How to do it: Rent a 4×4 vehicle and camping gear from Roadtrip Africa. If you intend to depart the RN7, you can also organise a pisteur through them for a small fee.
Best time to go: May to October, the island’s dry season
Don’t-miss stops: Mitsinjo Reserve, Anja Reserve, Ranomafana and Isalo National Park offer the most diverse lemur sightings without venturing far from the tarmac.