{"id":12988,"date":"2025-11-09T07:57:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T05:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xploristas.com\/?page_id=12988"},"modified":"2026-05-03T11:34:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T08:34:16","slug":"madagascar-group-trip-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/xploristas.com\/en\/madagascar-group-trip-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Madagascar Group Trip 3-18 August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; disable_background_image=&#8221;&#8221; content_text_aligment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1775047966686{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221; simple_background_image=&#8221;12748&#8243; row_title=&#8221;HERO IMAGE&#8221; el_class=&#8221;destination-hero&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;destination-hero&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"home-hero__inner\">\n<h1 class=\"home-hero__title\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Madagascar<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"home-hero__subtitle\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">In the Land of Lemurs and Baobabs<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"home-hero__date\" style=\"color: #ffffff !important; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 0;\">3-18 August 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_btn title=&#8221;Join the Trip&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%23contact-form&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1634381939475{padding-top: 0px !important;background-color: #dbdbdb !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1634382174833{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Departure<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">3 August 2026<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1634382182040{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Duration<br \/>\n<\/strong>16 days<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1634382187090{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Price<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nEUR 3,490 per person in a double room<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_text_aligment=&#8221;left&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1634750443525{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"eltd-elements-holder   eltd-one-column  eltd-responsive-mode-768 eltd-one-column-alignment-left\" ><div class=\"eltd-eh-item    \"  data-item-class=\"eltd-eh-custom-4460\" data-1024-1280=\"0px 19%\" data-768-1024=\"0px 2%\" data-680-768=\"0px 2%\" data-680=\"0px 2%\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-eh-item-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"eltd-eh-item-content eltd-eh-custom-4460\" style=\"padding: 0px 21%\">\n\t\t\t[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #000000;\">A 16-day small-group journey through lemurs, baobabs, rainforests, wild coastlines and remote villages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Madagascar is not just another island. It is a world of its own: a place of ancient baobabs, rare lemurs, red-earth roads, rainforest sounds, ocean villages and landscapes that feel almost unreal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This small-group trip to Madagascar is designed for travellers who love nature, wildlife, authentic culture and journeys that go beyond the obvious. From the Avenue of the Baobabs and Kirindy Forest to Belo sur Mer, Andasibe and the call of the Indri, we follow the rhythm of &#8220;mora mora&#8221; &#8211; slowly, slowly &#8211; and discover the island with curiosity, respect and wonder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A Few Words About Madagascar<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Madagascar lies in the Indian Ocean, east of Africa and opposite Mozambique. It is the fourth-largest island in the world and one of the planet&#8217;s most distinctive natural destinations. With landscapes that constantly change &#8211; from rainforests and canyons to savannahs and white-sand beaches &#8211; Madagascar is home to extraordinary biodiversity. More than 80% of its wildlife is found nowhere else on Earth.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"eltd-section-title-holder  eltd-st-standard eltd-st-title-left eltd-st-normal-space    \" >\n\t<div class=\"eltd-st-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"eltd-st-title\" style=\"color: #dd3333\">\n\t\t\t\tTRIP HIGHLIGHTS\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding-left: 0; color: #555555;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\"><strong>Avenue of the Baobabs:<\/strong> We witness one of Madagascar&#8217;s most iconic landscapes at sunset, surrounded by ancient baobabs that rise like natural monuments from the red earth.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\"><strong>Kirindy Forest:<\/strong> We explore one of the island&#8217;s most unique dry forests, searching for rare wildlife, nocturnal lemurs and the elusive fossa.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\"><strong>Andasibe Rainforest:<\/strong> We hike through lush rainforest in search of the Indri, the largest living lemur, whose unforgettable call echoes through the trees.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\"><strong>Belo sur Mer:<\/strong> We spend time in a remote fishing village by the ocean, discovering the Vezo way of life, traditional boatbuilding and the slower rhythm of the coast.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\"><strong>Wildlife &amp; Night Walks:<\/strong> With local guides, we enter the forest after dark to discover chameleons, frogs, nocturnal lemurs and the hidden life of Madagascar.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\"><strong>Local Culture:<\/strong> We meet local communities, visit markets and villages, and experience everyday life beyond the classic tourist route.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\"><strong>Nosy Havoa:<\/strong> Optional boat excursion to a small island with white sand, turquoise waters and time for swimming, snorkelling and quiet exploration.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\"><strong>A Journey of Contrast:<\/strong> From highlands and savannahs to dry forests, rainforests and wild beaches, Madagascar changes completely from one day to the next.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;]\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1634386317901{padding-top: 80px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"eltd-image-gallery  eltd-ig-grid-type eltd-tiny-space  eltd-image-behavior-lightbox\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-ig-inner eltd-outer-space eltd-ig-grid eltd-ig-five-columns\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eltd-ig-image eltd-item-space\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eltd-ig-image-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a itemprop=\"image\" class=\"eltd-ig-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/xploristas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/taxidi-sti-madagascari-xploristas-10.webp\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[image_gallery_pretty_photo-593]\" title=\"taxidi-sti-madagascari-xploristas-10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/xploristas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/taxidi-sti-madagascari-xploristas-10-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"T\u03b1\u03be\u03af\u03b4\u03b9 \u03c3\u03c4\u03b7 \u039c\u03b1\u03b4\u03b1\u03b3\u03b1\u03c3\u03ba\u03ac\u03c1\u03b7 - 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Monday 3\/8: Athens to Antananarivo<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flight from Athens at 15:35 to Antananarivo via an intermediate stop.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><p class=\"eltd-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"eltd-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_minus icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"eltd-tab-title\">Day 2 - Tuesday 4\/8: Arrival | First Encounter with Antananarivo<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrival in the early hours (02:25) at Ivato International Airport and transfer to our hotel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antananarivo, or &#8220;Tana&#8221; as locals call it, welcomes travellers with its distinctive character. Built on hills, the capital is a living blend of history and everyday life, with colonial mansions, royal palaces, red-clay neighbourhoods, the Haute-Ville and the busy Analakely market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the palace hill, panoramic views tell the story of a city shaped by the Merina kingdom, French colonial heritage and the pulse of modern Madagascar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodation: Antananarivo, Palissandre Hotel or similar<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><p class=\"eltd-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"eltd-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_minus icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"eltd-tab-title\">Day 3 - Wednesday 5\/8: Antananarivo to Antsirabe | The Central Highlands<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We head south, leaving the capital behind and crossing the mountainous landscapes of central Madagascar. The route reveals highland scenery and amphitheatre-like rice fields embracing the hillsides.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We arrive in Antsirabe, the country&#8217;s third-largest city, known for its colonial architecture, tree-lined avenues and colourful pousse-pousse rickshaws.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route: Antananarivo to Antsirabe \/ approx. 4-5 hours \/ approx. 170 km<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meals: Breakfast<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodation: Antsirabe, Mahafaly Hotel or similar<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><p class=\"eltd-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"eltd-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_minus icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"eltd-tab-title\">Day 4 - Thursday 6\/8: Antsirabe to Miandrivazo | Towards the Wild Side of the Island<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the morning, we visit Lake Tritriva, a volcanic crater lake with deep blue-green waters and a local legend woven into its cliffs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We continue to Betafo village, where local life unfolds through traditional buildings and the everyday rhythm of the countryside. Then we drive towards Miandrivazo, the gateway to western Madagascar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route: Antsirabe to Miandrivazo \/ approx. 5-6 hours \/ approx. 220 km<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meals: Breakfast<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodation: Miandrivazo, Princesse Tsiribihina or similar<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><p class=\"eltd-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"eltd-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_minus icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"eltd-tab-title\">Day 5 - Friday 7\/8: Miandrivazo to Morondava | Avenue of the Baobabs at Sunset<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today we continue west towards Morondava. The route is long, but the scenery rewards us as the vegetation becomes lower and open savannah begins to dominate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the afternoon, we visit the Avenue of the Baobabs, one of Madagascar&#8217;s most iconic and photographed landscapes, to enjoy the sunset among ancient trees that can live for more than a thousand years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route: Miandrivazo to Morondava \/ approx. 5-6 hours \/ approx. 270 km<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meals: Breakfast<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodation: Morondava, Vezo Beach or similar<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><p class=\"eltd-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"eltd-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_minus icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"eltd-tab-title\">Day 6 - Saturday 8\/8: Morondava to Kirindy Forest | Kirindy Forest, Fossa and Night Walk<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We leave for Kirindy Forest, a protected dry forest and one of the island&#8217;s most distinctive habitats. During our walk, we search for unique wildlife, including the fossa, Madagascar&#8217;s largest carnivorous mammal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At night, we explore the forest again to encounter nocturnal species such as tiny lemurs that come alive after dark.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route: Morondava to Kirindy \/ approx. 1.5-2 hours \/ approx. 60 km<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meals: Breakfast, dinner<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodation: Kirindy Forest Lodge or similar<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><p class=\"eltd-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"eltd-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_minus icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"eltd-tab-title\">Day 7 - Sunday 9\/8: Kirindy to Belo sur Mer | Where the Ocean Meets Stillness<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today we leave Kirindy Forest and travel to Belo sur Mer, a remote fishing village on the ocean coast. It is a place where time seems to pause and people live in deep harmony with the sea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a beautiful opportunity to encounter the traditional way of life of local fishermen and enjoy the calm of the coast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route: Kirindy to Belo sur Mer \/ approx. 4-5 hours \/ approx. 100 km<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meals: Breakfast, dinner<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodation: Belo sur Mer, Ecolodge Menabe or similar<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><p class=\"eltd-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"eltd-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_minus icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"eltd-tab-title\">Day 8 - Monday 10\/8: Belo sur Mer | Belo sur Mer and the Vezo Fishermen<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today is dedicated to Belo sur Mer and the way of life of the Vezo fishermen. We walk through the village and visit traditional boatyards where wooden sailing boats are built by hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a rare look at a craft passed down through generations, in a place that still feels far from the fast pace of the modern world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meals: Breakfast, dinner<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodation: Belo sur Mer, Ecolodge Menabe or similar<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><p class=\"eltd-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"eltd-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_minus icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"eltd-tab-title\">Day 9 - Tuesday 11\/8: Belo sur Mer | Ocean Rituals and Turquoise Waters<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A free day to explore the area at your own rhythm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional boat excursion to Nosy Havoa, a small untouched island with white sand and crystal-clear waters, ideal for snorkelling and quiet moments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meals: Breakfast, dinner<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodation: Belo sur Mer, Ecolodge Menabe or similar<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><p class=\"eltd-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"eltd-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_minus icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"eltd-tab-title\">Day 10 - Wednesday 12\/8: Belo sur Mer to Morondava | Back to the West Coast<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We begin our return journey towards Morondava, carrying with us the images of the Vezo way of life and the quiet coastline of Belo sur Mer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route: Belo sur Mer to Morondava \/ approx. 4-5 hours \/ approx. 80-90 km<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meals: Breakfast, dinner<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodation: Morondava, Vezo Beach or similar<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><p class=\"eltd-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"eltd-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_minus icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"eltd-tab-title\">Day 11 - Thursday 13\/8: Morondava to Antananarivo to Andasibe | From the West to the Rainforest<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We transfer to the airport for the flight back to Antananarivo, then continue by road to Andasibe. The route gradually reveals the rainforest landscapes we will explore over the next days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flight: Morondava to Antananarivo \/ approx. 1 hour 15 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route: Antananarivo to Andasibe \/ approx. 3-4 hours \/ approx. 140 km<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meals: Breakfast, dinner<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodation: Andasibe, Longoza Ecolodge<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><p class=\"eltd-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"eltd-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_minus icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"eltd-tab-title\">Day 12 - Friday 14\/8: Andasibe Rainforest and the Call of the Indri<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we wake, the forest welcomes us with Madagascar&#8217;s unique melody: the otherworldly call of the Indri echoing from the treetops.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our morning hike takes us deep into Analamazaotra Special Reserve, searching for Indri families and other endemic species such as sifakas, brown lemurs, chameleons and birds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the afternoon, we visit Vakona Lemur Island, where several lemur species move freely in a protected environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meals: Breakfast, dinner<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodation: Andasibe, Longoza Ecolodge<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><p class=\"eltd-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"eltd-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_minus icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"eltd-tab-title\">Day 13 - Saturday 15\/8: Andasibe | Mantadia National Park and Night Walk<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today we focus on the wild beauty of Mantadia National Park. The day is dedicated to hiking and wildlife observation in one of the most pristine parts of the rainforest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After dark, the experience culminates with a night walk around Andasibe, when the ecosystem transforms and nocturnal creatures reveal their presence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route: Transfer to Mantadia National Park \/ approx. 1 hour each way<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meals: Breakfast, dinner<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodation: Andasibe, Longoza Ecolodge<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><p class=\"eltd-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"eltd-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_minus icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"eltd-tab-title\">Day 14 - Sunday 16\/8: Andasibe to Antananarivo | From Forest to Capital<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We say goodbye to the green forest of Andasibe and return to the capital, enjoying the landscapes of eastern Madagascar one last time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrival and check-in at our hotel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route: Andasibe to Antananarivo \/ approx. 3-4 hours \/ approx. 140 km<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meals: Breakfast<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodation: Hotel Palissandre or similar<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><p class=\"eltd-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"eltd-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_minus icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"eltd-tab-title\">Day 15 - Monday 17\/8: Antananarivo | Tradition, Markets and Local Culture<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today is free, giving us time to relax, explore local markets for our last souvenirs or wander through the city&#8217;s streets, feeling the pulse of everyday life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also the ideal moment to enjoy local cuisine or visit a place in Antananarivo that sparked our curiosity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meals: Breakfast<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodation: Hotel Palissandre or similar<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><p class=\"eltd-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"eltd-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"eltd_icon_minus icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"eltd-tab-title\">Day 16 - Tuesday 18\/8: Departure | A Promise to Return<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With our luggage full of memories and our hearts full of Madagascar, we transfer to the airport for our international return flight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route: Transfer to Ivato International Airport<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;FLIGHTS&#8221; 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