3 Days Andasibe Lemurs and the Indri

  • 3 days
  • Madagascar
  • Mid-range
  • Private

Wake to the song of the indri and walk the rainforest for lemurs, chameleons and orchids.

From US$1,034 per person

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Duration
3 days · 2 nights
Route
Starts and ends in Antananarivo
Comfort
Mid-range lodges
Group
Private, 1 to 6 travellers
Best time
Apr to Nov

Overview

A short escape from Antananarivo into misty rainforest. The indri, the largest living lemur, sings at dawn in a haunting chorus that carries across the valleys.

Day walks find sifaka and brown lemurs; night walks reveal mouse lemurs, frogs and chameleons asleep on the branches.

Highlights

  • Indri and diademed sifaka
  • Night walk for chameleons and mouse lemurs
  • Rainforest trails with a local guide
  • Easy from Antananarivo

Route

MADAGASCARCOMOROS 1 · 3 Antananarivo 1 Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

What to expect

  • Mid-range safari

    Comfortable, characterful lodges with good food and friendly hosts.

  • Private safari

    Your own vehicle and guide for the whole journey, never shared with other travellers.

  • Made to measure

    Change the pace, a lodge or an activity and we rebuild the itinerary around you.

  • Start any day

    Travel on the dates that suit you, subject to lodge and permit availability.

  • Solo travellers welcome

    Priced for one on request, with the single supplement shown under Rates.

  • Pace and fitness

    Balanced, fitness: moderate.

Activities
Birding, Hiking & Walking
Getting around
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide

Day by day

Day 1 Antananarivo to Andasibe Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Drive east through the highlands and rice terraces. After dinner, a night walk with your guide.

  • Travel About 4 hr drive
  • Meals Lunch & dinner
  • Hiking & Walking

Overnight

Mantadia Lodge

Bungalows on a forested ridge a few minutes from Andasibe's indri.

Day 2 Indri and the rainforest Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Walk into the forest to find a family of indri, then visit Mantadia for sifaka and birds.

  • Travel In the park
  • Meals Breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Birding

Overnight

Mantadia Lodge

Bungalows on a forested ridge a few minutes from Andasibe's indri.

Day 3 Return to Antananarivo Antananarivo

A morning walk, lunch and the drive back to the capital.

  • Travel About 4 hr drive
  • Meals Breakfast & lunch

Where you stay

DaysAccommodation & meals
Days 1 to 2

Mantadia Lodge

Bungalows on a forested ridge a few minutes from Andasibe's indri.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Rates

Important to know

  • Rates are per person, shown in USD, and do not include international flights to and from your home country.
  • The price per person depends on how many travellers share the vehicle and guide.

Rates per person

Price per person by number of travellers
SeasonSolo2 people3 people4 people5 people6 people7+ people
High seasonUS$1,500US$1,300US$1,222US$1,222US$1,222US$1,222Get quote
Low seasonUS$1,300US$1,100US$1,034US$1,034US$1,034US$1,034Get quote
Deposit to confirm
30%

Prices are per person, in US dollars, and depend on the number of travellers sharing the vehicle and guide. They are sample rates for planning and will be confirmed when you enquire, as lodge, flight and park prices change each year.

  • Rates can change when lodge, permit and park fees are updated, and are confirmed when you enquire.
  • The order and content of the safari can be adjusted to suit you, and a change may affect the price.
  • If a lodge is fully booked, we will offer a comparable one.
  • This safari is subject to our terms and conditions.

Best time to go

Best time for this trip Apr to Nov

  1. January: possible
  2. February: possible
  3. March: possible
  4. April: best
  5. May: best
  6. June: best
  7. July: best
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: best
  11. November: best
  12. December: possible

What is included

Included

  • Accommodation as listed, on the meal plan shown for each stay
  • Private guide or lodge guides as described in the itinerary
  • Park, conservancy and activity fees for the activities listed
  • Scheduled light-aircraft flights and road transfers where shown
  • Airport meet and greet on arrival
  • 24-hour support from the Uwera team while you travel

Not included

  • International flights and visas
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Tips for guides, trackers and lodge staff
  • Premium drinks and personal spending
  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

Good to know

Pack light, neutral clothes in layers, a warm top for early mornings, a sun hat, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. Where light aircraft are used, bring a soft bag of no more than 15 kg per person including hand luggage.

Made to measure

Make this safari your own

Every Uwera safari is private. Slow the pace, add a night by a lake, swap a lodge or bring the children: tell us in your request and we will rebuild the itinerary around you.

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