3-Day Andasibe National Park Tour: Lemurs & Night Wildlife

Three days of lemur calls, night searches and forest camp stays

A 3-day private tour of Andasibe National Park near Antananarivo with a French-speaking guide, specialist park ranger and accommodation in forest bungalows. Day one brings a night tour hunting nocturnal species in a private reptile reserve. Day two splits between early-morning lemur watching in the main park, listening for Indri Indri calls, and a hike into Vohimana Reserve, an NGO-run biodiversity site where you sleep in the forest. Day three closes with a morning jungle walk before the drive back to the capital.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Travel and night tour in Andasibe

• Visit private chameleon and reptile reserve
• Settle into hotel
• Night tour with specialist guide

Day 2: Lemurs and forest reserve hike

• Morning lemur watching in Andasibe Park
• Drive to local guide meeting point
• Hike to NGO camp in forest reserve
• Overnight in forest bungalow

Day 3: Morning jungle tour and return

• Morning jungle tour with reserve guide
• Drive back to vehicle
• Return to hotel in capital

The experience

The tour opens with a private reserve that holds a wide variety of chameleons and reptiles, then moves into a night search for nocturnal species led by a specialist park guide. You settle into bungalows near the park boundary before that evening outing, so the first full day begins in darkness rather than waiting until morning.

Day two splits the experience. Early morning in Andasibe National Park itself is when you hear the Indri Indri, the largest living lemur, calling through the forest canopy. After that, your driver takes you to meet a local guide at Vohimana Reserve, an NGO-managed site deeper into the forest. A hike through this reserve ends with an overnight stay in a bungalow in the heart of it, not at a hotel on the edge. The third morning brings one more guided walk through the jungle soundscape before the return drive to Antananarivo.

Your guide speaks French and holds a national qualification. The tour funds a medical humanitarian NGO called Sahambala 28 as part of the booking. Transportation, all reserve entries, accommodation in double or twin rooms, and the coordination of the stay are included. Drinks beyond water and gratuities are separate.

What’s included

• Private transportation to and from Antananarivo.
• entry to Andasibe National Park and Vohimana Reserve.
• a specialist park guide and a local NGO guide.
• accommodation in double or twin bungalows for two nights.
• organization and coordination of the stay.
• a contribution to the medical humanitarian NGO Sahambala 28.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (8 to 80 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideFrench

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want to stay inside the reserve with guided night walks to hear indri lemurs, rather than day trips from town.

Top questions

What is the Indri Indri and when do I hear it on this tour?

The Indri Indri is Madagascar's largest living lemur, and you encounter it on the morning of day two in Andasibe National Park itself. The guide takes you out at dawn when the lemurs are most vocal, and you listen for their calls through the forest canopy rather than spotting them at a distance.

Where do I sleep on each night of the tour?

Night one is in bungalows near Andasibe National Park. Night two is in a bungalow inside Vohimana Reserve, deep in the forest, not at a hotel on the edge. Both are double or twin rooms.

What happens on the night tour and what animals might I see?

The night tour on day one searches for nocturnal species in a private reptile reserve with a specialist guide. The reserve holds a wide variety of chameleons and reptiles active after dark, though specific species sightings depend on the season and conditions.

Is this tour physically demanding?

The tour involves hiking through reserves and early-morning walks in the forest, so a moderate level of physical fitness is needed. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or during pregnancy.

What language does the guide speak?

Your guide is a French-speaking national graduate, so the tour runs in French.