← Back to Madagascar Experiences
Antananarivo · Diana · Madagascar
Madagascar 9 Days Baobabs and Lemurs Tour
Starting From
From $1,778.16 per person
Current Project Expedition rate
Experience inventory, live availability and secure booking provided by
Project Expedition
The Experience
What your day looks like
This 9-days packages link you to the otherworldly adventure and excitement of Madagascar on a world-class private tour. Each day, feel whisked away by the mesmerizing natural wonders of this untouched island. You'll experience intimate encounters with exotic animals like lemurs and chameleons. You'll be awestruck by the towering treetops of the iconic Baobab. You'll come alive just as the forest does, on a special nighttime exploration with nocturnal lemurs. Through it all, you'll take in jaw-dropping highlands, seascapes, and valleys. Spending your evenings experiencing the classic vibrancy of Madagascar's most colourful cities. Spend your nights reliving the excitement and, most importantly, relaxing at the island's most comfortable accommodation. From coast to coast on this incredible island, experience all of this and more with us.
Highlights
Why travelers choose this experience
- 9day private tour through Madagascar’s breathtaking landscapes
- Encounter exotic wildlife like lemurs and chameleons up close
- Marvel at the towering Baobab trees and lush highlands
- Experience a magical night walk with nocturnal lemurs
- Discover vibrant cities and coastal beauty from coast to coast
- Enjoy worldclass comfort in handpicked accommodations
- A perfect blend of adventure, nature, and relaxation
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Antananarivo
Leisure. Antananarivo Welcome! Your island adventure begins in the city center and capital, Antananarivo. The bustling capital of Madagascar is known as Tana to many travelers. With an open schedule today, relax, settle in, or wander through the city’s diverse architectural history. Our guide will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel. If you arrive early, contact us at Fosa Travel for information on any attraction you can visit in town.
Continued
Antananarivo
Accommodation (Comfort): Le Louvre Hotel & Spa (or similar) Accommodation (Luxury): Novotel Convention & Spa Antananarivo (or similar)
Day 2
Antananarivo
Wildlife & Eco Tourism at Peyrieras Reptile Reserve. Antananarivo - Andasibe Day two sets off heading east, where you’ll quickly get up close and personal with the island’s vibrant array of wildlife. Chameleons, lizards, frogs, snakes, butterflies, and Sifaka Lemurs are the few creatures you’ll see first-hand at the Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic Reserve. With many more lemur species, like Indri and ring-tailed, we will head farther to Andasibe, the world-renowned lemur-watching paradise. In the afternoon, we will visit Parc Mitsinjo, where you can find chameleons, snakes, birds, and, most importantly, the biggest lemur species, Indri.
Continued
Andasibe
Eco Tour. When night falls, perhaps your true inner explorer can come alive as we hike through the forest to glimpse night lemurs and other nocturnal friends.
Continued
Andasibe
Accommodation (Comfort): Sahatandra River Hotel (or similar) Accommodation (Luxury): Mantadia Lodge (or equivalent)
Day 3
Antananarivo
Eco Tour at Analamazaotra National Park. Andasibe We can’t see it all in just one day, though. Spend more hours wandering through Analamazaotra National Park on Day 3. Unique, rare, and endangered all describe the species of animals you’ll see here, including 11 different lemur species.
Continued
Antananarivo
Eco Tour. The wildlife adventure continues in the afternoon as we visit Lemurs Island and Crocodile Park There, you’ll walk among flora and fauna unlike anywhere else on Earth.
Continued
Antananarivo
Accommodation (Comfort): Sahatandra River Hotel (or similar) Accommodation (Luxury): Mantadia Lodge (or similar)
Day 4
Antananarivo
Transportation. Andasibe - Analamazaotra After a couple of days in nature, Day 4 combines travel and tour. We will depart Andasibe early in the morning, heading inland for 7.5 hours through beautiful highlands and valleys to the colorful and classic city of Antsirabe. The French called it ‘The City of water’ for its thermal springs. Once there, Madagascar’s iconic rickshaws will wheel you around to all the top sites
Continued
Antananarivo
Accommodation (Comfort): Royal Palace (or similar) Accommodation (Luxury): Arotel (or similar)
Day 5
Morondava
Transportation. Antsirabe - Morondava Famous for its river delta, and but even more for Baobab trees, our excursion next heads to Morondava on the west coast of Madagascar. We’ll leave early in the morning for the 10-hour drive.
Continued
Morondava
Accommodation (Comfort): Laguna Beach (or similar) Accommodation (Luxury): Palissandre Cote Ouest Resort & Spa (or similar)
Day 6
Morondava
Eco Tour. Morondava Down the river delta of Morondava on the morning of Day 6, we’ll sail through the mangroves and visit the fisherman village.
Continued
Antananarivo
Sightseeing at Avenue of the Baobabs. In the afternoon, free to discover the scenic tree lines of Baobab Avenue and soak in the sunset on the coastal horizon.
Continued
Antananarivo
Accommodation (Comfort): Laguna Beach (or similar) Accommodation (Luxury): Palissandre Cote Ouest Resort & Spa (or similar)
Day 7
Antsirabe
Transportation. Morondava - Antsirabe After a restful night’s sleep at one of Morondava’s cozy hotels, our tour will return to Antsirabe on the seventh day, which is approximately a 10-hour trip. Along the way, view the landscape from the seaside to the highland, looking out the window of the air-conditioned bus.
Continued
Antsirabe
Accomodation Upon arrival, the evening of day seven is about rest, so settle into your comfy hotel in Antsirabe. Accommodation (Comfort): Royal Palace (or similar) Accommodation (Luxury): Plumeria Hotel (or similar)
Day 8
Antananarivo
Transportation. Antsirabe - Antananarivo The final leg of our journey sends us back to the city where it all began. After a 3.5-hour drive through beautiful and wavy central highlands, we’ll have the day to tour the famous sites of Antananarivo.
Continued
Antananarivo
Sightseeing. Highlights of the tour on Day 8 include the Queen’s Palace
Continued
Antananarivo
Sightseeing at Lake Anosy. Visit Anosy Lake
Continued
Antananarivo
Local Flavor. Visit the markets and French Colonial buildings of Independence Avenue.
Continued
Antananarivo
City/Town Tour at Soarano Station. While the island is ripe with natural beauty, an extra special tour connects you to Antananarivo’s architecture and history at the oldest train station in town, Gare Soarano.
Continued
Antananarivo
Accommodation (Comfort): Le Louvre Hotel & Spa (or similar) Accommodation (Luxury): Novotel Convention & Spa Antananarivo (or similar)
Day 9
Antananarivo
Just as the tour began, Day 9 is yours for the taking. Say farewell, for now, to Madagascar, a genuine island and a world apart. What a grand adventure it’s been!
Planning Details
Before you go
Included
Transportation by private car with an English-speaking driver guide Airport transportation Entry fee On-site local guide
Not Included
- Tips and gratuity - Drinks - Personal expenses (Phone calls, souvenirs, laundry, tipping, etc.) - Any services and other meals not mentioned in the programme
What to Bring
Essential Travel Documents Valid passport (at least 6 months before expiry) Visa (available online or on arrival) Printed Flight tickets Cash for personal expenses Lightweight, breathable clothes (cotton/linen) Long-sleeved shirts and trousers for sun and insect protection Warm layers for chilly highland nights (fleece, thermal wear) Windproof rain jacket (especially Nov–Apr) Swimwear and beach towel Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots Flip-flops or reef shoes for coastal areas Personal medications and prescriptions< Insect repellent (mosquitoes can carry malaria) Sunscreen and lip balm with SPF Hand sanitizer and travel-size toiletries Motion sickness tablets - Small first-aid kit - Flashlight or headlamp - Binoculars for wildlife spotting - Waterproof daypack for excursions< - Hat, sunglasses, and scarf for sun protection - Camera or smartphone with extra storage< - Power bank - Travel pillow for long drives
Restrictions
- Not suitable for pets - Not recommended for people with back problems - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Meeting & Pickup
Our guide will meet you at the airport, confirm upon Booking
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
Featured Travel