14 days – South West Madagascar

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!

Don't just take our word for it……

Excellent
Based on 33 reviews
Alicia
Alicia
2024-08-24
Moses and Laura have created a one-of-a-kind oasis for any traveler who wants a unique experience beyond the typical safari tented camp or lodge. They are welcoming, generous with their time, and full of insight into local life and culture - and have the best viewing platform, by far. The team on their farm and their guides are terrific, too!
Nishanth
Nishanth
2024-08-11
Excellent. Moses can even set you up with wonderful Masai Mara tours
Thomas
Thomas
2024-08-09
I stayed in the Pink Container for 4 nights and wish I had booked more time. Laura made everything so easy prior to arrival and helped me decide to do the catered option which I recommend. Moses provides some amazing meals with ingredients from their farm, and Laura tops things off with fantastic desserts. There were always plentiful food options, and they can cater to what you like. They also invited me into their purple container for Kenyan tea, so kind. I recommend taking a tour of the farm, it is amazing to see how it all works and you can see how munch effort is being put into the property. My Maasai game driver Mike was extra knowledgeable and kind and definitely knew his way around the park. Even got to find an elusive rhino! The Maasai BBQ was a must, fresh meat, great company and some cultural immersion. No mosquito issues inside as long as you use the devices and bug net while sleeping. And herding in the morning with Cactus and the dogs was a treat as well. Worth every dolla
Ingrid
Ingrid
2024-07-26
What more good can be said beyond what has already been mentioned here?This Airbnb is a unique gem. If it’s available, don’t hesitate—book it while you can.
Alison
Alison
2024-07-18
We had a brilliant stay at the pink container, the time here was the best few days of our time in Kenya. The accommodation and surroundings were even better than described in the listing and all of the activities and food organised for us were excellent, especially the 2 full days in the Masai Mara. I recommend for families (our kids aged 9 and 11 loved it). Great hospitality and communication from Moses and Laura, many thanks for a wonderful experience.
Aileen
Aileen
2024-06-27
Moses and Laura were amazing host. From suggesting routes, arranging a full day game drive (Jeffrey our guide brought the best of Masai Mara to us) to joining us for sunsets! The Pink Container was the most comfortable airbnb we stayed at so far :)
Stina
Stina
2024-06-24
We had an absolutely amazing stay at the pink container & would have loved to stay longer. Moses & everyone we met were so wonderful, we really felt right at home. The time flew by in the most beautiful surroundings, and it was such a great base to explore Maasai Mara too! Everything was clean and worked well, the kitchen was very well stocked. We brought some of the food items ourselves & bought some stuff from the farm directly - delicious. 100% recommend this place and we would stay again, and hopefully will one day!
Nick
Nick
2024-06-16
Could not possibly recommend Moses' and Laura's place more highly - from the gorgeous location at their lush farm close to the park gate, to my guide Mike who couldn't have been more welcoming, patient with (stupid) questions about Maasai and Kenyan life, knowledgeable about the wildlife, or just a joy to hang out with, to the fantastic home cooked catering using many ingredients from the farm, to Moses' banter and storytelling, and more. I'd come back next week if I could - but whoever is reading this, you should be the one who takes that spot. You won't regret it!
Zeena
Zeena
2024-06-10
Absolute best Airbnb and Safari experience I’ve ever had (I’m a girl mid-20s, huge traveler). My mom and brother were coming to visit me and their flight was canceled last minute and Moses was very understanding allowed me to change the dates without charge. I spent a long time researching places and Moses’s place was incredibly underpriced compared to the other rates in the area, especially for the HIGH value of the place. The place was super clean, comfortable, gorgeous location (sunset especially). Plus you have the option of meals (super reasonably priced) from the farm that tasted amazing. A highlight was Moses spending time taking us around the farm for a tour and telling us about the village (for free), he even gave me local herbal oil for my back pain.The Safari with Mara Explorers was so memorable, the price was amazing. Mike the guide knew so much about where to find the all the animals and was so attentive and knowledgeable. We saw every animal! Highly recommend.
Yangyang
Yangyang
2024-05-02
Moses and his friends have provided us with a perfect trip in Kenya. He gives me a feeling that he knows how we can make the world a better place and he is trying to use his power to make it happen. I appreciate the opportunity to talk with him and his team for many days. Also, I must say, what he and Simon have provided us is not just accommodation and guided tours, but more on lifestyle. I enjoy the whole experience!
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