3-Day Andasibe Tour from Antananarivo: Lemurs & Rainforest

Hold a chameleon at Peyreiras, then track the Indri's call through the rainforest.

A 3-day private tour from Antananarivo to Andasibe Mantadia National Park combines guided rainforest treks, nocturnal wildlife walks through reserves, and close encounters with lemurs, chameleons and endemic species, ending with a visit to the Queen's Palace in the capital. The itinerary includes three nights' accommodation, an air-conditioned vehicle with professional guide, and a special detour on the return drive. Meals and drinks are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Travel to Andasibe and nocturnal walk

• Depart Antananarivo early morning
• Stop at Peyreiras Private Park
• Arrive and check in at Andasibe hotel
• Evening nocturnal walk at VOIMMA Reserve

Day 2: Explore Andasibe Mantadia National Park

• Guided trek in Analamazaotra Special Reserve
• Lunch break
• Visit Vakona Reserve and lemur interaction
• Explore Vakona crocodile park

Day 3: Return to Antananarivo and sightseeing

• Depart Andasibe after breakfast
• Special surprise stop en route
• Visit Queen’s Palace (Rova of Antananarivo)
• Tour ends with drop-off in Antananarivo

The experience

The tour departs Antananarivo early and drives four hours to Andasibe, stopping en route at Peyreiras Private Park where you handle multiple species of chameleons, snakes, Uroplatus geckos, Mantella frogs and tomato frogs. After checking into your hotel in Andasibe, a guide leads you through VOIMMA Reserve at night to spot mouse lemurs, woolly lemurs, chameleons and tree frogs: the nocturnal animals most travelers miss on a single visit.

Day two splits between two reserves. A guided trek through Analamazaotra Special Reserve focuses on the Indri Indri, Madagascar's largest lemur, recognizable by its loud, haunting calls that carry through the rainforest. After lunch, Vakona Reserve lets you interact with Brown Lemurs, Black-and-White Ruffed Lemurs and Dancing Sifaka at close range, then walk through the crocodile park to see Nile crocodiles and other endemic species.

The return to Antananarivo on day three includes a surprise detour to an undisclosed site, then a visit to Rova, the Queen's Palace, where a museum holds royal artifacts and fossils. The tour ends with drop-off at your chosen location in the capital. An air-conditioned vehicle and professional guide accompany the entire journey. Accommodation is three-star standard and included, though meals and personal expenses are not.

What’s included

• Premium three-star accommodation for three nights.
• air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour.
• professional guide in English, French or German.
• entry to Peyreiras Private Park, VOIMMA Reserve, Analamazaotra Special Reserve, Vakona Reserve and the Queen's Palace.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 10:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by World of Madagascar

Is this one for you?Pickup from Antananarivo means you don't need a car or arrange your own transport to reach the rainforest reserves, and the fixed itinerary packs four separate wildlife sites (each with different species and nocturnal access) into three days without requiring you to plan the route or timing yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and German.

What lemurs will I see on this 3-day tour?

Andasibe Mantadia is home to the Indri Indri, Madagascar's largest lemur, which you'll track by its distinctive call during a guided trek through Analamazaotra Special Reserve. Vakona Reserve on day two holds Brown Lemurs, Black-and-White Ruffed Lemurs and Dancing Sifaka, which you can observe at close range. Nocturnal walks at VOIMMA Reserve on nights one and two reveal mouse lemurs and woolly lemurs active after dark.

How long is the drive from Antananarivo to Andasibe?

The scenic drive from Antananarivo to Andasibe takes approximately four hours. You'll stop at Peyreiras Private Park en route to see reptiles and amphibians before arriving in Andasibe for hotel check-in and your first nocturnal walk.

What happens at Peyreiras Private Park?

Peyreiras is a private reserve showcasing Madagascar's reptiles and amphibians. You'll have the rare opportunity to see and hold multiple species of chameleons, snakes, Uroplatus geckos, Mantella frogs, tomato frogs and endemic butterflies during the stop on your way to Andasibe.

Is the Queen's Palace visit included in this tour?

Yes, the Queen's Palace (Rova of Antananarivo) is included on day three as you return to the capital. You'll explore the historic royal palace, enjoy panoramic views of the city and visit the museum inside, which displays royal artifacts, fossils and relics of Madagascar's cultural heritage.

What is included in the 3-day tour price?

The tour includes three nights' accommodation at three-star hotels, an air-conditioned vehicle for the entire journey, professional guiding service, all fees and taxes, and pickup from Antananarivo. Meals, drinks and personal expenses are not included.