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Ultimate Madagascar Adventure

22 days, Antananarivo to Antananarivo

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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.

22 days

Antananarivo to Antananarivo

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Trip Code: DMAM

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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.

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 4 - Demanding

Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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22 days

Antananarivo to Antananarivo

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Trip Code: DMAM

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See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

Trees for Days

Help us spread love around the world — with trees! Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.

Trees planted for this trip: 22

Ripple Score

Want to create ripples that change lives? The higher the Ripple Score percentage, the more money stays in the local communities you visit.

Ripple Score for this trip: 99

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Itinerary

Day 1Antananarivo

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Antananarivo/Miandrivazo

Travel through the Madagascar Highlands to the village of Miandrivazo for the night.

Day 3Miandrivazo/Kirindy Forest

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 4Kirindy Forest/Bekopaka

Continue to Bekopaka, our gateway to the National Park of Tsingy de Bemaraha.

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 5Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park

Morning canoe adventure on the Manambolo River, with an afternoon exploring the Little Tsingy's.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 6Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park

Enjoy a full day exploring the peculiar rock formations of the 'Great Tsingy'.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 7Bekopaka/Morondava

A full day driving back to Morondava, stopping for sunset at the Baobab Alley.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 8Morondava

Free day in Morondava to relax on the beach, visit the local market, or explore five species of mangroves in a dugout canoe.

Day 9Morondava/Antananarivo

Free morning in Morondava, then fly to Tana.

Day 10Antananarivo/Andasibe

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.

Day 11Andasibe

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.

Day 12Andasibe/Antsirabe

Travel to the colonial city of Antsirabe, stopping to see rice paddies along the way.

Day 13Antsirabe/Fiadanana

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.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Local Living Moment Community Guesthouse and Traditional Dinner

Meals included:

Lunch | Dinner

Day 14Fiadanana/Ranomafana

Learn traditional rituals from the local villagers. Hike back to the bus taking in the stunning views. Continue on to Ranomafana.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 15Ranomafana/Ambalavao

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.

Day 16Ambalavao/Ranohira

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.

Day 17Ranohira

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.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Soa Zara Tree Planting Project

Day 18Ranohira/Ifaty

Drive through the desert landscape, viewing Mahafaly tombs and giant baobab trees en route. Continue to the beautiful Mozambican Channel beaches of Ifaty.

Day 19Ifaty

Spend a full free day enjoying this gorgeous area. Opt to do some hiking or hit the beach.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 20Ifaty

Enjoy another free day in Ifaty to partake in any of the optional activities you didn't have time for yesterday.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 21Ifaty/Antananarivo

Travel to Toliara for a flight to Antananarivo and an optional last night out on the town.

Day 22Antananarivo

Depart at any time.

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What's Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Soa Zara Tree Planting Project, Ranohira
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group, Antananarivo
  • Your Local Living Moment: Community Guesthouse and Traditional Dinner, Fiadanana
  • Your Discover Moment: Ifaty
  • Sunset at Baobab Alley
  • 4x4 journey between Morondava, Kirindy and Bekopaka
  • Guided night walk in Kirindy Reserve
  • Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve guided visit
  • Canoe excursion on the Manambolo River
  • Andasibe Indri Special Reserve guided walk
  • Artisan workshop visit
  • Traditional healer visit
  • Paper factory visits
  • Anja Reserve walk
  • Isalo National Park visit
  • Internal flights
  • All transport between destinations and to/from activities

Accommodations

Simple hotels (16 nts), community guesthouse (1 nt, multi-share), huts (4 nts).

Meals

4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
Allow USD555-725 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private minibus, plane, walking, 4x4, canoe.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer), driver throughout, local guides.

Departures

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Ultimate Madagascar Adventure

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