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8-day Antananarivo package focus across Madagascar Guided time in Nosy Be
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8-day Antananarivo package focus across Madagascar Guided time in Nosy Be

Duration

8 Days

Country

Madagascar

Group Size

Flexible

Published

26 Aug 2026

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Tour Overview

8 Day Madagascar Wildlife Safari Tour | Eton Safaris with Eton Safaris. We arrange lodges, park permits, transport, and guided safaris with experienced local teams. Share your travel dates and interests for a tailored itinerary.

8 Day Wildlife Safari Tour in Madagascar in Madagascar with Eton Safaris. We arrange lodges, park permits, transport, and guided safaris with experienced local teams. Share your travel dates and interests for a tailored itinerary.

8-day Antananarivo package focus across Madagascar Guided time in Nosy Be in Madagascar with Eton Safaris. We arrange lodges, park permits, transport, and guided safaris with experienced local teams. Share your travel dates and interests for a tailored itinerary.

Tour Highlights

  • day Antananarivo package focus across Madagascar
  • Guided time in Nosy Be
  • Signature activity: community embroidery visit
  • Private driver-guide and road support
  • Lodge base at Palmarium Hotel (route dependent)
  • Meal plan aligned to daily safari timing
  • Transparent inclusions for park fees and listed activities
  • Designed for strong on-page clarity and itinerary scannability

Includes

  • Park entry fees (non-resident rates)
  • All included activities (optional extras not included)
  • All accommodation as per the itinerary (upgrade options available)
  • An expert driver/guide to enhance your experience
  • All transport throughout the tour (optional transfers not included)
  • All taxes and service charges
  • Meals as specified in your daily itinerary

Excludes

  • International flights (to/from your home country)
  • Roundtrip airport transfers
  • Pre-tour and post-tour accommodation
  • Tips and gratuities (recommended guideline: per day)
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Any government-imposed tax or park fee increases
  • Selected meals as specified in the day-by-day section
  • Drinks and beverages

Itinerary in details

Day1Arrival Transfer & Orientation Toward Nosy Be
The private vehicle departs once a transfer from Toliara, easing into Madagascar's landscapes while your guide outlines the coming days. The route then leads into Nosy Be, where Isalo canyon hike sets the tone for this privately guided departure. Check-in at Relais de la Reine follows, with time to settle before dinner and a clear briefing on tomorrow's pace. Dinner is timed for an early start tomorrow, keeping energy high for the trail.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Relais de la Reine

Day2Nosy Be Focus Day — indri dawn trek
This chapter of the safari starts when dedicated time in Nosy Be. Rangers and your private guide coordinate indri dawn trek, building photographic opportunities around wildlife movement through the day. Guides next introduce you to Vakona Forest Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. The schedule closes with a relaxed return and an early night ahead.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Vakona Forest Lodge

Day3Nosy Be Focus Day — night walk for mouse lemurs
With soft morning light across the landscape, dedicated time in Nosy Be. Rangers and your private guide coordinate rainforest waterfall walk, pairing interpretive commentary with wildlife movement through the day. A scenic transfer carries you to Setam Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. You end the day reviewing wildlife highlights with your guide over dinner.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Setam Lodge

Day4Nosy Be Focus Day — baobab avenue sunset
Following a short safety orientation, dedicated time in Nosy Be. Rangers and your private guide coordinate baobab avenue sunset, balancing comfort stops and wildlife movement through the day. Later in the day the focus shifts to Isalo Rock Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Nightfall brings a restorative pause under clear African skies.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Isalo Rock Lodge

Day5Nosy Be Focus Day — Isalo canyon hike
The day begins as dedicated time in Nosy Be. Rangers and your private guide coordinate lemur island boat transfer, prioritizing low-impact access for wildlife movement through the day. By afternoon the program moves into Renala au Sable dOr for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. As dusk arrives, the lodge becomes a quiet base for stories from the trail.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Renala au Sable dOr

Day6Nosy Be Focus Day — Nosy Be island tour
After a calm briefing, dedicated time in Nosy Be. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Nosy Be island tour, following ranger cues for wildlife movement through the day. After a short refreshment stop you reach Ravintsara Wellness Hotel for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Evening settles with time to rest and prepare for the next chapter.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Ravintsara Wellness Hotel

Day7Nosy Be Focus Day — rainforest waterfall walk
A measured start to the day unfolds when dedicated time in Nosy Be. Rangers and your private guide coordinate night walk for mouse lemurs, focusing patiently on wildlife movement through the day. Your driver then links the next segment toward Palmarium Hotel for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. The lodge team settles you in while your guide confirms the next morning’s plan.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Palmarium Hotel

Day8Final Activity Window & Departure via Toliara
Your journey opens with a final outing around Nosy Be, keeping the schedule flexible so highlights of community embroidery visit can be enjoyed without rush. The itinerary pivots naturally into your outbound transfer route, with packed timing that protects flight or border connections. After a light midday meal, the safari concludes as your driver returns you toward Toliara. Guests wind down with optional briefings on tomorrow’s conservation notes.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch Only

Accommodation: No accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What animals will I see on Tour in Madagascar?

Tour focuses on the parks and habitats Madagascar is known for — savannah game drives, boat cruises where available, and lodges close to the wildlife you came to see.

How many days do I need for Tour?

A short Tour highlight can work in a few days. A fuller Madagascar wildlife circuit with two or more parks is typically a week or more.

When is the best time for Tour in Madagascar?

Dry months usually mean easier game viewing. We plan Tour around rains, park roads, and the wildlife movements that matter for your dates.

Can I add gorilla trekking or beach time to Tour?

Yes, only where those experiences exist. We keep Tour as the wildlife core and add gorillas, chimps, or beach days in destinations that actually offer them.

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