Duration
12-Day
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Madagascar
12-Day The Island of a Thousand Facets
Overview
The island of Madagascar occupies a unique place, both culturally and geographically, within Africa. Separated from the mainland millions of years ago, its fauna has developed very differently from the rest of the continent's wildlife. On this trip, you will take in the very best of this enigmatic and alluring land. You will also visit national parks and lush rainforests. Finally, you will spend time at Ifaty on the coast, a relaxing end to the trip.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Antananarivo to Antananarivo (City)
Via Andasibe-Mantadia NP, Antsirabe (City), Ranomafana NP
Country & park
Madagascar / Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
1 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Le Chat'o Park Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Antananarivo (City) – Breakfast Included
Meals
Breakfast Included; Meals at Own Expense
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
EUR
Rates
Rates Per Person
EUR
Start datesSingle2+ people
Apr 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
€3.325 EUR
€1.824 EUR
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 12 people.
This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).
This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older.
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Route
country
Madagascar
Start
Antananarivo (Day 1)
Day 2-3
Andasibe-Mantadia NP
Day 4
Antsirabe (City)
Day 5-6
Ranomafana NP
Day 7-8
Isalo NP
Day 9-10
Ifaty (Town & Beach)
End
Antananarivo (City) (Day 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.
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Minimum age of 1 year
The minimum age for this tour is 1 year.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: normal 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Le Chat'o Park Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Antananarivo (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 2-3
Andasibe Lemurs Lodge
Mid-range bungalow just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 4
Le Royal Palace Hotel Mid-range hotel in Antsirabe (City) – Breakfast Included +5 Photos +4 Photos
Mid-range hotel in Antsirabe (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 5-6
Ny Tanana Hotel
Mid-range hotel just outside Ranomafana NP – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 7-8
Satrana Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Isalo NP – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 9-10
Bamboo Club
Mid-range hotel in Ifaty (Town & Beach) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 11
Le Chat'o Park Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Antananarivo (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast 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
Antananarivo
You will arrive in Tana and have a meet and greet at the airport then transfer to your hotel. Our reps will meet you at your hotel to hand you all your travel documents and to make a briefing for the whole tour. You'll spend the night in a hotel. Antananarivo, commonly known as Tana, is the capital and largest city in Madagascar. The name Antananarivo means ‘the City of the Thousands’, a reference to the thousand warriors of King Andrianjaka, who established Tana as the capital city of the Merina tribe and accorded it a sacred status. The city was largely chosen for its privileged location. Being on high ground (1,370m) and surrounded by marsh made it easy to defend and thus a natural choice for the capital. Tana has unusual French and Asian-inspired architecture with winding cobblestone streets and staircases that create a medieval impression. Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Antananarivo (City) Stay: Le Chat'o Park Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
Antananarivo - Andasibe
Today we head eastwards to Andasibe through the green landscape of the East. Because of the heavy traffic in this RN2 ( the first harbour of Madagascar) and its winding road, the 145 km distance will take us 4 to 5 hours' drive. This step brings us to the humid part of the country with many primary forest and lakes. On the way, we stop in Pyereras Reptiles Park to see farmed chameleons and other species of reptiles. Then we drive for another 2 hours to reach Andasibe. Check-in and overnight in your hotel. Mid-range bungalow located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Stay: Andasibe Lemurs Lodge Mid-range bungalow located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 3
Andasibe
Morning, 3 to 4 hours guided walk in the Andasibe National Park, a huge tropical rainy forest in the east. 9 species of lemurs can be spotted; the highlight is the "Indri Indri" which is the largest lemurs of the island. This 810 ha reserve is also home to numerous unique wildlife. It contains a wide variety of orchids, canopy, endemic animals like chameleons, tenrecs, and many birds. After the hike, visit to Andasibe village, a typical Betsimisaraka village; who mainly lives on agriculture. Then visit the private park of Vakona in the "islands of lemurs" which the best spot to take photo of lemurs. Mid-range bungalow located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Stay: Andasibe Lemurs Lodge Mid-range bungalow located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 4
Andasibe - Antsirabe
Breakfast at the hotel, then head to Antananarivo. Although the distance is only 145 km, the journey takes about 3 to 4 hours due to winding roads and heavy traffic on National Road 2. Along the way, enjoy green landscapes of tropical rainforest, eucalyptus and pine trees, hills, valleys, lakes, rivers, and traditional villages with thatched houses. From Antananarivo, continue south on National Road 7 for 4 to 5 hours to Antsirabe. Cross the highlands with mountainous scenery, terraced rice fields, and the famous eroded hills called “lavaka”. Optional stop in Ambatolampy, known for its aluminum workshops (weekdays only). Continue through rural landscapes before arriving in Antsirabe. If time permits, enjoy a short city tour, including a visit to a lapidary and local workshops. Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Antsirabe (City) Stay: Le Royal Palace Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 5
Antsirabe - Ranomafana
You will be continuing south, stopping in Ambositra, the centre of Madagascar’s wood carving industry and home to the Zafimaniry tribe. You will then continue to Ranomafana National Park for the night. You'll spend the night in a hotel. Ambositra Ambositra, meaning 'the place of the eunuchs' (supposedly because the Merina tribe castrated all defeated warriors of the local tribe), is an excellent place to see examples of Malagasy wood carvings, and is the capital of the Zafimaniry tribe. The local houses boast intricately carved balconies, panels and shutters. Mid-range hotel located just outside Ranomafana NP Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Ranomafana National Park Stay: Ny Tanana Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Ranomafana NP Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 6
Ranomafana
We spend the morning exploring the rainforests of Ranomafana in search of its many species of lemurs, reptiles and birds. This afternoon you have some time at leisure before an optional night walk on the on the outskirts of the park to search for nocturnal creatures. Night in hotel Ranomafana National Park Ranomafana is considered to be one of Madagascar’s most beautiful National Parks, and was established in the early 1990s to protect the newly discovered golden bamboo lemur, as well as the very rare greater bamboo lemur. The park is covered with forest, and in higher areas moss and lichens cover the trees, giving it a prehistoric feel. Exotic plants such as orchids, as well as mountains, waterfalls and natural hot springs, make this endangered forest a charming and unusual place to discover. Mid-range hotel located just outside Ranomafana NP Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Ranomafana National Park Stay: Ny Tanana Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Ranomafana NP Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 7
Ranomafana - Isalo
Leaving Ranomafana behind, we travel south towards the spectacular landscapes of Isalo. Along the way, we stop at Anja Park, a community-run reserve nestled among impressive granite formations, where you will have excellent chances to observe ring-tailed lemurs in their natural habitat. After this enriching visit, we continue our journey through changing scenery before reaching Isalo in the late afternoon. Overnight at the hotel. Mid-range lodge located just outside Isalo NP Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Isalo National Park Stay: Satrana Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Isalo NP Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 8
Isalo
Enjoy a 4 to 6 hours hike in Isalo National Park, famous for its spectacular sandstone formations and unique landscapes. Explore canyons, natural pools, and endemic vegetation while spotting lemurs and birds along the way. After the hike, return to the hotel. In the late afternoon, visit the “Fenêtre de l’Isalo” for a beautiful sunset. Overnight at the hotel. Mid-range lodge located just outside Isalo NP Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Isalo National Park Stay: Satrana Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Isalo NP Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 9
Isalo - Ifaty
Leaving Isalo behind we head to Tulear. Travelling through the land of the Mahafaly people, we can stop to see the traditional tombs used for burying their dead. From Tulear we transfer to Ifaty on the coast. The region around Ifaty is extremely dry and dominated by ‘spiny forest’ of cacti and other plants that thrive in arid environments. Our accommodation is situated idyllically on a gorgeous beach overlooking the Indian Ocean, where we can watch the local fishermen take boats out as the sun sets. This is a truly beautiful part of Madagascar and a great place to relax or explore. Night in hotel. Mid-range hotel located in Ifaty (Town & Beach) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Ifaty (Town & Beach) Stay: Bamboo Club Mid-range hotel located in Ifaty (Town & Beach) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 10
Ifaty
A day at leisure to relax or explore. Ifaty is also home to coral reef and offers good diving and snorkelling opportunities. It’s also possible to take a walk to the nearby village of Mangily where we can get a good insight into the life of the local Vezo fishing community. All excursions can be booked through the hotel and are payable locally. July and August are the best months to see the migration of the humpback whales. Mid-range hotel located in Ifaty (Town & Beach) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Ifaty (Town & Beach) Stay: Bamboo Club Mid-range hotel located in Ifaty (Town & Beach) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 11
Ifaty - Tulear - Antananarivo
You will be transferred to Tulear airport in ample time to catch your flight back to Antananarivo. During the short flight, enjoy aerial views of Madagascar’s unique landscapes. Upon arrival, transfert to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure to rest. Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Antananarivo (City) Stay: Le Chat'o Park Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 12
Antananarivo - Out
You will be transferred to the airport in plenty of time to catch your flight back home. Take a last look at the beautiful landscapes of Madagascar as you depart, reflecting on the unforgettable experiences and memories from your journey across the island. Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Destination: No major destination visited 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 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
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
Island Continent Tours
4.8 operator rating
Founded in 1998 by Hely Rakotomanantsoa, Island Continent Tours (ICTours) creates authentic, tailor-made journeys throughout Madagascar. With over 25 years of expertise and a trusted local network, we help travelers discover the island’s unique biodiversity, breathtaking landscapes and rich culture. We are committed to delivering personalized service and promoting responsible tourism.
Office In
Madagascar
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 1998)
Member Of
ATTA, Travel Life, TOP MADAGASCAR & Confederation du Tourisme de Madagascar
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range 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 who are 1 year 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?
Le Chat'o Park Hotel - 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 Island Continent 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.
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 Island Continent Tours.
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