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Ultimate Madagascar Adventure
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Price on request
Duration
22 days
Countries
Madagascar
Activity
active
Group size
Max 16
The adventure
Home to mind-blowing scenery, lush rainforests, curious lemurs, and all the outdoor splendour you could possibly ask for (and then some), Madagascar was made for adventure travel. This comprehensive tour takes you deep inside Africa’s amazing jungle island for close encounters with both wildlife and humans over 22 incredible days. Sit down for dinner with a ghost-talker at a homestay near Lake Andraikiba, swim in natural pools and splash about under waterfalls, encounter the unique trees of Baobab Alley, and soak up nature at its finest in some of the island’s national parks. Madagascar is so incredible it feels like another planet. Get out there.
Arrive at any time.
Travel through the Madagascar Highlands to the village of Miandrivazo for the night.
Drive to Kirindy Forest Reserve, where you may be lucky enough to spot the giant jumping rat, or Fossa, the largest carnivore on the island. This evening, enjoy a night walk, the highlight of a visit to Kirindy.
Continue to Bekopaka, our gateway to the National Park of Tsingy de Bemaraha.
Morning canoe adventure on the Manambolo River, with an afternoon exploring the Little Tsingy's.
Enjoy a full day exploring the peculiar rock formations of the 'Great Tsingy'.
A full day driving back to Morondava, stopping for sunset at the Baobab Alley.
Free day in Morondava to relax on the beach, visit the local market, or explore five species of mangroves in a dugout canoe.
Free morning in Morondava, then fly to Tana.
Travel to Andasibe-Perinet National Park with scenic stops en route. Stay in a quiet area near Andasibe and explore the Indri Special Reserve section of this massive area.
Spend the day exploring this national park. Stay in a quiet area near Andasibe and explore the Indri Special Reserve section of this massive area.
Travel to the colonial city of Antsirabe, stopping to see rice paddies along the way.
Visit Lake Andraikiba before continuing to the small village of Fiadanana. Opt to explore this beautiful village. Listen to a ghost talker, enjoy a stay at a community guesthouse, and dinner with a local family.
Learn traditional rituals from the local villagers. Hike back to the bus taking in the stunning views. Continue on to Ranomafana.
Opt for an early morning forest walk to get a feel for the incredible wildlife of the area, or explore on your own. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic journey heading south through Madagascar's wine-producing region.
Stop at Anja Community Reserve, known for groups of ring-tailed lemurs. Continue on through the ever-changing landscape to Ranohira and Isalo National Park.
Spend the day exploring Isalo National park on foot, stopping at a natural swimming pool and waterfalls. In the evening visit the G Adventures supported tree planting project near Ranohira, creating a green corridor to protect the biodiversity of Isalo National Park.
Drive through the desert landscape, viewing Mahafaly tombs and giant baobab trees en route. Continue to the beautiful Mozambican Channel beaches of Ifaty.
Spend a full free day enjoying this gorgeous area. Opt to do some hiking or hit the beach.
Enjoy another free day in Ifaty to partake in any of the optional activities you didn't have time for yesterday.
Travel to Toliara for a flight to Antananarivo and an optional last night out on the town.
Depart at any time.
At a glance
Duration
22 days
Route
Antananarivo → Antananarivo
Countries
Madagascar
Activity level
active
Style
Beach & Islands, Food & Drink, Local Living & Homestays, National Parks & Wilderness, Trekking & Hiking, Wildlife & Safari
Group size
Max 16
Ages
12+
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome
Where you'll go
Day by day
Your journey through
Madagascar
Showing Days 1-7
22-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival dayArrivalThere are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Day 2Travel through the Madagascar Highlands to the village…Journey through Antsirabe, the spectacular eroded hills called 'lavaka', and the lush green landscape before arriving at the farming town of Miandrivazo for the night.
Journey through Antsirabe, the spectacular eroded hills called 'lavaka', and the lush green landscape before arriving at the farming town of Miandrivazo for the night.
Day 3Drive to Kirindy Forest Reserve
Drive to Kirindy Forest Reserve, where you may be lucky enough to spot the giant jumping rat, or Fossa, the largest carnivore on the island. This evening, enjoy a night walk, the highlight of a visit to Kirindy.
Day 4Continue to BekopakaLoad into 4x4's and head out on sandy roads heading north to Bekopaka, before arriving cross the Tsiribihina and Manambolo rivers by local ferry.
Load into 4x4's and head out on sandy roads heading north to Bekopaka, before arriving cross the Tsiribihina and Manambolo rivers by local ferry.
Day 5Morning canoe adventure on the Manambolo River
Morning canoe adventure on the Manambolo River, with an afternoon exploring the Little Tsingy's.
Day 6Enjoy a full day exploring the peculiar rock…
Enjoy a full day exploring the peculiar rock formations of the 'Great Tsingy'.
Day 7A full day driving back to MorondavaThe sandy track leads back to Morondava passing through Baobab Alley in time for sunset.
The sandy track leads back to Morondava passing through Baobab Alley in time for sunset.
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