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Madagascar Adventure
14 days • 4.7
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Antananarivo, Madagascar
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Antananarivo, Madagascar
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Trip Code
YBSN
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
13 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner
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Transport
Private Vehicles, Plane
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Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights) Bungalow (4 Nights) Gite (1 Night)
From £2,936(14 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Count how many species of lemur you can spot as you explore the Isalo National Park, Ranomafana National Park and Andasibe National Park.
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Join a local guide on a night walk and catch sight of the exciting nocturnal species that come out when the sun goes down, like endemic butterflies, chameleons and mouse lemurs.
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Learn more about the important Malagasy process of silk production by visiting an association outside the village where silk weavers use their craft to preserve local tradition and support local women in the community.
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Support a noble cause while exploring Anja Community Reserve and the Mitsinjo Forest – these reserves are not just sanctuaries for wildlife but also beacons of community empowerment and conservation.
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Take a hands-on chocolate-making class and learn the secrets that make Malagasy chocolate unique and delicious. Then, sample your creations with pastries, tea, coffee and rum!
Is this trip right for you?
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Although anyone with a good level of fitness should be able to partake in this trip, there are several challenging guided day walks through the many national parks, which can be hot and humid. Please ensure you bring sturdy hiking or trail shoes and comfortable clothes.
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Road conditions in Madagascar are notoriously very poor and unmaintained. Due to government inaction and yearly monsoons, conditions can be terrible and a level of patience is required. Most of the driving days on this trip will be long and bumpy.
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Sometimes, you’ve got to rough it to get among it! Some accommodation is basic and may not have the creature comforts of hotels in bigger towns and cities. Be prepared for no wi-fi or air conditioning.
Itinerary
Look out for lemurs, butterflies and chameleons on an adventure through Madagascar
Take to the wilds of Madagascar on a mission to spot rare and unique wildlife on this 14-day adventure to the island’s hotspots. You’ll be lazing on white-sand beaches, exploring tropical rainforests and spending time with a huge variety of local wildlife, including the lemur – the island's most popular animal inhabitants! Dig a little deeper into the local culture and interact with communities, getting an insight into the day-to-day life of the Malagasy peoples. Discover the French influences in Antananarivo and Antsirabe as you wander the twisting alleys and chill out in your free time, where you can go whale watching, walking or wildlife-spotting.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Antananarivo
- DAY 2Day 2 • Ifaty
- DAY 3Day 3 • Ifaty
- DAY 4Day 4 • Isalo National Park
- DAY 5Day 5 • Isalo National Park
- DAY 6Day 6 • Fianarantsoa
- DAY 7Day 7 • Ranomafana
- DAY 8Day 8 • Ranomafana
- DAY 9Day 9 • Ambositra
- DAY 10Day 10 • Antsirabe
- DAY 11Day 11 • Andasibe National Park
- DAY 12Day 12 • Andasibe National Park
- DAY 13Day 13 • Antananarivo
- DAY 14Day 14 • Antananarivo - Departure Day
Inclusions
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13 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner
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Private Vehicles, Plane
bed Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights) Bungalow (4 Nights) Gite (1 Night)
festival Included activities
circleTulear - Reniala Private Park
circleTulear - Leader-led City Tour
circleIsalo National Park - guided walk
circleAmbalavao - Antemoro Paper Factory visit
circleAmbalavao - Anja Community Reserve
circleFianarantsoa - Betsileo: village visit and walk
circleRanomafana NP - Night Walk
circleRanomafana National Park - Rainforest walk
circleRanomafana - ValBio Research & Conservation Centre
circleAmbositra – Woodcarving workshop visit
circleRanomafana - Conservation Lecture & Lunch
circleAmbositra - Village Visit
circleAmbositra - Sandrandahy Village Lunch
circleAndasibe National Park - Analamazaotra Special Reserve Night Walk
circleAntananarivo - Malagasy Chocolate Workshop
museum Optional activities
circleAntananarivo - Ambohimanga Rova Tour (per person; maximum 4) (including entry, guiding & camera) - MGA 10000 - MGA15600
circleAntananarivo - Lemur's Park (Per Person) - MGA80000
circleTulear - Recycling Museum - Donation - Free
circleRanomafana - Station Thermale - MGA5000 - MGA5000
circleAndasibe National Park - guided walk - Free
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Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Friday Jul 04, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£3,933
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Saturday Jul 05, 2025
Friday Jul 18, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£3,762
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Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£3,509£3,158
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Saturday Jul 12, 2025
Friday Jul 25, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£3,421£3,079
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Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Friday Aug 01, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£3,740
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Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£3,454£2,936
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Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Friday Aug 08, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,504
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Saturday Aug 02, 2025
Friday Aug 15, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£3,537£3,006
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Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Friday Aug 22, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£3,647£3,282
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Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,504
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Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Friday Aug 29, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£3,537
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Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Friday Sep 05, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 7 spaces left
£3,757
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Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Friday Sep 12, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,504
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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2. An internal flight is included on this trip. Baggage allowance is as follows:
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- Checked: 1 Bag, max 20kg
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- Carry-on: 1 bag, max 5kg.
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3. Internal flights in Madagascar are often delayed and or cancelled at short notice.
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4. A copy of your passport is required at least one month before departure to book flights.
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5. To protect against cholera, travellers who have spent time in Ethiopia, Kenya, and South Africa before arriving in Madagascar are required to take 100 mg of Doxycycline upon arrival. Tablets will be provided by Malagasy health authorities, after clearing passport control. Currently, short layovers are exempt from this requirement. People with diabetes and pregnant women are also exempt. This measure remains in effect until further notice.
Reviews (94)
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shailendra
Jun 06, 2025
The trip was excellent. We enjoy quite a lot. The hotels were also good but hot water was the main problem not running well or the lights are very dim.
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Emily
May 22, 2025
An Unforgettable Trip to Madagascar
I was initially hesitant to book this tour due to the long bus rides, but they ended up being much more enjoyable than expected. With a few good podcasts and simply allowing myself to relax, the journeys became a pleasant part of the experience. Our bus was very comfortable, and watching the scenery change as we traveled was truly captivating.
The hotels on this tour exceeded my expectations—they were quite nice, and we consistently had access to electricity, hot water, and Wi-Fi, which I hadn’t anticipated.
The days spent exploring national parks were incredibly rewarding. We were fortunate enough to see 13 different species of lemurs, which was a real highlight of the trip.
Another pleasant surprise was the food. Almost every meal was delicious, and the entire group consistently enjoyed great dining experiences throughout the tour.
Overall, this trip far surpassed my expectations in comfort, wildlife encounters, and culinary delights. Highly recommended!
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Christina
May 19, 2025
This country is amazing and this trip was so good and should be on every traveller bucket list. They had everything from amazing people, great wildlife and scenery. We went from beaches to hikes in mountains and jungles to cities, it just has everything.
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Shirin
Apr 05, 2025
First time using intrepid travel, and now I know it won’t be my last time. It was so great being able to explore a new wonderful place while knowing that everything is taken care of by knowledgeable people. Not having to stress or worry at any point once the trip started. Game changer for me.
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Isabelle
Feb 07, 2025
John was a really lovely tour guide and made the whole trip even better - you could really see how passionate he is about showcasing his country. We had a wonderful time and have been telling all our family & friends to visit too!
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Antoinette
Jan 13, 2025
Madagascar is a magical land of incredible people who create beauty from the way they live their lives with respect for the land. This Indian Ocean gem off the coast of Africa fuses French colonial traditions alongside African and Asian approaches to the land. It's a truly remarkable place.
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Jill
Dec 01, 2024
Madagascar is an exceptional destination if you are interested in some amazing wildlife.
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Alexander
Nov 30, 2024
Our first Intrepid trip so didn't know what to expect. Madagascar is a fantastic and very diverse country. Over the course of a couple of weeks you go from desert to savannah to mountains to rainforest and then a thriving city. The wildlife is amazing, especially the Indri Indri Lemurs! Joana (Jon) was our guide and he really made the trip. The other local guides were also fantastic. You do have to prepared for some very long driving days on poor roads but with the scenery they don't feel as long as they are. There are also some hikes which are moderately demanding but that is exactly what we wanted. We loved this trip, the country and the people and would recommend Madagascar to anyone wanting a bit of adventure.
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Annette
Nov 18, 2024
An awesome introduction to Madagascar, its culture, the Baobab trees and the lemurs - more than the Ring-tailed lemur from the movie Madagascar! Would wholeheartedly recommend this adventure, and our tour Leader, Barnabas - was the Best!
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Kate
Nov 17, 2024
Would recommend this trip to anyone looking to discover more about this amazing island and its wildlife. Our tour leader Patric was incredible, the trip was well organised and he was generous in sharing his knowledge and insight into Malagasy culture. The roads are generally in a very bad state and travel is slow, but it is worth it!