21 day Birding Tour

Day 1 – Arrival in Antananarivo

Arrival in Antananarivo and transfer to your hotel. Meet your guide and receive a full tour briefing. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a short city exploration or relax after your international flight.

Day 2 – Day 3 – Day 4 – Andasibe

Drive east through scenic landscapes towards Andasibe National Park. Afternoon visit to Vakona Reserve followed by an exciting nocturnal walk to search for frogs, chameleons, and night-active lemurs.

Full-day exploration of Mantadia National Park. Trek through primary rainforest looking for Indri, sifakas, birds, and reptiles. Guided forest walks reveal Madagascar’s unique biodiversity.

Day 5 – Vohimana Reserve

Before heading to Vohimana, we visit a beautiful wetland site. Daytime forest walks introduce endemic reptiles, amphibians, and birdlife, followed by a guided night walk in search of nocturnal species.

Day 6 – Antananarivo via Mandraka

Return towards the capital with a stop in Mandraka forest for wildlife observation and photography. Overnight near Antananarivo.

Day 7 – Ankarafantsika National Park

Journey north-west to Ankarafantsika National Park, a dry deciduous forest rich in endemic wildlife. Afternoon at leisure before dinner and overnight near the park.

Day 8 – Ankarafantsika Exploration

Full-day exploration including forest hikes, birdwatching, and a boat excursion on Ravelobe Lake. Evening nocturnal walk to observe chameleons, geckos, and small nocturnal mammals.

Day 9 – Ankarafantsika Wildlife Discovery

Another day dedicated to exploring different trails and habitats within the park. Opportunities to encounter Coquerel’s sifaka, mongoose lemurs, and endemic reptiles.

Day 10 – Antananarivo

Drive back to Antananarivo with scenic stops along the route. Overnight in the capital.

Day 11 – Antsirabe

Travel south through the Malagasy highlands to Antsirabe, known for its colonial architecture and cool climate. Explore local craft markets and lakes.

Day 12 – AMorondava

Continue westward through changing landscapes towards Morondava on the west coast. Arrival and overnight near the famous baobab region.

Day 13 – Kirindy Forest & Baobab Avenue

Excursion to Kirindy Forest, home to the fossa, numerous reptiles. Sunset visit to the iconic Avenue of the Baobabs before returning to Morondava.

Day 14 – Antsirabe

Return journey to the central highlands with scenic stops and cultural encounters. Overnight in Antsirabe.

Day 15 – Ambalavao

Drive south through mountainous landscapes to Ambalavao. Explore local traditions and prepare for wildlife visits in the surrounding reserves.

Day 16 – Transfer to Ranomafana

Morning visit to Anja Community Reserve to observe ring-tailed lemurs and granite landscapes. Continue to Ranomafana National Park with an evening nocturnal walk.

Day 17 – Ranomafana National Park

Full-day rainforest exploration searching for golden bamboo lemurs, reptiles, birds, and unique plant life. Visit arboretum areas and enjoy another night walk.

Day 18 – Ranomafana Wildlife Exploration

Further guided walks in different sectors of the park, including less-visited habitats rich in herpetofauna and endemic species.

Day 19 – Antsirabe

Drive back through the highlands to Antsirabe. Relax and enjoy the cooler climate after days in the rainforest.

Day 20 – Antananarivo via Ambositra

Return to Antananarivo with a stop in Ambositra, famous for Zafimaniry woodcraft and Malagasy artisan traditions.

Day 21 – Departure

Transfer to the airport for your international departure or optional additional nights and excursions.