Discover Madagascar

Day 1

Upon arrival in Antananarivo, your clients will be welcomed at Ivato International Airport and transferred to their hotel in the upper city. As the capital of Madagascar, Antananarivo—or “Tana,” as locals affectionately call it—is a fascinating jumble of hills, red-brick houses, and bustling markets. Depending on arrival time, your clients might enjoy a short stroll or simply relax at the hotel and take in the cityscape from above. It’s a peaceful start to what promises to be an unforgettable adventure.

Accommodation: Hotel Grand Urban

Day 2

After breakfast, your clients will head to Antsirabe via National Road 7, traveling through the distinctive Malagasy highlands. They'll enjoy views of rice terraces, charming hamlets, and herds of zebu—let’s hope the zebus are feeling photogenic! A stop in Ambatolampy includes a visit to an aluminum foundry, showcasing local craftsmanship. In Antsirabe, a vibrant thermal town known for rickshaw traffic, your clients will have time for a city tour and lunch at their own leisure.

Accommodation: Hotel Arotel

Day 3

This morning, the adventure continues southward through lush highlands and dramatic valleys toward the rainforests of Ranomafana National Park. Along the way, the road weaves through charming rural villages, each brimming with everyday Malagasy life. Arriving in Ranomafana in the afternoon, your clients will settle into their hotel nestled in the misty hills. The surrounding forest is alive with bird calls and the rustling of lemurs in the canopy. If time allows, they may choose to join a guided evening walk to spot nocturnal species, including leaf-tailed geckos, glowing-eyed lemurs, and strange-sounding frogs—all set to the symphony of the jungle at night.

Day 4
Today your clients will spend the day exploring the vibrant biodiversity of Ranomafana National Park, one of Madagascar’s ecological crown jewels. Accompanied by a local guide, they will venture along rainforest trails that wind through waterfalls, ferns, and towering bamboo groves. With luck, they’ll encounter the elusive golden bamboo lemur, which helped earn the park its national protection status. This park is also home to rare orchids, iridescent insects, and endemic birds such as the pitta-like ground roller. The fresh, earthy scent of the forest and the ever-present bird calls create a truly immersive natural experience. In the afternoon, your clients may wish to unwind at the nearby thermal springs—a nod to the park’s name, which means “hot water.”

Accommodation: Thermal Hotel

Day 5

After breakfast, your clients will journey onward to Ambalakely, with an enriching stop in Fianarantsoa—the cultural heart of Madagascar’s highlands. Here, they will explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town, where winding staircases, red-earth buildings, and panoramic terraces offer a photographer’s dream. The city is steeped in history and tradition, and local guides are eager to share stories that breathe life into its colonial charm. After the visit, the road continues to Ambalakely, a quiet, picturesque town tucked among green hills. The evening is at leisure for guests to relax and take in the peaceful countryside.

Accommodation: Hotel Ambalakely

Day 6

Today is a day of contrasts and unforgettable encounters. On the way to Isalo National Park, your clients will stop at Anja Community Reserve, a remarkable conservation area managed by the local Betsileo community. This small but magical reserve is teeming with wildlife—especially cheeky ring-tailed lemurs, who are known for their curiosity and photogenic poses. After the visit, the road leads into the dry south, where grassy plains and towering rock formations begin to dominate the landscape. By afternoon, your clients will arrive at Hotel Jardin du Roy, a stone-built lodge seamlessly blended into the otherworldly terrain of Isalo.

Day 7
It’s time to delve into the surreal, sculpted world of Isalo National Park. With options for various hiking trails, your clients can tailor their day to their fitness and interests—whether it's an easy walk to the serene Piscine Naturelle, or a more adventurous trek into hidden canyons and viewpoints. Along the way, they may spot sifaka lemurs leaping between trees, or admire endemic plants like the elephant’s foot pachypodium. The park's rich ochre hues shift with the sun, painting the sandstone cliffs in dazzling golds and reds. It’s a place of legends, beauty, and endless sky.

Accommodation: Hotel Jardin du Roy

Days 9–10

These two full days are dedicated to relaxation and gentle exploration. Your clients can bask on golden sands, swim in warm waters, or snorkel along the coral reef teeming with colorful fish. For those feeling adventurous, a guided excursion into the spiny forest reveals bizarre endemic flora and ancient baobabs, while boat trips offer glimpses of traditional Vezo fishermen at work—or even migrating whales, depending on the season. Afternoons are ideal for fresh seafood, cold drinks, and watching the sunset paint the sky in glowing hues.

Accommodation: Hotel La Mira

Day 11

After breakfast, your clients will take a domestic flight back to Antananarivo. Upon return to the capital, the rest of the day is open for relaxation or last-minute souvenir shopping at one of Tana’s craft markets. In the evening, they’ll enjoy one final stay in the city that started it all.

Accommodation: Hotel Grand Urban

Day 12

Your clients will be transferred to the airport for their international departure. As they say veloma to Madagascar, they take with them memories of rainforests, beaches, lemurs, and warm smiles—reminders of a country unlike any other on Earth.