Reserve Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic

Sets off heading east where you’ll quickly get up close and personal with the island’s vibrant array of wildlife. Chameleons, lizards, frogs, snakes, butterflies, and Sifaka Lemurs are only the short list of creatures you’ll see first-hand at the Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic Reserve. With so many more species of lemur, like Indri and ring-tailed, we will next head farther out to Andasibe, the world-renowned lemur watching paradise.

The Mitsinjo Reserve

In the afternoon, we will visit Parc Mitsinjo, where you can find chameleons, snakes, birds and most importantly the largest lemur species, Indri.

V.O.I.M.M.A. Community Reserve

When night falls, perhaps your true inner-explorer can come alive as we’ll hike through the forest to catch a glimpse of night lemurs and other nocturnal friends.

Analamazaotra Special Reserve

We can’t see it all in just one day, though. Spend hours more wandering through Analmazaotra Reserve on Day 2. Unique, rare, and endangered all describe the species of animals you’ll see here, including 11 different lemur species.

Vakona Private Reserve

In the afternoon, the wildlife adventure continues as we visit Lemurs Island and Crocodile Park. There, you’ll walk among flora and fauna unlike anywhere else on Earth.

Behenjy is a town between Antananarivo and Ambatolampy. It is believed that they produce the best foie gras in Madagascar

Ambatolampy

Ambatolampy is a small town between Behenjy and Antsirabe. Their artisanal manufacture of aluminium tools, utensils and decorate are famous in Madagascar.

Fahaleovantena Tribes Monument

After a couple of days in nature, Day 4 combines travel and tour. We will depart Andasibe early in the morning, heading inland 7.5 hours through beautiful highlands and valleys to the colourful and classic city of Antsirabe. The French called it ‘The city of water’ for its thermal springs. Madagascar’s iconic rickshaws will wheel you around to all the top sites. The monument is located at the city center of Antsirabe. The word 'Fahaleovantena' means independence. Under that word is the first two measures of the national anthem of Madagascar.

Gare D’Antsirabe

The station was built in 1923. Although the station is closed and all train services are stopped. As once of the landmark of Antsirabe, the colonial architecture of the station itself still attract many tourist to visit.

Our Lady Of La Salette Cathedral

It is also called Notre Dame de la Salette. It is located at the city center. It is a Catholic church found in 1908 and dedicated in 1931.

Ambositra

Today, we will travel from Antsirabe to Ranomafana, which means ‘hot water’ in the local language. En route, we will visit Ambositra, famously known as the capital of Malagasy handicraft, where we will visit the handicraft shops.

Ranomafana National Park

We will spend around 4 hours in Ranomafana National Park, another paradise filled with exotic and unique wildlife, including 12 different lemur species. Birds, butterflies and reptiles will be in abundance. Take in the sights and sounds of this beautiful tropical rainforest.

Ranomafana

The afternoon will be at leisure as we go back into the beautiful forest after dark for a guided night walk. Be prepared to see many nocturnal creatures, including the grey mouse lemur and fat-tailed dwarf lemur with their large night-vison eyes. On this unique outing, we should encounter many species of chameleons, frogs, and snakes that come only surface when the sun goes down.

Anja Reserve

To start Day 6, we will visit the rainforest again before moving to the dry tropical area of Ranohira. Our 5-hour drive will take us through Anja, where we will visit the Anja community reserve, the best place to see the iconic ring-tailed lemur of Madagascar. We will then head to Isalo National Park in Ranohira.

Isalo National Park

Isalo National Park is an 815km² park famous for its unusual sandstone landscape eroded by wind and rain into plateaus, canyons and outcrops; some so strange that you may feel that we have transported you to another planet. Based on your fitness level, there are scenic hikes to visit the most popular attractions.

Isalo

In the afternoon will visit two major attractions outside the park. La Reine de l’Isalo (the Isalo Queen), a naturally carved figure in stone, and La Fenetre de l’Isalo (the Isalo Window), a popular spot to enjoy and capture the spectacular Madagascan sunset.

Toliara

Day 8 takes us back to the coast. Our drive is around 3.5 hours to Toliara, the largest city in the South of Madagascar.

Ifaty

After a short stop in Toliara, we head to Ifaty to visit the Reniala Reserve. If you have only seen pictures of a Baobab, be prepared to be in awe of this unique Baobab Forest. The reserve is rich with birdlife, and the turtle park offers an unforgettable experience.

Ifaty

Day 9 will be a leisure day. You can relax on the beach, enjoy the hotel facilities, rent a boat, or go snorkelling and discover what Madagascar has to offer below the waterline.

Toliara

Today we take a local flight back from Toliara to Antananarivo. You can buy your flight ticket online at https://tsaradia.com/, or you can contact us if you need help with booking.