Madagascar
Highlights
11 Days (1 to 11 June 2025)
MADAGASCAR
Madagascar is the world’s fourth largest Island and is one of our favourite destinations for its endemic wildlife, diverse landscapes and distinctive culture. Join us on a journey that will take you to see the rare lemur species of both Anamalzoatra and Palmarium Reserves. Wander amongst the giants of baobab alley and search for the elusive fossa. Exploring this relatively untouched destination is always an unforgettable adventure.
Support the wildlife of Madagascar
- Say no to plastic straws!
Plastic straws are a significant threat to marine life along Madagascar’s Coastline, particularly to the reefs of the south west. Madagascar is also known for its cocktails, which are said to be some of the best in Africa. When you order your drink at the end of the day, remember to say “ no straw thank you”, or better yet, bring a reusable one from home, there is a great selection at Biome Australia.
Support the wildlife of Madagascar
- Say no to plastic straws!
Plastic straws are a significant threat to marine life along Madagascar’s Coastline, particularly to the reefs of the south west. Madagascar is also known for its cocktails, which are said to be some of the best in Africa. When you order your drink at the end of the day, remember to say “ no straw thank you”, or better yet, bring a reusable one from home, there is a great selection at Biome Australia.
11
Days
1 to 11 June 2025
Day 1
Antananrivo,Madagascar
Dinner
Welcome to Antananarivo (Tana), the capital of Madagascar! We’ll meet you at the airport and take you to your accommodation. You’ll have plenty of time to relax before you meet your fellow travellers and talk through your Madagascan adventure.
Day 2
Kirindy National Park
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early flight to Morondava, we will pass through the avenue of the Baobabs on our way to Kirindy National Park. This park is home to the rare sportive lemur and the unique fossa! The fossa is Madagascar’s only carnivore and is specialised at climbing trees to hunt lemur species. Head out on an evening walk to spot some of the rare lemur of Kirindy.
Day 3
Baobab Alley
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up and enjoyan invigorating early morning walk in search of the fossa and the many endemic lemurs of the Kirindy Forest. We will then travel back to Baobab Alley. Here we get to plant our very own baobab sapling before relaxing to watch the sunset over this stunning landscape. We will continue on to Morondava where we will spend the night after such a memorable day.
Day 4
Travel to Antsirabe
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast we set off on our journey to Antsirabe. This is a day of travel through the winding mountains and highlands of Madagascar. Located at the cross roads of Madagascar, Antsirabe was once the islands most famous trade centre.
There is the option to fly to Tana and transfer by road to Antsirabe- ask us for a quote!
Day 5
Antsirabe
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Antsirabe is famous for its precious stones, crafts and fossils. We will take a walk around the city centre and learn about the importance of this area as a central trade route pre and post colonisation. The city is well known for its architecture as well as its horse drawn carts and locally produced beer!
Day 6
Antsirabe to Andasibe
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we will return to Tana and continue east of the capital to the town of Andasibe.
Set amid lush forests and running creeks, Andasibe is the gateway to the wildlife rich parks of the east. Analmazoatra National Park is home to the laregest and the smallest of the lemur species- the Indri and thetiny mouse lemur.
Day 7
Analmazaotra National Park
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning we will follow the paths of Analamazaotra National Park looking for a variety of lemur species, including the indri (largest of the lemur species), Diademed sifaka and bamboo lemur. After lunch we will get up close and personal with the brown lemur of Lemur Island and in the evening we head out for a night walk to look for chameleons, frogs, dwarf and woolly lemur.
Day 8
Palmarium Reserve
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After another lively breakfast on the edge of this stunning forest, we will drive to the shores of Lake Rasoabe. The lake
is the entry way to the Pangalanes canals and Lake Ampitabe, where Palmarium Reserve islocated. After a 2 hour boat ride we will reach this private reserve and spend the afternoon wandering the many park trails in search of
black and white ruffed, crowned, brown and redbellied lemur.
Day 9
Aye aye of Palmarium
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Not only is the reserve home to a dozen species of lemur but is also a haven for various frog, orchid and carnivorous
plant species. Spend the morning on a guided walk and the afternoon relaxing on the beach before we head out at
sunset to Aye Aye Island. The aye aye of Palmarium are individuals that have been rescued from nearby communities due to threats from local superstition. While attitudes are changing slowly towards these incredible creatures, they can find safety and security within the reserve.
Day 10
Return to Andasibe
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After another venture into the reserve for a morning walk, we will travel by boat back through the canals and by road to Andasibe. This evening we will take a walk through the beautiful Orchid Garden before finishing our day listening to the calls of the brown lemur and Indri.
Day 11
Return to Tana
Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast we begin our journey to Tana, where we willl drop you at a central location to continue your journey. If you are making an Interntional departure, we recommend an additional night in Tana to ensure you make your flight without any stress!
Palmarium Reserve & the Canal des Pangalese
Palmarium Reserve is a private lemur reserve located on Lake Ampitabe. The best way to reach the reserve is thorugh the picturesque Canal des Pangalese. This water highway was constructed by the French in the early 1900’s. The canal provided an easy trade route for 665kms along the east coast. Palmarium Reserve is a safe haven and rescue centre for a variety of lemur species including the elusive aye aye. Unfortunately the aye aye are viewed with supperstition due to their alien looks and passion for community coconuts.
TRIP EXTENSION
Combines seamlessly with Tsingy Adventure or Farm Homestay
TRIP DETAILS
Price: From AU $3295pp
Solo Traveller Supplement AU $250
Inclusions
All transfers, transport, activities, accommodation , water with activities, meals (as per itinerary), all tips except your RAW Africa local leader, 1 x domestic flight.
Accommodation
7 nights guest house, 2 nights lodge.
Group Size Maximum 8.
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community & conservation based
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