Day 1. ANTANANARIVO
Arrive by your own means to Ivato international airport today and a transfer to your hotel will be waiting. We’ll stay at Hotel Sakamanga (or similar) in the centre of Antananarivo tonight so you can get a feel for the city. We can visit a supermarket, ATM and change money today if your arrival time allows, otherwise there will be time for this tomorrow morning. We’ll have a welcome meeting and dinner in the hotel tonight. Included meals: Dinner
Day 2. ANTANANARIVO TO ANTSIRABE
We will depart the capital city after breakfast and make our way to the friendly and buzzing town of Antsirabe. We’ll be able to explore the town, take a traditional pousse-pousse bicycle ride and visit the zebu horn carvers. We’ll spend the night at Couleur Cafe Hotel or similar. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3. ANTSIRABE TO MIANDRIVAZO
This morning we will visit Lake Tritriva and stretch our legs on a walk around this beautiful volcanic green crater lake. Then we will begin our journey to Miandrivazo, our jump off point for the Tsiribihina River decent. We’ll overnight in SoaLia Hotel or similar and finalise the check in details formalities for our river trip. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4. MIANDRIVAZO – TSIRIBIHINA RIVER BUSH CAMP
After breakfast this morning we will head to the village of Masiakampy where we will jump on our boat. Originally used for the transportation of tobacco, these barges have been adapted to accommodate and transport tourists. We will begin our leisurely decent down the river and enjoy lunch on board as we watch the world go by. Late this afternoon we will reach the camping site and unwind in a refreshing natural swimming pool. We’ll keep an eye out for the common brown lemur, and the Verreaux’s sifakas as we explore. As the day draws to a close we’ll have some lively entertainment from our boat crew before settling down for the night in our tents on the river bank. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5. TSIRIBIHINA RIVER BUSH CAMP
Today we can wake up for sunrise on the river. We’ll have breakfast before we depart and anyone wanting another quick dip in the natural pool before we leave can go ahead. We will continue our adventure on Tsiribihina River and stop to visit the village of Begidro where we can interact with the local kids and have a drink in a local bar if you like! Afterwards we will continue our river descent and experience some diverse landscapes and limestone cliffs this afternoon. In the evening we will make camp close to a small village and have some singing and dancing entertainment with the locals. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6. BELO SUR TSIRIBIHINA TO BEKOPAKA
We will depart for our final morning on the boat with our fabulous crew. We’ll have lunch on board before we jump off the boat at Belo sur Tsiribihina to meet our 4x4s and head to Bekopaka on some very challenging roads! We will have an afternoon of driving as we head to our next destination of the Grand Tsingy. We will stay for the next 3 nights at Orchidée du Bemaraha or similar as we explore the area. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7. BEKOPAKA
This morning we will go for an early morning visit to the Gorges of the Manambolo River with traditional pirogues. We will also explore the Petit Tsingy de Bemaraha on foot today, Tsingy means ‘walking on tip-toe’ in Malagasy and you will understand why when we walk amongst these fascinating limestone rock formations. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8. BEKOPAKA
We’ll have a drive of around 1 hour today to reach the famous Grand Tsingy de Bemaraha which we’ll explore on foot. The Tsingy de Bemaraha are derived from karst limestone deposits that were formed more than 200 million years ago. The runoff from the water gave it that extraordinary look, composed of sharp ridges. We’ll have a packed lunch with us today and return to the lodge in the afternoon. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9. BEKOPAKA TO KIRINDY FOREST
Today will be another long rough drive out of Bekopaka as we head back through Belo sur Tsiribihina and continue to Kirindy Forest. We will have a lunch stop on route and continue to the village of Kirindy where we will stay at our hotel for the night, the Relais du Kirindy. This evening we will go for a night walk in the forest, good for discovering unique and endemic nocturnal wildlife and hopefully the Fossa! Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10. KIRINDY FOREST TO MORONDAVA
This morning we will go for another morning nature walk in the Kirindy forest to see what birds and lemurs we can find. Afterwards we will visit the ‘Sacred Baobabs’ and have some free time to relax at the lodge and swim in the pool before lunch. After lunch we will make our way to the ‘Baobabs of Love’ for a visit and later to the ‘Avenue of the Baobabs’ where we will have a chance to plant some native trees around the avenue from the on-site tree nursery. We will spend time here until sunset so you can get your iconic photos before we head to the town of Morondava around a 45min drive away for dinner and overnight in Chez Maggie Hotel or similar. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11. MORONDAVA TO BELO SUR MER
After breakfast at the hotel we will meet our boat skipper and transfer with motorized pirogue to Belo sur mer on the Mozambique Channel. Belo sur Mer is known for its relaxing atmosphere, traditional fishing culture and pristine sandy beaches with turquoise waters. This afternoon we will visit the village of the ‘botry’ builders (traditional hand-made wooden boat builders). We will overnight at Ecolodge du Menabe or similar for 2 nights. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12. BELO SUR MER
This morning we’ll relax and enjoy breakfast at the hotel before we take a boat to visit the rarely explored Kirindy Mitea National Park and the mangroves of Agnolignoly. We’ll return to our hotel for dinner. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13. BELO SUR MER TO MORONDAVA
After breakfast we return by boat transfer from Belo sur Mer to Morondava. We will have a snorkeling excursion near Island Andravoho on the way. This afternoon we will arrive at Chez Maggie Hotel or similar and you can take a wander in the town of Morondava or just relax by the pool or beach. This evening we will go for a final dinner together at a nice local restaurant. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14. END OF SAFARI
Today our tour ends after breakfast. You are free to continue your adventures from here or book a flight back to Antananarivo from Morondava (please note scheduled flights with Madagascar Airlines currently go on a Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday at 12pm but this is subject to change). Included meals: Breakfast
Price based on:
2 pax – US$ 2500 per person
4 pax – US$ 2250 per person
6 pax – US$ 2000 per person
*Price is based on sharing a twin/triple room. A single supplement of $500 per person will apply to anyone wanting their own rooms/tents.
We have a guaranteed group trip running on 2nd-15th June 2025. Drop us an email for more information if you are interested in joining us on this epic adventure!