Duration
12-Day
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Madagascar
12-Day Explore the Island's Extraordinary National Park
Overview
The Deep South trip will show you the best of Madagascar. It is a 1000 km road trip from the highlands to the south coast. It is an unforgettable trip because every day is special and magical. You will drive on National Route 7 through tropical forests, vast savannahs, and thorn forests to the coast. Along the way, you'll experience scenery, meet over 7 ethnically unique cultures, and enjoy the magnificent eroded mountain of the canyon, which is the most popular national park in this region.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Antananarivo to Antananarivo (City)
Via Andasibe-Mantadia NP, Ranomafana NP, Anja Reserve
Country & park
Madagascar / Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
Style
Mid-range shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Activities
walking safaris (with an armed guide) & nature hikes/walks
Accommodation
Les 3 Métis - Mid-range guest house in Antananarivo (City) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
EUR
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
Rates Per Person
EUR
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
€2.530 EUR
€2.327 EUR
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
€2.882 EUR
€2.492 EUR
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 6 receive a discount.
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 2-3
Andasibe-Mantadia NP
Day 4
Ranomafana NP
Day 5
Anja Reserve
Day 6-7
Isalo NP
Day 8
Toliara (City)
Day 9-11
Tsimanampetsotsa NP
End
Antananarivo (City) (Day 12)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and guest houses.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 30 people per group.
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 single travelers
Single travelers can join this group tour.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: walking safaris (with an armed guide) & nature hikes/walks
Getting around: boat, normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Les 3 Métis
Mid-range guest house in Antananarivo (City) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 2
Feon'ny Ala Hotel
Mid-range hotel just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 3
Les 3 Métis
Mid-range guest house in Antananarivo (City) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 4
Ny Tanana Hotel
Mid-range hotel just outside Ranomafana NP – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 5
Hotel Aux Bougainvillees Mid-range hotel in Ambalavao (City) – Breakfast & Dinner Included +5 Photos +4 Photos
Mid-range hotel in Ambalavao (City) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 6-7
Isalo Ranch
Mid-range lodge just outside Isalo NP – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 8
Hotel Moringa Tulear
Mid-range hotel in Toliara (City) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 9-11
Anakao Ocean Lodge
Mid-range lodge in Anakao (Town & Beach) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 12
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Dinner Included
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 by International Flight - Transfer to Your Hotel
You'll arrive at Ivato-Antananarivo international airport. Upon arrival, you'll meet our staff at customs. Assistance in issuing visas and baggage formalities. You'll be transferred to your hotel. You have a possibility for a city tour. You'll visit the market and the royal palace or the high town. Mid-range guest house located in Antananarivo (City) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Antananarivo (City) Stay: Les 3 Métis Mid-range guest house located in Antananarivo (City) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Antananarivo - Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
After breakfast, you'll head east to Andasibe through the typical landscape and eastern rainforest. On the way, you'll stop at the Peyreiras reptile farm to observe different endemic species of chameleons, lizards, geckos, and frogs. You'll arrive in Andasibe around noon. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Analamazaotra reserve to spot the largest lemurs of Madagascar, Indri Indri, which is the largest living lemur. You'll enjoy a night walk to spot nocturnal species such as mouse lemurs, chameleons, and frogs. Mid-range hotel located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Stay: Feon'ny Ala Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Drive back from Andasibe to Antananarivo
You'll have breakfast at the hotel, then a morning walk in the primary forest. Other species of lemurs can be seen during the walk, including the gray bamboo lemur, the common brown lemur, as well as various endemic bird species. You'll return for lunch and departure to the hotel after the visit. In the afternoon, you will return to Antananarivo. Mid-range guest house located in Antananarivo (City) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Stay: Les 3 Métis Mid-range guest house located in Antananarivo (City) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Antananarivo - Antsirabe - Ranomafana National Park
You'll depart in the morning, then drive to Ranomafana through mountains, hills, and rice fields. Along the way, you will see many funeral graves, some simple, others explain what plays an important role in the local population and their fascination with the afterlife. You'll arrive in Antsirabe after a 3-hour drive: the thermal station, "the city of water" as it is called, has become a very important economic town, renowned for its fresh products and mineral water, commonly called "Visy Gasy ". The city is well known both for the many “pousse-pousse” and for the precious and semi-precious stones. You'll continue to Ranomafana, known as "hot water", arriving at the end of the afternoon, installation at the hotel, before a night walk. Mid-range hotel located just outside Ranomafana NP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ranomafana National Park Stay: Ny Tanana Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Ranomafana NP Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Ranomafana - Fianarantsoa - Ambalavao
In the morning, you'll drive to Ranomafana National Park to meet your local guide. You'll walk towards the rainforest. Ranomafana protected mountain rainforest covers an area of 41,600ha at altitudes between 600m and 1,400m. The area is dominated by the Namorona River, which, fed by many streams, plunges from the eastern escarpment close to the park entrance. The steep slopes are covered with a mixture of primary and secondary forest; much of the secondary growth is dominated by dense stands of introduced Chinese guava (Psidium cattleyanum) and clumps of giant bamboo. You might spot some species of lemurs (golden bamboo lemur, greater bamboo lemur, Milne-Edwards sifaka, red-bellied, birds (brown mesite, Pollen`s vanga, blue vanga, velvet asity, grey-crowned greenbul, reptiles (Parsons chameleon, Peacock day gecko. After 4 hours, you'll take the RN7 road to the south to reach Ambalavao, where you'll meet the Anja reserve. Fianarantsoa is one of the six major cities of Madagascar. Mid-range hotel located in Ambalavao (City) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Anja Community Reserve Stay: Hotel Aux Bougainvillees Mid-range hotel located in Ambalavao (City) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Ambalavao - Ihosy - Ranohira
You'll leave in the morning towards the vast grassy plains of IHorombe and direction Ranohira after visiting the artisanal papermaking factory and the Anja Reserve, the house of the ring-tailed lemur. The scenery begins to change as you cross the “Southern Gate” mountain and enter the attractive countryside of the Betsileo people, where granite outcrops dominate the horizon. Here, the architecture of the village is also starting to change, from the one-story 'African-style' house to two-story buildings in the central highlands, where people are more like those in Southeast Asia. Is that they are not African? Mid-range lodge located just outside Isalo NP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Isalo National Park Stay: Isalo Ranch Mid-range lodge located just outside Isalo NP Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Visit Isalo National Park
You'll have breakfast at the hotel and drive to the village of Ranohira to choose your local guide. A day dedicated to trekking and discovering the park, made up of a ruin-shaped massif dating from the Jurassic, discovery of the most beautiful landscape in Madagascar. You will visit the other side: the natural pool, where you can swim, etc. You might spot bird species like the Madagascar hoopoe, the common Newtonia, and, with luck, the juvenile short-eared owl, the long-tailed ground-roller, and reptiles and frogs (Ustalet's chameleon, jewel chameleon, tailed iguanid thorny, “endemic” mantilla expectata) and painted burrowing frog. The possibility of enjoying the spectacular sunset at the natural rocky window of Isalo, if time permits. Mid-range lodge located just outside Isalo NP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Isalo National Park Stay: Isalo Ranch Mid-range lodge located just outside Isalo NP Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Isalo National Park - Tuléar
You'll have breakfast at the hotel. Road to Tulear through different villages of sapphire miners and the southern savannah. You'll stop along the way to visit Zombitse National Park. You will be able to see baobabs, well-painted tombs, as well as typical villages of the southern communities. You'll arrive in Toliara and be installed at your hotel. Mid-range hotel located in Toliara (City) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Toliara (City) Stay: Hotel Moringa Tulear Mid-range hotel located in Toliara (City) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
Toliara - Anakao
You'll have breakfast at the hotel. Taking a boat to Anakao, Anakao beach awaits you with its flora and fauna. Offer of sea activities per hotel. Accommodation on a half-board basis for 3 nights. Many sea activities are waiting for you during your stay. There's a possibility of visiting Tsimanampetsotsa National Park. Mid-range lodge located in Anakao (Town & Beach) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Tsimanampetsotsa National Park Stay: Anakao Ocean Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Anakao (Town & Beach) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 12
Anakao - Toliara - Antananarivo
You'll enjoy breakfast at the hotel. You will transfer to the airport and fly back to Antananarivo. Your accommodation will be on a half-board basis. Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Antananarivo (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other 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)
Drinking water (On all days)
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)
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Antananarivo
Book your own international flights when using this operator
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
Tour To Madagascar
4.8 operator rating
Tour To Madagascar is a family business that focuses on value-for-money personalized tours with a personal touch. The company represents an incoming tour operator with a dynamic, modern approach to tourism. We’re expanding our tourism services to not only focus on international markets but also include the domestic market, which allows local populations to explore the incredible biodiversity of their country. Tour To Madagascar is formed by a dynamic team of multilingual employees.
Office In
Madagascar
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Madagascar
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 Euros (EUR).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 6 receive a discount.
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?
Les 3 Métis - Mid-range guest house in Antananarivo (City) – Breakfast & Dinner Included. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner 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 Tour To Madagascar, 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.
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