Inclusions:

• All transfers by road

• Internal Flight Tana to Morondava

• Meals according to itinerary (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)

• Drinking water

• Activities according to itinerary

• Park entry fees

• All tips except your RAW Africa Eco-Tours local leader

Exclusions:

• International airfares

• Travel insurance

• Country entry visa

• Beverages other than water

• Laundry

• Personal spending

Depart early to travel east of the capital to the town of Andasibe. 

Set amid lush forests and running creeks, Andasibe is the gateway to the wildlife rich parks of the east. Analamazoatra National Park is home to the largest and the smallest of the lemur species- the Indri and the tiny mouse lemur. Visit the Amphibian Education Centre in the afternoon and spend the evening on a night walk. Learn how to effectively use red lights and the impact on nocturnal species, including lemur, night birds, chameleons and various invertebrates.

Meals: B L D

This morning, we’ll explore the lush trails of Analamazaotra National Park in search of one of Madagascar’s most iconic lemurs. Keep your eyes (and ears!) open for the haunting calls of the indri—the largest of all lemur species—alongside sightings of the striking Diademed sifaka and bamboo lemurs.

Learn about the different lemur families and their behavioural traits and characteristics, as well as the different sampling techniques used to collect behavioural data.

As the sun sets, we’ll venture out on a guided night walk to discover the elusive mouse lemur, woolly lemur and other species that come to life after dark.

Meals: B L D

Finish your visit to the east with a morning walk in VOIMMA Reserve, which is a community based lemur conservation area. Voimma translates to " people who love the forest". This is the opportunity to gain insight into community views of lemurs and some of the unique challenges facing lemur species who live alongside community areas. After lunch we will return to Tana.

Meals: B L D

After a short morning flight to Morondava, we’ll make our way through the breathtaking Avenue of the Baobabs — a truly iconic Madagascan landscape — on our journey to Kirindy Reserve. Keep your eyes peeled as we explore this unique dry forest, home to the rare sportive lemur, coua pheasant and the fossa, Madagascar’s top predator. As night falls, we’ll head out on an evening walk to spot some of Kirindy’s rare and nocturnal lemurs.

Learn the art of data sampling with nocturnal species.

Meals: B L D

We’ll rise early for a sunrise walk in this unique dry forest. Observe anti predator behaviour from brown lemur and Verreaux sifaka as this is one of the few forests in Madagascar where the fossa is the key predator.

After lunch we will return to the enchanting Avenue of the Baobabs. Often called Madagascar’s most photographed landscape, this majestic corridor is lined with towering Grandidier’s baobabs — some over 1200 years old and reaching up to 30 metres high. You’ll have the rare opportunity to plant your very own baobab sapling, contributing to the conservation of these iconic “upside-down trees.” Afterwards, we’ll relax and take in the golden hues of sunset as they bathe the landscape in a magical glow. We’ll then continue on to Morondava for the night.

Meals: B L D

After an early breakfast, we’ll begin our journey to Antsirabe, winding our way through Madagascar’s scenic central highlands. This full day of travel offers breathtaking views of rolling hills, terraced fields, and traditional villages nestled among the mountains. Known as the crossroads of Madagascar, Antsirabe was once a bustling trade hub and still holds echoes of its colonial charm, with wide boulevards and thermal springs. It’s the perfect place to stretch your legs and soak in the atmosphere of the island’s heartland.

Meals: B L

This morning we’ll travel to the lush forests of the south east. We’ll enjoy lunch with traditional music before arriving at Ranomafana National Park.
Tonight we finish the evening with a night walk to see how many of the 130 different species of frog we can spot!

We will be staying at Centre ValBio for the next 3 days. This will give us the opportunity to assist researchers in the park and gain valuable insight into cutting edge lemur research.

This is a "hands on" experience that will provide exciting opportunities to trial different research methods.

Meals: B L D

After an early breakfast, we’ll begin our journey back to Antsirabe. This will be your chance to purchase local crafts.

Meals: B L D

After an early breakfast we begin our journey back to Tana, where we will drop you at Ivato International Airport in time for your flight.

As your amazing journey wraps up, we at Raw Africa Eco-Tours hope you’re leaving with memories filled with wildlife, conservation, and the rich cultures you’ve experienced. We hope you leave Madagascar with a promise to return to this extraordinary island of baobabs and lemurs.

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