Madagascar Wildlife Adventure

Arrive in Antananarivo and check in at Vakona Forest Lodge for 3 nights. This evening enjoy welcome drinks and dinner. *lengthy private transfer (5 hours) required here. Our travel specialists will be delighted to assist with flight arrangements if required

Enjoy a morning walk in the Andasibe National Park to search for lemurs, including the indri. This afternoon, visit Lemur Island in the Vakona Private Reserve, a sanctuary for lemurs, ahead of a short walk in Andasibe. Before dinner, embark on a night walk in the Analamazaotra Reserve. Here you may spot nocturnal species, including mouse, greater dwarf and eastern woolly lemurs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Begin the day early, driving 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.

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

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

Travel towards the west coast. Stop en route at Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park. 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 2 nights at Les Dunes d'Ifaty.

Explore the nearby spiny forest and take some time to relax, before an evening farewell dinner.

Take an early morning walk in the Reinala Private Reserve. This afternoon, fly from Toliara to Antananarivo. Overnight at Palissandre Hotel & Spa.

Tour ends in Antananarivo.