13-Day Andasibe, Mandrare & Anjajavy Luxury Madagascar Safari

Experience the best of Madagascar on this captivating 13-day journey, starting with Indri lemur sightings and nocturnal walks in the lush rainforests of Andasibe-Mantadia, moving to the dramatic spiny forests of Mandrare River Camp for ring-tailed lemurs, Verreaux’s sifaka, Antandroy cultural immersion, and a flamingo-filled day at Lac Anony, before concluding at the exclusive Anjajavy Lodge with its private reserve—home to Coquerel’s sifaka, ancient baobabs, tsingy formations, Madagascar fish eagles, and beachfront relaxation. Perfect for wildlife lovers and luxury seekers, this itinerary features guided explorations, charter flights, and all-inclusive comfort in some of Madagascar’s most iconic eco-lodges—ideal for an unforgettable Madagascar safari on wanderingthru.com.

1 September – 31 October

From EUR 11 000 per person sharing
From EUR 13 607 per single traveller

21 June – 31 August / 1 – 10 November

From EUR 11 121 per person sharing
From EUR 12 909 per single traveller

15 May – 20 June

From EUR 10 676 per person sharing
From EUR 12 122 per single traveller

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Itinerary

DAY

01 Arrival in Antananarivo

Upon arrival into Ivato Airport you will be greeted by an English-speaking guide from MCC who will accompany you to your hotel in the upper town of Antananarivo. ‘Tana’ – as the locals call it has fascinating traditional architecture and a more Indonesian influence than the rest of Madagascar. Maison Gallieni is a restored colonial mansion with an elegant mix of modern and traditional décor. Take a dip in the pool and enjoy the lovely views over the city before dinner.
Overnight at Maison Gallieni in a standard room.

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02 Antananarivo to Andasibe

After an early breakfast, your guide will take you east to Andasibe, a stunning rainforest park, about 5 hours’ drive from the city. The park consists of two government managed areas, the Perinet Special Reserve and Mantadia National Park, and privately managed reserves such as Mitsinjo Reserve and the VOIMMA reserve. The area is world famous for its population of Indri lemurs, which are the largest living lemur species. The journey to Andasibe offers first time visitors to Madagascar an introduction to rural life with rice fields, redbrick houses and roadside stalls selling seasonal fruits and vegetables lining the route. Check into hotel for lunch. This afternoon, visit a private reserve operated by local NGO Mitsinjo. Here you will see a fascinating array of wildlife including the indri and other lemur species, numerous chameleons and birds. Mitsinjo is an excellent location to see the same wildlife as the more well known Perinet Reserve but without the crowds. You can also plant an indigenous species along the reforestation trail (by prior arrangement).
Overnight at Mantadia Lodge in a standard room.

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03 Andasibe (Mantadia National Park)

After breakfast you will head to Mantadia National Park (1.5 hour drive) with a picnic lunch. Look for some of the lemur species in this stunning park including the Indri indri, diademed sifaka, grey bamboo lemur, red-bellied lemur and white ruffed lemur. While the trails are slightly more difficult, the rewards are great as the forest is taller, wilder and less crowded than Perinet. There are an abundance of birds including the scaly ground roller, the pitta-like ground roller and the red-breasted coua. This is a naturalist’s goldmine with many seldom seen species of mammals, reptiles and birds. Enjoy a picnic by the Rianasoa Waterfall before hiking back to the vehicle and return to the lodge. A night walk will be organised in late evening in the forest surrounding the reserve with a local guide. You will see a variety of nocturnal lemurs: mouse lemurs, white footed sportive lemur, fat-tailed dwarf lemur, as well as the woolly lemur.
Overnight at Mantadia Lodge in a standard room.

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04 Andasibe (Perinet Reserve) to Antananarivo

After breakfast, enjoy a visit to the 810 ha Perinet Reserve with a local guide in search of the Indri indri. With a barely visible tail, black and white markings and a surprised teddy–bear face, this lemur is one of the few animals in the world that cannot survive in captivity. There are another 11 species of lemur to spot as you walk through the rainforest. You may find a troop of grey bamboo lemurs, common brown lemur, diademed sifaka and the black and white ruffed lemur. Birdwatchers should look out for the velvet asity, the blue coua and the Nuthatch vanga and many more endemic species. Perinet is home to many reptiles, invertebrates, and some of Madagascar’s over a thousand orchid species. Return to the lodge for lunch and in the afternoon transfer 5 hours to Antananarivo by road.
Overnight at Nosy Manga Hotel in a king standard room.

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05 Antananarivo to Mandrare River Camp

After breakfast, drive back to Ivato Airport in time for your scheduled charter flight to Ifotaka (2hrs 30 min). Upon arrival you will be met by our guide and vehicle and transfer to the camp (5min). Settle into your tent and enjoy the majestic views over the Mandrare River. Around 5pm you will depart for a night walk in the Forest of Zenavo. This is a fantastic way to see diurnal lemurs bedding down, and the nocturnal lemurs begin to wake in the eerie and prehistoric spiny forest. You will spot sifakas and sleeping white-foot sportive lemurs, then once the sun has set, two mouse lemur species, sleeping birds, chameleons, owls and now active sportive lemurs.
Overnight at Mandrare River Camp in a luxury tent.

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06 Mandrare River Camp

After breakfast you will head out to the stunning sacred gallery forest to the south of the camp. Depending on the river depth, you will walk or take a boat across the Mandrare River to reach this largely deciduous forest. Inquisitive groups of ring tailed lemurs and the always entertaining Verreaux sifaka are the highlight of this excursion. Return to camp for lunch and a relaxed afternoon by the pool. In late afternoon, head for a walk through the sacred spiny forest filled with the ancestral tombs of the local Antandroy tribe, as well as an extraordinary array of flora and fauna, unique to the spiny forest. Your English speaking guide and a tracker from the local community will give you an introduction to Antandroy culture and customs. Your visit is followed by sundowners on the Mandrare River banks.
Overnight at Mandrare River Camp in a luxury tent.

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07 Mandrare River Camp

After a cup of tea or coffee head to the Spiny Forest for an early morning walk. Witness the sunlight break through the octopus trees while looking out for the many endemic birds such as crested coua, a variety of vangas and the running coua. Head back to camp for a sumptuous breakfast followed by a visit to the local market or the local village to meet the fascinating Antandroy tribe. Lunch will be served at the camp followed by a relaxed afternoon watching life along the river from your tent terrace. At 5pm, depart for a sundowner amidst the baobabs. Watching the sun set and moon rise with a view across the baobabs to the mountains beyond is a magical experience. In the evening the local village may come to perform beautiful traditional dances, accompanied by singing and music. Song and dance is at the heart of Antandroy culture and is used to accompany the major rituals and events of everyday life.
Overnight at Mandrare River Camp in a luxury tent.

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08 Mandrare River Camp

After breakfast depart for a day trip to the stunning Lac Anony. This saltwater lake is separated from the Indian Ocean by a series of large sand dunes and is home to greater flamingos and a variety of salt water birds. The lake is a two-hour drive from the camp. On arrival, walk along the lake shore to a beautiful picnic spot. Then scale the 70-foot-high sand dunes for an incredible view of the surrounding area and go for a swim in the lake. Return to the camp in time for dinner.
Overnight at Mandrare River Camp in a luxury tent.

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09 Mandrare River Camp to Antananarivo

This morning, transfer to the airstrip (5 min) in time for your scheduled charter flight to Antananarivo (20 min Mandrare – Fort Dauphin / 30 min refuelling in Fort Dauphin / 2hrs 30 min Fort Dauphin – Antananarivo). Upon arrival into Ivato Airport you will be greeted by an English-speaking guide from MCC who will accompany you to your hotel. In the afternoon, drive to Ambohimanga, 20 km north-east of Tana. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the ancestral home of the Merina kings and queens who united Madagascar under one rule. It is a fortified sacred hill with 16 gates leading to king Andrianampoinimerina’s house (ruled 1787 – 1810) and a series of elegant royal summer homes.
Overnight at Hotel Nosy Manga in a King Standard room.

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10 Antananarivo to Anjajavy

After an early breakfast, transfer to Ivato Airport in time for your scheduled charter to Anjajavy. Upon arrival you will be greeted by a hotel staff member and transferred to the lodge. Anjajavy Lodge is located within a 450 hectare nature reserve on Madagascar’s north-west coast. The lodge’s 25 duplex, rosewood villas all have private decks overlooking the ocean. At 5:30 pm you will depart for a night walk in the reserve to spot a variety of nocturnal lemurs.
Overnight at Anjajavy Lodge in a Seaview Villa.

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11 Anjajavy

This morning, depart for a walk along the ‘Chemin des Crabes’ to see the fabulous birdlife, beautiful baobabs and of course, the famous hairy crab. At the end of the walk, you will visit a small cave where you will find a fossilized lemur skull, stalactites and sharks’ teeth. You will return to the lodge for lunch and rest. This afternoon, you will enjoy a long walk along the King’s Alley. You will discover extremely ancient baobab trees, tsingy rock formations found only in Madagascar, along with a variety of lemurs including the Coquerel’s sifakas. Around 5:30 pm, depart by boat for a sunset cruise in the mangroves. Enjoy a cocktail whilst watching the sun setting over the horizon.
Overnight at Anjajavy Lodge in a Seaview Villa.

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12 Anjajavy

This morning, depart the lodge at 9am by boat to Moramba Bay. Discover the centuries-old marine baobabs, the sandy beaches, and the mushroom shaped tsingy islands. With the captain and a guide, search for one of the rarest raptors in the world: the critically endangered Madagascar fish eagle. If the water is clear you can also enjoy some snorkeling for 30 minutes before returning to the Lodge. This evening, enjoy a beautiful lantern lit dinner in the lodge’s stunning Oasis Gardens.
Overnight at Anjajavy Lodge in a Seaview Villa.

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13 Anjajavy to Antananarivo – Departure

At 9:30 am, transfer to the airstrip for your morning flight to Tana by scheduled charter. Upon arrival at Tana airport, you will be met by an MCC staff member, who will assist you in checking in for your outbound flight.