Antananarivo Hostel
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Days 1, 2
Madagascar RN7 overland - 7 Days (Antananarivo, Andasibe, Antsirabe, Ranomafana & Isalo)
Seven days from rainforest to sandstone to the west coast. The same route driving to Morondava instead of flying, which adds two long days and takes out the air fare.
Dust & Thorn
Runs this trip
Wildlife & birdwatching
Seven days from rainforest to sandstone to the west coast
Group Tour
Join a fixed-date departure with other travellers
Top Highlights
Haute VilleMadagascar separated from Africa about eighty-eight million years ago, and roughly ninety per cent of its wildlife exists nowhere else. Andasibe-MantadiaThe indri is the largest living lemur and it sings — a wailing call that carries two kilometres. Antsirabe rickshawsThe RN7 is the spine of the country and the driving days on it are long — this is the longest.
Itinerary
Madagascar separated from Africa about eighty-eight million years ago, and roughly ninety per cent of its wildlife exists nowhere else.
AntananarivoHow the day runs
- 1 hrsTransfer into the upper town
- MealsDinner
- AccommodationAntananarivo Hostel
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Hotel night
- Route briefing
LANDMARKS Haute Ville Rova Analakely market Start point Antananarivo, Ivato International Airport (TNR), Madagascar 00:00 - 23:59The indri is the largest living lemur and it sings — a wailing call that carries two kilometres. It has never survived in captivity anywhere.
Antananarivo, AndasibeHow the day runs
- 3 hrs8:00 AM — east into the rainforest corridor
- 3 hrs2:00 PM — the reserve walk, then a night walk
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationAntananarivo Hostel
Included Activities
- Park fees and a compulsory local guide
- Night walk
- Lodge night
LANDMARKS Andasibe-Mantadia Indri Chameleons The RN7 is the spine of the country and the driving days on it are long — this is the longest.
Antananarivo, Antsirabe, RanomafanaHow the day runs
- 5 hrs7:00 AM — back through the capital and south
- 4 hrs2:00 PM — on to the rainforest park
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationRanomafana Hostel
Included Activities
- Transport
- Lodge night at Ranomafana
LANDMARKS Antsirabe rickshaws RN7 Ranomafana The golden bamboo lemur was discovered here in 1986 and the park was created because of it. It eats bamboo containing enough cyanide to kill a person daily.
RanomafanaHow the day runs
- 6 hrs7:00 AM — the forest with trackers, then a night walk
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationRanomafana Hostel
Included Activities
- Park fees, guide and trackers
- Night walk
- Lodge night
LANDMARKS Ranomafana Golden bamboo lemur Greater bamboo lemur Isalo is eroded Jurassic sandstone — canyons, palm oases and pools, with ring-tailed lemurs on the rocks.
Ranomafana, IsaloHow the day runs
- 6 hrs7:00 AM — south-west across the highlands
- 3 hrs3:00 PM — into the canyon to the natural pool
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationIsalo Hostel
Included Activities
- Park fees and guide
- Lodge night at Isalo
LANDMARKS Isalo massif Piscine Naturelle Ring-tailed lemurs The avenue is what is left of a forest that was cleared around the trees — the baobabs were spared because they were sacred and useful.
Isalo, Morondava, Avenue of BaobabsHow the day runs
- 2 hrs10:00 AM — the flight north-west to the coast
- 1 hrs4:30 PM — out for the sunset
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationMorondava Hostel
Included Activities
- Domestic flight
- Sunset visit
- Beach hotel night at Morondava
LANDMARKS Avenue of the Baobabs Grandidier's baobab Morondava Madagascar's domestic flights are frequently rescheduled. Keep a night in the capital before an international departure.
Morondava, AntananarivoHow the day runs
- 1 hrsMorning flight back to the capital
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationNot included — onward travel
Included Activities
- Domestic flight
- Airport transfer
- Day 1Airport transfer
- Day 1Hotel night
- Day 1Route briefing
- Day 2Park fees and a compulsory local guide
- Day 2Night walk
- Day 2Lodge night
- Day 3Transport
- Day 3Lodge night at Ranomafana
- Day 4Park fees, guide and trackers
- Day 5Park fees and guide
- Day 5Lodge night at Isalo
- Day 6Domestic flight
- Day 6Sunset visit
- Day 6Beach hotel night at Morondava
- Day 1 · 2 nightsAntananarivo Hostel
- Day 3 · 2 nightsRanomafana Hostel
- Day 5 · 1 nightIsalo Hostel
- Day 6 · 1 nightMorondava Hostel
- Day 1Antananarivo to AntananarivoTransfer into the upper town
- Day 2Antananarivo to Andasibe8:00 AM — east into the rainforest corridor
- Day 3Andasibe to Antsirabe7:00 AM — back through the capital and south
- Day 3Antsirabe to Ranomafana2:00 PM — on to the rainforest park
- Day 5Ranomafana to Isalo7:00 AM — south-west across the highlands
- Day 6Isalo to Morondava10:00 AM — the flight north-west to the coast
- Day 6Morondava to Avenue of Baobabs4:30 PM — out for the sunset
- Day 7Morondava to AntananarivoMorning flight back to the capital
Where you'll stay
All accommodations are subject to change
Ranomafana Hostel
Hostel
Days 3, 4
Isalo Hostel
Hostel
Day 5
Morondava Hostel
Hostel
Day 6
What you'll eat
6 breakfasts and 6 dinners across 7 days, at camp. It opens with dinner on day 1 and closes with breakfast on day 7.
- DinnerServed on days 1–6
- BreakfastServed on days 2–7
12 meal services named in the itinerary. Vegetarian and vegan covered; Jain, gluten-free and allergies on notice at booking
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Customer reviews
Overall rating
5.0/5
Based on 5 reviews
Review summary
Food4.6/5
Guide5.0/5
Itinerary4.6/5
Transport4.4/5
Accommodation4.8/5
Tour operator4.4/5
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Laura Whitfield – Singapore2025-03-24 · Verified booking
RN7 & Menabe was quieter than I expected and the camp was comfortable. Guides answered every question, including the daft ones. Solid operator.
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Vikram Bose – Jaipur2025-03-24 · Verified booking
Early starts, but that's where the wildlife is. Well run. Dorms were tidy and the common areas were where the group actually gelled. Whoever planned the days knew what they were doing. Would book with them again.
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Farah Qureshi – Mumbai2025-03-24 · Verified booking
Excellent sightings and the guides clearly knew the area. Hostel nights are basic but clean, and that's what the price says.
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James Whelan – Singapore2025-03-24 · Verified booking
Early starts, but that's where the wildlife is. Well run. Hostel nights are basic but clean, and that's what the price says. Simple food, well made, and enough of it.
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Karan Shah – Hyderabad2025-03-24 · Verified booking
Excellent sightings and the guides clearly knew the area. Food was plentiful and hot, which counts for a lot at altitude. Would send friends their way.
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