30-Days in Madagascar: The Complete Coast-to-Coast Overland Odyssey

From lush rainforests and wild lemurs in the East, to the razor-sharp Tsingy and the iconic Avenue of the Baobabs in the West, then down to the spiny forests and turquoise seas of the South. This coast to coast expedition combines adventure, culture, and nature with river descents, bivouacs, snorkeling, and encounters with local communities. The ultimate way to experience all of Madagascar in one epic journey. Highlights: Andasibe and Mantadia National Parks: Indri lemurs and rainforest Nocturnal wildlife visits Tsiribihina River descent: 2 days boat, canyons, villages, bivouac Tsingy de Bemaraha: Small and Great Tsingy UNESCO Kirindy Forest: Fossa and nocturnal lemurs Avenue of the Baobabs Sunrise and sunset Sacred Baobab and Lovers Baobab Morondava: Kimony Park and Betania fishermen village Belo sur Mer: Flamingos, mangroves, flying foxes Nosy Andravoha: White sand beach and snorkeling Mikea people and Andravona White Dune Mangily Ifaty: Spiny forest, baobab forest by zebu cart, Tortoise Village Anakao and Nosy Ve Island: Snorkeling and picnic Saint Augustin: Flamingos, natural pools, Sarondrano Cave Zombitse National Park Isalo National Park: Namaza Circuit and natural pools Ambalavao: Antemoro paper, cheese farm, Anja Reserve Ranomafana National Park Namana and Vohiparara circuits, thermal baths Antsirabe: Rickshaw tour, Lake Andraikiba, Lake Tritriva Itinerary: Day 1: Arrival in Antananarivo Welcome at Ivato International Airport Transfer to hotel Free time / Rest Day2: Antananarivo – Andasibe Early morning departure to Andasibe Visit Analamazaotra National Park Nocturnal visit Overnight in Andasibe Day 3: Andasibe – Antananarivo Visit Mantadia National Park – Waterfall Circuit Return to Antananarivo Free time Overnight in Antananarivo Day 4: Antananarivo – Antsirabe Drive to Antsirabe City tour by rickshaw Lake Andraikiba Visit Sacred Lake Tritriva Overnight in Antsirabe Day 5: Antsirabe – Miandrivazo Early departure Lunch on the way Enjoy scenic landscapes Arrival and visit of Miandrivazo Overnight in Miandrivazo Day 6: Miandrivazo – Tsiribihina River Descent Departure for Tsiribihina River descent Navigation, bird watching Visit local villages Lunch and riverside bivouac Dinner and campfire Day 7: Nature and Exploration Continue river journey through canyons and cliffs Wildlife observation: lemurs and chameleons Discover a natural waterfall Bivouac Day 8: Belo sur Tsiribihina – Bekopaka Arrival in Belo sur Tsiribihina Lunch Direct transfer to Bekopaka, the Tsingy village Hotel check-in Free time Day 9: Tsingy Adventure Visit Small and Great Tsingy of Bemaraha Overnight in Bekopaka Day 10: Bekopaka – Kirindy Departure to Kirindy Hotel check-in Nocturnal visit of Kirindy Forest Overnight in Kirindy Day 11: Kirindy – Morondava Visit Kirindy Forest Visit Sacred Baobab Departure to Morondava Visit Lovers Baobab at Ankiba Lodge Sunset at Avenue of the Baobabs Overnight in Morondava Day 12: Morondava Exploration Sunrise at Avenue of the Baobabs Visit Kimony Park Lunch at Kimony Beach Sunset at Nosy Kely Free time Day 13: Betania Village Mangrove visit Visit fishermen village Discover boat building Visit CE Overnight in Morondava Day 14: Morondava – Belo sur Mer Early departure Arrival and hotel check-in in Belo sur Mer Sunset at the beach Day 15: Kirindy Mitea Flamingo and bird watching Giant baobabs Mangroves and flying foxes Beach relaxation time Overnight in Belo sur Mer Day 16: Nosy Andravoha White sand beach Snorkeling Swimming. Return to Belo sur Mer Overnight in Belo sur Mer Day 17: Belo sur Mer – Morombe Cross Bevoay River Visit 4 Windows Baobab at Andombiry Drive to Morombe Overnight in Morombe Day 18: Morombe – Andavadoaka Free time Visit fishermen village of Andavadoaka Visit Andavadoaka Baobab Forest Sunset Overnight in Andavadoaka Day 19: Andavadoaka – Ambatomilo Enjoy Ambatomilo beach Visit Mikea people Sunset at Andravona White Dune Overnight in Ambatomilo Day 20: Ambatomilo – Mangily Ifaty Visit dry forest, spiny forest and baobab forest by zebu cart Visit Tortoise Village Overnight in Mangily Ifaty Day 21: Mangily – Toliara – Anakao Drive to Toliara Speedboat transfer to Anakao (1 hour) Hotel check-in Excursion to Nosy Ve island by motorized boat Snorkeling and picnic lunch Overnight in Anakao Day 22: Anakao – Toliara – Saint-Augustin – Toliara Speedboat return to Toliara Drive to Saint-Augustin: Pass Tropic of Capricorn Flamingo observation in traditional pirogue Visit natural swimming pools of Andoharano Swimming at Sarondrano cave with big fish Lunch in Saint-Augustin Return and overnight in Toliara Day 23: Toliara – Isalo Visit Zombitse National Park Visit Ilakaka mining town or showroom Sunset at Isalo window Overnight in Isalo Day 24: Isalo National Park Namaza Circuit Swim in the natural pool Overnight in Isalo Day 25: Isalo – Ambalavao Drive to Ambalavao Visit Antemoro paper factory Visit cheese farm Visit Anja Reserve Overnight in Ambalavao Day 26: Ambalavao – Fianarantsoa – Ranomafana Visit Fianarantsoa Drive to Ranomafana Overnight in Ranomafana Day 27: Ranomafana Exploration Namana Circuit Nocturnal visit Overnight in Ranomafana Day 28: Ranomafana Vohiparara Circuit Thermal baths Cultural village visit. Overnight in Ranomafana Day 29: Ranomafana – Antananarivo Drive to Antananarivo via RN7 Meet local people during stops Arrival and hotel check-in Day 30: End of Journey Airport transfer End of services Included: All transportation for 30 days: by land and by sea Fuel ( during the trip) Ferries and boat transfers Hotels for 30 nights Tour guide for 30 days All park entrance fees for the 30-day circuit All activities mentioned in the itinerary Local guides in each park and site Everything related to the 30 days circuit as described Not Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Water Personal expenses Languages: English, Italian, French & Malagasy