If you want to fully immerse yourself in Madagascar's impressive nature, it is worth booking a trip to the island's lesser-known nature reserves.
Fascinating animal and plant worlds are waiting there, far away from mass and package tourism, in an almost completely untouched atmosphere.
Explore the world of the lemurs: listen to the songs of the Indri-Indris, one of the largest lemur species, or discover the home of the bandros, a lemur species that lives above the water.
If you are looking for a spectacular and extraordinary nature adventure and can do without a bit of comfort and luxury, then our 17-day trip through the Andasibe and Zahamena Nature Parks with a visit to Lac Alaotra lake is for you.
This trip includes not only the guided tours through the two national parks, but also a stay of several days on the island of Nosy Be.
This serves as a moment of relaxation at the end of the trip, where you can review everything you have experienced before.
The nature trip planned by us with the stopovers Andasibe, Lac Alaotra and Zahamena is intended for explorers and nature lovers who are good on foot and can do without comfort on vacation.
This nature trip is planned as a round trip, where not always in fortified accommodations, but also in the tent is spent the night. Basically, all sections are marked by more or less paved roads, nevertheless, a physical effort just because of the climate in Madagascar can not be excluded.
In principle, the tour is fully planned, which means that we take care of transportation, accommodation and the appropriate catering for breakfast and dinner.
A detailed list of the included services when booking the complete package can be found at the end of this travel description.
There you will also see what services you can still expect on site.
Our goal at this point is to create the greatest possible transparency so that your vacation in Madagascar can be a unique positive experience for you.
Therefore, if you have any questions or suggestions, you should never hesitate to contact us directly.
All lovers of lemurs and other extraordinary animal or plant species will find this 17-day guided nature tour particularly appealing.
It goes to two national parks, which are located in areas of Madagascar that have been less developed for tourism so far. Accordingly, an untouched nature awaits you here, as you can almost no longer discover it in many other nature parks because of the constantly growing tourist flows.
The trip starts in the capital of Madagascar, Antananarivo, from where it goes by car east to Moramanga and Andasibe National Park.
From there you will continue to Alaotra Lake and Imerimandroso, where you can discover some evidence of Merina architecture.
The next stop is then Zahamena National Park, where a three-day hike on foot is scheduled.
This is followed by the return trip to Antananarivo, taking the station Ambatondrazaka. From Antananarivo, the plane then goes to the island of Nosy Be, also known worldwide as Perfume Island.
On Nosy Be we will spend four days at leisure before returning to Antananarivo and ending the trip.
Thus, this trip offers the perfect mix of adventure, individuality and relaxation.
Before you book a round trip through the partly still untouched nature of Madagascar, you should inform yourself in advance in detail about the different stations of this trip as well as the concrete travel planning. Madagascar is a country where the values and norms that apply in Europe are not necessarily on the normal daily schedule at every corner.
Therefore, when you book a tour of the island or your vacation in Madagascar, you should pay attention to all the details from the outset.
In order to offer you maximum transparency and comfort, we have not only put together the complete travel package for you, but also compiled all the details of the itinerary in detail below.
This will give you a very concrete impression of what to expect on the 17-day round trip in Madagascar.
Day 1: Arrival in AntananarivoOn the first day you will reach the capital Antananarivo by plane and will be picked up and looked after by us or one of our employees. Depending on your individual arrival time, you can then visit the city of Antananarivo, otherwise you can stay overnight at the Villa Sibyl. |
Day 2: Antananarivo-AndasibeOn the second day, we head east early in the morning along the winding but well-maintained RN 2 road. The first stop is at the Madagascar Exotique private reserve, where you can discover numerous reptiles, amphibians and lemurs. They are used to people and therefore pose in front of your cameras without hesitation. You then continue to Moramanga and move into your first overnight accommodation near Andasibe National Park. The special highlight: with a bit of luck, you can spot the famous and very rare Indri-Indris in the hotel complex, which will enchant you with their very special song. |
Day 3: Andasibe N.P.Directly after breakfast we leave the hotel for the Andasibe National Park. A spectacular world of flora and fauna awaits you there, which you can discover on a tour lasting several hours until midday. After a short stop, we continue directly to Vakona Zoo, where Lemur Island is already waiting for you. This is approached by boat from the water. As you walk around the island, which is mainly home to lemurs that have been freed from captivity and are therefore used to humans, you will literally come into contact with the animals in a spectacular way. Dirt-proof or washable clothing is therefore highly recommended. After visiting the lemur island, we continue into the nearby forest, where the notorious and very rare fossas and crocodiles are just waiting to be discovered by you. Up to two hours are planned for this tour. Overnight stay at the hotel "Vakona Lodge" |
Day 4: Andasibe-Moramanga-Alaotra LakeAfter breakfast, the return journey to Moramanga begins. There you follow one of the few railroad lines in Madagascar, a remnant of the French colonial era. The goal is the Lake Alaotrathe largest freshwater lake in Madagascar. Before that, however, there is a short stopover in Ambatondrazaka, an important administrative and commercial center in eastern Madagascar. There you can enjoy a delicious lunch before continuing along the southern shore of Lac Alaotra to Andreba. This small village is far away from the tourist hotspots and is therefore still relatively unspoiled. This makes the curiosity of the locals towards strangers all the greater - an experience that always creates lasting memories for our travelers. A camp has been set up just outside the village, where you will spend the night in simple huts. As there are no restaurants in Andreba itself, the camp management will coordinate the dinner that evening. |
Day 5: Lake Alaotra-Imerinamandroso-Zahamena N.P.The fifth day of the round trip begins with a first short tour before breakfast. At around five o'clock, you will walk to the shores of Lac Alaotra and board a dugout canoe that will take you to the reed islands on the lake. The trip takes about an hour and as soon as you arrive at the reed islands, you can watch the lemurs from the water as they eat their breakfast on the smaller islands. After returning to camp, a sumptuous breakfast awaits you to fortify you for the next stage of your journey. First it goes to Imerimandroso, a small town with a little more than 10,000 inhabitants. There you can see some impressive architectural works of the Merina culture and store in a classic store for the last time before you go on a three-day jungle expedition. First, you now face a half-hour hike up to Antanandavawhere you can access the Zahamena National Park opens. The porters and guides are already waiting for you there to lighten your load with your luggage and show you the way through the evergreen jungle. This is followed by a three-hour hike up to the edge of the forest, where the first camp for the night awaits you. Although the hike takes you over small hills and involves a steady ascent, a medium level of fitness is sufficient to complete the short walk. You now spend the night in a tent, where you also have dinner. |
Day 6: Zahamena N.P.After your first night in the tent, you will fortify yourself with a hearty breakfast, followed by the next tour directly into the rainforest. On the hike through the green thicket, you may encounter various animal and plant species. Diademed sifakas, black varis and indri-indris have often been spotted on our tours. In the early afternoon, you will reach the Grande Cascade, a stepped waterfall that cascades more than 100 meters into the valley. You now master the ascent directly next to the waterfall and thus manage the 100 meters in altitude in just over half an hour. What you are now presented with is a breathtaking panoramic view that offers an unforgettable photo opportunity. The second camp awaits you at this picturesque location far away from civilization and you spend the night in a tent again, where you also have your evening meal. The special highlight: the river is home to very tasty freshwater crabs, which will enrich your menu that evening. |
Day 7: Zahamena N.P.After the second night in the tent you strengthen yourself first with a breakfast, before it goes into the southeastern part of the Zahamena National Parks goes. This has been little explored to date and offers you the chance to experience a truly untouched rainforest up close. There is also a particularly good chance of encountering wild lemurs in this part of the national park. Despite the remoteness, however, the paths are solidly surfaced and can be easily mastered with an average level of fitness. The long day trip through the rainforest ends in the afternoon, followed by dinner and an overnight stay in a tent. |
Day 8: Ambatondrazaka-AntananarivoThe return journey to Antananarivo takes place on the eighth day of your trip and is relatively stringent. The only stopover planned is in Moramanga around midday. A well-known restaurant called Coq d'Or awaits you there. The car then takes you on to Anatananarivo, where the hotel "Villa Sibyl" already awaits you as an overnight guest. |
Day 9: Antanarivo-Nosy BeOn the ninth day, a hearty breakfast awaits you in Antanananrivo, followed directly by the transfer to Ivato Airport. In Ivato, you board a domestic flight to Nosy Be, an island that used to be known as Nosy Manitra. The island is approximately ten square kilometers in size and is of volcanic origin. After your arrival at Facenne Airport, you will be picked up personally and taken to the Vanila Hotel ***. This will be your home for the next few days. |
Day 10 - 14: Nosy Be and surroundingsDays 10 to 14 do not have a specific program, but can be freely planned by you. Also known as the island of perfume, Nosy Be offers you numerous opportunities to relax on the beautiful beaches or in the hotel complexes or to go on an individual discovery tour. We recommend a visit to the small neighboring island Nosy Komba, a trip to the Lokobe reservewhere you can admire giant trees up to 40m high, or a visit to the Mt. Passot. This is an extinct volcano that offers breathtaking panoramic views. A little insider tip: especially at sunset, you will be treated to a spectacular view that you will never forget. During your stay, you will stay at the Vanila Hotel *** throughout your stay |
Day 15: Nosy Be-AntananarivoOn day 15, your stay on the picturesque island of Nosy Be ends and immediately after the plane you will be transferred to Facenne Airport for your return flight to Antananarivo. You will be picked up personally at the airport and taken back to the hotel you already know Villa Sibyl driven. Not only will you have dinner there, but you will also spend the night. |
Day 16: Antananarivo and surroundingsThe 16th and final day of your round trip through Madagascar focuses entirely on the country's capital Antananarivo and the surrounding area. In Antananarivo, for example, the famous Lemurs Parkwhere you can experience the unique animals once again. Alternatively, if you wish, you can also Ambohimanga discover. This is the former Royal seat of the Merina with mighty fortifications and the so-called royal moats. Ambohimanga is still the spiritual center of the Merina people and was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site many years ago. If you are interested in cultural sights as well as nature, you should not miss this unique opportunity. After an eventful day in Antananarivo, the Hotel Villa Sibylle dinner followed by a transfer to Ivato Airport. Your return flight to Europe departs from there at around midnight. |
Day 17: Return flightThis day you will spend on the plane to Europe. |
Day 1: Arrival in AntananarivoOn the first day you will reach the capital Antananarivo by plane and will be picked up and looked after by us or one of our employees. Depending on your individual arrival time, you can then visit the city of Antananarivo, otherwise you can stay overnight at the Villa Sibyl. |
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Day 2: Antananarivo-AndasibeOn the second day, we head east early in the morning along the winding but well-maintained RN 2 road. The first stop is at the Madagascar Exotique private reserve, where you can discover numerous reptiles, amphibians and lemurs. They are used to people and therefore pose in front of your cameras without hesitation. You then continue to Moramanga and move into your first overnight accommodation near Andasibe National Park. The special highlight: with a bit of luck, you can spot the famous and very rare Indri-Indris in the hotel complex, which will enchant you with their very special song. |
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Day 3: Andasibe N.P.Directly after breakfast we leave the hotel for the Andasibe National Park. A spectacular world of flora and fauna awaits you there, which you can discover on a tour lasting several hours until midday. After a short stop, we continue directly to Vakona Zoo, where Lemur Island is already waiting for you. This is approached by boat from the water. As you walk around the island, which is mainly home to lemurs that have been freed from captivity and are therefore used to humans, you will literally come into contact with the animals in a spectacular way. Dirt-proof or washable clothing is therefore highly recommended. After visiting the lemur island, we continue into the nearby forest, where the notorious and very rare fossas and crocodiles are just waiting to be discovered by you. Up to two hours are planned for this tour. Overnight stay at the hotel "Vakona Lodge" |
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Day 4: Andasibe-Moramanga-Alaotra LakeAfter breakfast, the return journey to Moramanga begins. There you follow one of the few railroad lines in Madagascar, a remnant of the French colonial era. The goal is the Lake Alaotrathe largest freshwater lake in Madagascar. Before that, however, there is a short stopover in Ambatondrazaka, an important administrative and commercial center in eastern Madagascar. There you can enjoy a delicious lunch before continuing along the southern shore of Lac Alaotra to Andreba. This small village is far away from the tourist hotspots and is therefore still relatively unspoiled. This makes the curiosity of the locals towards strangers all the greater - an experience that always creates lasting memories for our travelers. A camp has been set up just outside the village, where you will spend the night in simple huts. As there are no restaurants in Andreba itself, the camp management will coordinate the dinner that evening. |
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Day 5: Lake Alaotra-Imerinamandroso-Zahamena N.P.The fifth day of the round trip begins with a first short tour before breakfast. At around five o'clock, you will walk to the shores of Lac Alaotra and board a dugout canoe that will take you to the reed islands on the lake. The trip takes about an hour and as soon as you arrive at the reed islands, you can watch the lemurs from the water as they eat their breakfast on the smaller islands. After returning to camp, a sumptuous breakfast awaits you to fortify you for the next stage of your journey. First it goes to Imerimandroso, a small town with a little more than 10,000 inhabitants. There you can see some impressive architectural works of the Merina culture and store in a classic store for the last time before you go on a three-day jungle expedition. First, you now face a half-hour hike up to Antanandavawhere you can access the Zahamena National Park opens. The porters and guides are already waiting for you there to lighten your load with your luggage and show you the way through the evergreen jungle. This is followed by a three-hour hike up to the edge of the forest, where the first camp for the night awaits you. Although the hike takes you over small hills and involves a steady ascent, a medium level of fitness is sufficient to complete the short walk. You now spend the night in a tent, where you also have dinner. |
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Day 6: Zahamena N.P.After your first night in the tent, you will fortify yourself with a hearty breakfast, followed by the next tour directly into the rainforest. On the hike through the green thicket, you may encounter various animal and plant species. Diademed sifakas, black varis and indri-indris have often been spotted on our tours. In the early afternoon, you will reach the Grande Cascade, a stepped waterfall that cascades more than 100 meters into the valley. You now master the ascent directly next to the waterfall and thus manage the 100 meters in altitude in just over half an hour. What you are now presented with is a breathtaking panoramic view that offers an unforgettable photo opportunity. The second camp awaits you at this picturesque location far away from civilization and you spend the night in a tent again, where you also have your evening meal. The special highlight: the river is home to very tasty freshwater crabs, which will enrich your menu that evening. |
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Day 7: Zahamena N.P.After the second night in the tent you strengthen yourself first with a breakfast, before it goes into the southeastern part of the Zahamena National Parks goes. This has been little explored to date and offers you the chance to experience a truly untouched rainforest up close. There is also a particularly good chance of encountering wild lemurs in this part of the national park. Despite the remoteness, however, the paths are solidly surfaced and can be easily mastered with an average level of fitness. The long day trip through the rainforest ends in the afternoon, followed by dinner and an overnight stay in a tent. |
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Day 8: Ambatondrazaka-AntananarivoThe return journey to Antananarivo takes place on the eighth day of your trip and is relatively stringent. The only stopover planned is in Moramanga around midday. A well-known restaurant called Coq d'Or awaits you there. The car then takes you on to Anatananarivo, where the hotel "Villa Sibyl" already awaits you as an overnight guest. |
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Day 9: Antanarivo-Nosy BeOn the ninth day, a hearty breakfast awaits you in Antanananrivo, followed directly by the transfer to Ivato Airport. In Ivato, you board a domestic flight to Nosy Be, an island that used to be known as Nosy Manitra. The island is approximately ten square kilometers in size and is of volcanic origin. After your arrival at Facenne Airport, you will be picked up personally and taken to the Vanila Hotel ***. This will be your home for the next few days. |
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Day 10 - 14: Nosy Be and surroundingsDays 10 to 14 do not have a specific program, but can be freely planned by you. Also known as the island of perfume, Nosy Be offers you numerous opportunities to relax on the beautiful beaches or in the hotel complexes or to go on an individual discovery tour. We recommend a visit to the small neighboring island Nosy Komba, a trip to the Lokobe reservewhere you can admire giant trees up to 40m high, or a visit to the Mt. Passot. This is an extinct volcano that offers breathtaking panoramic views. A little insider tip: especially at sunset, you will be treated to a spectacular view that you will never forget. During your stay, you will stay at the Vanila Hotel *** throughout your stay |
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Day 15: Nosy Be-AntananarivoOn day 15, your stay on the picturesque island of Nosy Be ends and immediately after the plane you will be transferred to Facenne Airport for your return flight to Antananarivo. You will be picked up personally at the airport and taken back to the hotel you already know Villa Sibyl driven. Not only will you have dinner there, but you will also spend the night. |
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Day 16: Antananarivo and surroundingsThe 16th and final day of your round trip through Madagascar focuses entirely on the country's capital Antananarivo and the surrounding area. In Antananarivo, for example, the famous Lemurs Parkwhere you can experience the unique animals once again. Alternatively, if you wish, you can also Ambohimanga discover. This is the former Royal seat of the Merina with mighty fortifications and the so-called royal moats. Ambohimanga is still the spiritual center of the Merina people and was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site many years ago. If you are interested in cultural sights as well as nature, you should not miss this unique opportunity. After an eventful day in Antananarivo, the Hotel Villa Sibylle dinner followed by a transfer to Ivato Airport. Your return flight to Europe departs from there at around midnight. |
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Day 17: Return flightThis day you will spend on the plane to Europe. |
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17 days nature tour |
Price per person (half board) |
| Two to three people | 2980 € |
| four to five people | 2920 € |
| six to seven people | 2890 € |
| eight to nine people | 2830 € |
| ten or more persons | 2780 € |
For the provision of a single room, a total surcharge of 470.00 euros will be charged.
- the complete logistics
- Accompaniment by an English speaking tour guide
- Ride in a four-wheel drive car (driver and diesel included)
- all nights in the listed hotels
- Half board or board according to specification
- all trips and transfers according to the program (including taxes)
- Drinks and lunch
- Tips and pocket money
- Entrance fees for the national parks Zahamena and Andasibe
- individual sightseeing and excursions (plus local guides)
- international flights and domestic flights
- Airport fees and related taxes
- Insurances (travel cancellation and international health insurance)
- Visa costs (currently not required)
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