Lemurs, baobabs & Malagasy coast

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, you’ll depart for Ranomafana National Park, a natural treasure offering total immersion in the heart of the Malagasy tropical forest. During your tour through its trails, you can enjoy a magical and fresh atmosphere, surrounded by tall trees covered in moss and lichens.

The park harbors extraordinary biodiversity, with many lemur species, multicolored chameleons, and exotic birds, turning every step into a fascinating experience for nature lovers.

After your visit, you’ll continue your trip to Fianarantsoa, passing through the beautiful landscapes of the Highlands. Overnight stay in Fianarantsoa.

Total transfer: 40 miles, approximately 2 h.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you’ll be heading to Ambalavao to visit Anja’s community reserve. This little natural paradise, surrounded by granite formations, protects a unique ecosystem in the southern heart of Madagascar.

While you walk the path, you’ll enjoy a close encounter with ring-tailed lemurs, easily spotted as they jump among the rocks or groom their families. This reserve offers impressive views, endemic flora, and a serene environment that invites you to connect with nature. You’ll continue until you reach Ranohira, where you’ll be transferred to your hotel. Overnight stay in Ranohira.

Total transfer: 168 miles, approximately 4 h.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, you’ll explore Isalo National Park, a natural treasure of over 80,000 acres that captivates with its canyon vistas, rocky Jurassic formations, and hidden oases.

During your morning walk, you’ll see impressive hills until you reach the Natural Pool, set between rocks and tropical vegetation, where you will be able to take a refreshing bath. The park also has extraordinary biodiversity, with over 80 bird species, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals, among them the charismatic ring-tailed lemurs (Maki), sifakas, and varikas. Isalo’s flora is just as breathtaking.

At the end of the day, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable sunset at “Isalo’s Window”, one of Madagascar’s most emblematic views. Overnight stay in Isalo.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you’ll leave for Tuléar, passing through changing landscapes that reveal the Malagasy South. You’ll pass through Ilakaka, the legendary town of sapphire hunters that reached its peak of popularity in 1998, with a cultural mix that recalls the “Far West”. Ahead, the first baobabs announce your entrance into one of the arid southern regions. During your journey, you’ll admire the traditional tombs of local ethnic groups, true funerary works of art.

Before reaching the shore, you’ll visit Reniala Reserve, also known as the “Baobab Forest”, where endemic flora and unique birds live. You’ll continue to Ifaty, a tranquil coastal town bathed by the warm waters of the Mozambique Channel. Its white sand beaches and coral reef make this an ideal refuge for snorkeling and scuba diving. Overnight stay in Ifaty.

Total transfer: 82 miles, approximately 7 h.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, you’ll have a free day to enjoy Ifaty’s charm at your leisure. You can rest at one of its paradise beaches, or maybe practice snorkeling and diving in the coral reef, home of multicolored fish and sea turtles. Overnight stay in Ifaty.

Breakfast at the hotel. You’ll transfer to Tuléar airport to embark on your flight back to Antananarivo. After transferring to your hotel, you’ll be able to enjoy your final hours here. Overnight stay in Antananarivo.