Island Gems of Madagascar: 10 Nights of Rainforest, Lemurs & Island Escape

Madagascar rewards the curious traveller like nowhere else on Earth — an island continent where lemurs leap through primary rainforest, chameleons vanish into their surroundings, and turquoise water laps at powder-white sand. This journey threads together the very best of it: the moss-draped forests of Andasibe, the wild seclusion of the Palmarium Reserve, and the barefoot luxury of Île Sainte Marie.

Your days unfold at an unhurried pace — guided night walks in search of the elusive Aye-Aye, a Pangalanes Canal cruise past fishing villages and rice paddies, and long, languid afternoons on the island where the only agenda is which stretch of reef to snorkel next. Along the way, our hand-selected guides bring Madagascar's extraordinary biodiversity into focus, from ring-tailed and crowned lemurs to birdlife found nowhere else on the planet.

It is a journey for travellers who want their wildlife encounters intimate and their island time unhurried — Madagascar at its most rewarding, without a single day wasted.

• ◆Track rare Aye-Aye and Indri lemurs on guided night walks through ancient rainforest
• ◆Cruise the tranquil Pangalanes Canal past traditional fishing villages
• ◆Explore the private wildlife sanctuary of the Palmarium Reserve
• ◆Unwind on the white sands of Île Sainte Marie, with snorkelling over pristine reef
• ◆Discover Antananarivo's royal history on a guided city tour of the Kings Palace
• ◆Encounter six lemur species and Madagascar's endemic chameleons in their natural habitat

Day 1: Arrive in Antananarivo and transfer to your hotel to settle in.

Day 2: Travel to Andasibe, with an evening guided night walk in search of lemurs, chameleons and owls.

Day 3: Explore the Special Reserve of Andasibe in search of its resident lemur species, followed by a visit to the V.O.I.M.M.A community reserve.

Day 4–5: A scenic boat journey to the private Palmarium Reserve, where guided walks reveal six lemur species by day and the elusive Aye-Aye after dark, alongside a visit to a local village.

Day 6: An early boat ride along the Pangalanes Canal to Tamatave, before driving to Mahambo and flying on to Île Sainte Marie.

Day 7–9: Days at leisure on Île Sainte Marie, with optional snorkelling and reef exploration.

Day 10: Fly back to Antananarivo for a guided city tour, including the historic Kings Palace and its panoramic views.

Day 11: Breakfast before your transfer to the airport for your onward journey.