Depart early in the morning from Antananarivo for an immersive day in the heart of the Malagasy rainforest. You will reach the Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, renowned for its exceptional biodiversity, as well as the Vakona Private Reserve, famous for its Lemur Island and its close encounters with several species.
Price and Practical Information
Price: €120 per person (minimum 2 participants)
Departure: 5:00 AM from your hotel in Antananarivo
Return: late afternoon
The rate includes round-trip transport, a local guide and entrance fees.
Lunch and personal expenses are not included.
Reservation required with a minimum of 24 hours notice.
Highlights
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Observation of the Indri indri, the largest of the lemurs, as well as other remarkable species such as the Red-bellied Lemur and the Verreaux’s Sifaka.
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Visit to the Vakona Reserve and its Lemur Island for close encounters and beautiful photographic opportunities.
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Immersion in a rainforest rich in endemic birds and tropical flora.
Practical Tips
Bring comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket, sun protection, insect repellent, water, binoculars and a camera.
As the terrain can be wet, adapt your clothing accordingly.
Bring cash for lunch, tips, and purchases.
Why Choose This Excursion
This excursion combines a targeted observation of iconic wildlife of Madagascar with an intimate lemur experience at Vakona, all in one day from Antananarivo.
Ideal for travelers with limited time wishing to maximize their chances of observing endemic species in a guided and safe setting.
ReservationsÂ
Book your spot in advance — availability is limited.
Price per person
1 traveler: €210
2 travelers: €120
3 travelers: €110
4 travelers: €100
5 travelers: €90
6 travelers: €80
For other options, please contact us.
Andasibe National Park (Analamazaotra)
The Analamazaotra Reserve is renowned for its population of Indri indri, the largest and loudest of the lemurs. The Indri stands about a meter tall, with a face reminiscent of a teddy bear and coloration similar to that of a panda. Its long hind legs are very powerful, allowing it to jump more than 10 meters and perform mid-air turns with remarkable agility. Its song distinguishes this animal from other lemurs: while most grunt or scream, the Indri “sings” (sometimes compared to the sound of a siren). Generally, in the reserve, you will have the opportunity to hear them singing in chorus between one and two hours after sunrise or just after sunset.
Indris are monogamous and live in small family groups of about five individuals. In Malagasy, the Indri is called “Babakoto”, which means “father of Koto”; according to legend, a boy named Koto, stung by bees while looking for wild honey, fell from a tree and was saved mid-air by an Indri.
Nine species of lemurs can be observed in Analamazaotra. Besides the Indri indri, you may also spot the brown lemur and the eastern lesser bamboo lemur, as well as three nocturnal species: the eastern woolly lemur, the rufous mouse lemur and the greater dwarf lemur.
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