Indri at Andasibe, the Avenue of the Baobabs at sunset, and the stone forest of the Tsingy de Bemaraha.
This is the wildest route in Madagascar. You begin in the rainforest at Andasibe with the indri, fly west to Morondava for the great baobabs at sunset and the dry forest of Kirindy, then travel to the Tsingy de Bemaraha, a World Heritage forest of knife-sharp limestone pinnacles.
The tsingy are open only in the dry season, and the road to them is long and rough, so this is a trip for travellers who love an adventure.
Madagascar
Luxury safari
Handpicked luxury lodges and camps, chosen for their setting, service and guiding.
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.
Minimum age 8
Suitable for travellers aged 8 and over.
Pace and fitness
Active, fitness: active.
Meet your driver at Antananarivo airport and transfer to the Palissandre Hotel and Spa, in the old town, for a quiet first night.
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A calm hotel in the old upper town of Antananarivo, with city views.
Drive east through the highlands and rice terraces to Andasibe and Mantadia Lodge, arriving for lunch and a first walk in the forest.
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Bungalows on a forested ridge a few minutes from Andasibe's indri.
Walk into the reserve at dawn to hear the haunting call of the indri, the largest lemur, then spend the afternoon on a second walk. After dinner take a night walk for mouse lemurs and chameleons.
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Bungalows on a forested ridge a few minutes from Andasibe's indri.
Drive back to Antananarivo and fly to Morondava, on the west coast, and settle in at Palissandre Cote Ouest, with a first sunset on the beach.
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Beach bungalows in Morondava, close to the Avenue of the Baobabs.
Visit the Avenue of the Baobabs at sunrise and again at sunset, with a visit to the Kirindy dry forest at night for the sportive lemurs and the elusive fossa.
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Beach bungalows in Morondava, close to the Avenue of the Baobabs.
Drive north on a long, rough road to Bekopaka and Le Soleil des Tsingy, crossing two rivers by ferry, and arrive in the evening.
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Stone and wood bungalows near the entrance to the Tsingy de Bemaraha.
Hike into the Great Tsingy with your guide, climbing through the stone forest on a safety harness, with views from the lookout and a picnic lunch.
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Stone and wood bungalows near the entrance to the Tsingy de Bemaraha.
Paddle the Manambolo gorge by pirogue in the morning, then walk the Small Tsingy or rest at the lodge before a last night near the forest.
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Stone and wood bungalows near the entrance to the Tsingy de Bemaraha.
Leave at dawn for the long drive back to the coast, reaching Morondava before dark.
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Beach bungalows in Morondava, close to the Avenue of the Baobabs.
Take the morning flight to Antananarivo, landing by midday, in time for onward flights.
Bungalows on a forested ridge a few minutes from Andasibe's indri.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Beach bungalows in Morondava, close to the Avenue of the Baobabs.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Stone and wood bungalows near the entrance to the Tsingy de Bemaraha.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Beach bungalows in Morondava, close to the Avenue of the Baobabs.
Breakfast & dinner
Important to know
Rates per person
| Season | Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High season (Jun to Oct) | US$7,450 | US$6,380 | US$5,997 | US$5,997 | US$5,997 | US$5,997 | Get quote |
| Shoulder season (May) | US$6,480 | US$5,540 | US$5,208 | US$5,208 | US$5,208 | US$5,208 | Get quote |
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 and permit prices change each year. Lemurs are watched in the wild, never handled or fed, and sightings of any single species cannot be guaranteed. Madagascar’s roads are slow, and domestic flights can change at short notice, so we build in time. The Tsingy de Bemaraha are closed from about November to April, and the road to them is long and rough, so a charter flight can be arranged for an extra cost. The tsingy trails require a head for heights and good fitness.
Best time for this trip Jun to Oct
For gorilla and chimp treks, bring sturdy waterproof hiking boots, long trousers you can tuck into your socks, a long-sleeved shirt, a light rain jacket and gardening gloves for grabbing vines. Porters are available at the trailhead and we recommend hiring one: it helps your trek and supports the local community.
Pack light, neutral colours for game drives, a warm fleece for early mornings, a sun hat and good sunscreen. Light aircraft have a soft-bag limit of 15 kg per person including hand luggage, so leave the hard suitcases at home.
Made to measure
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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