Rainforests & Sainte-Marie Island
Dive into Madagascar's biodiversity: Indri lemur, Mantadia park, cruise to Sainte-Marie for humpback whale watching (July to September).
What you'll experience
- Indri lemur watching at Analamazaotra
- Mantadia National Park and its canopy
- Crossing of the Pangalanes canal
- Cruise & humpback whales at Sainte-Marie (Jul-Sep)
- Fishing village and Ambodifotatra lagoon
- Night walk: chameleons and micro-fauna
Your detailed programme
- D1
Arrival in Antananarivo
Welcome at Ivato airport, transfer and overnight in Tana. Tour briefing.
- D2
Tana → Andasibe (145 km)
Drive east. Peyrieras Reserve visit. Night walk in Andasibe.
- D3
Analamazaotra park
Dawn Indri watching hike. Afternoon: Vakôna village visit.
- D4
Mantadia National Park
Day in primary forest: diademed lemurs, endemic birds, waterfalls.
- D5
Andasibe → Tamatave → Sainte-Marie
Coastal road then short flight to Sainte-Marie. Beachfront bungalow.
- D6
Humpback whales (season)
Boat trip with biologist. Beach return and sunset over Île aux Nattes.
- D7
Île aux Nattes & pirogue
Relaxing day, snorkeling, spice market.
- D8
Return Tana & departure
Return flight to Tana. Final Malagasy dinner. Airport transfer.
- Private 4×4 transfers with English-speaking driver-guide
- Double-room accommodations (charm & comfort)
- Breakfasts and most dinners
- National park entry fees and local guides
- Domestic flight Tamatave-Sainte-Marie (one-way)
- Whale trip with biologist (season)
- — International flights
- — Madagascar entry visa
- — Travel & repatriation insurance
- — Tips and personal expenses
You may be wondering…
Can you see whales year-round?+
No, the optimal window is mid-June to mid-September, peaking in August.
Is this tour suitable for children?+
Yes, from age 7-8. Andasibe hikes are accessible and children love the lemurs.
Can I extend to Nosy Boraha?+
Absolutely. We offer beach extensions of 3 to 7 days at Sainte-Marie or towards Nosy Be.
Check availability for this tour
A local English-speaking advisor replies within 24 hours. 100% customizable: dates, accommodations, beach extensions.