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Madagascar Wildlife Adventure

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Much of Madagascar’s exotic flora and fauna is found nowhere else on Earth. This tour offers an opportunity to discover the island’s extraordinary wildlife, natural history, stunning scenery, idyllic beaches and fascinating culture, which is based on a mix of Christianity and ancient spiritual beliefs. Your itinerary is well paced, allowing for a wildlife focus in Andasibe, Ranomafana and Isalo National Parks.

Plan this tour with Kat & Simon Morgan — Personal Travel Consultants at Hays Travel. Call 0800 0662 694 for help comparing dates, departure points and room options.

Tour highlights

Walk in Maromizaha primary rainforest
Traditional sunset music performance in Isalo National Park
Special 'chef's dinner' in Antananarivo
Evening walks in search of nocturnal species

Further highlights

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Your itinerary

In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.

Sample itinerary. Choose a departure for its exact itinerary and hotel plan.

Day 1 — Fly to Antananarivo via Addis Ababa

Take an overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to Antananarivo, via Addis Ababa.

Day 1.1 — Transfer: Antananarivo to Andasibe

Day 2 — Andasibe National Park

Arrive early this afternoon and transfer to Vakona Forest Lodge for 3 nights (5 hours, including stops). This evening enjoy welcome drinks and dinner.

Meals: dinner

Day 2.1 — Transfer: Andasibe to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Day 3 — Andasibe - Vakona Private Reserve - Analamazaotra Reserve

Enjoy a morning walk in the Andasibe National Park, returning to the lodge for lunch. Visit Lemur Island in Vakona Private Reserve, an island sanctuary for lemurs, ahead of an afternoon walk in Andasibe. Before dinner, embark on a night walk in the Analamazoatra Reserve. Here you may spot nocturnal species, including mouse, greater dwarf and eastern woolly lemurs.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4 — Maromizaha Reserve

Spend the day walking through the primary forest of Maromizaha Reserve. This lush setting is home to the black-and-white ruffed lemur, the diademed sifaka, Parson's chameleon and a wide variety of frogs. Alternatively, for a less strenuous option, walk in Mitsinjo Reserve and plant an endemic tree as part of the area's reforestation project (subject to vehicle availability). Before dinner, embark on another evening walk, close to the Analamazaotra Reserve.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4.1 — Transfer: Andasibe-Mantadia National Park to Antananarivo

Day 5 — Antananarivo

Drive back to Antananarivo for an afternoon city tour, including the hills of the royal palaces. Enjoy a special chef’s dinner in the evening. Overnight at Palissandre Hotel & Spa.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5.1 — Transfer: Antananarivo to Antsirabe

Day 6 — Antsahabe - Antsirabe

Drive to Antsahabe, a village typical of the Merina tribe, for a short visit. Continue to the spa town of Antsirabe for a late lunch and afternoon tour. Antsirabe is a centre of the gem trade and home to hundreds of pousse-pousse (rickshaws), a legacy of Chinese labour imported to work on the railways. Overnight at Couleur Cafe Hotel.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6.1 — Transfer: Antsirabe to Ranomafana

Day 7 — Ambositra - Ranomafana

Early departure to Ambositra, known as Madagascar's handicraft and wood-carving capital. Following a typical Malagasy lunch accompanied by folklore entertainment, continue to Ranomafana (6 hours including stops). Spend 3 nights at the Hotel Thermal.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8 — Ranomafana

During your morning walk in Ranomafana National Park, see if you can spot the three resident species of bamboo lemur: the grey, the golden and the greater. Endemic birding in the park is also excellent. This afternoon, visit Tanala village. In the early evening, walk in search of nocturnal species.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9 — Ranomafana

Enjoy a morning walk in the national park, before an afternoon visit to the Ranomafana Arboretum, home to hundreds of rare tree species. This evening, take another nature walk.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9.1 — Transfer: Ranomafana to Ranohira

Day 10 — Ranomafana - Fianarantsoa - Ambalavao - Ranohira Isalo

Very early start, for a full-day journey. Drive via Fianarantsoa to Ambalavao. Visit the Antemoro paper factory and the Anja Reserve, where ring-tailed lemurs are often spotted. Continue to Ranohira and stay 3 nights at Relais de la Reine.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 10.1 — Transfer: Ranohira to Isalo National Park

Day 11 — Isalo National Park

Spend the next 2 days exploring the spectacular sandstone landscapes of Isalo National Park.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 12 — Isalo National Park

Seek out flora and fauna including ring-tailed lemurs, Malagasy hoopoes, Verreaux's sifakas and the elephant's foot plant, and enjoy a traditional music performance as the sun sets.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 12.1 — Transfer: Isalo National Park to Ifaty

Day 13 — Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park - Ifaty

Travel towards the west coast. Stop en route at Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park for a two-hour forest walk. It may be possible to spot Appert’s tetrakas, one of the most endangered endemic birds on the island. The region is known for its large baobab trees and traditional family tombs, central to Malagasy culture. Transfer on to Ifaty (driving time of 6 hours, not including stops), a quiet coastal fishing village boasting a long beach. Stay two nights at Les Dunes d’Ifaty.

Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 14 — Ifaty

Morning at leisure. Later this afternoon, explore the nearby spiny forest, before an evening farewell dinner.

Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 14.1 — Transfer: Ifaty to Antananarivo

Day 15 — Fly to Antananarivo

Take an early morning walk in the Reinala Private Reserve. Later this morning, transfer to Toliara and fly to Antananarivo. Overnight at Palissandre Hotel & Spa.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 16 — Fly to the UK via Addis Ababa

After a morning at leisure, take an afternoon flight to the UK via Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Meals: breakfast

Day 17 — Arrive in London

Flight arrives in to the UK today.

Your accommodation

Planned hotels or ships as published by Cox & Kings. Alternatives of a similar standard may be used. Hotel options are grouped as supplied and are not necessarily all included in one departure.

Vakona Forest Lodge

Set in the woods overlooking a scenic lake, Vakona Forest Lodge is a respite in the Malagasy wilderness. The boutique lodge has 28 guest bungalows scattered around the lush, tropical grounds. The restaurant features a cozy fireplace and views of the lake. There is also an outdoor pool and activities such as horseback riding, squash, mountain-bike riding, night forest walks and the chance to see a crocodile farm. Vakona Forest Lodge promises verdant rainforest surroundings on the border of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park.

Palissandre Hotel & Spa

Nestled on a hillside between the vibrant Analakely district and the cultural charm of Andohalo, Le Royal Palissandre offers a charming base in the centre of Antananarivo. Each standard room features air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, television, a minibar, and either a city or garden view, ensuring a relaxing stay. Guests can unwind by the pool, enjoy a drink at the bar, rejuvenate in the spa, or keep active in the well-equipped gym. Guests can also enjoy the terrace, which boasts a panoramic view of the city. With its blend of convenience, comfort, and local character, Le Royal Palissandre is ideal for any stay.

Couleur Cafe

Situated in Antsirabe, the Couleur Café is a charming property with 15 guestrooms located within its grounds. Each pavilion is tastefully decorated and equipped with a private bathroom. Breakfast is served in the main house and dinner can be arranged with 24 hours' notice. The property offers good local cuisine from a wide range of local produce, including seasonal fruits and vegetables, high quality dairy products, zebu, poultry, pork and fish.

Hotel Thermal Ranomafana

Located within lush green gardens on the edge of the Ranomafana National Park, the Thermal Hotel is a restored building that offers all of the amenities of a modern hotel, including a restaurant serving local dishes. The hotel has a sustainable policy which involves engaging heavily with the surrounding local community through different projects and schemes. It is so called because of the numerous natural thermal springs that flow in the area.

Hotel le Relais de la Reine

Located in the South west of Madagascar and hidden among a 16-hectare oasis bordering the Isalo massif, Le Relais de la Reine is a quaint French farmhouse-style lodge. Thirty cool and airy rooms are dotted among the manicured gardens and rocky sandstone formations. The lodge has its own spa centre offering many relaxing treatments and massages.

Les Dunes D'Ifaty

With its charming boutique style and superb location next to the ocean and spiny forest, Les Dunes d'Ifaty is a calming tropical retreat near the village of Ifaty. Built in a traditional style using local materials, the 19 villas and 22 rooms are set amid six hectares of tropical flora and indigenous plants. All of the rooms have a Creole-inspired design, are equipped with a range of amenities and have views of the Mozambique Channel or the well-kept gardens. The main building has a library, a bar, a restaurant and an outdoor patio area that serves as an extension to the restaurant, where guests can dine on international cuisine, seasonal specialities, seafood and locally inspired dishes. The large swimming pool is also a great place to relax and unwind. Excursions available from the hotel include snorkelling to view the coral reef, whale watching (in season) and excursions into the baobab forest.

What’s included

14 breakfasts, 11 lunches & 14 dinners
Hotel porterage included
Guided sightseeing & entrance fees included
Welcome & farewell dinners
Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
3- & 4-star accommodation
Small group size - average 8 people (max 14)
International flights

Dates & prices

Indicative supplier snapshot. Confirm price, room basis and availability before booking. Monthly estimates deduct a £250 deposit per person for Europe or £395 elsewhere, then divide by whole monthly payments ending no later than 42 days before departure. Rounded to the nearest pound; final payment adjusted.

London and Manchester departures available. Published tour fares are indicative and not airport-specific; confirm your selected airport and quote with Kat & Simon.

34 published departure and room-basis records. Standard prices are per person sharing; solo fares are labelled separately. Sold-out records are shown for reference.

Departure	Departure point	Duration	Room basis	Price per person	Status
3 April 2027	London	18 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £5,995~~ £5,820 Save £175 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
3 April 2027	Manchester	18 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £5,995~~ £5,820 Save £175 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
18 September 2027	London	18 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £6,445~~ £6,270 Save £175 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
18 September 2027	London	18 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £7,340~~ £7,140 Save £200 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
18 September 2027	Manchester	18 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £6,445~~ £6,270 Save £175 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
18 September 2027	Manchester	18 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £7,340~~ £7,140 Save £200 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
2 October 2027	London	18 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £6,495~~ £6,320 Save £175 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
2 October 2027	London	18 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £7,390~~ £7,190 Save £200 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
2 October 2027	Manchester	18 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £6,495~~ £6,320 Save £175 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
2 October 2027	Manchester	18 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £7,390~~ £7,190 Save £200 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 November 2027	London	18 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £6,445~~ £6,270 Save £175 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 November 2027	London	18 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £7,340~~ £7,140 Save £200 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 November 2027	Manchester	18 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £6,445~~ £6,270 Save £175 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 November 2027	Manchester	18 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £7,340~~ £7,140 Save £200 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 April 2028	London	18 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £6,845~~ £6,645 Save £200 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 April 2028	London	18 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £7,790~~ £7,565 Save £225 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 April 2028	Manchester	18 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £6,845~~ £6,645 Save £200 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 April 2028	Manchester	18 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £7,790~~ £7,565 Save £225 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
15 September 2028	London	18 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £6,995~~ £6,795 Save £200 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
15 September 2028	London	18 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £7,990~~ £7,765 Save £225 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
15 September 2028	Manchester	18 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £6,995~~ £6,795 Save £200 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
15 September 2028	Manchester	18 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £7,990~~ £7,765 Save £225 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
30 September 2028	London	18 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £7,095~~ £6,895 Save £200 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
30 September 2028	London	18 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £8,090~~ £7,865 Save £225 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
30 September 2028	Manchester	18 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £7,095~~ £6,895 Save £200 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
30 September 2028	Manchester	18 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £8,090~~ £7,865 Save £225 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
14 October 2028	London	18 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £7,095~~ £6,895 Save £200 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
14 October 2028	London	18 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £8,090~~ £7,865 Save £225 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
14 October 2028	Manchester	18 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £7,095~~ £6,895 Save £200 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
14 October 2028	Manchester	18 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £8,090~~ £7,865 Save £225 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
28 October 2028	London	18 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £6,995~~ £6,795 Save £200 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
28 October 2028	London	18 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £7,990~~ £7,765 Save £225 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
28 October 2028	Manchester	18 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £6,995~~ £6,795 Save £200 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
28 October 2028	Manchester	18 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £7,990~~ £7,765 Save £225 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability

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