6-Day Madagascar Tour: Lemurs, Baobabs & Rainforest

The Indri Indri is the largest living lemur, and you'll hear it before you see it in Andasibe National Park.

A 6-day guided tour of Madagascar starting in Antananarivo and looping through Andasibe rainforest and Morondava, with wildlife reserves, the Avenue of the Baobabs at sunset, and visits to local markets and artisanal craft centers. The tour includes park entry fees, air-conditioned private transport, accommodation at 3-star hotels, and a live guide speaking English, Spanish, Italian, French or Portuguese. Hotel pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Antananarivo to Andasibe and night visit

• Drive to Andasibe
• Stop at Peyrieras Reserve
• Visit Vakona’s Park and Crocodile Lake
• Nocturnal visit at VOIMMA Reserve

Day 2: Explore Andasibe National Park and travel

• Explore Andasibe National Park
• Drive to Antsirabe

Day 3: Travel from Antsirabe to Morondava

• Drive scenic route to Morondava
• Overnight in Morondava

Day 4: Morondava market, beach and Baobab Avenue

• Visit Morondava local market
• Free time at the beach
• Visit Avenue of the Baobabs at sunset

Day 5: Return to Antsirabe with thermal stop

• Drive from Morondava to Antsirabe
• Visit thermal center in Betafo

Day 6: Return to Antananarivo and market visit

• Drive to Antananarivo
• Stop at Ambatolampy aluminum pot craft
• Visit Analakely Market
• Transfer to airport or hotel

The experience

The tour opens with a 4–5 hour drive east from Antananarivo toward Andasibe, stopping at Peyrieras Reserve to see colorful chameleons, geckos, iguanas, butterflies and endemic frogs. You then visit Vakona's Park, a private sanctuary where rescued lemurs live in semi-wild conditions and may approach you for photos, followed by Crocodile Lake to spot crocodiles, birds, tortoises and the elusive fossa. In the evening, a nocturnal visit to VOIMMA Reserve lets you encounter mouse lemurs, nocturnal chameleons and night-active frogs before you overnight in Andasibe.

The second day centers on Andasibe National Park (Analamazaotra), where the Indri Indri, the largest living lemur, calls from the rainforest canopy alongside sifaka lemurs, common brown lemurs, rare birds and orchids. From there, you drive through Madagascar's highlands and rural villages to Antsirabe, then continue to Morondava on the third day, passing through volcanic landscapes and cooler mountain terrain. The fourth day splits between Morondava's local market and beach, then the world-famous Avenue of the Baobabs in the afternoon, where millennium-old trees frame a sunset. On the return journey, you cross back through scenic landscapes and traditional villages, with an optional stop at Betafo's thermal center if you want a thermal spring massage.

The final day drives you back to Antananarivo with a stop at Ambatolampy, where local artisans craft aluminum pots and pans using centuries-old methods and you can watch and buy handmade souvenirs. A visit to Analakely Market for spices, handicrafts and final souvenirs precedes your transfer to the airport or hotel. The entire route is covered in an air-conditioned vehicle with a live guide. All park entry fees and accommodation at 3-star hotels are included.

What’s included

• Park entry fees for Andasibe National Park, Peyrieras Reserve, Vakona's Park and Crocodile Lake.
• air-conditioned private transport throughout the 6 days.
• accommodation at 3-star hotels (Cyperus, Anis étoilé and Select or similar).
• hotel pickup and airport transfer on the final day.
• a live guide in your chosen language.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by World of Madagascar

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or Portuguese, so you can choose the language that suits you best when you book. All transport and park entry are handled, leaving you to focus on the wildlife and landscapes rather than logistics.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

What lemurs will I actually see on this 6-day tour?

Andasibe National Park is home to the Indri Indri, the largest living lemur, along with sifaka lemurs and common brown lemurs. Vakona's Park offers close encounters with rescued lemurs in semi-wild conditions, and the nocturnal reserve visit lets you spot mouse lemurs and night-active species.

How much driving is involved each day?

The first day includes a 4–5 hour drive from Antananarivo to Andasibe with stops at wildlife reserves. Subsequent days involve scenic drives through the highlands and rural villages, with the longest stretch being the route from Antsirabe to Morondava. The final day returns you to Antananarivo with a stop for artisan crafts.

What is the Avenue of the Baobabs actually like?

The Avenue of the Baobabs is a stretch lined with millennium-old baobab trees, visited in the afternoon so you can photograph them at sunset. It is one of Madagascar's most recognizable landscapes and a dedicated stop on day four of the tour.

Does the tour include meals?

Meals are not included in the tour price. Lunch stops are built into the driving days depending on timing, but you will arrange and pay for your own meals throughout the 6 days.

Is hotel pickup included from Antananarivo?

Yes, hotel pickup is included. The tour begins with pickup from your Antananarivo hotel and ends with a transfer to the airport or your hotel on the final day.