8-Day Madagascar Baobab and Tsingy Adventure

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

International Arrival in Antananarivo

Your Malagasy adventure begins today!

Upon landing at Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo, you will be greeted with a warm
Meet-and-Greet by your local representative, who will then smoothly transfer you to your
hotel.

Settle into your room and take some time to refresh after your journey.

Dinner and overnight at Nosy Manga.

Summary:
● Arrival in Antananarivo
● A warm meet-and-greet awaits you at the airport, followed by a transfer to your hotel
● Settle into your room
● Dinner and overnight at Nosy Manga.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Nosy Manga Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Antananarivo - Morondava

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your domestic flight to Morondava.

Transfer to Ivato Airport
Check-in at the airport
Takeoff from Antananarivo with MD

Arrival in Morondava
Upon your arrival in Morondava, you will be greeted by the ground team and transferred to
your hotel.

Dinner and overnight at Palissandre Côte Ouest.

Summary
● Breakfast at the hotel
● Transfer to Ivato Airport for your domestic flight to Morondava
● Check-in at the airport

● Takeoff from Antananarivo with MD
● Arrival in Morondava
● A meet-and-greet awaits you at the airport, followed by a transfer to your hotel
● Dinner and overnight at Palissandre Côte Ouest.

Main Destination:

Morondava (Town)

Accommodation:

Palissandre Morondava Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Morondava (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Morondava - Bekopaka

After breakfast, you depart from Morondava and drive to Bekopoka with a short photo stop at
the Baobab Avenue.

The drive from Morondava to Bekopaka is one of Madagascar's most iconic off-road
adventures, serving as the gateway to the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park.

● The journey begins with a short drive to the world-famous Avenue of the Baobabs.
● Continuing north, you will pass the Kirindy Forest
● You will reach the town of Belo-sur-Tsiribihina. Then a ferry that takes about 45 minutes. This is the traditional spot for lunch.
● The second half of the drive you will traverse dry savannah and local villages.
● Just before reaching Bekopaka, there is a final, shorter ferry crossing over the Manambolo River. Once across, you have arrived in the village of Bekopaka, the base for exploring the Tsingy.

Lunch break at Belo sur Tsiribihina.(Recommended but not included).

Then Dinner and overnight at Soleil des Tsingy.

Main Destination:

Bekopaka (Town)

Accommodation:

Le Soleil des Tsingy

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bemaraha NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Grand Tsingy of Bemaraha

After breakfast, you will set out for a full day exploration of Bemaraha National Park.

The Grand Tsingy (Andamozavaky) is the park’s main event. Located approximately 17km north of Bekopaka, this is a demanding but awe-inspiring 4-to-6-hour expedition.

● The Ascent (Via Ferrata): After a brief hike through the dry deciduous forest, you will don a climbing harness and use a system of carabiners and steel cables to navigate steep ladders and narrow rock chimneys.
● The Pinnacles: You will reach the summit of the limestone needles. The landscape stark, grey, and razor-sharp.
● The Hanging Bridge: The highlight of the day is a 20-meter-long suspension bridge hanging over a massive, 50-meter-deep limestone chasm. A perfect photo opportunity.
● The Cathedral: A majestic, cool canyon. It is a perfect, shaded spot to catch your breath and enjoy a packed lunch.
● Wildlife: Watch the trees for the Decken’s sifaka.

Then finally a delicious dinner and overnight at Soleil des Tsingy.

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 Soleil des Tsingy

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bemaraha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Petit Tsingy of Bemaraha

After breakfast, set out for a second day exploration of Bemaraha National Park.

This day offers a richer cultural and geological perspective. Typically a 4hour combined excursion starting just minutes from Bekopaka.

The Manambolo Pirogue Trip: The morning begins in a traditional dugout canoe (pirogue) on calm, tea-colored waters of the Manambolo River.
● The Gorge: Glide between limestone cliffs.
● Sacred Tombs: Your guide will point out ancient Vazimba tombs. Remember the fady (taboo): never point at them with an outstretched finger; use a knuckle instead.
● Caves: Explore stalactite-heavy caves like the Grotte des Chauves-Souris (Cave of Bats), where thousands of fruit bats hang from the ceilings.

Petit Tsingy (The Labyrinth): After the river trip, The Petit Tsingy.
● The Viewpoints: Two elevated platforms provide views over river and stone forest below.
● Nature’s Detail: See a greater variety of plants

Dinner and overnight at Soleil des Tsingy.

Main Destination:

Bemaraha National Park

Accommodation:

Le Soleil des Tsingy

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bemaraha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Bekopaka - Morondava

After breakfast, you depart from Bekopaka and drive back to Morondava.

The itinerary is timed specifically to reach the Avenue of the Baobabs in the late
afternoon. This is the iconic "golden hour," when the ancient Adansonia grandidieri trees cast
long shadows across the red earth.

The Baobab Avenue is arguably the most photographed location in Madagascar. This
natural 2km stretch of the RN8 road is lined with over 300 massive Grandidier’s
baobabs (Adansonia grandidieri).

The "Mother of the Forest": Known locally as Reniala, these trees are a symbol of
resilience. While the surrounding forest was cleared for farmland over centuries, the
baobabs were spared by the local community out of respect and necessity.

The Golden Hour Experience (Sunset) This is the peak visiting time. As the sun dips,
the smooth, cork-like bark of the trees glows a deep orange-brown, and the sky
transforms into a canvas of violet and amber.

Dinner and overnight at Palissandre Côte Ouest.

Main Destination:

Morondava (Town)

Accommodation:

Palissandre Morondava Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Morondava (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Morondava - Antananarivo

After breakfast, you will head to Betania for visit of a fishermen village.

A visit to Betania (or Betany) offers a peaceful escape from the main tourist strip of Morondava. Located just across the river mouth at the southern tip of the Nosy Kely peninsula, this traditional Vezo fishing village provides a glimpse into authenticcoastal life.

The experience begins with a short, scenic crossing in a traditional pirogue (dugout canoe).
The village is a labyrinth of sand paths and traditional reed huts. It is famously home to a population of unusually large, sun-loving pigs that can often be seen wandering the outskirts or lounging in the shade, a unique quirk of this specific community.

Following the visit, you will be transferred to Morondava Airport for your flight to Antananarivo.

Upon your arrival in Morondava, you will be greeted by the ground team and transferred to your hotel.

Dinner and overnight at La Varangue Boutique Hotel.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Boutique Hôtel La Varangue

• Budget hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

International Departure from Antananarivo

After breakfast, you will visit the upper city of Antananarivo. Perched at an altitude of 1,400m, the Haute-Ville (Upper City) is the soul of Antananarivo where the Merina royalty first established their seat of power. Walking these cobblestone streets offers a journey through French colonial architecture and traditional two-story brick houses, all while overlooking the sprawling "City of a Thousand" below.

Highlights:
● The Crown of Tana
● Architectural Evolution: Originally a wooden structure built for Queen Ranavalona.
● Sacred Grounds: A sacred royal necropolis.

Cultural Tip: It is strictly fady to point your finger directly at the royal tombs or the palace; use a tucked-in knuckle if you must gesture.
● Panoramic Vistas: The Rova offers the best 360-degree views in Madagascar.

Musée de la Photographie de Madagascar:
● A Visual Archive
● Immersive Exhibit

Following the visit, you will be transferred to Ivato Airport for your international flight.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.