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12-Day Madagascar Rainforests, Tsingy & Nosy Be Escape

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Madagascar

12-Day Madagascar Rainforests, Tsingy & Nosy Be Escape

4.7 / 5 · 42 reviews Offered by Madagascar Natural Tours 12-Day

Overview

Experience the incredible diversity of Madagascar on this unforgettable 12-day adventure combining lush rainforests, endemic wildlife, dramatic tsingy landscapes, and tropical island relaxation. Discover the lemurs and rich biodiversity of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park and Maromizaha Reserve, explore the volcanic forests of Montagne d'Ambre National Park and the limestone formations of Ankarana National Park, before ending your journey on the beautiful tropical island of Nosy Be.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

12-Day

Route

Antananarivo to Nosy Be (Day 8-11)

Via Andasibe-Mantadia NP, Antananarivo (City), Amber Mountain NP

Country & park

Madagascar / Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Style

Mid-range safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

7 years

Activities

nature hikes/walks

Accommodation

Au Bois Vert Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Antananarivo (City) – Meals at Own Expense

Meals

Meals at Own Expense; Breakfast & Dinner Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

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Currency

EUR

12-Day Madagascar Rainforests, Tsingy & Nosy Be Escape
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

EUR

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 €2.948 EUR €2.310 EUR
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 €2.948 EUR €2.310 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 who are 7 years and older.
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

Tour route map
country Madagascar
Start Antananarivo (Day 1)
Day 2-3 Andasibe-Mantadia NP
Day 4 Antananarivo (City)
Day 5 Amber Mountain NP
Day 6-7 Ankarana SR
End Nosy Be (Day 8-11)

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.

7
Minimum age of 7 years

The minimum age for this tour is 7 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: nature hikes/walks
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Au Bois Vert Hotel

Day 1

Au Bois Vert Hotel

Mid-range hotel in Antananarivo (City) – Meals at Own Expense

Meals at Own Expense

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Vakona Forest Lodge

Day 2-3

Vakona Forest Lodge

Mid-range lodge just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP – Breakfast & Dinner Included

Breakfast & Dinner Included

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Au Bois Vert Hotel

Day 4

Au Bois Vert Hotel

Mid-range hotel in Antananarivo (City) – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

Nature Lodge

Day 5

Nature Lodge

Mid-range lodge just outside Amber Mountain NP – Breakfast & Dinner Included

Breakfast & Dinner Included

Nature LodgeNature LodgeNature Lodge
Kozobe Hotel

Day 6-7

Kozobe Hotel

Mid-range hotel in Ambilobe (Town) – Breakfast & Dinner Included

Breakfast & Dinner Included

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Nosy Be Hotel

Day 8-11

Nosy Be Hotel

Luxury hotel on Nosy Be – Breakfast & Dinner Included

Breakfast & Dinner Included

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Day 12

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast 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.

Arrival in Antananarivo

Day 1

Arrival in Antananarivo

Arrival at Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo where you will be welcomed by your guide or a representative from our team and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax after your international flight or enjoy a short introduction to the Malagasy capital, a lively city built across a series of hills and surrounded by rice terraces. Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Meals at own expense Drinks not included

Destination: Antananarivo (City) Stay: Au Bois Vert Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Tana-Andasibe National Park

Day 2

Tana-Andasibe National Park

After breakfast, departure by road towards Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, located in Madagascar’s eastern rainforest region. The drive takes approximately 4 to 5 hours through scenic highland landscapes, traditional villages, waterfalls, and eucalyptus forests before reaching the lush tropical rainforest of Andasibe. Upon arrival and check-in at your lodge, an afternoon visit of the Analamazaotra Special Reserve will introduce you to Madagascar’s unique rainforest ecosystem. The reserve is especially famous for the Indri Indri, the largest living lemur species, known for its haunting calls echoing through the forest. In the evening, a guided nocturnal walk offers the opportunity to discover Madagascar’s fascinating nocturnal wildlife including mouse lemurs, leaf-tailed geckos, frogs, and sleeping chameleons hidden among the vegetation. Mid-range lodge located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Stay: Vakona Forest Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Andasibe National Park

Day 3

Andasibe National Park

Today is fully dedicated to the exploration of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, one of Madagascar’s most famous wildlife destinations. Accompanied by a specialist local guide, you will walk through the dense rainforest searching for lemurs including Indri Indri, common brown lemurs, bamboo lemurs, and possibly diademed sifakas. The forest is also exceptionally rich in endemic birds, reptiles, amphibians, orchids, and medicinal plants. The rainforest atmosphere, giant tree ferns, moss-covered trees, and constant sounds of wildlife make Andasibe one of the most rewarding nature experiences in Madagascar. The afternoon is free to relax at the lodge or enjoy optional activities nearby. Mid-range lodge located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Stay: Vakona Forest Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Andasibe-Tana

Day 4

Andasibe-Tana

After breakfast, departure for a visit to Maromizaha Reserve, a remarkable primary rainforest reserve located close to Andasibe. Less visited than the main national park, Maromizaha offers a more intimate and authentic rainforest experience with outstanding biodiversity. The reserve is highly appreciated by wildlife enthusiasts and researchers due to its excellent concentration of endemic species. During your guided walk, you may encounter several species of lemurs, endemic birds, frogs, and reptiles while exploring pristine rainforest crossed by streams and covered with lush vegetation. After the visit and lunch, departure by road back to Antananarivo. Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Antananarivo (City) Stay: Au Bois Vert Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Fly to Antsiranana-Montagne d'Ambre

Day 5

Fly to Antsiranana-Montagne d'Ambre

Early transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Antsiranana (Diego Suarez), located in the far north of Madagascar. Upon arrival, departure directly towards Montagne d’Ambre National Park. This beautiful volcanic rainforest park is known for its cool climate, waterfalls, crater lakes, and exceptional biodiversity. During your guided walk through the rainforest, you may encounter crowned lemurs, Sanford’s brown lemurs, colorful chameleons, geckos, endemic birds, and many unique plant species. The dense tropical forest and volcanic scenery provide a striking contrast to the dry landscapes of northern Madagascar surrounding the massif. Driving time: approximately 1.5 hours from the airport. Mid-range lodge located just outside Amber Mountain NP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Amber Mountain National Park Stay: Nature Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Amber Mountain NP Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Montagne d'Ambre -Ankarana

Day 6

Montagne d'Ambre -Ankarana

After breakfast, continuation of your exploration of Montagne d’Ambre National Park with additional wildlife observation and rainforest walks. Later in the day, departure south towards Ankarana National Park. On the way, stop at the spectacular Tsingy Rouge, a fascinating geological site formed by erosion and famous for its impressive red sandstone pinnacles and unique landscape. The journey then continues through northern Madagascar’s dry landscapes towards Ankarana. Driving time: approximately 6–7 hours including visits and stops. Mid-range hotel located in Ambilobe (Town) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Ankarana Special Reserve Stay: Kozobe Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Ambilobe (Town) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Ankarana National Park

Day 7

Ankarana National Park

Full day dedicated to the exploration of Ankarana National Park, one of Madagascar’s most spectacular geological reserves. The park is famous for its tsingy formations — dramatic limestone pinnacles creating a labyrinth of sharp rocks, caves, canyons, underground rivers, and dry forests. Guided hikes through the reserve offer opportunities to discover crowned lemurs, Sanford’s brown lemurs, bats, reptiles, and numerous endemic birds. Several viewpoints and suspension bridges provide breathtaking panoramic scenery over the limestone massif and surrounding forest. Mid-range hotel located in Ambilobe (Town) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Ankarana Special Reserve Stay: Kozobe Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Ambilobe (Town) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Ankarana-Nosy Be

Day 8

Ankarana-Nosy Be

After breakfast, departure by road towards Ankify, the seaport connecting mainland Madagascar to the island of Nosy Be. The drive passes through dry forests, cocoa plantations, ylang-ylang plantations, and tropical landscapes typical of the Sambirano region. Upon arrival at Ankify, transfer by speedboat to Nosy Be. Nosy Be is Madagascar’s most famous island destination, known for its tropical beaches, turquoise waters, coral reefs, and relaxed atmosphere. Arrival and transfer to your beachfront hotel. Luxury hotel located on Nosy Be Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Nosy Be Stay: Nosy Be Hotel Luxury hotel located on Nosy Be Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Nosy Be

Day 9

Nosy Be

These three days are dedicated to relaxation and discovery on the tropical island of Nosy Be, Madagascar’s most famous beach destination. Surrounded by turquoise waters and beautiful beaches, Nosy Be offers the perfect conclusion to your Madagascar adventure after exploring the country’s rainforests and national parks. During your stay, you may simply relax by the beach and enjoy the peaceful island atmosphere or participate in a variety of optional excursions and activities. Popular activities include snorkeling and diving among colorful coral reefs, island hopping excursions to nearby islands such as Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely, whale shark excursions depending on the season, sunset cruises, or visits to tropical plantations and local markets. Nosy Be is also known for its warm climate, spectacular sunsets, rich marine biodiversity, and relaxed ambiance, making it an ideal destination for both adventure and relaxation. Luxury hotel located on Nosy Be Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Nosy Be Stay: Nosy Be Hotel Luxury hotel located on Nosy Be Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Day 12

Departure

Depending on your international flight schedule, transfer to Fascene International Airport in Nosy Be for your departure flight. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Destination: No major destination visited Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) 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 in Antananarivo and ends in Nosy Be, Madagascar
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to Ivato International Airport (TNR - Check price)
Fly back from Fascene Airport (NOS - 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
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Madagascar Natural Tours

4.7 operator rating 42 reviews

In 2013, Mr. Harilala, an experienced professional with over a decade in the tourism industry since 2006, founded Madagascar Natural Tours. Starting as a local tour guide, his journey evolved into leading tours for international companies in Madagascar. Years of exploring the country with travelers from diverse backgrounds taught him the value of adaptability and meeting unique travel expectations, leading to the creation of Madagascar Natural Tours.

Office In

Madagascar

Size

1-5 employees (Founded in 2013)

Tour Types

Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Kenya, Madagascar

Traveler feedback

Reviews

4.70 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Excellent guide, resourceful for last minute changes and flexible to on site requests.

Tour guide Hoby is one of the best guides I’ve ever met. He speaks fluent English, is extremely knowledgeable about Madagascar’s flora and fauna, and most of the food he recommended was excellent. A few days before our trip, we received news of a flight delay that could have caused us to miss our connecting flight. The tour manager was quick and flexible, helping us replan the trip and adjust most of our bookings within a day to fit the new schedule. This was incredibly helpful. P.S. Don’t trust Madagascar Airlines’ timing. If you have a connecting flight, it’s safer to schedule it for the following day.

Photo by KT
Photo by KT

KT · Singapore

Verified

Great trip to Madagascar and Kenya

This was my wife and my first visit to Madagascar and Kenya. Harilala from Natural Tours was a great choice. He arranged a 10 day tour of Madagascar, including Rainforests and Nosybe Island and a 10 day Safari in Kenya with an associated tour company Holidayworks. He communicated through WhatsApp timely and clear. Flight delays due to the Iranian war at the end of the trip required an additional day at the last hotel which was accommodated . The cost for our driver and guide was very reasonable. The guide’s English was excellent and he was informative as we drove out to Andasibe and other national and local parks. We went on night hikes and saw lemurs, chameleons and other animals. Went for many day hikes and saw lots of different lemurs. Harilala’s service was great including local boat tours of smaller islands near Nosybe, where he provided a local guide for the island. Highly recommend using Natural Tours.

Photo by Greg Atkinson
Photo by Greg Atkinson
Photo by Greg Atkinson
Photo by Greg Atkinson

Greg Atkinson · United States

Verified

Fantastic host

For our first visit to Madagascar, Harilala from Natural Tours couldn’t have been a better choice. His communication through WhatsApp was always timely and clear. Cost for our driver and guide was very reasonable. The guide’s English was excellent and he was informative as we drove out to Andasibe national park. Harilala’s service was above and beyond when my wife’s luggage didn’t make the transfer and he picked it up and delivered it without drama! Highly recommend.

Brian L · United States

Verified

More than a trip — a warm, well-organized, and truly eye-opening experience

We (40 & 45) traveled with Madagascar Natural Tours for four weeks through this fascinating country and were able to experience its breathtaking nature and incredible biodiversity in the best possible way. We contacted Harilala from Madagascar Natural Tours only about eight weeks before our trip, which is quite short notice, especially during high season. Despite that, he managed to fulfill all our wishes, gave us great advice, and organized a journey that perfectly matched what we were looking for. Communication was excellent from the beginning, and we always felt safe and well looked after. Due to political unrest, our arrival was delayed by two nights because our flight was diverted. During this stressful situation, we stayed in contact with Harilala, who reassured us and handled everything calmly and professionally. Of course, we missed one planned day of the itinerary, but he adjusted transport, accomodation and activities where necessary so we could still enjoy the rest of the journey as planned. He, the drivers, and the guides are in constant communication — we never had to worry about anything. This was the first time we had ever booked a fully organized tour, and we are very glad we did. Without local support, we would never have seen so much of the country or been able to travel between destinations so safely and efficiently. The road conditions are very challenging, and we were truly impressed by the drivers’ skills (Fanambinana, Dominique and Aina are the best) and even their mechanical knowledge when needed. Whenever we had questions, we could reach Harilala via WhatsApp. Sometimes he replied within a minute, sometimes a bit later — but always reliably. It’s clear he is coordinating many travelers at once, especially in high season, and we always felt supported. Towards the end of our trip, we spent several days with our guide Adrien, who went above and beyond to show us even more bird, insect, and lemur species. His knowledge, passion, and enthusiasm for his work were amazing. He even showed us his home town, which was a very special and personal experience. Madagascar is a developing country, and infrastructure and processes can be very different from what visitors may be used to at home. What stood out most to us was how dedicated everyone was to making our stay a good one. If something didn’t go exactly as planned, there was always a solution. The Malagasy people are incredibly warm and supportive — it was wonderful to experience. If you travel through Madagascar with an open heart and curiosity for other cultures, you will have an unforgettable time. We would absolutely travel with Madagascar Natural Tours again.

Andrea & Niklas · Germany

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Tour FAQs

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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 who are 7 years and older.

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?

Au Bois Vert Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Antananarivo (City) – Meals at Own Expense. Meals: Meals at Own Expense

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

How does the quote request work?

We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly

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This tour is offered by Madagascar Natural Tours, 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 Madagascar Natural Tours.

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