue of 800 year old Baobabs along a dirt road between Morondava and Belon’i Tsiribihina.
Overnight – Palissandre Cote Ouest Resort & Spa
Up early this morning for your domestic flight to Antananarivo. On arrival meet your Wildlife Safari representative and continue your journey by road travelling through typical hauts plateau countryside, rice paddies and Merina villages to the rainforest reserves in the province of Toamasina. Early this evening set off on a guided walk to observe the nocturnal creatures in the Vakona Private Reserve.
Overnight – Mantadia Lodge
Andasibe – Mantadia is a rainforest National Park of two protected areas the Analamazaotra / Perinet Reserve and Mantadia National Park. Recognised for its population of Indri, the largest living lemur species with its haunting cry. Spend the day exploring the parks with your naturalist private guide.
Overnight – Mantadia Lodge
After breakfast set off for the Palmarium Reserve. Arriving at Manamnato take a resort boat transfer to your comfortable lodge situated on Lake Ampitabe in the Pangalanes, a network of manmade channels connecting freshwater lakes and lagoons.
Overnight – Palmarium Lodge
Take off on guided walk in the private reserve to explore the island and observe the many species of inquisitive and habituated lemur including the black, crowned and the Coquerel’s sifaka, view magnificent orchids and rare varieties of palm and carnivorous plants.
Overnight – Palmarium Lodge
Depart on the return boat journey to Manamnato travelling along the canals passing local villages and pirogues. Meet your driver for the road journey through the highlands to Antananarivo, the capital.
Overnight – Le Relais des Plateaux
Transfer by private vehicle to Ivato International Airport for your onward travel arrangements.
Add more days to our custom designed journey to travel to the far north for a stay at Anjajavy le Lodge. Sitting on the edge of a remote reserve there is a bit of everything which makes Madagascar so fascinating with its white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, curious lemurs, forest chameleons and wild orchids. Speak with an Indian Ocean Specialist for their expert knowledge and inspiring recommendations
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Wildlife Safari established the Perth, Australia office in 1987 offering a portfolio of destinations within Africa, the Indian Ocean and India.
