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Red Earth and the Murmur of Night | Quiet, Enriching Time to Experience the Island's Depths

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Madagascar
Red Earth and the Murmur of Night | Quiet, Enriching Time to Experience the Island's Depths
Madagascar
Antananarivo
Fort Dauphin
Berenty
Morondava
Perinet
Manambato
Ankanin’ny Nofy
Antsiranana / Diego Suarez
Budget
Couple
Japanese Guide
Safari
Baobab
Lemur
Tsingy
Night Safari
Chameleon
Travel details
€ 3,440 / per person
Note: The displayed price is the price at the time of application.
Duration Departure in 2025/9 | 8 days
Participants 2 person(s)(Adults 2 person(s)、Children 0 person(s))
Travel story
A forest of towers carved by the wind, red sculptures that reflect the light.
Deep within the silence, the eyes of a lemur gleam.
This island speaks to you without sleeping.


This is a 12-day itinerary crossing Madagascar, where endemic nature and culture breathe, combining wildlife observation and landscape experiences.
Meet lemurs and chameleons, stroll among baobab alleys, and discover the unique landscapes such as the Red Tsingy.
From night safaris and village visits to World Heritage and memorial tours, the trip explores the island’s charm from multiple angles.
Signature points
Red Tsingy — Earth sculptures carved in red soil
A cluster of spires sculpted by wind and rain, the Red Tsingy is a remote wonder in northern Madagascar.
Its otherworldly reddish-brown landscape is a unique sculpture of the Earth.
Night encounters — forests of lemurs and aye-ayes
In Perinet, Palmarium, and Berenty, not only daytime safaris but also night walks are offered.
Animals that emerge in the beam of a flashlight reveal faces completely different from those seen by day.
Avenue of memory reaching for the sky — baobab lined roads
Twisted bark, thick straight trunks, shadows outlined by the setting sun—
from the Twisted Baobab to Baobab Street, baobabs reflect the island’s "time".
Itinerary
Day1
  • Madagascar - Antananarivo
  • 13:45
  • Car Meet and assist at airport on arrival
    Departure for Perinet
    (140Km)
    en route, enjoying the East part of Madagascar typical landscape
  • Dinner at local restaurant
  • Madagascar - Perinet
  • Walking night safari at local reserve When night falls, the walking night safari in the Perinet forest begins.
    With a flashlight in hand, you walk quietly to look for nocturnal creatures such as chameleons and mouse lemurs.
    It is a mystical experience woven from the silence of the tropical rainforest and encounters with the animals. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 63955
  • Car Transfer to hotel
  • 3-star/Standard

Meals B/F:× LUN:× DIN:⚪︎

Day2
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • a.m.
  • Visit of the Vakona Reserve (Lemurs Island) and Walking safari at Perinet Reserve seeing the Indri At Vakona Reserve's "Lemur Island," friendly lemurs will come close to you.
    After that, enjoy a walking safari in the Perinet Reserve. Deep in the forest, look for the indri with its distinctive calls.
    It’s a day of wildlife encounters where you can enjoy Madagascar's endemic species. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 63960 Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 63960
    p.m.
  • Car Transfer to Manambato
  • Madagascar - Manambato
  • Boat Transfer to Palmarium lodge
  • Madagascar - Ankanin’ny Nofy
  • Dinner at lodge
  • 3-star/Standard

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:⚪︎

Day3
  • Breakfast at lodge
  • Morning Safari at Palmarium Reserve On a morning at Palmarium Reserve, you can closely observe lemurs beginning their activities in the quiet forest.
    You can enjoy encounters with many species of lemurs, including the rare aye-aye.
    In the clear air and soft morning light, a peaceful time with wildlife unfolds. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 63969 Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 63969
  • Lunch at lodge
  • p.m.
  • Free at leisure
  • Walking night safari at Palmarium Reserve, looking for Aye Aye The walking night safari at Palmarium Reserve is a special experience searching for the rare aye-aye.
    You proceed quietly through the dark forest and observe its distinctive movements along the branches.
    It’s a mysterious and thrilling experience unique to the nights of Madagascar. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 63972
  • Dinner at lodge
  • 3-star/Standard

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:⚪︎

Day4
  • Breakfast at lodge
  • Boat Transfer to Manambato
  • Madagascar - Manambato
  • a.m.
  • Car Drive to Antananarivo
  • Visit of the Chameleons Park “Madagascar Exotic” at Marozevo This is a reptile park where you can observe colorful chameleons.
    You can see various chameleons endemic to Madagascar up close and be captivated by their mysterious appearances and movements.
    Although small in scale, it is an impressive spot where you can feel the richness of biodiversity. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 63980 Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 63980
  • Madagascar - Antananarivo
  • Car On arrival, transfer to hotel
  • 3-star / Standard

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:×

Day5
  • Breakfast Early breakfast at hotel
  • Car Transfer to airport
  • 08:20
  • Departure for Morondava MD702
  • Madagascar - Morondava
  • 9:30
  • Car Transfer to hotel (normal check-in time at 12:00 p.m.)
  • Visit of the “Mangrove” and the fishermen’s village of “Betania” As you proceed through the mangrove forest, you will find the lives of people living in harmony with nature.
    In the fishing village of Betania, you can catch a glimpse of traditional fishing and simple everyday scenes.
    It is a moment to touch the daily life carried out at the boundary between sea and land and to feel the wisdom and resilience of the local people. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 63990 Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 63990
  • Twist Baobabs and Baobab Street At the Twist Baobab, characterized by its twisted trunks, you will be fascinated by the wonder of nature's formations.
    Next, at Baobab Street you will find a fantastic landscape where a magnificent row of trees stretches endlessly.
    At dusk, you will be captivated by the spectacular view of the baobabs silhouetted against the reddening sky. [Japanese Guide]
  • Dinner at hotel
  • 3-star / Standard

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:⚪︎

Day6
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Car Transfer to airport
  • 10:25
  • Departure for Antananarivo MD703
  • Madagascar - Antananarivo
  • 11:30
  • Sightseeing of Antananarivo A walk around Antananarivo lets you enjoy the scenery of streets spreading over hills and colonial-era architecture.
    You can visit lively markets and historic palaces to experience Madagascar's culture and daily life.
    The capital's diverse expressions add depth to your journey. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 64000
  • Visit of the Ambohimanga Palace “The Blue Hill” World Heritage The royal city of Ambohimanga, called the "Blue Hill," is a World Heritage site that conveys the history and spirit of the Kingdom of Madagascar to the present.
    You can find stone walls, wooden palaces, and sacred springs that remain, allowing you to feel traces of royal life and beliefs.
    This place, standing quietly atop a hill, is regarded as the spiritual homeland of the Malagasy people. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 64001
  • Dinner at hotel
  • 3-star / Standard

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:⚪︎

Day7
  • Breakfast Early breakfast at hotel
  • Car Transfer to airport
  • 07:30
  • Departure for Diego Suarez MD312
  • Madagascar - Antsiranana / Diego Suarez
  • 09:30
  • excursion to the red Tsingy The Red Tsingy, carved out of red earth, are natural sculptures shaped by wind and rain.
    Their distinctive reddish-brown spires create a fantastical landscape that seems to transport the viewer to another world.
    As a hidden gem near Antsiranana, it leaves a deep impression on visitors. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 64031
    p.m.
  • Sightseeing of the town and memorial stele for japanese soldiers killed On a walk through the town, you can experience local life and scenery while feeling the culture unique to the area.
    At the Japanese war dead memorial stele, which you will also visit, you can quietly reflect on the soldiers who once lost their lives here.
    It is a peaceful moment to face history and connect the past with the present.
  • Car Transfer to hotel
  • Dinner
  • 3-star/Standard

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:⚪︎

Day8
  • Breakfast Early breakfast at hotel
  • Car Transfer to airport
  • 9:05
  • Departure for Antananarivo MD313
  • Madagascar - Antananarivo
  • 11:00
  • Car On arrival, transfer to the Lemurs Park
  • p.m.
  • Visit of the Lemurs park You can encounter multiple species of lemurs living freely in a vast natural environment.
    Many are accustomed to people, allowing close observation and photography.
    It is an enjoyable and meaningful facility where you can learn about Madagascar's ecosystem and the importance of animal conservation. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 64042 Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 64042
  • Car Transfer to hotel
  • Dinner at hotel
  • 3-star/Standard

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:⚪︎

Day9
  • Breakfast
  • Car Transfer to airport
  • 12:00
  • Departure for Fort Dauphin MD-716
  • Madagascar - Fort Dauphin
  • 13:55
  • Car On arrival, transfer to Berenty, on the way, seeing triangular palm trees, spiny forest…
    (90Km)
  • Madagascar - Berenty
  • Dinner at lodge
  • 3-star/Standard

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:⚪︎

Day10
  • Breakfast at lodge
  • Walking morning safari at Berenty Reserve [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 64014
  • Visit of the Arembelo Museum At the Arembelo Museum, you can learn about the traditional culture and lifestyles of southern Madagascar, including the Antandroy people.
    Traditional clothing, crafts, and ritual instruments are exhibited, allowing you to encounter the region's history and spiritual culture.
    The simple yet deeply cultural displays add an intellectual color to your trip. [Japanese Guide]
  • Lunch at lodge
  • Free leisure
  • Walking night safari at Berenty Reserve The walking night safari at Berenty Reserve is a special experience where encounters with creatures hidden in the night forest await.
    Using the beam of a flashlight, you search for nocturnal animals such as mouse lemurs and chameleons.
    The silence and tension, completely different from daytime, teach you the profoundness of nature.
  • Dinner at lodge
  • 3-star / Standard

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:⚪︎

Day11
  • Breakfast at lodge
  • Walking morning safari at Berenty Reserve On a morning at Berenty Reserve, you can observe lemurs waking in the gentle sunlight.
    The ring-tailed lemurs and Verreaux's sifakas bouncing through the trees are a scene full of vitality.
    In the cool air, the walk will remain in your heart as a blend of tranquility and the pulse of the wild. [Japanese Guide]
  • Lunch at lodge
  • Car Drive back to Fort Dauphin
  • Dinner Early dinner at local restaurant or box dinner
  • Madagascar - Fort Dauphin
  • Car Transfer to the airport
  • 20:30
  • Departure for Antananarivo MD-717
  • Madagascar - Antananarivo
  • 22:20
  • Car Transfer to hotel
  • 3-star / Standard

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:⚪︎

Day12
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Shopping
  • Car Transfer to airport
  • Departure for Addis Ababa

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:×

Day 1
09/08(Mon)
  • Madagascar - Antananarivo
  • 13:45
  • Car Meet and assist at airport on arrival
    Departure for Perinet
    (140Km)
    en route, enjoying the East part of Madagascar typical landscape
  • Dinner at local restaurant
  • Madagascar - Perinet
  • Walking night safari at local reserve When night falls, the walking night safari in the Perinet forest begins.
    With a flashlight in hand, you walk quietly to look for nocturnal creatures such as chameleons and mouse lemurs.
    It is a mystical experience woven from the silence of the tropical rainforest and encounters with the animals. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 63955
  • Car Transfer to hotel
  • 3-star/Standard

Meals B/F:× LUN:× DIN:⚪︎

Day 2
09/09(Tue)
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • a.m.
  • Visit of the Vakona Reserve (Lemurs Island) and Walking safari at Perinet Reserve seeing the Indri At Vakona Reserve's "Lemur Island," friendly lemurs will come close to you.
    After that, enjoy a walking safari in the Perinet Reserve. Deep in the forest, look for the indri with its distinctive calls.
    It’s a day of wildlife encounters where you can enjoy Madagascar's endemic species. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 63960 Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 63960
    p.m.
  • Car Transfer to Manambato
  • Madagascar - Manambato
  • Boat Transfer to Palmarium lodge
  • Madagascar - Ankanin’ny Nofy
  • Dinner at lodge
  • 3-star/Standard

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:⚪︎

Day 3
09/10(Wed)
  • Breakfast at lodge
  • Morning Safari at Palmarium Reserve On a morning at Palmarium Reserve, you can closely observe lemurs beginning their activities in the quiet forest.
    You can enjoy encounters with many species of lemurs, including the rare aye-aye.
    In the clear air and soft morning light, a peaceful time with wildlife unfolds. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 63969 Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 63969
  • Lunch at lodge
  • p.m.
  • Free at leisure
  • Walking night safari at Palmarium Reserve, looking for Aye Aye The walking night safari at Palmarium Reserve is a special experience searching for the rare aye-aye.
    You proceed quietly through the dark forest and observe its distinctive movements along the branches.
    It’s a mysterious and thrilling experience unique to the nights of Madagascar. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 63972
  • Dinner at lodge
  • 3-star/Standard

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:⚪︎

Day 4
09/11(Thu)
  • Breakfast at lodge
  • Boat Transfer to Manambato
  • Madagascar - Manambato
  • a.m.
  • Car Drive to Antananarivo
  • Visit of the Chameleons Park “Madagascar Exotic” at Marozevo This is a reptile park where you can observe colorful chameleons.
    You can see various chameleons endemic to Madagascar up close and be captivated by their mysterious appearances and movements.
    Although small in scale, it is an impressive spot where you can feel the richness of biodiversity. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 63980 Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 63980
  • Madagascar - Antananarivo
  • Car On arrival, transfer to hotel
  • 3-star / Standard

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:×

Day 5
09/12(Fri)
  • Breakfast Early breakfast at hotel
  • Car Transfer to airport
  • 08:20
  • Departure for Morondava MD702
  • Madagascar - Morondava
  • 9:30
  • Car Transfer to hotel (normal check-in time at 12:00 p.m.)
  • Visit of the “Mangrove” and the fishermen’s village of “Betania” As you proceed through the mangrove forest, you will find the lives of people living in harmony with nature.
    In the fishing village of Betania, you can catch a glimpse of traditional fishing and simple everyday scenes.
    It is a moment to touch the daily life carried out at the boundary between sea and land and to feel the wisdom and resilience of the local people. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 63990 Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 63990
  • Twist Baobabs and Baobab Street At the Twist Baobab, characterized by its twisted trunks, you will be fascinated by the wonder of nature's formations.
    Next, at Baobab Street you will find a fantastic landscape where a magnificent row of trees stretches endlessly.
    At dusk, you will be captivated by the spectacular view of the baobabs silhouetted against the reddening sky. [Japanese Guide]
  • Dinner at hotel
  • 3-star / Standard

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:⚪︎

Day 6
09/13(Sat)
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Car Transfer to airport
  • 10:25
  • Departure for Antananarivo MD703
  • Madagascar - Antananarivo
  • 11:30
  • Sightseeing of Antananarivo A walk around Antananarivo lets you enjoy the scenery of streets spreading over hills and colonial-era architecture.
    You can visit lively markets and historic palaces to experience Madagascar's culture and daily life.
    The capital's diverse expressions add depth to your journey. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 64000
  • Visit of the Ambohimanga Palace “The Blue Hill” World Heritage The royal city of Ambohimanga, called the "Blue Hill," is a World Heritage site that conveys the history and spirit of the Kingdom of Madagascar to the present.
    You can find stone walls, wooden palaces, and sacred springs that remain, allowing you to feel traces of royal life and beliefs.
    This place, standing quietly atop a hill, is regarded as the spiritual homeland of the Malagasy people. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 64001
  • Dinner at hotel
  • 3-star / Standard

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:⚪︎

Day 7
09/14(Sun)
  • Breakfast Early breakfast at hotel
  • Car Transfer to airport
  • 07:30
  • Departure for Diego Suarez MD312
  • Madagascar - Antsiranana / Diego Suarez
  • 09:30
  • excursion to the red Tsingy The Red Tsingy, carved out of red earth, are natural sculptures shaped by wind and rain.
    Their distinctive reddish-brown spires create a fantastical landscape that seems to transport the viewer to another world.
    As a hidden gem near Antsiranana, it leaves a deep impression on visitors. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 64031
    p.m.
  • Sightseeing of the town and memorial stele for japanese soldiers killed On a walk through the town, you can experience local life and scenery while feeling the culture unique to the area.
    At the Japanese war dead memorial stele, which you will also visit, you can quietly reflect on the soldiers who once lost their lives here.
    It is a peaceful moment to face history and connect the past with the present.
  • Car Transfer to hotel
  • Dinner
  • 3-star/Standard

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:⚪︎

Day 8
09/15(Mon)
  • Breakfast Early breakfast at hotel
  • Car Transfer to airport
  • 9:05
  • Departure for Antananarivo MD313
  • Madagascar - Antananarivo
  • 11:00
  • Car On arrival, transfer to the Lemurs Park
  • p.m.
  • Visit of the Lemurs park You can encounter multiple species of lemurs living freely in a vast natural environment.
    Many are accustomed to people, allowing close observation and photography.
    It is an enjoyable and meaningful facility where you can learn about Madagascar's ecosystem and the importance of animal conservation. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 64042 Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 64042
  • Car Transfer to hotel
  • Dinner at hotel
  • 3-star/Standard

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:⚪︎

Day 9
09/16(Tue)
  • Breakfast
  • Car Transfer to airport
  • 12:00
  • Departure for Fort Dauphin MD-716
  • Madagascar - Fort Dauphin
  • 13:55
  • Car On arrival, transfer to Berenty, on the way, seeing triangular palm trees, spiny forest…
    (90Km)
  • Madagascar - Berenty
  • Dinner at lodge
  • 3-star/Standard

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:⚪︎

Day 10
09/17(Wed)
  • Breakfast at lodge
  • Walking morning safari at Berenty Reserve [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 64014
  • Visit of the Arembelo Museum At the Arembelo Museum, you can learn about the traditional culture and lifestyles of southern Madagascar, including the Antandroy people.
    Traditional clothing, crafts, and ritual instruments are exhibited, allowing you to encounter the region's history and spiritual culture.
    The simple yet deeply cultural displays add an intellectual color to your trip. [Japanese Guide]
  • Lunch at lodge
  • Free leisure
  • Walking night safari at Berenty Reserve The walking night safari at Berenty Reserve is a special experience where encounters with creatures hidden in the night forest await.
    Using the beam of a flashlight, you search for nocturnal animals such as mouse lemurs and chameleons.
    The silence and tension, completely different from daytime, teach you the profoundness of nature.
  • Dinner at lodge
  • 3-star / Standard

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:⚪︎

Day 11
09/18(Thu)
  • Breakfast at lodge
  • Walking morning safari at Berenty Reserve On a morning at Berenty Reserve, you can observe lemurs waking in the gentle sunlight.
    The ring-tailed lemurs and Verreaux's sifakas bouncing through the trees are a scene full of vitality.
    In the cool air, the walk will remain in your heart as a blend of tranquility and the pulse of the wild. [Japanese Guide]
  • Lunch at lodge
  • Car Drive back to Fort Dauphin
  • Dinner Early dinner at local restaurant or box dinner
  • Madagascar - Fort Dauphin
  • Car Transfer to the airport
  • 20:30
  • Departure for Antananarivo MD-717
  • Madagascar - Antananarivo
  • 22:20
  • Car Transfer to hotel
  • 3-star / Standard

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:⚪︎

Day 12
09/19(Fri)
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Shopping
  • Car Transfer to airport
  • Departure for Addis Ababa

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:×

Price Includes / excludes
Accommodation

As stated in the itinerary

Flight (Int'l)

None

Flight (Dom.)

None

Railway

None

Bus

None

Car

As stated in the itinerary

Ferry/Boat

As stated in the itinerary

Other transp

None

Guide

Japanese speaking through guide

Activity

Entrance fees at all parks and reserves

Meal

B/F:11  LUN:3  DIN:10 
As stated in the itinerary

Includes (Others)

Transportation: private car, canoe, transfer by speedboat to Palamrium Reserve round trip
Porterage: airports, hotels

Excludes (Others)

*Air tickets (international and domestic)
*For domestic flight, you can purchase ticket directly at the domestic flight company website https://madagascarairlines.com/en/
*Visa fee
*Tips (guides, drivers, hotels and restaurants)
*Drinks
*Lunch (which are not included in the itinerary)
*Insurance

Accommodation list
1

Perinet

2person(s) 

2

Ankanin’ny Nofy

2person(s) 

3

Antananarivo

2person(s) 

4

Morondava

2person(s) 

5

Antsiranana / Diego Suarez

2person(s) 

6

Berenty

2person(s)