Madagascar’s lemurs and the pearl of the islands – Nosy Be

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Madagascar’s lemurs and the pearl of the islands – Nosy Be

1290

€

per person

Discover Madagascar’s iconic lemurs in their natural rainforest habitats, starting with Andasibe National Park, home to the famous indri and many other lemur species. Continue to Palmarium Reserve, where lemurs roam freely among lush palms and lakes, offering close and unforgettable encounters. The journey ends on Nosy Be, the pearl of Madagascar’s islands, where tropical beaches, turquoise waters, and a relaxed island atmosphere provide the perfect balance to this wildlife adventure.

What's included in the price:

Accommodation at the best local hotels with complete breakfast
Transfers from the airport and back
Transport with driver throughout the expedition
English speaking guide
Visits to all parks and reserves specified in the program
Support and access to English speaking tour managers

Day 01
Arrival in Antananarivo, Ivato International Airport

Visa on arrival
Meet & greet at the airport
Transfer to the hotel
Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Antananarivo

Day 02
Drive: Antananarivo – Andasibe National Park
160 km (approx. 4 hours)

Breakfast at the hotel in Antananarivo
Drive from Antananarivo to Andasibe National Park
En route stop at a reptile farm: first encounter with chameleons, geckos, and other reptiles
Upon arrival in Andasibe – visit to Lemur Island, with the opportunity to feed lemurs by hand and take memorable photos
Excursion to the private Vakona Reserve: other animals, crocodiles, and fossas
Late lunch and rest
Evening excursion in a private reserve in search of nocturnal lemurs
Dinner at a restaurant
Overnight at a hotel in Andasibe

Day 03
Drive: Andasibe – Manambato (3–4 hours),
Boat transfer along the Pangalanes Canal to Palmarium (1 hour)

Breakfast at the hotel in Andasibe
Morning guided walk in Andasibe National Park: Indri indri (the largest lemurs), diademed sifakas, tree boas, nocturnal lemurs resting during the day, and more
After the excursion – drive to Manambato (3–4 hours)
Lunch in Manambato on the lakeshore
After lunch – scenic motorboat transfer along the Pangalanes Canal and lakes to Palmarium
Upon arrival at Palmarium – check-in and dinner
Evening walk through the humid tropical rainforest in search of nocturnal lemurs
Overnight at Palmarium

Day 04
Full program in Palmarium

Breakfast at Palmarium
Morning excursion through the tropical rainforest: numerous lemurs including varis, indris, and brown lemurs
Visit to a vanilla plantation
Free time after the excursion; swimming in the lake is possible
Lunch at Palmarium
Afternoon boat excursion to a fishing village to learn about the daily life of the Betsimisaraka fishermen and visit the ocean shore
After dark – excursion to Aye-Aye Island to see the unique and rare nocturnal lemur
Dinner at Palmarium
Overnight at Palmarium

Day 05
Transfer: Palmarium – Antananarivo, (7–8 hours)

Breakfast at Palmarium
Boat transfer from Palmarium to Manambato, then drive to Antananarivo
Lunch en route in the Andasibe area
Arrival in Antananarivo and check-in at the hotel

Day 06
Flight: Antananarivo – Nosy Be (1.5 hours)

Breakfast at the hotel in Antananarivo
Flight from Antananarivo to Nosy Be
Upon arrival – transfer to the hotel and check-in
Day at leisure for rest and relaxation
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Nosy Be

Day 07
Lokobe Reserve excursion & island sightseeing

Breakfast at the hotel
Excursion to Lokobe Reserve in search of lemurs, boas, and other wildlife
Lunch with seafood on the ocean shore
After lunch – rest and swimming in the ocean
Short island sightseeing tour: Hell-Ville, Russian Bay, monument to Russian sailors, perfume factory
Sunset at Mount Passot with views over Lake Amparihibe
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Nosy Be

Day 08
Marine excursion to Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely with beach lunch

Breakfast at the hotel
Morning boat trip to Nosy Komba Island: guided walk in the jungle, encounters with lemurs, a boa, and the giant land tortoise Caroline
Boat transfer to Nosy Tanikely Island – a marine reserve with a beautiful beach, coral reefs along the shore, and abundant marine life
Time to relax, swim, snorkel, and observe marine creatures
Picnic lunch on the beach with seafood and fish
Relaxation time
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Nosy Be

Day 09
Free day – beach and relaxation

Breakfast at the hotel
Full day at leisure: relax on the hotel beach, join an optional excursion, or go souvenir shopping in Hell-Ville
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Nosy Be

Day 10
Flight: Nosy Be – Antananarivo

Breakfast at the hotel in Nosy Be
Transfer to the airport and flight to Antananarivo
If the flight is early, after arrival and hotel check-in it is possible to visit Ambohimanga – the ancient royal hill of the Malagasy kings
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Antananarivo

Day 11
Departure

Breakfast at the hotel in Antananarivo
Transfer to the airport and departure home