Experience Andasibe, one of Madagascar’s most famous national parks, renowned for its endemic wildlife and lush wilderness. Enjoy the chance to spot chameleons, tenrecs, a wide variety of orchids, and, of course, different species of lemurs. Also enjoy a unique cycling experience through Ambohimanga King’s Palace – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Andasibe Reserve Lemur Experience is a thrilling 5-day tour that begins and ends in Antananarivo, Madagascar. This exclusive wildlife and cycling tour will take you through Antananarivo’s stunning landscapes, the Andasibe Nature Reserve, and the historic Ambohimanga King’s Palace. Explore the heart of Madagascar’s biodiversity as you come face to face with a cornucopia of endemic animals, such as amusing lemurs, fascinating chameleons, and a symphony of unusual birds. This immersive adventure combines the thrill of wildlife discovery with a cultural touchpoint at the spectacular Ambohimanga King’s Palace.
Highlights of the Tour
Antananarivo – Also known by its shortened name, Tana, this is the capital and largest city of Madagascar. The streets are lined with museums, palaces, and colonial architecture as well as a number of bustling markets and local eateries.
Andasibe Nature Reserve – The Andasibe-Mantadia corridor is situated in the foothills of eastern Madagascar. Its conservancy is filled to the brim with untouched rainforests and natural beauty and is home to a variety of endemic wildlife such as lemurs, chameleons, and birds.
V.O.I.M.M.A. Community Reserve – The reserve’s abbreviated name means “Vondron’olona miaro mitia ala”, which in English translates to “Local People Love the Forest”. Founded by the local villagers as an alternative to the government-run national park, serving not only a recreational purpose but also as a means of educating the local people about ecotourism and conservation.
Ambohimanga King’s Palace – This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to important palaces and sacred sites dating back to the 17th and 19th centuries and still to this day remains a place of worship and high spiritual significance. The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga is the highest and most revered of the 12 hills surrounding the capital city and is regarded as the embodiment of the Malagasy cultural identity.
