Indri at Andasibe, the canyons of Isalo and a beach finish on Nosy Be, by road and light flights.
This route combines the best of Madagascar’s wildlife with a beach. You begin in the rainforest at Andasibe with the indri, fly south to Isalo for three nights of canyons, natural pools and ring-tailed lemurs, and finish on a small private island at Nosy Be, with a reef and a quiet beach.
Short flights replace the longest drives, so the days go on the walks and the sea.
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.
Pace and fitness
Balanced, fitness: moderate.
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, fly to Tulear and drive to Isalo Rock Lodge, arriving in the evening for a sundowner among the sandstone.
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Isalo Rock Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A stone lodge built into the sandstone above the Isalo plains.
Hike into the canyons of Isalo with your guide, with a picnic lunch by a natural swimming pool, and ring-tailed lemurs on the rocks.
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Isalo Rock Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A stone lodge built into the sandstone above the Isalo plains.
Walk to the Window of Isalo at sunset, or take an easier walk in the morning, with a long, quiet lunch at the lodge.
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Isalo Rock Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A stone lodge built into the sandstone above the Isalo plains.
Drive to Tulear and take the flight to Antananarivo, landing in the late afternoon, and settle in at the Palissandre Hotel and Spa.
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A calm hotel in the old upper town of Antananarivo, with city views.
Fly to Nosy Be and take a boat to Constance Tsarabanjina, a small private island, arriving in time for a swim and a sunset over the sea.
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Constance Tsarabanjina (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Barefoot villas on a private island north of Nosy Be.
Snorkel on the reef in front of the lodge, walk along the beach, and take a boat trip around the island, with long, quiet hours in between.
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Constance Tsarabanjina (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Barefoot villas on a private island north of Nosy Be.
After breakfast take the boat back to Nosy Be and the flight to Antananarivo, landing in the afternoon.
Bungalows on a forested ridge a few minutes from Andasibe's indri.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Isalo Rock Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A stone lodge built into the sandstone above the Isalo plains.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
A calm hotel in the old upper town of Antananarivo, with city views.
Breakfast & dinner
Constance Tsarabanjina (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Barefoot villas on a private island north of Nosy Be.
Breakfast, lunch & 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$8,610 | US$7,300 | US$6,862 | US$6,862 | US$6,862 | US$6,862 | Get quote |
| Low season (Nov to May) | US$7,550 | US$6,400 | US$6,016 | US$6,016 | US$6,016 | US$6,016 | 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.
Best time for this trip Apr to Nov
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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