Duration
12-Day
Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar
12-Day An Unveiled Roadtrip Through Madagascar
Overview
This journey is for travellers drawn to slow unfolding landscapes and unhurried moments. Guided with care, you move through Madagascar as a participant, not just a visitor. Your private guide shapes each day with ease, allowing time for light, markets, and wildlife. With every detail considered, the island reveals itself with misty rice terraces, vibrant rainforests, and sunlit canyons, connecting you to its wild, living heart.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Antananarivo to Antananarivo (City) (Day 11-12)
Via Antsirabe (City), Ranomafana NP, Fianarantsoa (City)
Country & park
Madagascar / Ranomafana National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Activities
game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & nature hikes/walks
Accommodation
Boutique Hôtel La Varangue - Mid-range hotel in Antananarivo (City) – Breakfast Included
Meals
Breakfast Included; Breakfast & Dinner Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
GBP
Rates
Rates Per Person
GBP
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
£5,495 GBP
£3,240 GBP
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
£5,775 GBP
£3,399 GBP
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
£6,061 GBP
£3,570 GBP
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in British Pounds (GBP).
This tour accepts children of all ages.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
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Route
country
Madagascar
Start
Antananarivo (Day 1)
Day 2
Antsirabe (City)
Day 3-4
Ranomafana NP
Day 5
Fianarantsoa (City)
Day 6-7
Ambalavao (City)
Day 8-9
Isalo NP
Day 10
Toliara (City)
End
Antananarivo (City) (Day 11-12)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and hotels.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & nature hikes/walks
Game drives: normal 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Boutique Hôtel La Varangue
Mid-range hotel in Antananarivo (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 2
Couleur Cafe
Mid-range hotel in Antsirabe (City) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 3-4
Hotel Thermal Ranomafana
Mid-range hotel just outside Ranomafana NP – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 5
La Riziere Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Fianarantsoa (City) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 6-7
Camp Catta
Budget lodge outside Andringitra NP – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 8-9
Le Relais de la Reine
Mid-range hotel just outside Isalo NP – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 10
Arboretum d'Antsokay Bungalows Mid-range bungalow in Toliara (City) – Breakfast & Dinner Included +5 Photos +4 Photos
Mid-range bungalow in Toliara (City) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 11
Boutique Hôtel La Varangue
Mid-range hotel in Antananarivo (City) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 12
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Meals at Own Expense
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Arrival in Antananarivo
Arrival in the capital, where the highlands rise beneath a soft, cool sky. Antananarivo is a city of terraced hills, colonial villas, and winding lanes alive with spice and song. It’s a place to pause and breathe after a long journey, in the promise of the journey ahead. Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Antananarivo (City) Stay: Boutique Hôtel La Varangue Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
Travel to Antsirabe
Drive south through the highlands, a day of light and movement. Terraced paddies shimmer in morning sun, children wave from red-brick hamlets, and the road rises and falls with the contours of the land. Antsirabe, known for its thermal springs and artisan workshops, exudes an effortless charm. Rickshaws roll past French-era façades, and crater lakes lie calm beyond the town’s edge. Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Antsirabe (City) Stay: Couleur Cafe Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 3
Ranomafana National Park
The landscape softens as you descend toward the rainforest. En route, Ambositra’s carved balconies and Zafimaniry woodcraft offer a glimpse into Madagascar’s artistic soul. By afternoon, mist and birdcall signal your arrival in Ranomafana. Explore the park’s forest trails with your naturalist guide. Ferns brush your arms as you track the golden bamboo lemur through dappled light; in the stillness, the air hums with cicadas and the occasional rustle of chameleon feet. Night walks reveal the island’s nocturnal life: mouse lemurs, stick insects, and the gleam of unseen eyes. Mid-range hotel located just outside Ranomafana NP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Ranomafana National Park Stay: Hotel Thermal Ranomafana Mid-range hotel located just outside Ranomafana NP Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 5
Fianarantsoa
An early journey through green hills to Fianarantsoa, a city of tea, churches, and soft morning mist. Walk among the Betsileo villages, where rice terraces shape the land into a living sculpture. You’ll be welcomed into a family home for a traditional Malagasy lunch with laughter, stories, and the gentle rhythm of everyday life. Mid-range hotel located in Fianarantsoa (City) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Fianarantsoa (City) Stay: La Riziere Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Fianarantsoa (City) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 6
Ambalavao and Tsaranoro Valley
The road winds through vast granite landscapes, where the earth glows pink in the afternoon light. Pause in Ambalavao to visit the handmade Antemoro paper workshop, or the bustling zebu market alive with barter and song. Beyond, the Tsaranoro Valley opens, a quiet amphitheatre of cliffs and plains, where Andringitra’s granite walls rise sharply from the savannah. Walks here range from gentle strolls to the ascent of Chameleon Mountain, where dawn paints the peaks in gold. Village visits reveal the enduring traditions of the Bara people, who live by rhythm and ritual, land and livestock. Budget lodge located outside Andringitra NP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Ambalavao (City) Stay: Camp Catta Budget lodge located outside Andringitra NP Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 8
Isalo National Park
Journey west to Isalo, stopping at Anja Community Reserve — a landscape of sunlit granite and ring-tailed lemurs resting in the heat of the day. The reserve, managed by local villagers, serves as a living model of conservation in practice, where your visit supports their work and livelihoods. In Isalo, the earth folds into gorges and canyons, its sandstone carved by centuries of wind and water. Hike through this surreal terrain past aloes and pachypodium, past clear pools where the air cools suddenly. Pause for a picnic in a palm oasis before returning to your lodge as the sun sets in amber light. Mid-range hotel located just outside Isalo NP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Isalo National Park Stay: Le Relais de la Reine Mid-range hotel located just outside Isalo NP Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 10
Tulear
The journey continues south toward the coast. Stop in Zombitse National Park, a rare transitional forest alive with birdcalls and ancient baobabs. Spot red-fronted brown lemurs and the near-mythical Appert’s tetraka before reaching the coastal plains. Evening brings a guided walk through the Antsokay Arboretum, where torchlight reveals endemic succulents and nocturnal species moving among the shadows. Mid-range bungalow located in Toliara (City) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Toliara (City) Stay: Arboretum d'Antsokay Bungalows Mid-range bungalow located in Toliara (City) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 11
Return to Tana
This Malagasy Journey travels by road through Madagascar’s heart from misted highlands to desert stone, from forest calls to ocean wind. As you finish, you fly north to the highlands once more. Spend your final evening in comfort, perhaps with a glass of Malagasy rum on the terrace as the city lights begin to glow. Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Antananarivo (City) Stay: Boutique Hôtel La Varangue Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 12
Begin your Journey Home
This itinerary balances discovery and rest, immersion and ease. It offers a rare continuity of landscape and spirit, ending not with departure, but with a quiet sense of wonder that endures. Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Destination: Antananarivo (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Antananarivo
This operator can book your international flights
Fly to/from Ivato International Airport (TNR - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Journey Africa
4.8 operator rating
Journey Africa is a luxury Tour Operator crafting private, considered safaris and journeys across Africa's most remarkable landscapes. Journeys Shaped by Purpose. Crafted, Never Packaged. Luxury with Support. Exploration that leaves a Legacy.
Office In
United Kingdom
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2025)
Member Of
IATA & ATOL
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in British Pounds (GBP).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children of all ages.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Boutique Hôtel La Varangue - Mid-range hotel in Antananarivo (City) – Breakfast Included. Meals: Breakfast Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Antananarivo
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Journey Africa, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Journey Africa.
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