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Andasibe - 1 day tour

Introduction
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Andasibe - 1 day tour

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Andasibe - 1 day tour

Your driver will collect you from your hotel or other pickup point in Antananarivo and depart along the RN2 towards Andasibe.

The journey showcases highland landscapes filled with rice fields, charming villages, and lush forested hills, gradually transitioning into the humid rainforest as you approach Andasibe.

Upon arrival, explore the Analamazaotra section of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park with a knowledgeable local guide. This area is renowned for its population of indri, the largest living lemur, as well as other fascinating species, including sifaka.

Enjoy lunch at a local hotel (included), followed by a visit to the Vakona private reserve. Here, Lemur Island offers close encounters with several lemur species in a controlled environment, and the reserve also features areas where reptiles, birds, and other wildlife can be observed.

After your visit, return to Antananarivo.

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At a glance

Day 1 - Andasibe National Park and Vakona Reserve

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Wildlife Encounters and Scenic Journey to Andasibe

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NOTE ABOUT THIS TOUR

This tour is priced based on the number of people in your group. It is available any day of the week, all year round, but must be booked at least 3 days in advance to allow us time to prepare a vehicle and other arrangements. If you are booking on public holidays, such as long weekends, please give us extra time to ensure your trip is ready on time.

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Timing & Staying on Track

We use our expertise to design itineraries that are practical and realistic under normal conditions. However, travel times are provided as guidelines only, and actual durations may vary depending on circumstances on the day. Please note that we cannot be held responsible for delays, changes, or additional costs caused by events beyond our control. In the event of disruption, we will always do our best to restore your itinerary as quickly as possible and minimise inconvenience. Our priority is to provide you with an exceptional travel experience, and we appreciate your understanding should unexpected situations arise.
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Car to be ready for departure

Your car and driver will be ready at the Ivato Domestic Airport.

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Flight

Aug 11, 2026
NOS
03:50
Nosy Be Fascene Airport

1h 45m

Aug 11, 2026
TNR
05:35
Antananarivo Ivato International Airport
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Transfer from Antananarivo to Andasibe

DepartureAntananarivo05:45
DestinationAndasibe

Your driver will collect you from Ivato Domestic Terminal. We will drive along a scenic road to Andasibe, base for discovering the Andasibe National Park, a journey of about 4 hours. Here the adventure really starts. You will notice that the landscape changes. The road in comparison to many Malagasy roads is in excellent condition but with many uphills/downhills, many curves. In general, it is a beautiful landscape, composed of small villages, rice paddies, tropical plants and forest.

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Guided visit to Analamazaotra National Park

This morning you need an early start to catch the Indri-Indri and the Diademed Sifaka in their forest home. Within a mile of the park you can hear the peculiar call of the indri very early in the morning until noon and again in the late afternoon. Indris (called Babakoto in Malagasy) are the largest living lemurs, reaching up to 1 meter in length. Andasibe is the best place to observe the Indris given that there are a couple of families habituated to humans. They live in small groups and cannot survive in captivity. There are several legends trying to explain its origins since it is considered a sacred animal in the whole Madagascar. Apart from the Indri, another 13 lemur species inhabit these forests, such as woody lemur, grey bamboo lemur, diademed sifaka, brown lemur, red mouse-lemur, red-bellied lemur, black and white ruffed lemur. Please note that today you will do the 2 hours and half circuit in the park. Circuit Indri 2 which includes the main lakes and the territory of two families of indris.
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Lunch at Vakona Forest Lodge

Lunch today is included. This is the full menu of the day, usually three courses. The offer is subject to the menu of the day published by the hotel.
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Lemurs Island & Vakona Reserve

During your stay in Andasibe, you may visit the Vakona private reserve, located close to the hotel. One of the highlights is Lemur Island, where several species of lemurs live in a controlled environment and are well habituated to human presence. This allows for close observation and photography. The reserve also includes additional areas with wildlife such as crocodiles, which can be viewed safely from designated platforms above the water. This visit offers an opportunity to see lemurs at close range, complementing the more natural forest experiences in the national parks. Please refer to our note on animal welfare for further information regarding this visit.
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Return transfer Andasibe to Antananarivo

DepartureAndasibe
DestinationAntananarivo
This journey follows the RN2 between Andasibe and Antananarivo, crossing the forested mountain range of Angavo, which marks the transition from the eastern rainforest to the central highlands. Along the way, the landscape gradually changes from dense vegetation to rice fields and terraced hills as you approach the capital. The route passes through a number of small towns and villages, where local markets and roadside activity offer a glimpse into daily life. Several stops can be made along the way to enjoy views over the surrounding countryside and to observe the cultural and geographical diversity of the region.
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End of services

We will arrive in Tana around 7 - 8 pm, depending on traffic, and we will drop you to your hotel. End of services.
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Car with English Speaking driver at your disposal

Car and driver at your disposal
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Included are: Car with fuel, English Speaking driver, entry fees to Analamazaotra NP and Vakona reserve, local guide, lunch at Vakona Forest Lodge, 1 bottle of water per person. The things not included in your trip will be tips, and personal purchases.
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1. Antananarivo

Antananarivo, Madagascar

2. Analamazaotra National Park

Andasibe, Madagascar

3. Vakona Forest Lodge & Lemur Island

Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar

Information & Documents

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T&C

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FAQ

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Animal Welfare

This is our take on Animal Welfare especially at properties where animals may be non-native to an area, or living in the grounds of a hotel or attraction.

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