About this trip
Madagascar rewards the effort it takes to get here, and this 15-day route takes you the length of the island to prove it — from the capital's busy streets to rainforest, highland villages and coastline.
The wildlife is the draw for most: lemurs and chameleons found nowhere else on earth, tracked through a string of national parks and reserves. Between parks, the landscape itself keeps changing — rice paddies and volcanic highlands, the cactus-covered Spiny Desert, canyon country, and eventually the white sand of Ifaty.
It's a group trip with a fully guided, moderate pace, mixing wildlife-watching with local life — markets, artisan workshops, small communities along the way.
What you'll do
- Wake to the Indri lemurs' morning call in Andasibe Reserve
- Search for Golden Bamboo lemurs in the Ranomafana rainforest
- Cross the volcanic Central Highlands and its rice-paddy villages
- Explore the arid Spiny Desert and Madagascar's Grand Canyon
- Unwind for two days on the beaches of Ifaty
- Visit local markets and artisan workshops along the route
- A long overland route across the whole island, so expect plenty of driving between regions
- Choice of private or shared rooms
- Moderate pace with a mix of wildlife trekking, cultural stops and two beach days to rest
Worth it if you want intimate wildlife encounters and genuinely passionate local guides. Think twice if rough roads and basic infrastructure bother you.
- Named guides like Theo and Armand consistently delivered exceptional knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for Madagascar's wildlife.
- Lemur sightings, rainforest night walks, whale watching, and varied habitats create genuinely diverse wildlife encounters throughout.
- Roads are almost non-existent in places; expect rough, slow overland days moving between destinations.
- Mix of community stays, basic lodges, and nicer hotels means accommodation standards vary noticeably across the trip.
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Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £2,550, about 21% below the priciest month (Apr).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Antananarivo · 21 Aug – 22 Aug
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