Positive Madagascar · 6 days, 5 nights
Listen for the indri. Wait for the aye-aye.
A short, rich loop: singing indris, the Pangalanes canal, the elusive aye-aye and local fishing life.
The shape of the journey
Route and highlights.
- Antananarivo
- Andasibe
- Manambato
- Palmarium
- Indri in the rainforest
- Aye-aye by night
- Pangalanes Canal by boat
- Betsimisaraka fishing village
Chapter 01 · Days 1–2
Andasibe and the call
Day 1Antananarivo to Andasibe
150 km via the RN2 with a Peyrieras reptile stop, a village walk and a night walk for mouse lemurs.
Day 2Analamazaotra and Vakona
An early walk to hear the indri, then Lemur Island with ring-tailed, brown and ruffed lemurs.
Chapter 02 · Days 3–4
The Pangalanes canal
Day 3Manambato to Palmarium
A boat across the lakes to Akanin'ny Nofy, then an evening boat trip for the aye-aye.
Day 4Palmarium and the fishermen
Free-roaming lemurs in the morning, then a pirogue to a Betsimisaraka village on Lake Ampitabe.
Chapter 03 · Days 5–6
The canal and home
Day 5The canal and back to Andasibe
A last boat ride among fishing pirogues, then the eastern hills to your eco-lodge.
Day 6Andasibe to Antananarivo
A quiet forest morning, the RN2, and the Digue market or a Haute Ville sunset.
Before you go
What is included.
Included
- comfortable vehicle with driver-guide
- Boat transfer to/from Palmarium Reserve
- Entry tickets and guiding at the sites visited
- Mid-range hotels with breakfast
- Daily mineral water
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses and tips
- Optional activities
Good to know
Every day can be extended, shortened or combined with another trip.
Afterlight
Make it yours.
The price shown is per traveller. You receive a clear quote before you decide, and every day can change.
from US$920
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