Duration
6-Day
Kirindy Forest, Madagascar
Discover Madagascar's landscapes and unique wildlife on this 6-day trip from Antananarivo to Morondava. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and scenic wonders of Madagascar as you delve into the rich cultural heritage of cities such as Behenjy and Antsirabe, known for their crafts and historical monuments. Highlights include lemur encounters, exotic wildlife, and the Avenue of Baobabs. Get a complete overview of Madagascar in one week. You'll enjoy encounters with local fauna and flora.
Plan snapshot
Duration
6-Day
Route
Antananarivo to Antananarivo (City)
Via Miandrivazo (Town), Kirindy Forest, Allée des Baobabs
Country & park
Madagascar / Kirindy Forest
Style
Mid-range shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Activities
nature hikes/walks
Accommodation
San Cristobal Boutique Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Antananarivo (City) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner Included; Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
EUR
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
EUR
Before booking
Quote flow
This mid-range tour uses hotels.
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 30 people per group.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Single travelers can join this group tour.
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Day 1
Mid-range hotel in Antananarivo (City) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 2
Mid-range hotel in Miandrivazo (Town) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 3-4
Mid-range hotel just outside Kirindy Forest – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 5
Mid-range hotel less than 1hr drive from Allée des Baobabs (Highlight) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 6
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Welcome to Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo. It is with great pleasure that we welcome you today. We look forward to assisting you throughout your journey. Your arrival is an important moment for us. We want your experience to be as pleasant as possible from the very beginning. Our team is available to assist you, answer your questions regarding boarding procedures, dining or shopping services, and respond to any other requests. We are committed to providing you with quality service and ensuring you have a pleasant journey. We wish you a pleasant stay. Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Departure in the morning, then drive to Miandrivazo through mountains, hills, and rice fields. Ambatolampy is a small town between Behenjy and Antsirabe. Its artisanal manufacture of aluminum tools, utensils, and decoration is famous in Madagascar. Gare D’Antsirabe: The station was built in 1923. Although the station is closed and all train services have stopped. As once the landmark of Antsirabe, the colonial architecture of the station itself still attracts many tourists to visit. Antsirabe Cathedral: It is also called Notre Dame de la Salette. It is located in the center of the city. It is a Catholic church founded in 1908 and dedicated in 1931. You'll check in at the hotel and stay overnight. Miandrivazo: It is a town located between Morondava and Antsirabe, which is considered the hottest place in Madagascar. Mid-range hotel located in Miandrivazo (Town) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
You'll leave early in the morning, have breakfast on the spot, then continue to reach the capital of the Baobab tree. Kirindy Forest: The Kirindy Forest is a private nature reserve situated in the north of Morondava town. With a high rate of endemism, the Kirindy forest is a true jewel of western Madagascar and a vestige of the primary dry forest. Home of the island’s largest mammal. ‘FOSA’. Two hours of visit inside the reserve and two hours of night walk. Mid-range hotel located just outside Kirindy Forest Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
You'll leave early in the morning to visit Kirindy forest. With a high rate of endemism, the Kirindy forest is a true jewel of western Madagascar and a vestige of the primary dry forest. You'll visit the reserve for 4 hours. There are 8 species of lemurs, 6 of which are nocturnal, 68 species of birds, 6 of which are threatened, 43 taxa of reptiles, 2 species of turtles, 23 lizards, and 17 species of snakes, as well as 86 species of ants. After the visit, you'll go back to your hotel for lunch. You'll have an evening walk to another place (Ankiba Lodge) to see the nocturnal lemurs or take a microbus. Your overnight stay will be at your hotel. Mid-range hotel located just outside Kirindy Forest Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
You'll have breakfast at your hotel, then another morning visit to the reserve. You'll visit Akiba Lodge Marofandilia, in the heart of the Menabe Antimena dry forest, which is surrounded by majestic baobabs, just a few kilometers from the legendary Avenue of the Baobabs. Immersed in a magical atmosphere, you'll be in perfect harmony with the immensity of nature. Here, the loving Baobab, a union of two majestic giants entwined, watches over you from the lodge entrance. You'll have lunch and an afternoon drive to the Avenue of Baobabs for sunset or sundown. Your overnight stay will be in Morondava city. Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Allée des Baobabs (Highlight) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
You'll have breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport. Rova -Le Palais de la Reine: The final leg of our trip sends us back to the city where it all began. You will have a day tour of the famous sites of Antananarivo. Highlights of the tour on the 12th include the Queen's Palace, built around 1610 and situated at the highest point in Antananarivo. Analakely Market: You will visit the French colonial markets and buildings on Avenida Independencia, a place where people exchange and buy products. Heading to the airport later in the day. Say goodbye, for now, to Madagascar, a genuine island and a world apart. What a great adventure it has been! Say goodbye, for now, to Madagascar, a genuine island and a world apart. What a great adventure it has been. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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)
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)
Offered by
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
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.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
San Cristobal Boutique Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Antananarivo (City) – Breakfast & Dinner Included. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Included
This tour starts and ends in Antananarivo
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
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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