Eastern Madagascar Tours
Rainforests, Wildlife & Tropical Islands — Experience the enchanting calls of the indri in Andasibe, cruise along the scenic Pangalanes Canal, and relax on the pristine beaches of Sainte-Marie Island.
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Andasibe
The heart of the eastern rainforest
Andasibe & Ankanin'ny Nofy
Rainforest meets tropical lake paradise
Andasibe & Ankanin'ny Nofy to Sainte Marie
From rainforest to tropical paradise
Highlights
Included services
Home Country → Antananarivo
We are happy to welcome you at Ivato International Airport upon your arrival. One of our team will welcome you and take you to your hotel to settle in. Depending on your arrival time, you might explore a bit of the capital or simply relax and prepare for the journey ahead.
Antananarivo → Andasibe
Early morning departure from Antananarivo towards Andasibe, a journey of approximately 3 to 4 hours by road through the beautiful highlands. Along the way, we will stop at the Peyrieras Reptile Reserve in Madraka to discover chameleons and many other fascinating reptiles. Upon arrival in Andasibe, we will check you into your accommodation. In the evening, an optional night walk will give you the chance to observe nocturnal species such as mouse lemurs and chameleons.
Andasibe → Mantadia & Vakona
Today will be a full day of exploration. In the morning, we will visit Mantadia National Park, known for its dense primary rainforest and diverse wildlife including the largest lemur in Madagascar, the Indri-Indri, as well as diademed sifakas, black and white ruffed lemurs, and birds like the Madagascar serpent eagle. After lunch in Andasibe village, we will head to Vakona Private Reserve where you will encounter lemurs up close on Lemur Island and explore the surrounding forest trails.
Andasibe → Antananarivo → Departure
Early in the morning, we will visit Analamazaotra National Park, home of the famous Indri lemur, the largest living lemur. You will have wonderful photo opportunities with various animals and reptiles. After the visit, we will drive back to Antananarivo. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing in the capital before your departure.
Highlights
Included services
Home Country → Antananarivo
We are happy to welcome you at Ivato International Airport upon your arrival. One of our team will welcome you and take you to your hotel to settle in. We will give you a little summary of how our adventure together will go and answer any questions you may have.
Antananarivo → Palmarium Ankanin'ny Nofy
Today we depart for Palmarium Ankanin'ny Nofy via Manambato. The drive will take us through the lush landscapes of eastern Madagascar. Upon arrival at Manambato, we will board a speedboat for a scenic ride along Lake Rasoabe, surrounded by tropical vegetation, to reach the Palmarium reserve.
Palmarium Ankanin'ny Nofy
We will spend the day exploring the Palmarium lemur reserve and its lush surroundings. A guided forest walk will allow you to spot various lemur species in their natural habitat. In the evening, a nocturnal visit will give you the rare opportunity to observe the elusive Aye-Aye, one of the most unique primates in the world.
Ankanin'ny Nofy → Andasibe
Today we leave the Palmarium and drive to Andasibe. In the afternoon, we will visit Vakona Private Reserve, where you will encounter diverse lemur species up close on Lemur Island and enjoy the beautiful forest trails.
Andasibe → Analamazaotra National Park
This morning we will visit Analamazaotra Reserve, home of the famous Indri lemur, the largest living lemur in Madagascar. Its powerful call echoes through the rainforest and is an unforgettable experience. You will also have photo opportunities with various other animals and reptiles. In the evening, an optional safari night walk will take you to observe nocturnal lemurs and chameleons.
Andasibe → Antananarivo
We drive back to Antananarivo with scenic stops along the way. In the afternoon, we will enjoy a city tour covering the upper and lower town, the cathedral, and the beautiful Lake Anosy.
Antananarivo → Departure
Depending on your flight schedule, we will take you on a visit to the photography museum or allow time for last-minute shopping before transferring you to Ivato International Airport for your departure. We hope you take with you unforgettable memories of Madagascar.
Highlights
Included services
Home Country → Antananarivo
We are happy to welcome you at Ivato International Airport upon your arrival. One of our team will welcome you and take you to your hotel to settle in.
Antananarivo → Andasibe
Today we depart early for Andasibe. Along the way, we will stop at the Peyrieras Reptile Reserve to discover chameleons, geckos and many other fascinating reptiles of Madagascar. We will also visit Vakona Private Reserve in the afternoon to encounter lemurs up close on Lemur Island.
Andasibe → Analamazaotra National Park
We will spend the day exploring Analamazaotra National Park, home of the iconic Indri-Indri, the largest living lemur. Its haunting call resonating through the rainforest is an experience you will never forget.
Andasibe → Manambato → Palmarium
Today we drive to Manambato where we will board a speedboat for a scenic ride across Lake Rasoabe to reach the Palmarium reserve at Ankanin'ny Nofy. The journey through the canal and the lake offers stunning views of the tropical vegetation.
Palmarium → Aye-Aye Island
We will explore the Palmarium lemur reserve during the day, enjoying guided walks through the lush forest to spot various lemur species. In the evening, a special nocturnal boat trip will take us to Aye-Aye Island for a rare chance to observe this extraordinary and elusive primate.
Manambato → Tamatave
We leave by speedboat back to Manambato and drive to Tamatave (Toamasina), the largest port city of Madagascar. Upon arrival, we will enjoy a city tour including the fresh fish market and visits to vanilla, cloves and spices shops that showcase the island's rich agricultural heritage.
Tamatave → Foulpointe
Today we head north along the coast towards Foulpointe. On the way, we will stop at the Ivoloina Reserve, a beautiful park home to several lemur species and a variety of reptiles and amphibians. Foulpointe is known for its beautiful beaches and natural coral reef pool.
Foulpointe → Mahambo
We will visit the Analalava Reserve, a protected coastal forest with rich biodiversity. After the visit, we continue our drive along the scenic east coast to reach the charming seaside village of Mahambo, where you can relax and enjoy the ocean views.
Mahambo → Sainte Marie
Today we board the boat from Mahambo to the island of Sainte Marie (Nosy Boraha). This tropical paradise is famous for its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters and, between July and September, the spectacular sight of humpback whales migrating along its coast.
