15 days in Madagascar Itinerary

The island of Nosy Be, off the coast of Madagascar, remains the country's premier beach getaway renowned for its tranquil ambience, pristine shoreline, and year-round warm weather.

Nosy Be is known for wildlife, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, get to know the resident critters at Lemuria Land, step off the mainland to explore Nosy Fanihy, and stroll through Lokobe Nature Special Reserve.

To see photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Nosy Be trip itinerary maker website.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Nosy Be is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Amsterdam to Nosy Be is 2 hours. Plan for warmer temperatures traveling from Amsterdam in May, with highs in Nosy Be at 36°C and lows at 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Antsiranana (Diego Suarez).

On a trip to Antsiranana, a sleepy port town in Madagascar's northernmost province, you can enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of its streets, lined with quaint colonial-era buildings and colorful marketplaces.

Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) is known for parks, adventure, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: walk around Tsingy Rouge Park, explore the historical opulence of Windsor Castle, get outside with Mer D'Emeraude, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Montagne des Francais.

For other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) trip planner.

Fly from Nosy Be to Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) in 3 hours. In May in Antsiranana (Diego Suarez), expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 25°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Andasibe.

When you take a trip to Andasibe, you'll discover a protected rainforest in eastern Madagascar.

Keep things going the next day: walk around Analamazaotra Special Reserve and then stroll through Vakona Private Reserve.

To find more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Andasibe online travel planner.

Getting from Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) to Andasibe by combination of flight and taxi takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of shuttle and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can drive to Morondava.

Known for its iconic road lined with ancient Baobab trees, the sleepy coastal village of Morondava serves as a popular base for travelers looking to explore the national parks and nature reserves of Madagascar.

On the 11th (Mon), walk around Kirindy Forest Morondava Madagascar and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Avenue of the Baobabs.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Morondava day trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Andasibe to Morondava takes 14 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Antananarivo.

Surrounded by verdant rice paddies, Madagascar's capital and the country's commercial and cultural hub, Antananarivo boasts a rich history and heritage, evident in its numerous historic buildings, colonial-era neighborhoods, and archaeological museums.

Antananarivo is known for zoos & aquariums, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Royal Hill of Ambohimanga, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedrale Catholique d Andohalo, explore the activities along Parc Tsarasaotra, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Croc Farm.

To find reviews, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Antananarivo holiday planning website.

You can drive from Morondava to Antananarivo in 11 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Antananarivo can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can travel back home.