12-Day Budget Tour; Best of Madagascar Safari

12-Day Budget Tour; Best of Madagascar Safari

Overview
  • You will explore the best of Madagascar; mainly the cities, rainforest of Andasibe National Park, Ranomafana National Park and Isalo National Park
Tour Features
Budget tour
Uses lodges and hotels.
Private tour
This tour can be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
Minimum age
12 years old
Activities & Transport
Activities:
Game drives & nature hikes/walks
Transport:
Open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Accommodation & Meals
Day Accommodation Meals
1 Hôtel Résidence Lapasoa All meals included
2-3 Grace Lodge Andasibe All meals included
4 Vatolahy All meals included
5-6 Hotel Centrest All meals included
7-8 Isalo Ranch All meals included
9-10 Hôtel de la Plage All meals included
11 Hôtel Résidence Lapasoa All meals included
12 Hôtel Résidence Lapasoa Breakfast included
Note:
Included
  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All flights during the tour
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
  • International flights(From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks
Itineraries
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    Day 1

    Arrive in Antananarivo
    • You will be picked up from Ivato International Airport and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, you can relax in the hotel, at the pool, or head out to explore the colourful city of Antananarivo, known locally as ‘Tana’.
    • In the evening you will be taken to the hotel for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Antananarivo (City)

     
      Accommodation
    Hôtel Résidence Lapasoa
    Mid-range hotel located in or near Antananarivo
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 2

    Antananarivo to Andasibe
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter you will be driven to Andasibe NP.
    • In the evening you will be at the hotel for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Andasibe

     
      Accommodation
    Grace Lodge Andasibe
    Budget hotel located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 3

    Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter you will be driven to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park for a game drive.
    • In the evening you will be at the hotel for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Accommodation
    Grace Lodge Andasibe
    Budget hotel located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 4

    Andasibe to Antsirabe
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter you will be driven to Antsirabe (City)
    • In the evening you will be at the lodge for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Antsirabe (City)

     
      Accommodation
    Vatolahy
    Mid-range hotel located in or near Antsirabe
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 5

    Antsirabe to Ranomafana National Park
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter you will be driven to Ranomafana National Park for a game drive.
    • In the evening you will be at the hotel for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Ranomafana National Park

     
      Accommodation
    Hotel Centrest
    Mid-range hotel bordering Ranomafana NP without fences
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 6

    Ranomafana National Park
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter you will be driven to Ranomafana National Park for a game drive.
    • In the evening you will be at the hotel for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Ranomafana National Park

     
      Accommodation
    Hotel Centrest
    Mid-range hotel bordering Ranomafana NP without fences
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 7

    Isalo National Park
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter you will be driven to Isalo National Park for a game drive.
    • In the evening you will be at the lodge for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Isalo National Park

     
      Accommodation
    Isalo Ranch
    Mid-range lodge located just outside Isalo NP
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 8

    Isalo National Park
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter you will be driven to Isalo National Park for a game drive.
    • In the evening you will be at the lodge for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Isalo National Park

     
      Accommodation
    Isalo Ranch
    Mid-range lodge located just outside Isalo NP
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 9

    Isalo to Ifaty
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter you will be driven to Ifaty.
    • In the evening you will be at the hotel for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Ifaty (Town & Beach)

     
      Accommodation
    Hôtel de la Plage
    Budget hotel located in or near Ifaty
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 10

    Ifaty
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter you can enjoy your stay at Ifaty. It is an ideal place for diving and snorkeling. It's also a popular place for birdwatchers. Here you can also experience the Vezo fishermen’s life. Many excursions are possible on this leisure day. Some of these include kite surfing, wind surfing, snorkeling, scuba, bird watching, hiking, quad biking, swimming and sunbathing.
    • In the evening you will be at the hotel for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Ifaty (Town & Beach)

     
      Accommodation
    Hôtel de la Plage
    Budget hotel located in or near Ifaty
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 11

    Ifaty to Antananarivo
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter you will be transferred to the airport for the flight back to Tana
    • In the evening you will be at the hotel for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Antananarivo (City)

     
      Accommodation
    Hôtel Résidence Lapasoa
    Mid-range hotel located in or near Antananarivo
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 12

    Departure
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter picked up from the hotel and transferred to Ivato International Airport, for your return flight home.
      Destination
    No major destination visited

     
      Accommodation
    Not Specified
    Meals
     -Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)