This short 3-days tour allows you to observe the magnificent endemic birds of Madagascar. You leave from Antananarivo to join the east coast of the island while enjoying the magnificent landscape of the high plateaus and the green nature of the National Road Number 2. Arriving in Andasibe, you will explore the two famous parks which are among the best bird watching sites of the big island. Embark on an adventure between October and December discovering the beauty of the island and its must-see sites. Combine bird watching with hiking and also see the biggest lemurs in Madagascar.
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation
- Personal Guide
- Meals
- Transport
What is NOT included in the tour
- Flights
- Insurance
- Explore the Antananarivo and road to Andasibe
Day 1: Arrival in Antananarivo and road to Andasibe
Meet with our team at the hotel, present the tour program and hand over the travel documents. Then, departure for Andasibe. Along the way, stop in Marozevo to visit the Peyrieras reserve and there will be the opportunity to meet endemic species of chameleons. Lunch at the restaurant. Continuation towards Périnet. Arrival at the end of the day. Take the hotel and go for the nocturnal visit to discover the microcebus lemurs, micro cameleon, frogs, birds and so on .Duration: 3 hours drive. • Distance: 145 km • Meals included: Breakfast • Accommodation: Hotel FEON'NY ALA or GRACE LODGE
Day 2: Bird watching in Mantadia National Park
After breakfast, the day is dedicated to the bird watching in Mantadia primary forest. In the park can spot various species of birds such as Madagascar pond heronor Ardeola idea, Madagascar coucalor Centropustoulou, Red fody or Foudia Madagascariensis, Madagascar white eye or Zosteropsmaderaspatanus, Madagascar Hoopoe or Upupamarginata .... The site is also home to more than 11 species of lemurs including the Indri indri (the largest of the lemurs) but also the Diademed Sifaka and many other species. • Duration: all day • Meals included: Breakfast and picnic lunch • Accommodation: Hotel FEON'NY ALA or GRACE LODGE
Day 3: Discovery of birds at Analamazaotra reserve and return to the capital
After breakfast, the morning is dedicated to the discovery of birds at Analamazaotra reserve. The site is a tropical rainforest sheltering the largest of the lemurs, the Indri indri which is easily observable. The reserve is also one of the best bird watching sites. Meet magnificent birds such as Brachypteracias leptosomus or Short-legged ground roller, Scaly ground roller or Geobiastessquamiger, Crested Ibis or Lophotibiscristata, Madagascar fluff tail or Sarothru rainsularis, Madagascar pygmy kingfisher or Corythornis madagascariensis, Madagascar Sparrow hawk or Accipiter madagascariensis... Lunch and departure back to Tana (3h30 drive). Arrival and transfer to your hotel. • Duration: 3 hours drive • Distance: 145 km • Meals included: Breakfast • Accommodation: Hotel SAHAMALAZA
