9-Day Wild Madagascar - Tsiribihina - Tsingy Expedition

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

Arrival in Antananarivo

Welcome to Madagascar! Upon arrival at Ivato International Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel in Antananarivo. Depending on your arrival time, you can explore the city, visit the Queen’s Palace, or relax at your hotel. Enjoy a delicious Malagasy dinner at a local restaurant.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Rova Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Antananarivo - Miandrivazo

After breakfast, departure for Miandrivazo, a small town on the banks of the Mahajilo River. The journey takes approximately 7 hours, passing through beautiful highland landscapes and traditional villages. Arrival in Miandrivazo in the afternoon, where you will prepare for the river expedition.

Main Destination:

Miandrivazo (Town)

Accommodation:

Soa Lia Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Miandrivazo (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tsiribihina river

After breakfast will take our 4X4 then continue further to southwest to join the marvelous Tsiribihina river where we are going to start the river tour. Today we will have full day safari on a canoe by admiring the beauty of river side with birds and the village people canoeing the canoe to their rice field. A nice bath at the water of nosy nampela will take place before we head to the place where are going to camp. Here you will see some lemurs will be the first lemurs then they will come closer to you just prepare some bananas.

Main Destination:

Tsiribihina (Town)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Tsiribihina river

After our silent night camping and early breakfast we will continue the trip, today is another amazing day as the river
will get more and more exciting all the way long and there will baobabs as well as parrot and other species of birds and crocodiles around also sometimes fisher men and people planting around.

Main Destination:

Tsiribihina (Town)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Tsiribihina river - Bekopaka

Today is our last morning on the river. After our camping on the river side in the morning, we will continue canoeing a little a bit then take a zebu chart reaching our FWD. When we meet the driver we will get into the fwd and continue to Bekopaka. On the way we will cross the Tsiribihina river again on a ferry-boat and after the ferry we will stop for lunch after lunch we carry on till Bekopaka once we arrived we will check-in the hotel for overnight.

Main Destination:

Bekopaka (Town)

Accommodation:

Orchidee du Bemaraha

• Budget hotel located in Bekopaka (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Visit of the Tsingy of Bemaraha National Park

In the morning, explore the Grand Tsingy, a UNESCO-listed limestone forest with breathtaking rock formations and hanging bridges. In the afternoon, you have the option to visit the Petit Tsingy, which offers an easier hike and beautiful viewpoints. Return to your lodge for a well-deserved rest.

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:

Orchidee du Bemaraha

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bemaraha NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Bekopaka - Kirindy reserve - Baobab alley - Morondava

Depart early for Kirindy Reserve, a unique wildlife haven home to the elusive fossa, various lemur species, and rare birds. Explore the forest’s diverse ecosystems, spotting these incredible creatures in their natural habitat. Afterward, head to Morondava and arrive in time for the iconic Baobab Alley sunset, where the towering, ancient baobab trees are bathed in golden light, creating a truly magical and unforgettable moment in Madagascar.

Main Destination:

Allee Des Baobabs (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Le Vezo Beach Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located at Allee Des Baobabs (Highlight)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morondava - Antsirabe

Drive back through Madagascar’s highlands towards Antsirabe, a charming colonial town known for its thermal springs and artisan workshops. Depending on your arrival, explore the city, visit a local craft market, or enjoy a traditional Malagasy dinner.

Main Destination:

Antsirabe (City)

Accommodation:

Le Royal Palace

• Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Antsirabe - Antananarivo - Ivato International Airport

Depending on your departure time, head back to Antananarivo with a stop in Ambatolampy, known for its traditional aluminum workshops where you can observe local artisans at work. Upon arrival in the capital, take the opportunity for some last-minute shopping at local markets, picking up unique souvenirs. Afterward, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your memorable Madagascar adventure.

Main Destination:

Ivato International Airport (Antananarivo)

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.