Answer the Call of the Wild: Your Madagascar Adventure Awaits in Andasibe-Mantadia

Listen closely. Before you even step foot into this emerald sanctuary, the forest announces itself with a sound unlike any other on Earth. It is the haunting, siren-like song of the Indri.

This is the sound of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, the most accessible and rewarding rainforest jewel in eastern Madagascar, and your portal to a world of truly unique evolutionary wonder.

Where the Largest Lemur Sings to the Sunrise

Forget everything you think you know about a safari. In Andasibe-Mantadia, the magic begins not with a roar, but with a mournful, melodic wail. The park is the prime stronghold of the Indri, the largest living lemur, an iconic black and white primate with an upright, teddy-bear-like posture and a virtually non-existent tail.

Waking before dawn for a morning trek is an absolute must. As the sun streaks through the towering canopy, you’ll be guided through the misty forest to witness these incredible creatures leaping effortlessly through the trees. They are famously monogamous, mate for life, and revered by the local Malagasy people as the ‘Babakoto’ or ‘ancestor of man.’ To see them sit in the classic “sun-worshipping” posture, legs crossed and arms wide to the morning light, is a humbling and unforgettable sight.

Adventure by Day, Magic by Night

Andasibe-Mantadia is not just a place to observe; it’s a place to immerse yourself in an ancient, living ecosystem.

• Daytime Treks for Every Explorer: The park is split into two distinct areas. The Analamazaotra Reserve offers well-maintained paths for easier trekking and almost guaranteed Indri sightings. For the more adventurous, the wilder Mantadia National Park offers rugged, primary forest trails where you can hunt for the stunning Diademed Sifaka or the elusive Black-and-White Ruffed Lemur. Marvel at giant tree ferns, delicate orchids (especially in bloom from October to December), and cascading waterfalls.
• The World After Dark: The rainforest takes on a whole new persona when the sun sets. On our guided Night Walks just outside the park boundary, your torchlight will illuminate a world invisible by day. See tiny, bright-eyed Mouse Lemurs darting between branches, and spot a kaleidoscopic array of reptiles and amphibians. Look closely for the massive, magnificent Parson’s Chameleon, one of the largest in the world, shifting its colours right before your eyes.

Book your Earth Trip to Andasibe-Mantadia. We design journeys that go beyond the checklist, offering deep, authentic encounters with Madagascar’s extraordinary endemic wildlife. From the enchanting call of the Indri at sunrise to the mysterious rustle of nocturnal creatures, your adventure in the ‘Red Island’ starts here.