Madagascar Untamed

Madagascar Untamed – Overview

An island long isolated, Madagascar is full of unique and spectacular surprises. From lemurs to baobabs, rainforests to thorny forests, deserts to pristine beaches, this is a place unlike anywhere else, rich with wildlife, tribal culture and startlingly beautiful landscapes.

Included Meals: 17 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 17 dinners
Accommodation: 18 nights in 3+/4★ accommodation
Group Size: Max 12
Physical Rating: 3 – longer walks, gentle paced activities
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Tour Highlights

• Explore Madagascar’s most iconic sites.

• Immerse in Malagasy culture and cuisine.

• Discover lemurs, baobabs, rainforests, deserts, and pristine beaches.

Tour Itinerary

Days 1–2: Fly to Antananarivo

Arrive in Madagascar’s capital. Transfer to hotel. (D)

Day 3: Tamana Kitchen

Market visit with a chef, cook traditional Malagasy dishes. Afternoon free. (B,L,D)

Day 4: Travel to Antsirabe

Drive through highlands and mountains, explore Antsirabe’s colonial charm. (B,L,D)

Day 5: Garden of Madagascar

Countryside walk, artisanal food production, traditional crafts. Dinner at French-owned cheese restaurant. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Travel to Ranomafana

Scenic drive through ethnic territories; option for night walk. (B,D)

Day 7: Explore Ranomafana

Spot golden bamboo lemurs, sifakas, chameleons, and more. Optional thermal baths. (B,L,D)

Day 8: Visit Valbio Research Centre

Guided tour, biodiversity presentation, and botanical gardens. (B,L,D)

Day 9: Discover Fianarantsoa

Walking tour, countryside lunch with a Betsileo family, Antemoro paper factory visit. (B,L,D)

Day 10: Around Ambalavao

Visit Anjà Community Reserve, home to ring-tailed lemurs. (B,L,D)

Day 11: Into the South

Drive through Bara region and desert landscapes to Ranohira. (B,D)

Day 12: Explore Isalo

Walk Isalo NP trails to canyons, oases, and swimming holes. (B,L,D)

Day 13: Meva Workshop

Crest Trail walk, free time, endemic plants workshop, sunset viewpoint. (B,D)

Day 14: Travel to Ifaty

Drive through sapphire mining town, spiny forest, Mahafaly plateau. Stop at arboretum before reaching coastal Ifaty. (B,L,D)

Day 15: Relax in Ifaty

Free day at the beach. Twilight baobab walk + candlelit dinner. (B,D)

Day 16: Return to Tana / Andasibe

Fly to Tana, continue to Andasibe via Mandraka Gorge. Night walk at Voimma Reserve. (B,L,D)

Day 17: Explore Andasibe

Morning in Analamazoatra Reserve (indri indri lemurs). Optional Mitsinjo Forest walk. (B,L,D)

Day 18: Lemur Island & Return to Tana

Visit Vakona Reserve to meet rescued lemurs. Farewell dinner in Tana. (B,L,D)

Days 19–20: Fly Antananarivo to UK

Transfer to airport for overnight flight home. (B)

Places Visited

UK → Antananarivo (2N) → Andasibe (2N) → Antsirabe (2N) → Ranomafana (3N) → Ambalavao (2N) → Ranohira (3N) → Ifaty (2N) → Antananarivo (1N) → UK

Tour Dates & Prices

What’s Included

• International flights & taxes

• Domestic transport

• 3+/4★ accommodation

• 17 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 17 dinners

• Touring with guides & entrance fees

• Visa fees (UK passport holders)

Extras:

• Land only from £5,590 (Antananarivo–Antananarivo)

• Single room from £990

• Tipping US$260 (paid locally)