Berenty is one of Madagascar's best-known private reserves, because of its sub-desert Lemurs (Ring-tailed, Verreaux's Sifaka and Brown Lemur). These have been the focus of many internationally televised documentaries and books about it. Berenty is in the peculiar 'spiny desert' of Madagascar's sub-desert South.

Perinet (Andasibe) is Madagascar's most visited reserve, as it is so easy to access. It holds a large variety of rare rainforest animals, notably the baboon-sized Indri, largest of all...

This is one of the best itineraries combining the south and east of Madagascar. Nahampoana Reserve has four species of habituated lemurs. Andohahela National Park the road passes through the 3rd parcel at Tsimelahy where there is a visitor interpretation centre - this is transitional forest - so called as it lies between two vegetation types, the spiny forest in the west and the rainforest to the east. There is about a forty five minute scenic walk in the fairytale forest from the entrance of...

The forests of the Ankarafantsika National Park (Ampijoroa) is one of two last remaining examples of western Malagasy tropical dry deciduous forests. A night walk is usually exciting and rewarding and one may find Milne-Edwards Sportive Lemur, Grey Mouse Lemur and Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur. During the day Coquerel's Sifaka are commonly seen. Oustalett's and Rhinoceros chameleon are likely as are the iridescent green day geckos. Birds here include a host of vangas including Van Dam's,...

Situated 120 km north of Mahajanga is the luxury Anjajavy Hotel. It is built on a peninsula in a large bay and surrounded by a 450 hectare reserve of dry deciduous woodland - perfect for nature lovers!  There is no road to Anjajavy. Anjajavy lies in the heart of the Menabe Sakalava territory. There are only barely signposted paths through the bush and forest. Anjajavy can be accessed by plane from Antananarivo or Nosy Be. An extraordinary change of scenery is guaranteed as soon as you take...

This itinerary is one of the best choices for first time visitors as it is possible to visit almost all year (except February). The Nosy Be Archipelago is situated off the northwest coast of Madagascar (30 x 40 km) and has about 40 000 inhabitants. It is commonly known as the 'big Island' as there are numerous smaller surrounding islands. It's tropical climate and classical "Indian Ocean holiday island' appeal makes it a leading sea, sun & sand destination. The average temperature is...

Combine the rainforest reserve of Andasibe-Mantadia with the Anjajavy Resort (Relais & Chateaux).

Andasibe-Mantadia (Perinet) also known as Analamazaotra, is one of Madagascar's most visited parks. A scenic 3½ hour drive east of Tana finds you in this spectacular rainforest reserve. It is home to a large variety of rare rainforest animals, notably the baboon-sized Indri, largest of the lemurs. Many species of rainforest-dwelling birds, reptiles and other wildlife abounds here too. The...

This is a perfect itinerary for travellers looking for an island beach holiday as well as experiencing some of Madagascar's wildlife.You visit Ile Sainte Marie for some beach R&R and then Perinet also known as Analamazaotra or Andasibe, one of Madagascar's most visited reserves. A scenic 3½ hour drive east of Tana finds you in this spectacular rainforest reserve. It is home to a large variety of rare rainforest animals, notably the baboon-sized Indri, largest of the lemurs. Many species of...

On this itinerary you will experience some of Madagascar's magnificent habitat diversity. The itinerary is best in spring and early summer (late August to December) as the Ankarana reserve may be inaccessible between January and April. Ankarana is the most bizarre place in Madagascar and subject of a National Geographic video as well as books like the excellent 'Lemurs of the Lost World' (Jane Wilson/ Impact Books). You may have to sacrifice some of your creature comforts to experience the...

This is Madagascar's most scenic and culturally interesting overland route. Travelling the RN7, this tarred contour road takes one from the capital city, Antananarivo, in the central highlands, to the south-west coast where reefs and beaches make for an ideal finish to this itinerary. En route, you'll experience some breathtaking scenery, pass through some typical Malagasy towns and villages, visit the tropical rain forests of Ranomafana National Park and the high plateau granitic outcrops and...

This is the 9 night option ending in Tulear without further extenions. Madagascar's most scenic and culturally interesting overland route. Travelling the RN7, this tarred contour road takes one from the capital city, Antananarivo, in the central highlands, to the south-west coast town Tulear. En route, you'll experience some breathtaking scenery, pass through some typical Malagasy towns and villages, and visit the tropical rain forests of Ranomafana National Park and the high plateau granite...

Overland itinerary with beach extension at Ifaty Beach in the south-west. This is Madagascar's most scenic and culturally interesting overland route. Travelling the RN7, this tarred contour road takes one from the capital city, Antananarivo, in the central highlands, to the south-west coast where reefs and beaches make for an ideal finish to this itinerary. En route, you'll experience some breathtaking scenery, pass through some typical Malagasy towns and villages, visit the tropical rain...

This is Madagascar's most scenic and culturally interesting overland route. Travelling the RN7, this tarred contour road takes one from the capital city, Antananarivo, in the central highlands, to the south-west coast where reefs and beaches make for an ideal finish to this itinerary. En route, you'll experience some breathtaking scenery, pass through some typical Malagasy towns and villages, visit the tropical rain forests of Ranomafana National Park and the high plateau granite outcrops and...

For those of you travelling to Madagascarwith an interest in Madagascar's natural history, this itinerary takes one to three different ecological zones: the eastern tropical rainforests, the southern spiny forests and the western dry deciduous woodlands. Access to these sites is via Antananarivo using internal scheduled flights and by road.

For an itinerary with a beach extension at Anakao see IT-12B Madagascar Natural History Tour (scroll down to important links)

 

Itinerary: 9 nightsDay 1:...

For those of you travelling to Madagascar with an interest in Madagascar's natural history, this itinerary takes one to three different ecological areas: the eastern tropical rainforests, the southern spiny forests and the western dry deciduous woodlands as well as a few days at the beach at Anakao. Access to these sites is via Antananarivo using internal scheduled flights and transfers by road.

 

Itinerary: 14 nightsDay 1: Fly to Antananarivo (Tana), the lively Malagasy capital in the Central...

This itinerary takes one to three very different habitats offering one the chance to seea spectrum of Madagascar's endemic mammals, birds, reptiles, invertebrates and flora. These biomes are the damp eastern rainforests, the tropical dry western woodlands and then the bizarre 'spiny desert' in the sub-arid south. These habitats are widely dispersed and getting to these sites involves domestic flights and transfers by road. Good accommodation exists on this routing too.

Andasibe...

This itinerary takes one to three very different habitats offering one the chance to seea spectrum of Madagascar's endemic mammals, birds, reptiles, invertebrates and flora. These biomes are the damp eastern rainforests, the tropical dry western woodlands and then the transitional forest and bizarre spiny forest in the south east. These habitats are widely dispersed and getting to these sites involves domestic flights and transfers by road. Good accommodation exists on this routing.

Andasibe...

This itinerary takes you to the island of Nosy Be and to the northern rainforests of Montagne d’Ambre. The attraction of Nosy Be is its tropical climate and ‘Indian Ocean holiday island’ style which makes it one of Madagascar’s leading sea, sun & sand destinations. While here you should try to visit the surrounding islands of Nosy Tanikely, a marine reserve around which the reefs offer great snorkelling and diving opportunities as well as Nosy Komba, an unofficial ‘sanctuary’ for a thriving...