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10-Day Thrilling Luxury Madagascar & Masai Mara Experience

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The 10-Day Thrilling Luxury Madagascar & Masai Mara Experience is an extraordinary journey that blends Madagascar’s rare rainforest wildlife with Kenya’s iconic savannah safari adventure. This carefully crafted itinerary offers travelers the chance to explore two of Africa’s most unique and wildlife-rich destinations in one seamless trip.

Your adventure begins in the lush forests of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, a biodiversity hotspot famous for its endemic birdlife and remarkable lemur species. Guided nature walks introduce you to the enchanting sounds of the rainforest, where you may encounter the impressive indri lemur along with colorful birds, chameleons, and other fascinating creatures found only in Madagascar.

From the rainforest, you journey to the peaceful lakeside village of Manambato, gateway to the Pangalanes Canal. Here, you will experience a memorable night walk in Palmarium Reserve, where nocturnal lemurs and other forest wildlife come alive under the cover of darkness. A daytime tour of Palmarium allows for even closer encounters with free-ranging lemurs in a serene natural setting.

The safari experience then continues in Kenya’s world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, celebrated for its sweeping plains and abundant wildlife. Enjoy thrilling game drives in search of the Big Five and other iconic African species. For an unforgettable highlight, an optional hot air balloon safari offers breathtaking sunrise views over the Mara’s vast landscape.

This 10-Day Thrilling Luxury Madagascar & Masai Mara Experience perfectly combines rainforest discovery and classic African safari, promising diverse wildlife encounters, stunning scenery, and unforgettable moments at every turn.

Cost per person:

Starting from: $12900 (Luxury Accommodation) per person based on two travelers sharing

 1 Person2 People3 People4 People5 People6 People
Jan-April$15700$12900$12700$12600$12500$12400
May- August$15900$13100$12900$12800$12700$12600
Sept- Dec$15800$13000$12800$12700$12600$12500

Cost Per Child (Discount)

Age0-2 years old3-6 years old7-10 years old11-13 years old14+ years old
Discount Rate100%65%50%15%0%

 

  • Kenya, Madagascar, Multi Country Safaris
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Luxury Lodges
  • English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German, Italian, and Chinese speaking guides
  • Open Sided Safari Vehicle
  • 1-100 people
  • 1-90 years old
  • January - December
  • Ivato International Airport
  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Why This Tour?

10-Day Thrilling Luxury Madagascar & Masai Mara Experience

Join Kubwa Five Safaris' 10-Day Thrilling Luxury Madagascar & Masai Mara Experience and explore Madagascar's Andasibe-Mantadia, Vakona Reserve, and more, alongside an awesome time in Kenya's iconic Masai Mara National Reserve for an unforgettable wildlife adventure.

Multiple African Countries Tours

You will visit Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Vakona Reserve, Analamazaotra National Park, Palmarium Reserve and Masai Mara National Reserve.

The 10-Day Thrilling Luxury Madagascar & Masai Mara Experience combines the unique biodiversity of Madagascar with the iconic wildlife plains of Kenya, creating a diverse and unforgettable African adventure.

Your journey begins in Madagascar with a visit to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, a lush rainforest renowned for its incredible biodiversity. Here, you will enjoy guided forest walks focused on birding and primate tracking.

The park is home to several endemic bird species and the famous indri lemur, whose haunting calls echo through the canopy. Exploring the dense vegetation with experienced local guides offers excellent opportunities to spot various lemur species, chameleons, frogs, and unique plant life found nowhere else on earth.

From Andasibe, you will travel to Manambato, a peaceful lakeside village on the Pangalanes Canal. This scenic region provides a tranquil setting before your exciting nocturnal adventure. In the evening, you will head to Palmarium Reserve for a guided night walk.

This special experience allows you to observe nocturnal lemurs, reptiles, and other fascinating forest creatures that become active after dark. The following day, you will tour Palmarium in daylight, offering close encounters with free-ranging lemurs in a beautiful lakeside forest environment.

After exploring Madagascar’s rich ecosystems, you will fly to Kenya for the next chapter of your adventure in the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Known for its sweeping savannah landscapes and abundant wildlife, the Masai Mara promises thrilling game drives in search of the Big Five and other iconic African species. Depending on the season, you may witness dramatic predator-prey interactions or even the Great Migration.

For an unforgettable highlight, you may choose to take an optional hot air balloon safari at sunrise, floating peacefully above the plains as wildlife roams below — a truly magical perspective of the African wilderness.

As you conclude this 10-Day Thrilling Luxury Madagascar & Masai Mara Experience, you'll have witnessed unique wildlife and landscapes. From Madagascar's lemurs to Masai Mara's savannah, this journey will leave you with lifelong memories and a deep appreciation for Africa's wild beauty 🦁.

Highlights

  • Night Walks
  • Nature Walks
  • Guided Game Drives
  • Birding Tours
  • Walking Tours
  • Explore Vakona Reserve
  • Hot Air Balloon Safari
  • Game Drives
  • Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
  • Palmarium Reserve
  • Masai Mara National Reserve

Tour Plan

  • Day
    01

    Arrive In Madagascar | Transfer To Hotel In Antananarivo | Relaxing

    On arrival in Madagascar, you will be welcomed and picked up by our Kubwa Five Safaris guide who will be holding an A4 paper with your name printed on it at Ivato International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Antananarivo.

    You will check in and do some relaxing for the rest of the day to rest off the jet lag.

    Antananarivo makes for a charming introduction to Madagascar, thanks to its attractively hilly location, wealth of historic buildings, comfortable climate, cosmopolitan culture and delicious French influenced cuisine.

    Meals and overnight at Novotel Convention & Spa Antananarivo/ Le Louvre Hôtel & Spa/ Maison Gallieni.

  • Day
    02

    Transfer To Andasibe-Mantadia National Park | Explore Vakona Reserve | To Meet Lemurs | Birding

    After breakfast, you will be driven to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park.

    Today, head east from Antananarivo to Andasibe, a lush rainforest destination about 4 hours away.

    On arrival, visit the Vakona Reserve, famous for its lemur island where you can encounter friendly lemurs up close. The reserve also features crocodiles and endemic bird species.

    After the visit, settle into your lodge for the night, surrounded by the soothing sounds of the forest.

    Meals and overnight at Manjarano Lodge/ Vakona Forest Lodge/ Relais De Mantadia.

  • Day
    03

    Travel To Manambato | Transfer To Ankanin’ny Nofy | Night Walk In Palmarium Reserve

    After breakfast, you will be driven to Manambato, then take a boat along the Pangalanes Canal to reach the peaceful Ankanin’ny Nofy (The Nest of Dreams).

    After dinner, head into the forest for a nocturnal walk in the Palmarium to seek out the rare and mysterious Aye-Aye lemur.

    There's no better place than the Palmarium Reserve to see a wide variety of Madagascar's most charismatic forest lemurs. Around a dozen different lemur species have been introduced to this forested 50-hectare private reserve on the shore of Lake Ampitabe; it's a
    real delight to watch these charming creatures folic in the trees and scamper around the restaurant.

    An added bonus is that the Palmarium Reserve can only be reached by boat, a trip that allows you to see something of the remote and atmospheric Pangalanes, the world's longest artificial canal.

    Meals and overnight at Palmarium Beach Hotel/ Palmarium Hotel Ankanin'Nofy.

  • Day
    04

    Tour Palmarium | Return To Andasibe-Mantadia National Park | Relaxing

    After breakfast, you will spend the morning discovering the Palmarium Reserve, home to several species of lemurs roaming freely, as well as unique plants found only in this region.

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    In the afternoon, return by boat and car to Andasibe for
    a relaxed evening.

    Meals and overnight at Manjarano Lodge/ Vakona Forest Lodge/ Relais De Mantadia.

  • Day
    05

    Transfer To Analamazaotra Reserve | Guided Walk | Return To Antananarivo | Transfer To A Hotel

    After breakfast, set off for a guided walk in Analamazaotra National Park, one of the best places to spot the Indri Indri — the largest lemur species — and other endemic wildlife.

    Analamazaotra National Park is the sector of AndasibeMantadia National Park where it is easiest to see the indri, a large and eagerly sought after back-and-white lemur.

    After lunch, drive back to Antananarivo for the night.

    Meals and overnight at Novotel Convention & Spa Antananarivo/ Le Louvre Hôtel & Spa/ Maison Gallieni.

  • Day
    06

    Malagasy Cultural Interaction In Antananarivo | Visit Ambohimanga Royal Hill

    After breakfast, you will immerse yourself in Malagasy culture with a curated cultural day.

    Visit the Royal Hill of Ambohimanga or local artisan workshops, meet musicians or cooks, and taste local street food. A warm and meaningful farewell to the island.

    Meals and overnight at Novotel Convention & Spa Antananarivo/ Le Louvre Hôtel & Spa/ Maison Gallieni.

  • Day
    07

    Last Day In Madagascar | Fly To Kenya | Transfer To Hotel In Nairobi

    After breakfast, you will be transferred to Ivato International Airport for your scheduled flight to Kenya.

    On arrival, you will be welcomed and picked up by our Kubwa Five Safaris guide, who will be holding an A4 paper with your name printed on it at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi, where you will check in and rest.

    Meals and overnight at Nairobi Serena Hotel/ Best Western Plus Meridian/ Sarova Stanley Hotel.

  • Day
    08

    Transfer To Masai Mara National Reserve | Masai Cultural Interaction | Evening Game Drive

    After breakfast, you will be transferred to Masai Mara National Reserve.

    One of our favorite places to look for wildlife in Kenya is the Masai Mara National Reserve. That's because the wildlife here is incredible, with big cats (lions, leopards and cheetahs) and elephants among the highlights, not to mention black rhinos in the Mara Triangle.

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    There's a very good chance you'll also see giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, hyenas, and, of course, impalas. And bring your binoculars, because more than 500 species of birds have been recorded in the reserve. It's a place of beautiful savannah
    landscapes as well, with lots of acacia trees.

    On arrival, you will visit the local Maasai village for a Maasai cultural tour. Learn about the Maasai community and interact with the local Maasai people.

    Maasai Mara National Park

    An overnight stay at the Maasai village can be organized upon request.

    You will have an evening game drive afterwards.

    Going on an evening game drive is one of the highlights of any safari. This is when temperatures cool, the light becomes softer and the wildlife begins to get active. Not only will you be out when the light is best for taking photos, but it's also one of the best times of day for seeing the animals.

    Meals and overnight at Muthu Keekorok Lodge/ Mara Serena Safari Lodge/ Sarova Mara Game Camp.

  • Day
    09

    Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari At 485 USD Per Person | Full-Day Game Drive

    After breakfast, in case you would like to go for a balloon safari, you can have it in the morning before heading out for a full day game drive with packed lunches in search of the park's well-known predators and their opponents, like zebras, wildebeests, giraffes,
    lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalos and other animal species.

    Optional Activity at a Fee: A balloon safari at USD 485 per person can be organized early in the in the morning on this day, then proceed with the normal program.

    It is in the Masai Mara National Reserve that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture.

    Meals and overnight at Muthu Keekorok Lodge/ Mara Serena Safari Lodge/ Sarova Mara Game Camp.

  • Day
    10

    The Last Day With Us | Transfer To The Airport | Fly Back Home

    After a delightful breakfast, you will be driven to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your scheduled flight back home.

    It's a pity that it has to end, but this is where your safari will draw to a close. We're sure that you will return home with so many exciting and happy memories, and we hope that you will join us again on safari sometime in the future.

Inclusions

  • Services of an expert guide
  • Airport transfer (Airport pick up and drop off)
  • Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Ground transportation (Open Sided Safari Vehicle / Safari Vehicle Open Sided)
  • Full board accommodation and en route meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Park fees and relevant government taxes.

Exclusions

  • Airfares
  • Visa fees
  • Personal insurance
  • Expenses of personal nature, such as drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, and cigarettes
  • Accommodation and meals not indicated in the itinerary

Accommodation

Throughout this exciting journey, you will be accommodated in a variety of accommodations.

The accommodation is appropriate and will be determined by your budget. Kubwa Five Safaris offers the best service at every level. Kubwa Five Safaris reserves the right to substitute comparable or superior accommodations. If an equivalent standard hotel is not available, Kubwa Five Safaris may substitute the next best quality hotel or suggest a superior for an additional fee. Hotels and lodges provide free Wi-Fi.

How to Get There

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Ivato International Airport. Kubwa Five Safaris will pick you up from Ivato International Airport. 

After your thrilling vacation in Madagascar, Kubwa Five Safaris will drop you off at Ivato International Airport for your scheduled flight to Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Kubwa Five Safaris will cater for your Airport/Hotel transfers i.e pick-ups and drop-offs provided they are to happen within your safari days with us.

Visa Applications

Please write to us for more details.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is included in the safari package cost?

The cost covers all accommodations, meals as specified, guide services, and ground transportation throughout the safari.

3. What should I pack for this 10-day safari?

Essentials include lightweight clothing, hiking boots, a rain jacket, insect repellent, sunscreen, binoculars, a camera, a reusable water bottle, and personal medication. A full packing list will be shared upon booking.

4. Is this safari suitable for families with children?

Yes, this safari is suitable for families with children.

5. What type of accommodations are provided?

We use clean, safe, and comfortable lodges/tents.

6. Can dietary requirements be accommodated?

Yes. We cater to most dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and others. Please let us know your preferences in advance.

7. How physically demanding is the safari?

This safari requires moderate physical fitness.

8. Is travel insurance required?

Yes. We strongly recommend that all participants have comprehensive travel insurance covering medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and lost luggage.

9. What is the group size?

Our private safari is tailored to provide an intimate and immersive experience for small groups. We accommodate groups of 4 to 24 travelers, ensuring that each participant receives personalized attention and a unique safari experience.

10. Can the itinerary be customized?

Yes, we can tailor this safari to fit your schedule, interests, or accommodation preferences. Contact us for a personalized quote.

Why Should You Visit Madagascar?

  • Madagascar

Madagascar is one of the most extraordinary travel destinations in the world — a place where nature feels untouched, wildlife exists nowhere else on Earth, and landscapes change dramatically from rainforest to desert to tropical coastline.

Madagascar is not a typical mass-tourism destination. Visiting feels adventurous and rewarding, perfect for travelers seeking something rare and meaningful. Whether trekking through rainforest trails, spotting nocturnal lemurs, or exploring remote coastal villages, every day feels like discovery.

Madagascar is a global biodiversity hotspot. Scientists are still discovering new species here, making it one of the most biologically important places on Earth.

Why Should You Visit Kenya?

  • Kenya is globally celebrated for its exceptional game-viewing experiences. The legendary Masai Mara National Reserve is home to the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—and hosts the spectacular Great Migration. Other top parks include Amboseli National Park, known for its large elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro, and Tsavo National Parks, one of the largest wildlife conservation areas in the world.
  • The Great Migration: One of the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on Earth, the annual migration sees millions of wildebeest and zebras cross from Serengeti National Park into the Masai Mara National Reserve in search of fresh grazing. The river crossings are especially thrilling and attract visitors from around the globe.
  • Rich Culture and Heritage: Kenya is home to over 40 ethnic communities, each with unique traditions and customs. The Maasai people, in particular, are well known for their colorful attire and vibrant cultural practices. Visitors can experience authentic village visits, traditional dances, and local cuisine.

We offer expertly curated safari experiences in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Namibai. Whether you’re planning a luxury vacation, a honeymoon safari, or an adventure-packed wildlife tour, we have the perfect package tailored just for you.

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