Alaotra-Mangoro

An eastern region of Madagascar, with the Andasibe rainforest and Lake Alaotra, a popular place to see indri.

Alaotra-Mangoro lies in eastern Madagascar, stretching from the edge of the central highlands to the eastern rainforest. The most popular attraction is Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, where you can hear and watch the indri, the largest of the lemurs, and take night walks to see chameleons and more. Lake Alaotra in the north is the country's largest lake and an important rice-growing area, home to the endemic Alaotra gentle lemur. The rainforest can be visited year-round, with the dry season relatively more comfortable. Andasibe is a few hours' drive from Antananarivo along National Route 2.

Destinations

• Andasibe

Itineraries

• Grand Madagascar: River, Tsingy & RN7 Loop – Descend the Tsiribihina River to the Tsingy, cross the highlands along the RN7, and end in the eastern rainforests to h…
• Eastern Rainforest, Canal & Île Sainte-Marie – Enter the east coast from Andasibe, cruise the Pangalanes Canal, and cross the sea to Île Sainte-Marie.
• Andasibe Rainforest Lemur Short Tour – Spend two nights heading east from the capital to hear the Indri at dawn, spot chameleons at night, and trek deep into…
• Lemur Rainforest & Mauritius Island Getaway – See lemurs in Tana and Andasibe in the first half, then fly to Mauritius for a beach holiday, splitting the trip betwee…