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Madagascar in Depth
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location_on 24 days
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Start
Antananarivo, Madagascar
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Finish
Antananarivo, Madagascar
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Trip Code
YBSCC
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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
22 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 4 dinners
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Transport
Private Vehicles, Boat, Plane, Ferry
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Accommodation
Hotel (14 nights), Camping (2 nights), Bungalow (4 Nights) Cottage (2 Nights) Gite (1 Night)
From £5,401(24 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Witness a spectacular pink and yellow sunset behind towering, 800-year-old trees along the Avenue of the Baobabs in the laid-back seaside town of Morondava.
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Travel along the Tsiribihina River in a traditional barge, stopping to hike to hidden waterfalls, explore remote villages and camp among nature on the banks.
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Trek through a forest of limestone karsts and cross a sheer drop on a suspended bridge at the Great Tsingy, keeping an eye out for native wildlife including 11 species of lemur.
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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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A good level of fitness is required for this trip. With treks, camping, and long journeys, it is a challenging trip, so we recommend being in good physical condition to get the most out of your experience.
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There are two nights of river camping on this tour. There are no bathroom facilities, and it will not be possible to shower for three days, though water is available for washing.
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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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Some accommodation inside the national parks is basic and may not have the creature comforts of hotels in bigger towns and cities. Be prepared for no wifi or air conditioning, but also for charming, tucked-away locations you won’t quite believe are real.
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The visible vertical drop at the Big Tsingy can be quite intimidating, especially for those with vertigo.
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A good level of fitness is required for this trip. With treks, camping, and long journeys, it is a challenging trip, so we recommend being in good physical condition to get the most out of your experience.
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There are two nights of river camping on this tour. There are no bathroom facilities, and it will not be possible to shower for three days, though water is available for washing.
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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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Some accommodation inside the national parks is basic and may not have the creature comforts of hotels in bigger towns and cities. Be prepared for no wifi or air conditioning, but also for charming, tucked-away locations you won’t quite believe are real.
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The visible vertical drop at the Big Tsingy can be quite intimidating, especially for those with vertigo.
Itinerary
Unearth the unique treasures of Madagascar on this in-depth adventure.
Take an in-depth journey into Madagascar and learn what makes this island nation so incredible. Madagascar's wildlife has developed in isolation for millions of years, and the vast majority is endemic to the island as a result. There are 33 species of lemur and you'll have an opportunity to meet them as you travel the country visiting remote national parks, pristine beaches, winding rivers and towns and cities with a culture all their own.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Antananarivo
- DAY 2Day 2 • Miandrivazo
- DAY 3Day 3 • Tsiribihina River
- DAY 4Day 4 • Tsiribihina River
- DAY 5Day 5 • Bekopaka
- DAY 6Day 6 • Bekopaka (The Small Tsingy)
- DAY 7Day 7 • Bekopaka (The Great Tsingy)
- DAY 8Day 8 • Morondava
- DAY 9Day 9 • Miandrivazo
- DAY 10Day 10 • Antsirabe
- DAY 11Day 11 • Antananarivo
- DAY 12Day 12 • Ifaty
- DAY 13Day 13 • Ifaty
- DAY 14Day 14 • Isalo National Park
- DAY 15Day 15 • Isalo National Park
- DAY 16Day 16 • Fianarantsoa
- DAY 17Day 17 • Ranomafana
- DAY 18Day 18 • Ranomafana
- DAY 19Day 19 • Ambositra
- DAY 20Day 20 • Antsirabe
- DAY 21Day 21 • Andasibe National Park
- DAY 22Day 22 • Andasibe National Park
- DAY 23Day 23 • Antananarivo
- DAY 24Day 24 • Antananarivo
Inclusions
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22 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 4 dinners
airport_shuttle Transport
Private Vehicles, Boat, Plane, Ferry
bed Accommodation
Hotel (14 nights), Camping (2 nights), Bungalow (4 Nights) Cottage (2 Nights) Gite (1 Night)
festival Included activities
circleMiandrivazo - Tsiribihina River Trip
circleBemaraha National Park - Small Tsingy walking circuit
circleBemaraha National Park - Manombolo River Canoe Ride
circleBemaraha National Park - Big Tsingy Trek
circleMorondava - Sunset at Baobab Alley
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
circleTulear - Recycling Museum - Donation - Free
circleRanomafana - Station Thermale - MGA5000 - MGA5000
circleAndasibe National Park - guided walk - Free
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Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Friday Oct 24, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Friday Oct 31, 2025
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Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Friday Nov 07, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Friday Nov 14, 2025
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Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Friday Nov 21, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£5,715
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Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Friday Nov 28, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Sunday Nov 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Wednesday Jun 03, 2026
Friday Jun 26, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 9 spaces left
£5,401
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Wednesday Jun 10, 2026
Friday Jul 03, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£5,401
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Wednesday Jun 17, 2026
Friday Jul 10, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 7 spaces left
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Wednesday Jun 24, 2026
Friday Jul 17, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£5,401
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Sunday Jun 28, 2026
Tuesday Jul 21, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£5,401
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Wednesday Jul 01, 2026
Friday Jul 24, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 7 spaces left
£5,401
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Wednesday Jul 08, 2026
Friday Jul 31, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£5,401
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Wednesday Jul 15, 2026
Friday Aug 07, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£5,616
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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 exclude Day 3 (River Camping), Day 12,13 (Lodge) and Day 14 (Guesthouse) where you will be in shared accommodation, 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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4. Internal flights in Madagascar are often delayed and or cancelled at short notice and may be rescheduled to an evening, night, or even the following day departures.
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5. A copy of your passport is required at least one month before departure to book flights.
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6. Days 21 and 22 in Anakao has bungalow style accommodation. In true Eco fashion there is no running water in the bungalows and there is no hot water in the camp. Each bungalow is regularly supplied with a bucket of fresh water for washing and flushing the toilet.
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7. 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 (22)
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JANE
Sep 12, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed this trip and would highly recommend it to open-minded travellers. The roads can be challenging and some travel days are long, as the itinerary outlines, but this only added to the adventure—allowing us to learn more and experience the real Madagascar. The people are incredibly friendly and resourceful, and every guide we had was excellent. I was initially apprehensive about visiting the Tsingy due to my fear of heights, but I’m so glad I pushed through and accomplished it. Madagascar is a truly fascinating country, and this itinerary offered a wonderfully varied glimpse into its diversity.
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Kerrie
Sep 12, 2025
intrepid Madagascar trip blew me away. There is so much to enjoy way being just boabs and lemurs- fascinating national parks, lots of potential for exercise, and most of all a very enriching cultural experience. This country is very poor, and the local communities are very cohesive, so I felt like this trip not only enriched me, but also the Malagasy people
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Thomas
Sep 02, 2025
I can’t extol the virtues of this Intrepid) Travel tour sufficiently well. The wildlife was prolific & diverse, the scenery varied & often sublime; the local culture fascinating. The only difficult aspect of the travel being the long bus journeys over very poorly maintained roads.
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John
Aug 29, 2025
"Madagascar in Depth" For my outdoor people. You need to put this tour on you list. The first of this trip is a beautiful boat trip down the Tsiribihina River with camping on the shore line. Here will stop along villages where the local children are thrilled to take a photo with you just so they can see it on your cell phone. My favorite part the trip. Then you will be challenged on the Tsingy hike with lots of rock scrambling for six hours. Tough but worth it and I am 70. The second part of the trip deals with National parks and lots of Lemur sightings. The bad part is the ROADs. The first day is a 14 hour drive on some of the worst roads in the world. You need to be adventurer for this trip but you WILL be rewarded with fantastic experiences daily.
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Sigrid
Aug 28, 2025
This trip was an incredible experience, well-tailored to anyone who enjoys nature and being active. There were long travel days, but it did not spoil the fun and pleasure. The trip was varied as it included hikes, nature, animals and culture. I especially enjoyed the boat trip and the visits to the National Parks. Travelling in Madagascar can be challenging, but our tour leader Patrick made sure that I got the most out of this trip.
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Laura
Aug 28, 2025
Madagascar is an incredible place that paradoxically feels like it’s both changing rapidly and not at all. I am so grateful that I got to experience traveling here, and I’m glad I chose to do it with Intrepid. I think Madagascar is a tricky place to do your own logistics (like I usually do), Intrepid will take good care of you. If you can, do the 24 days!! You’ll get a much better sense of the country and its many landscapes and cultures. And… embrace the reality of the terrible long roads ;) It will give you insight into the real lives of Madagascans.
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Wendy
Aug 14, 2025
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Amado
Aug 07, 2025
Madagascar in Depth is the BEST way to experience the best of this unique island. Travel conditions are rough, but the payoff is amazing wildlife viewing, unique natural resources, and a vibrant country.
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Michele
Aug 05, 2025
It’s a given that the roads are bad and travel times are long - if you can’t cope with this maybe you should look for another tour; however this tour is fantastic - you get to see everything from lemurs to the Tsingy, chaotic market places to rainforests, beaches, and long slow boat trips. If you’ve always wanted to go to Madagascar, just do it, it’s fantastic - you won’t regret it.
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Séverine
Aug 02, 2025
Amazing trip mixing boat cruise and camping, Hiking in Nation Park, spotting Wildlife, eating malagasy gastronomy, meeting incredibly nice people along the journey. I will do it again without a hesitation! I just loved it!