Follow the eerie call of the Indri, Madagascar's largest lemur...
The eastern rainforests of Madagascar are a must-see on any Madagascar safari. These tropical montane rainforests are some of the densest in the world. A key attraction is the Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. These two adjacent parks lie an easy 3-4 hours scenic drive from Antananarivo (Tana).
A big part of the attraction are the Indri lemurs. Walking through the rainforest, as its distinctive siren-like calls emanate from the mist-covered canopy is one of the most memorable experiences of your Andasibe safari.
Ideally, we recommend 2-3 nights here so that you can visit both parks. Two nights also gives you enough time to relax at your lodge, head to Lemur island and enjoy a night walk.
Andasibe-Mantadia is separated into two parks. The most accessible part is the Indri Special Reserve. This reserve has several well-maintained forest paths, mostly gentle in terrain. Typically you visit at dawn to see the Indri lemurs when they are most active. For a wilder safari to see the golden sifaka lemurs, you can explore the Mantadia National Park. This has pristine forest and more challenging terrain, with steeper trails. So best if you are reasonably fit. The forest is primary rainforest so there is a greater variety of wildlife here, with several lemur species.
Handy Tip: The challenge in Madagascar is to reduce the number of nights in Tana. If you put Andasibe at the end of your trip, then you can travel back to the airport by road on the final day.
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