Madagascar Eastern Highlands to Ile Sainte Marie Tour

Antananarivo * Andasibe National Park * Canal des Pangalanes * Eastern Coast * Ile Sainte Marie

The pint-sized ‘continent’ of Madagascar split from Godwanaland some 165 million years ago. A Noah’s ark of sorts sailing away to the east. This isolation led to a separate evolution of flora and fauna. Creating a paradise for nature-lovers with over 20,000 species of flora and fauna. 80% of which are not found anywhere else on this planet! This strangest of islands is an incredibly exciting destination. Known for its lemurs, orchids (1000 species), chameleons (over 70% of the world’s population) and frogs (a mere 150 species).

Madagascar Eastern Highlands & Ile Sainte Mari (10 nights) at a Glance

• 1 night Antananarivo, Maison Gallieni, Bed & Breakfast
• 2 nights Andasibe National Park, Mantadia Lodge, Bed & Breakfast
• Continue to Canal de Pangalanes, partly by boat, 2 nights Palmarium Lodge, Bed & Breakfast
• Boat transfer to Tamatave and then road transfer to overnight at La Pirogue, Bed & Breakfast
• Morning ferry over to Ile Sainte Marie for 4 nights at Masoandro Hotel or Soanambo Hotel, Bed & Breakfast
• Afternoon flight back to Tana & overnight ay Palissandre Hotel

You begin this tour with the lush Eastern rainforest area of the Andasibe-Mantadia Natural Park. Famed for its rainforest animals, including the indri indri as well as birds, insect life and frogs. Enjoy morning walks in the forest and night walks in season.

Next you head to the Eastern coast of Madagascar to the unique canal and lake system called the Canal de Pangalanes. This scenic wetlands area is also home to the Palmarium Reserve. This private reserve makes for a good adjunct to the Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. They have introduced lemurs from various parts of Madagascar here so that you see a broader range in close quarters.

This is perfect for keen photographers as you see first lemurs in the natural primary forest and then in this secondary forest area. There is also an opportunity to see the extremely rare Aye Aye nocturnal lemur on a night walk in a specially created island reserve.

Next you take a scenic drive up the coastal road staying overnight in the sleepy village of Mahambo. The following morning you enjoy a scenic drive up the coast to the ferry for the boat cruise to Ile Sainte Marie (also known as Nosy Boraha) for 3 nights. We offer accommodation at two different price points on Ile Sainte Marie. Plus it is very easy to add extra nights in Ile Sainte Marie, if you have the time.

Tailor-make the Tour

The Upgrade price below shows the price with an upgrade to Princesse Bora Lodge on Ile Sainte Marie (in a Charme Suite). You can upgrade to an Executive suite as well.

You can also add on extra nights on Ile Sainte Marie if you wish. Contact us for a tailor-made quote.

Notes:

• Depending on your departure flight time, you may NOT need the final night in Antananarivo at the end. But we recommend it as flight times can easily change in Madagascar!
• The prices below are indicative only. They may change depending on exactly which lodge you opt for on Ile Sainte Marie