8-Day Tsiribihina River to Tsingy via Baobab Avenue

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Antananarivo - Antsirabe Town

We’ll pick you up from your hotel, then drive to Antsirabe via route N°7, about 3-4 hours through Madagascar’s stunning highland landscapes. Along the way, you'll pass rolling rice fields, herds of zebu, local markets, and quaint villages tucked between rocky mountains. Your first stop is Ambatolampy town, a charming town famous for aluminum pot workshops, and get a glimpse into the city's rich metalworking history. After a full day of exploring, you’ll finally arrive in Antsirabe, the "city of water," where you can enjoy a restful nightbefore the next stage of your journey.

Main Destination:

Antsirabe (City)

Accommodation:

Arotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Antsirabe Town - Miandrivazo Village

After a tasty breakfast to start the day, you’ll take a quick tour around town. You’ll visit the Asabotsy local market, stop by a local wood craft factory, and check out a showroom filled with endemic precious stones. Then, you’ll hit the road, cruising along Route N° 34 for about 5hours drive. Along the way, you'll be treated to a beautiful mix of landscapes — from lush green fields to dry, rugged terrain, Mountains and quaint villages that seem to appear out of nowhere.

By evening, you’ll arrive in Miandrivazo village, where you can relax at your hotel after a scenic, unforgettable day. It’s the perfect place to recharge before we dive into the next part of our adventure!

Main Destination:

Miandrivazo (Town)

Accommodation:

Soa Lia Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Miandrivazo (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Masiakampy Village Tsiribihina River Cruise

After breakfast, you'll head to Masiakapy village, about one hour by car, then transfer to a zebu cart that’ll take us to the starting point of the Tsiribihina River. From there, you’ll begin your peaceful river journey along the majestic Tsiribihina. Sit back, relax in the traditional wood canoe, and photograph in the beautiful landscapes, spotting wildlife like herons, wild ducks, parrots, kingfishers, chameleons, and butterflies. Around midday, you’ll pass through the Bemaraha massif known as "Gorge", a stunning area full of deciduous forests where you may discover wild lemurs and the sweet sounds of birds. In the afternoon, you'll stop for a refreshing shower under Nosinapela site, Madagascar’s most beautiful waterfall, with its natural swimming pool. After your waterfall stop, you’ll continue cruising towards Begidro village, where you’ll set up camp on a sandy bank. You'll build a fire, cook dinner, and enjoy a peaceful evening by the river, listening to the sounds of nature.

Main Destination:

Begidro (Village)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tsiribihina River - Berevo Village

As usual, you will cruise leisurely along the river after breakfast, taking in the beautiful scenery as we go. Around midday, you'll stop for a relaxing lunch under a shady mango tree, where you can enjoy the fresh air and delicious local food.

In the afternoon, you'll set up camp on a sandy bank near a traditional Malagasy fisherman's village. This gives you a chance to experience local life and culture. After a tasty dinner, you can enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

As night falls, you'll be treated to a stunning view of the stars, with no streetlights or pollution to dim their brightness. This serene atmosphere will make for a restful night’s sleep, allowing you to recharge for the adventures ahead.

Main Destination:

Berevo (Town)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tsiribihina River - Belo Town - Bekopaka Village

In the final stretch of your pirogue journey, you’ll glide through breathtaking landscapes with lush rice fields lining the riverbanks. By around 10 AM, you’ll reach Tsimafana village, where our local boat adventure comes to an end. We’ll meet our driver and vehicle, then take a short ferry ride across to Belo town, where we'll stop for lunch at a local restaurant, "Mad Zebu," before continuing our road trip. After a delicious meal, you’ll head off on a 4-hour off-road drive, taking in the rugged beauty of the landscape include Baobab trees on road side. Your next stop will be Andadoany, where we’ll take another small ferry on the Manambolo River. A short drive after this will bring you to your hotel for the night, where you’ll stay in a comfortable bungalow, ready to rest up for the next chapter of your adventure.

Main Destination:

Bekopaka (Town)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Visit Tsingy of Bemaraha National Park (Unesco Heritage)

You'll start at 6 AM with breakfast, then drive about 15 km (1 hour) to the Big Tsingy car park. From there, you’ll hike for 4.5 hours through the Grand Tsingy, exploring 30-meter deep cracks, passing through the hanging bridge, the forest canyons filled with wild lemurs and birds, and unique flora. The views from the highest points are breathtaking, with caves and rock cathedrals along the way.

By 2 PM, you’ll return to the hotel for a good lunch and a quick rest. Afterward, you’ll head to the small Tsingy, where you’ll navigate a limestone labyrinth and enjoy two amazing viewpoints of the rock formations. You may spot Decken’s Sifaka, red-fronted brown lemurs, various birds, and golden orb-weaving spiders. Your tour ends at the stunning Manambolo River gorge side, leaving you with unforgettable memories of the day.

Main Destination:

Bemaraha National Park

Best Time To Visit May to October (Best hiking weather)

High Season July and August (Some of the trails get busy)

Best Weather July and August

Wildlife in Bemaraha NP

Decken's Sifaka Common

Peter's
Mouse Lemur Common

Western Red
Forest Rat

Common

Leaf-tailed
Geckos Common

Bemaraha
Sportive Lemur Common

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Madagascar
Straw-colored
Fruit Bat Common

Bemaraha
Woolly Lemur

Occasional

Rufous
Brown Lemur Occasional

Fat-tailed
Dwarf Lemur Occasional

Stump-tailed
Chameleon Occasional

Ring-tailed
Mongoose Rare

Madagascar
Ground Boa Rare

Fossa Very Rare

Aye-aye Very Rare

Accommodation:

Le Grand Hotel du Tsingy de Bemaraha

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bemaraha NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Bekopaka Village - Kirindy Forest Park

7:00 AM - Today, you will drive back on the same road to Belo town, where you will have lunch again. Following lunch, you'll cross the Tsiribihina River by ferry to access Kirindy Forest Park and check in at the hotel upon arrival.

At 6:00 PM, you will embark on a night walk safari through this dry and spiny forest, where you will have the opportunity to spot a variety of endemic wildlife, including the fossa, the primary predator of lemurs, as well as sportive lemurs, fork-marked lemurs, and the smallest of all lemurs, known as the Grey Mouse.

Main Destination:

Kirindy Forest

Best Time To Visit October and November (Fossa mating season)

High Season July, August and December holidays (Many of the trails get busy)

Best Weather May to September

Wildlife in Kirindy Forest

Fossa Common

Verreaux's Sifaka Common

Malagasy
Giant Rat Common

Northern
Bokiboky

Common

Grey
Mouse Lemur Common

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Red-fronted
Brown Lemur Common

Red-tailed
Sportive Lemur Common

Madame Berthe's
Mouse Lemur Occasional

Oustalet's
Chameleon Occasional

Pale Fork-marked
Lemur Occasional

Fat-tailed
Dwarf Lemur Occasional

Coquerel's Giant
Mouse Lemur Rare

Common Tenrec Rare

Madagascar
Ground Boa Rare

Accommodation:

Relais du Kirindy

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Kirindy Forest

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Kirindy Forest - Baobab Avenue - Morondava Town

At 7:00 AM, you'll head back on an exciting guided day trip to Kirindy Forest with a knowledgeable local guide to observe the unique daytime wildlife of this dry spiny forest park. Keep an eye out for the red-fronted lemur and the Verreaux's sifaka, known as the "dancing lemur," along with various native birds and stunning local flora. You'll go back to the restaurant after the visit for a delightful lunch. In the afternoon, you'll enjoy a leisurely drive to explore the famous baobab trees, including the "Baobab Sacred and in Love" and the breathtaking Avenue of the Baobabs, which is especially beautiful at sunset. You’ll arrive at your hotel in Morondava in the evening. Here, your service will end.

Main Destination:

Morondava (Town)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.