Africa Tours

Madagascar Lemurs & Baobabs

Duration8 days

LocationAntananarivo & Nosy Be

Group4 persons

Rating

See a world found nowhere else on this 8-day Madagascar tour. Drive the Avenue of the Baobabs near Morondava, look for lemurs and fossas in Kirindy Forest, then fly to Nosy Be for beaches and island life.

Avenue of the Baobabs at sunset
Kirindy Forest: lemurs, chameleons and the elusive fossa
Beach days on Nosy Be
Baobab lodge and beach resort stays

A natural-history trip with a beach finish. Ask Day Safaris Adventures about the best months for lemur viewing.

What's included

Airport transfers
Bottled water in the vehicle
Entrance fees to sites and museums in the itinerary
Government taxes and service charges
Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
Licensed local English-speaking guide
Private air-conditioned transport with driver

Not included

Anything not listed under "What's Included"
International flights to and from your home country
Lunches and dinners unless stated
Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls)
Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
Visa fees and entry permits (unless stated)

8-day itinerary

A day-by-day breakdown of your adventure.

Day1

Arrival in Antananarivo - Highland Capital

Arrive at Ivato International Airport (TNR). Transfer to your hotel in the upper town. Evening panoramic view of the city from Queen's Palace hill. Welcome briefing about Madagascar's unique biodiversity (90% endemic species).

Hotel in Antananarivo (Palissandre Hotel or similar)Full Board

Airport
Transfer,
City
Viewpoint,
Welcome
Briefing

Day2

Antananarivo to Morondava - Baobab Avenue

Morning flight to Morondava (1 hour). Drive to the famous Avenue of the Baobabs. Walk among the 800-year-old Adansonia grandidieri baobabs at sunset. Watch the trees turn orange and purple.

Baobab Lodge near Kirindy ForestFull Board

Domestic
Flight,
Baobab
Avenue
Sunset
Walk,

Day3

Kirindy Forest - Lemurs & Fossa

Morning visit to Kirindy Forest Reserve. See Madagascar's largest predator - the fossa (looks like a cougar). Spot Verreaux's sifaka (dancing lemur) and red-fronted lemurs. Night walk to see mouse lemurs (smallest primate in the world).

Baobab LodgeFull Board

Kirindy
Forest
Walk,
Fossa
Viewing,
Lemur

Day4

Morondava to Antananarivo - Return Flight

Morning sunrise at the Avenue of the Baobabs (different orientation). Visit a local fishing village. Flight back to Antananarivo (1 hour). Afternoon explore the upper town - Queen's Palace (Rova) and the Andafiavaratra Palace.

Hotel in AntananarivoFull Board

Sunrise
Baobab
Photos,
Village
Visit,
Palace

Day5

Antananarivo to Nosy Be - Island Escape

Morning flight to Nosy Be (2 hours) - Madagascar's premier beach destination. Transfer to your beach resort on the island. Afternoon beach relaxation or explore Hell-Ville town.

Beach resort in Nosy Be (Nosy Be Lodge or similar)Full Board

Domestic
Flight,
Beach
Check-in,
Island
Orientation

Day6

Nosy Be - Lokobe Forest Reserve

Morning boat trip to Lokobe Forest Reserve (on Nosy Be). Trek through the rainforest to see the endangered black lemur and Nosy Be sportive lemur. Afternoon visit to Nosy Komba (Lemur Island) to see friendly lemurs.

Beach resort in Nosy BeFull Board

Boat
Trip,
Rainforest
Trek,
Lemur
Feeding,

Day7

Nosy Be - Snorkeling & Island Tour

Full day boat excursion to Nosy Tanikely (marine reserve). Snorkel in crystal clear waters among colorful coral reefs and tropical fish. Visit the lighthouse for panoramic views. Optional whale shark snorkeling (Oct-Dec).

Beach resort in Nosy BeFull Board