See it All in Madagascar: Rainforests & Deserted Beaches

Wild and untamed, and virtually unexplored Madagascar offers incredible opportunities for adventure and to be immersed in some truly otherworldly landscapes. And with a staggering 5% of the world’s wildlife found here, it’s the perfect setting for an intrepid, natural adventure. We’ve been busy curating this twelve-night luxury adventure vacation which will first take you deep into one of Madagascar’s best kept secrets, Namoroka – pure, unfiltered wilderness. A labyrinth of limestone pinnacles, razor-edged Tsingy, find yourself lost in the prehistoric dream. Then we’ll whisk you into the wilderness of Andasibe National Park where you can keep your eyes peeled for various species of lemurs as you traverse the jungles on horseback or on foot with our expert guides at hand.  You’ll then fly north to the coast where in eco-luxury you’ll reside on a private island and explore some of the most beautiful and undiscovered beaches in the Indian Ocean.

Tana to the Tsingy

Your Madagascan journey starts as you touch down in Antananarivo where one of our guides will be waiting to whisk you off to the Maison Gallieni for the night, an environmentally friendly hotel which is the perfect place to explore the busy and colorful city streets of Antananarivo. After exploring you can head back to your hotel to take a dip in the pool before catching a good night’s sleep as tomorrow your journey through Madagascar begins.

Today you’ll wake up early and board a private charter plane that will lift you high above Madagascar’s wild interior. After just over an hour in the air, you’ll touch down in a forgotten corner of the northwest, a place where roads give way to rough-cut tracks and the real adventure starts. Here, find yourself connected to nature’s wilder side, but in the comfort of your luxury lodge blended into the unique rock formations – Namoroka Tsingy Camp.

Spend the next few days discovering the awe-inspiring Tsingy and get lost in the caves. Though gloriously remote, you’re never truly alone here. Lemurs leap through the canopy above, birds blaze past in flashes of color you’ve never imagined, and curious reptiles emerge from crevices to greet the day. With your guide at your side, you’ll trace the quiet footprints of early human life – a humbling reminder that even in the most forgotten corners of the Earth, stories endure. Here, it’s not about ticking boxes; it’s about losing yourself completely in the experience.

To the Rainforest…

Just a few hours east of Antananarivo, the air changes. Cooler, damper, and heavy with the scent of moss and orchid, Andasibe is home to thick vines, fern-draped trees, and the resonant call of the Indri, the island’s largest lemur, echoing through the canopies. Just a short drive from your eco-resort, Mantadia Lodge, come face to face with the emerald-green corridors with your expert guide. This isn’t a place to rush. It’s a place to feel your pace shift, your senses sharpen, and your connection to the natural world deepen.

As dusk begins to fall, it’s time to strap-on your headlamp and see this ecosystem come to life. Chameleons perform slow-motion acrobatics, their colors shifting under your light. The elusive satanic leaf-tailed gecko, a master of disguise, may materialize before your eyes. Keep watch for the unique giraffe-necked weevil and listen for the soft rustling of nocturnal lemurs. This is when Madagascar begins to whisper its secrets -and where you start to really listen.

The next morning wake up refreshed, your guide is waiting to take you to the Mantadia Park (home to the primary forest and just an hour drive away). Spread over 15000 hectares and with 108 species of birds, 14 species of lemurs and 84 species of amphibian, you’ll embark on a trek into the wilderness. With your guide, head up through the dense vegetation to finally find the Indri Indri amongst this spectacular kingdom of orchids. After an action-packed day of exploring head back to the lodge to refuel and enjoy a relaxing drink on your terrace.

Rest and Recharge in Tana

Head back to the capital for a chance to recalibrate. Tomorrow, the road leads somewhere even more remote, more rare. You’ll set your sights on Madagascar’s best-kept coastal secret: Anjajavy le Lodge, where wild forest meets turquoise sea in a world entirely its own.

Private Islands, Hidden creeks and Cobbled streets

Today you’ll be transferred to your private plane to one of Madagascar’s best kept secret spots, the Anjajavy le Lodge. After a short hour and a half private flight to the Northwest coast, about 120 km north of Majunga lies a remote fishing village, set on an extraordinary peninsula (the stuff of picture postcard dreams). This 550-hectare reserve and eco-lodge will be your home for the last three nights of the trip, so go adventure through the mangroves and stumble upon one of the seven hidden creeks – which you’re likely it all to yourselves. In Madagascan style, there’s no shortage of wildlife at your fingertips. Step out your private villa straight onto the white sandy shores, and then it’s the tough decision of where to spend the day by the infinity pool or exploring the deserted beaches or teeming forests. Wherever your last few days take you, wander through the reserve on the lookout for countless lemurs, reptiles and if your patient enough you may catch a glimpse of the flying fox. Here you’ll spend the evenings dining under the stars and don’t forget to pinch yourself (yes you really are in paradise).

After a few days on the beaches, it’s time to say goodbye, after being escorted by private plane to Antananarivo, spend the day wandering through the cobbled streets of the Old city and upper town. Take a final peek into Madagascar’s history as you marvel at the majestic Rova (the Queen’s palace) as you look out at panoramic views of downtown from the city’s highest point. Glance up at the colonial traditional Malagasy houses built entirely from wood before meeting your transfer to the airport full of memories and stories of magical Madagascar.