Land of the Lemur

Overview

Evolving in relative isolation for millions of years, the island of Madagascar is a truly one-off place. Travelling south from the capital, we’ll enjoy a gentle introduction as we tour Antsirabe, a former colonial spa town. Over the next 10 days, you’ll experience the best of the island, scouting out lemurs, discovering tombs inside rugged sandstone rocks and passing through a plateau of wide-trunked baobab. You’ll also come up close to dozens of Madagascar’s endemic flora and fauna throughout your journey.

What’s Included

• 12 nights in hotels and lodges

• Titan tour manager throughout

• 35 meals: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners

• Guided city tours in Antananarivo, Antsirabe, Fianarantsoa, and Tuléar

• Visits to Ambatolampy Market, Ambositra artisan workshops, Antaimoro paper factory, Ilakaka, and Andasibe village

• Entry to Ranomafana National Park, Anja Park, Isalo National Park, Reniala Reserve, Andasibe National Park, Peyrieras Reptile Reserve, and Ambohimanga King’s Palace

• Evening walk in Andasibe rainforest

Itinerary

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Day 1 – Antananarivo

Join your tour group at the hotel.

Day 2 – Antananarivo to Antsirabe

Begin with a guided tour of Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo (Tana), known for its cooler highland climate. Travel south through scenic terraced rice fields and eroded hills (lavaka), stopping at a colourful market in Ambatolampy. Arrive in Antsirabe, an elegant colonial-style city.

Day 3 – Antsirabe to Ranomafana

Travel through highland pine and eucalyptus forests to Ambositra, known for its traditional wood-carving. After lunch with folkloric dancing, continue to Ranomafana National Park, a lush rainforest region known for its waterfalls and wildlife.

Day 4 – Ranomafana National Park

Explore Ranomafana, home to rare golden and greater bamboo lemurs. Trek through the steamy jungle in search of lemurs, birds, butterflies, and reptiles. In the afternoon, enjoy a nature walk or relax in the local hot springs.

Day 5 – Ranomafana to Ranohira

Tour Fianarantsoa, the cultural capital of Madagascar, then visit Ambalavao’s Antaimoro paper workshop. Stop at Anja Park, a community-run reserve supporting local education. Continue through the red plains of the Plateau de l’Horombe to Ranohira, gateway to Isalo National Park.

Day 6 – Isalo National Park

Take a guided walk through the dramatic rock formations, canyons, and burial caves of Isalo National Park. Spot sifakas, ring-tailed and brown lemurs. End the day at La Fenêtre de l’Isalo, watching the sunset over the mountains.

Day 7 – Isalo to Ifaty

Visit Ilakaka, a former sapphire rush village. Cross Zombitse National Park and pass the iconic baobab forests of Andranomaintso. Arrive in Tuléar for a short tour before continuing to the fishing village of Ifaty on the southwest coast.

Day 8 – Ifaty & Reniala Reserve

Early morning visit to Reniala Reserve to spot baobabs and endemic bird species. Return to the hotel with free time to relax—perhaps on the beach, observing traditional fishing life.

Day 9 – Ifaty to Antananarivo

Travel back to Tuléar for your domestic flight to Antananarivo.

Day 10 – Antananarivo to Andasibe

Journey east into Madagascar’s rainforest region. Meet the Betsimisaraka people and enjoy an evening walk to spot nocturnal animals.

Day 11 – Andasibe National Park

Explore the rainforest, home to nine lemur species, including the loud and endangered indri. Spot chameleons, orchids, and birds. In the lodge’s private reserve, you may encounter lemurs up close.

Day 12 – Andasibe to Antananarivo

Return to the capital, stopping at Peyrieras Reptile Reserve and the UNESCO-listed royal city of Ambohimanga, a sacred historical site.

Day 13 – Departure

Say farewell to your group and transfer for your onward travel or flight home.