Friendly Tour Guide Mada

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Morondava Town - Belo Town - Bekopaka Village

Morondava Town - Belo Town - Bekopaka Village

Baobab Avenue sunrise spot can start at 4:00 am from your hotel, and then back for breakfast (on request).
7:00 am - Today, we are excited to meet you at your hotel to kick off our adventurous journey to the breathtaking Tsingy of Bemaraha. After a thrilling two-hour off-road drive, you will arrive at the picturesque Tsiribihina River, where you’ll board a ferry boat for a scenic one-hour trip to Belo Town. Once you arrive, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch at the popular local restaurant, "Mad Zebu." Following lunch, you’ll continue your journey with another three-hour drive until you reach the beautiful Manambolo River. There, you will hop onto a second ferry boat that will take you directly to your hotel. Upon arrival, you'll discuss the hotel amenities and outline your exciting plans for tomorrow. The rest of the day is yours to relax at leisure.

Main Destination:
Bemaraha National Park
Best Time To Visit May to October (Cooler and less rainfall)
High Season July to August (Some of the trails get busy)
Best Weather July and August

Wildlife in Bemaraha NP

Western red
forest rat

Common
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Bemaraha
woolly lemur

Occasional
Rufous
brown lemur
Occasional
Fossa Very Rare
Aye-aye Very Rare
Accommodation:
Orchidee du Bemaraha
  • Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bemaraha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Guided Visit at Big Tsingy of Bemaraha

Guided Visit at Big Tsingy of Bemaraha

7:00 AM - Remind your guide to pack your picnic lunch and water before leaving the hotel.
You'll spend the day in nature exploring Big Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, which is a one-hour drive from the hotel. You'll begin your adventure by climbing the cathedral rock (limestone) for a stunning viewpoint perfect for photographs. As you make your way across the hanging bridge, keep an eye out for the amazing wildlife, including the Sifaka lemur and the Common brown lemur. If you're fortunate, you might even spot Madagascar's largest carnivore, the Fossa, along with other fascinating wildlife, endemic birds, and rare plants. In the afternoon, you may have the option to visit the small Tsingy to witness the beautiful colors of the sunset over the Manambolo River gorge.

Main Destination:
Bemaraha National Park
Accommodation:
Orchidee du Bemaraha
  • Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bemaraha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Bekopaka Village -Belo Town - Kirindy Forest

Bekopaka Village -Belo Town - Kirindy Forest

At 6:30 AM, you will depart from the hotel to reach the riverbank and begin your canoe excursion on the Manambolo River Gorge. This tour will last approximately two hours, allowing you to enjoy breathtaking views of stalactite rock formations, caves, riverine birds, crocodiles, and the Sakalava ancestor tombs. After your canoe adventure, you will return by car to Belo/Tsiribihina Village for lunch at the same restaurant. Following lunch, you'll cross the Tsiribihina River by ferry to access Kirindy Forest Park and check in at the hotel.
At 6:00 PM, you will embark on a night 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, the mouse lemur.

Main Destination:
Kirindy Forest
Best Time To Visit October and November (Fossa mating season)
High Season July and August (Some of the trails get busy)
Best Weather May to September

Wildlife in Kirindy Forest

Accommodation:
Relais Du Kirindy
  • Mid-range hotel located just outside Kirindy Forest
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Kirindy Forest - Baobab Avenue -Morondava Town

Kirindy Forest - Baobab Avenue -Morondava Town

At 7:00 AM, you'll embark on an exciting 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 hotel after 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, our service will end.

Main Destination:
Morondava (Town)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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