MADAGASCAR SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE — SEPTEMBER 2027! Join Madagascar Natural Tours for 15 days of wildlife, spectacular landscapes and tropical island relaxation, from 04–18 September 2027. With a maximum of just 8 travellers, we’ll explore Madagascar together in a friendly small group, enjoying: · Guided wildlife walks in Kirindy Reserve · Sunset at the iconic Avenue of the Baobabs · The mangroves and coastal life of Kivalo · Rainforest adventures in Andasibe, Maromizaha and Mantadia, searching for indri and other remarkable wildlife · The striking formations of Tsingy Rouge · The limestone landscapes and lemurs of Ankarana · Four nights on Nosy Be, with time to relax and optional island excursions! Departure: 04 September 2027 Duration: 15 days / 14 nights Group size: Maximum 8 participants Accommodation: Comfortable hotels and lodges Meal plan: Bed and breakfast Starting point: Antananarivo Finishing point: Nosy Be Guests should arrive in Antananarivo by 03 September, ready for the domestic flight the following day. Accommodation before the tour can be arranged separately. DAY BY DAY ITINERARY : Day 1 — Saturday, 04 September: Antananarivo–Morondava–Kirindy Transfer to Antananarivo airport for your flight to Morondava. On arrival, meet your western Madagascar team and travel by 4WD towards Kirindy, passing through landscapes dotted with baobabs. Depending on the flight arrival time, settle into your lodge before a late-afternoon introduction to the dry forest. After dark, join a guided walk in search of mouse lemurs, sportive lemurs and other nocturnal wildlife. Overnight: Relais du Kirindy or Akiba Lodge. Day 2 — Sunday, 05 September: Exploring Kirindy Reserve Begin early, when the forest is cooler and wildlife is often most active. Explore Kirindy with a local guide, looking for Verreaux’s sifakas, red-fronted brown lemurs, endemic birds and reptiles. Kirindy also offers an opportunity to encounter the elusive fossa, although sightings cannot be guaranteed. Return to the lodge during the hottest part of the day, then continue exploring in the afternoon. A second evening walk provides another opportunity to discover the forest’s nocturnal inhabitants. Meals: Breakfast. Day 3 — Monday, 06 September: Kirindy–Kivalo Mangroves–Baobab Avenue–Morondava Leave Kirindy and continue towards Kivalo, where a guided visit introduces the mangrove ecosystem and the coastal communities whose livelihoods depend on it. Depending on tides and local arrangements, explore by canoe or on foot, looking for wetland birds and learning about mangrove conservation. Later, continue to the Avenue of the Baobabs. Spend time photographing these remarkable trees as the late-afternoon light changes, staying for sunset before travelling to your hotel in Morondava. Overnight: Palissandre de la Côte Ouest or similar. Day 4 — Tuesday, 07 September: Morondava–Antananarivo–Andasibe Transfer to Morondava airport for your flight to Antananarivo. On arrival, meet your driver and continue east towards Andasibe, passing highland villages, rice fields and increasingly green landscapes. The journey takes much of the afternoon, depending on flight timing, traffic and road conditions. Arrive at your hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening. Overnight: Relais de Mantadia or similar. Day 5 — Wednesday, 08 September: Andasibe’s Indri Forest and Night Walk Spend the morning exploring Analamazaotra National Park, part of the Andasibe area and one of the best places to search for the indri. Hearing its powerful calls echo through the rainforest is a memorable introduction to eastern Madagascar. Your guide will also help you look for other lemurs, chameleons, birds and the smaller creatures that are easily overlooked in the dense vegetation. Return to the hotel for a break before an afternoon nature activity, depending on the morning’s sightings. In the evening, take a guided night walk in a nearby community-managed reserve to search for nocturnal lemurs, frogs and chameleons. Day 6 — Thursday, 09 September: Maromizaha Reserve Enjoy a day exploring Maromizaha Reserve, following forest trails through a rich rainforest habitat. Walk at a comfortable pace, allowing time to listen, observe and photograph wildlife. Possible sightings include indri, diademed sifakas, bamboo lemurs and a variety of endemic birds. Your local guide will explain the forest’s ecology and the conservation work taking place in the reserve. Trail choice will depend on the group’s interests, fitness and conditions. Some sections are steep or slippery, so sturdy walking shoes are essential. Day 7 — Friday, 10 September: Mantadia National Park Depart early for Mantadia National Park, where mature rainforest, tall trees and quieter trails offer another perspective on the eastern forests. Explore with your local guide, searching for lemurs, forest birds and reptiles while enjoying the vegetation and atmosphere of the park. Mantadia’s terrain can be uneven, with roots, slopes and muddy sections; the route will be adapted to the group. Return to your hotel in the afternoon for your final evening in Andasibe. Day 8 — Saturday, 11 September: Andasibe–Antananarivo–Tsarasaotra Lake After breakfast, drive back to Antananarivo. Subject to road conditions and arrival time, visit Tsarasaotra Lake, a wetland refuge within the capital where ducks, herons and egrets can often be observed. Continue to your hotel near the airport and relax before the next stage of the journey. Overnight: Au Bois Vert or a similar hotel near the airport. Day 9 — Sunday, 12 September: Antananarivo–Antsiranana–Tsingy Rouge–Ambilobe Transfer to the airport for your flight to Antsiranana, also known as Diego Suarez. Meet your northern team and travel south, visiting Tsingy Rouge en route if flight timing permits. Explore the striking red-earth formations, shaped by erosion into towers and ridges, before continuing towards Ambilobe, your base for visiting Ankarana. Overnight: Kozobe Hotel, Ambilobe. The Tsingy Rouge visit depends on an early enough flight arrival. A later arrival may require a routing adjustment. Day 10 — Monday, 13 September: Ankarana National Park Spend the day discovering Ankarana’s limestone landscapes and dry forest. Accompanied by a local guide, follow a suitable circuit to view the sharp tsingy formations and search for crowned lemurs, other wildlife and endemic birds. Depending on the chosen route and access conditions, the visit may include a suspension bridge, viewpoints or a cave. Trails can be rocky and exposed to the sun, so good footwear, drinking water and sun protection are necessary. Return to Ambilobe in the afternoon. Overnight: Kozobe Hotel. Day 11 — Tuesday, 14 September: Ambilobe–Ankify–Nosy Be After breakfast, travel south towards Ankify through villages, plantations and northern Madagascar’s changing scenery. At Ankify, board your arranged boat transfer to Nosy Be. On arrival, transfer to your beach hotel and settle in for four nights. The remainder of the day is free to relax. Overnight: Comfortable beach hotel on Nosy Be, such as Nosy Be Hotel & Spa or similar, subject to the final quotation. Day 12 — Wednesday, 15 September: Nosy Be at Leisure Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a free day beside the sea. Relax at the hotel, swim or explore the surrounding area at your own pace. Optional excursions can be arranged, including a boat trip to Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely, combining an island visit with opportunities for swimming and snorkelling. Overnight: Your Nosy Be beach hotel. Day 13 — Thursday, 16 September: Nosy Be and Optional Island Excursions Spend another day enjoying Nosy Be. Those wishing to explore further may choose an optional excursion to Nosy Iranja, known for its beaches and sandbank, with access dependent on tides and sea conditions. Alternatively, remain at the hotel and enjoy a relaxed day at the beach. Day 14 — Friday, 17 September: Final Day on Nosy Be Enjoy your final full day on the island. Relax at your hotel or arrange an optional guided island tour, with possible visits to local markets, plantations and viewpoints. This free day also allows time to unwind after the wildlife and walking sections of the tour. Day 15 — Saturday, 18 September: Departure from Nosy Be Enjoy breakfast before your transfer to Nosy Be airport, timed to your departing flight. The tour ends at Nosy Be airport. If your international journey departs from Antananarivo, a separate domestic flight and preferably an overnight buffer in the capital should be arranged. Meals: Breakfast, depending on departure time. Price: from €2,640 per person, based on 6–8 participants sharing a twin or double room. 14 nights in comfortable hotels and lodges Daily breakfast Three domestic flights within the itinerary Transport, scheduled transfers and Ankify–Nosy Be boat transfer Guided mainland visits and entrance fees as described International flights, lunches, dinners and optional Nosy Be excursions are excluded. Final price and departure arrangements are subject to flight and hotel confirmation. The tour starts in Antananarivo and finishes on Nosy Be. Ready to join this Madagascar adventure? 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