5-Day Epic 4-Day Tsingy & Baobab Adventure

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

Morondava - Bekopaka

Early departure from Morondava for a full-day drive with stops for photos on the way to Bekopaka.

Visit the Twin Baobab

Sunrise at the Avenue of the Baobabs

Crossing by ferry at Belo-sur-Tsiribihina (approx. 45 min)

Lunch stop in Belo-sur-Tsiribihina (recommended at “Le Madzebu”, one of the best restaurants in Madagascar)

After lunch, continue with about 4 hours of off-road track to Bekopaka

Ferry crossing at Bekopaka (approx. 15 min)

Arrival in Bekopaka around 6:30 PM.

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

Show more

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:

Orchidée du Bemaraha Hotel

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

+4 Photos

+3 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

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

Bekopaka – Big Tsingy & Small Tsingy Visit

Departure from the hotel at 6:30 AM for about 1 hour of track to reach the Big Tsingy parking area.
(Please plan a picnic lunch – to be ordered the day before at the hotel.)

Visit of the Big Tsingy
Three main circuits are available, with slightly higher difficulty levels. Each circuit has its own unique features and biodiversity. They are complementary and may include:

Hiking trails

Forest canyon

Suspension bridge

Viewpoints

Diaclase (limestone cracks)

Underground cave / limestone gallery

Return to the hotel after the visit.

In the afternoon:

2-hour visit of the Small Tsingy, including forest canyon, diaclase, viewpoints and Pachypodium garden.

Return to the hotel.

Main Destination:

Bemaraha National Park

Accommodation:

Orchidée du Bemaraha Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Bekopaka – Kirindy Forest

Departure from the hotel around 7:00 AM.

Traditional canoe trip in the Manambolo Gorges (approx. 1h30, morning only)
(caves, Vazimba tombs, birds)

Continue to Belo-sur-Tsiribihina

Lunch stop in Belo-sur-Tsiribihina (recommended at “Madzebu”)

Ferry crossing at Belo-sur-Tsiribihina (approx. 45 min)

Arrival in Kirindy around 3:30 PM

Around 5:30 PM:

2-hour night walk in Kirindy Reserve to observe nocturnal lemurs and other wildlife species.

Return to the lodge for dinner.

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

Show more

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:

Akiba Lodge Marofandilia

• Luxury lodge located at Allée des Baobabs (Highlight)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Kirindy – Avenue of the Baobabs - Morondava

Departure at 7:30 AM for a 2-hour daytime visit in Kirindy Forest to observe:

Diurnal lemurs

Birds

Reptiles

And possibly the Fosa, one of Madagascar’s largest carnivores and the main predator of lemurs

Return to the lodge after the visit.

Visit the Sacred Baobab

Visit Kirindy village for an immersion into local life

Lunch at the lodge before driving back to Morondava

On the way:

Discovery of the three baobab species found in the Menabe region

Late afternoon:

Sunset at the Avenue of the Baobabs, an unforgettable golden moment among the giant trees

Arrival in Morondava around 7:30 PM, with incredible memories and photos.

Main Destination:

Allée Des Baobabs (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Baobab Café Morondava

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Allée des Baobabs (Highlight)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morondava - Departure (Morning Check-Out)

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time depending on your onward travel schedule. End of services in Morondava. Airport transfers and additional nights can be arranged upon request (extra cost).

Main Destination:

Morondava (Town)

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