Andasibe is the nearest national park from Antanarivo. A popular tourist destination in Madagascar, renowned for its lush rainforests and unique wildlife. The primary attraction in Andasibe region is the Mantadia national park and Analamazaotra National Park, which is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including the iconic Indri lemurs. Doing a night walk that allows you to spot the smallest nocturnal lemur and other species, chameleons, frogs… And having some walk at Vakona reserve, and a visit at Madagascar exotic park is worth to do.

Highlights :

• Enjoy the nature
• See different species of chameleons and other wildlife up close
• See the largest living lemurs (Indri Indri) in Madagascar, the beautiful Diademed Sifaka
• Walk at Vakona reserve to see more species of lemurs, crocodiles, aquatic birds, tortoise

Itineraries

DAY 1 : ANTANANARIVO – ANDASIBE

Start the adventure with a pick-up from your hotel at 7:00am, as we make the way to Andasibe. After a few hours drive on the road, stop at Madagascar Exotic Park, where to have the chance to see a variety of animal species, including colorful chameleons, geckos, snakes, and frogs. We then continue our journey to the destination. Upon arrival, hotel check-in and afternoon free.
Late in the afternoon, go for an exciting night walk accompanied by a local guide at VOI MMA Community-run reserve. You’ll have the opportunity to spot night active animals such as lemurs, chameleons, frogs, and birds.. Then back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Accomodation : Hotel Andasibe Cyperus

DAY 2 : ANDASIBE

Half-day hike in Mantadia National Park, where we have the chance to explore the enchanting primary forest of the eastern region and its treasure. This lush forest offers a truly immersive experience in nature’s splendor. We will spot different species of lemurs in this primary forest like the Indri indri, the red-belied lemur, the black and white ruffed lemur… Picnic lunch inside the park.
In the afternoon, continuation to Vakona reserve to encounter more incredible animals, including other groups of lemurs such as the black and white ruffed lemur, the red ruffed lemur, the bamboo lemur, the diademed sifaka also called dancing lemur and the brown lemur, crocodiles, aquatic birds, and tortoises.

Accomodation : Hotel Andasibe Cyperus

DAY 3 : RETURN TO ANTANANARIVO

After breakfast, we check-out and start a morning walk at Analamazaotra National Park to discover its rich biodiversity. We’re on the lookout for four distinct species of diurnal lemurs in their natural habitat, including the famous Indri indri, the largest living lemur, along with the diademed sifaka or dancing lemur, the brown lemur, and the eastern bamboo lemur as well as different endemic plant species such as the palissander wood, the traveler’s palm, orchids, ferns… After the hike, drive back to Antananarivo.
Lunch en route. Upon arrival in the city, transfer to your hotel or to the airport.

END OF THE PROGRAM

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