9 Days Madagascar Safaris Tour to East & West – Overview

This 9 Days Madagascar Safaris Tour to East & West will make you experience two areas of interest but full of contrasts: the rain-forest of the East and the dry deciduous region of the mid-west famous for its unique Baobab forest.

You will also discover the unique wildlife and flora of these two different habitats. Above that, you will enjoy the breathtaking landscapes and will meet the very hospitable Malagasy people – who will welcome you anytime and anywhere in the country.

Within this short time, you will be able to experience different wildlife and ecosystems as well as the Malagasy culture.

 9 Days Madagascar East to West Tour – Highlights

Day 1: Arrive in Antananarivo & transfer to Andasibe

Day 2: Tour Andasibe National Park

Day 3:  Andasibe- Manambato – Pangalanes Channel

Day 4: Tour Pangalanes Channel

Day 5:   Pangalanes Channel – Manambato – Antananarivo

Day 6:  Antananarivo – Morondava – Kirindy

Day 7:   Kirindy – Morondava

Day 8:  Morondava – Antananarivo

Day 9: Explore Antananarivo City

9 Days Madagascar Safaris Tour to East & West – Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Antananarivo & Transfer to Andasibe

Arrival in Antananarivo. You will be met at the airport by our representative and transferred eastwards to Andasibe.

In the evening, a short night-walk is scheduled in order to spot nocturnal active animals.

Accommodation: Vakona Forest Lodge

Meal Plan: Half Board

Day 2: Tour Andasibe National Park

After some ride on a bumpy road, you will reach Mantadia Reserve, home to other species of lemurs, birds, and chameleons.

This 4-hour hike is rather challenging but worth it to explore the primary rainforest of Mantadia National Park.

You will seek Diademed sifaka, Black-and-white ruffed lemurs, insectivorous tenrecs, and rainforest-dependent ground rollers.  In the afternoon, you will spot lemurs closely at the Lemurs’ Island.

Accommodation: Vakona Forest Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 3:  Andasibe- Manambato – Pangalanes Channel

Earlier in the morning, hike inside Analamazaotra Nature Reserve (another part of Périnet) to spot the largest of all lemurs, called “Indri indri” with other animals and medicinal plants.

Then, you will continue eastwards through the mountains and luxuriant vegetation.  From Lake Rasoabe, you will have a short boat transfer to Palmarium. The rest of the day will be at leisure.

Accommodation: Palmarium Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 4: Tour Pangalanes Channel       

Today, visited the private reserve of Palmarium to observe other species of lemurs and other endemic animals as well as typical plants.

Night walk to spot the Aye-Aye Lemurs in the neighborhood of the Lodge. It is your unique chance to spot these rare Lemurs during this trip

Accommodation: Palmarium Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 5: Pangalanes Channel – Manambato – Antananarivo                                     

You will have a boat transfer back to Manambato, through the green channel of the Pangalanes. Then, continue by road to Antananarivo.

On the way, visit of local villages and fields in order to get closer to the local people, and get to know their way of life.

Accommodation:  La Varangue Hotel

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 6:  Antananarivo – Morondava – Kirindy                          

Transfer to the airport and fly to Morondava, in the Midwest coast of Madagascar, the Land of Baobabs. You will head northwards directly on a red road to the Reserve of Kirindy throughout the Baobab forests and the Savannah.

This reserve is located in a dry deciduous area, and home for the famous Fossa predator and several species of lemurs, reptiles and birds. You will have a diurnal and nocturnal walks inside the Reserve.

Accommodation:  Relais du Kirindy

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 7:   Kirindy – Morondava

After a last morning visit inside Kirindy Reserve, you will enjoy the sunset at the Baobab Avenue before reaching again the coastal town of Morondava.

Accommodation: Chez Maggie Hotel

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 8: Morondava – Antananarivo

At dawn, drive back to Baobab Avenue to enjoy the magical lights and views of the area. Then, transfer to the airport and fly back to the capital city of Antananarivo. Relax at the Hotel upon arrival.

Accommodation: La Varangue Hotel

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 9: Explore Antananarivo City

If time permits, you will have a city tour with our tour guide, including a visit of the Queen’s palace (under reconstruction), and the old palace of Prime Minister Rainilaiarivony who married the three Queens.

You will be able to visit the handicraft market at Digue before reaching the airport for check-in and flight back home.

 End of The 9 Days Madagascar East to West Tour.