Masoala National Park is a sanctuary of unspoilt nature, where the rainforest meets the Indian Ocean. This semi-private trip takes you to discover exceptional biodiversity, breathtaking landscapes and the authentic culture of the Betsimisaraka.
Between trekking in the primary forest, sailing on turquoise waters and meeting local people, this expedition is a total immersion in one of Madagascar's last great wild places.
2 300km² of forest
9days of expedition
100+endemic species
🌿 Masoala rainforest
📋 Detailed programme
Your expedition day by day
9 days of immersion in the heart of the Masoala rainforest.
Day 1
Departure from Antananarivo
Drive to the East coast, through Malagasy landscapes.
Day 2
Tamatave
A stop in the economic capital, discovering the port city.
Day 3
Maroantsetra
Arrival in Maroantsetra, gateway to Masoala National Park.
Day 4
Nosy Mangabe
Excursion to the sanctuary island, watching lemurs and birds.
Day 5
Masoala National Park
First trek in the rainforest, discovering its biodiversity.
Day 6
Trekking in Masoala
A full day of hiking, watching endemic species.
Day 7
Betsimisaraka village
Visit to a traditional village, discovering its culture and traditions.
Day 8
Sailing and excursions
Private boat to explore the coast and islands around Masoala.
Day 9
Return to Antananarivo
Return flight Maroantsetra → Antananarivo (included). End of the expedition.
🚗⚓ Three ways to travel
Choose your package
Three options: road, boat or plane. Prices per person, based on 2 people or more; travelling alone: custom quote.
A short option for travellers already in Maroantsetra: primary rainforest, lemurs, Tampolo marine park and Nosy Mangabe island, with our local guides.
$621per person · 4 days · bungalow nights · departure from Maroantsetra
Day 1
Maroantsetra → Masoala National Park
Boat crossing. Walk in the primary rainforest looking for lemurs: red ruffed lemur, brown lemur, bamboo lemur, plus chameleons and birds. Night walk. Night in a bungalow.
Day 2
Masoala National Park
Searching for Masoala's endemic lemurs, frogs, chameleons and birds. Snorkelling in the marine park. Night in a bungalow.
Day 3
Coastal forest and Tampolo marine park
Park and coastal forest walk, snorkelling in the Tampolo marine park, picnic. Back to the bungalow, night walk. Night in a bungalow.
Day 4
Nosy Mangabe and return
After breakfast, 1 hour by boat to Nosy Mangabe. Primary forest walk looking for the black-and-white ruffed lemur, brown lemur, yellow-backed frog and pygmy chameleon, an old Betsimisaraka tomb and the waterfall. Picnic. In the afternoon, return to Maroantsetra. End of services.
The price includes
Park entrance fees (per person, per day)
Guiding fees
Bungalow accommodation in Masoala
Full board
Night walks
Cook
Return boat transfer Maroantsetra – Masoala
Mineral water: 1 bottle per person per day
Travel to Maroantsetra is not included in this option: ask us and we can arrange it.
