Summary
Tsiribihina river tour and Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park. Adventure and relaxation in the western part of Madagascar. A relaxing pirogue (canoe) tour on the Tsiribihina river. Sit back and enjoy the beautiful landscape and a wide variety of birds and wildlife. Visit Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park and the famous Baobab Avenue.
Activities
- Bird Photography
- Boat Cruise
- Camping
- Canoeing
- General Photography
- Hiking
- Landscape photography
- Wildlife Photography
- Photo-safari
Places
- Avenue of the Baobabs, Madagascar
- Tsingy de Bemaraha Reserve, Madagascar
Physical Condition
- Normal Physical Condition
Connectivity
- WiFi and phone coverage at lodges
Day-by-day Description
Day 1Antananarivo
Arriving to Antananarivoairport by our team and stay in the hotel.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Aéroport International Ivato, Tananarive, Madagascar
Travel Time: 2 hrs
Day 2Antananarivo-Antsirabe
Activities Included
General Photography Horse riding CultureMeeting with your guide. We have breakfast in the hotel and start heading south passing through Antananarivo. Rice fields and typical villages of the Highlands represent the landscape right after Antananarivo. We take lunch in town. Continuation towards Antsirabe in the afternoon and take our time for a city tour and experience “pousse-pousse” (rickshaw) riding for those who want, it is the main transport for locals. Stay at the hotel over night.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
Location
Antsirabé, Madagascar
Travel Time: 3 hrs
Day 3Antsirabe - Miandrivazo
Activities Included
Bird Photography Landscape photography Wildlife Photography CultureWe depart after breakfast. We drive across Betafo and Mandoto villages. We are in the mid-west in Itremoregion. We arrive in Miandrivazo. Stroll around the market and little shops along the streets. We meet our dugout crew in the evening; they will be our river trip companions for a few days . Staying in the hotel over night.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
Location
Miandrivazo, Madagascar
Travel Time: 5 hrs
Day 4River trip to Tsiribihina
Activities Included
Boat Cruise Fishing Landscape photography Wildlife Photography CultureIt is a large and quiet river, we go forward slowly with a relaxing and peaceful mood. We set up our camp on the white sand in river’sbank in the evening.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
Location
FMML (BMD), Belon'i Tsiribihina, Madagascar
Travel Time: 5 hrs
Day 5River trip to Tsiribihina
Activities Included
Boat Cruise General Photography Landscape photography Wildlife Photography CultureWe stop on the way to visit villages, to see animals and take a shower in a beautiful water fall. The guide prepares the meal. Evenings are spent around fire camp and often locals come to visit us and play local music and dance for a great fun.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
Location
Post office Belo sur Tsiribihina, Belon'i Tsiribihina, Madagascar
Travel Time: 5 hrs
Day 6Tsiribihina River - Bekopaka
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography Camping Landscape photography Sports Culture Photo-safariBreakfast on board. We continue the descent in the morning and get closer to many villages and the river is more frequented. We come along side Belo / Tsiribihina and still lunch aboard and finally bid farewell to the crew. We get our 4WD at the landing stage.
Day 7Bekopaka
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography General Photography Hiking Landscape photography Sports CultureFree Days and visit to Parc of Bemaraha
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
Location
Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park, Madagascar
Travel Time: 6 hrs
Day 8Bekopaka-Morondava
Activities Included
General Photography Wildlife Photography CultureWe move Bekopaka for joining Morondava. It can take a little time sometimes … We pass through the famous “Allée des Baobabs” just before we get to Morondava town. We are there at the right time, the sun is low, raking light, smooth trunks reflect the orange rays of the sun. Great pictures in perspective. We returned to town, Morondava, and we settle into our hotel.
Day 9Morondava
Activities Included
Horse riding Landscape photography Seascape Photography Snorkeling Surfing KayakingFree days
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
Location
Morondava, Madagascar
Travel Time: 5 hrs
Day 10Morondava-Belo sur Mer
Activities Included
Fishing General Photography Landscape photography Snorkeling CultureAfter breakfast, we prepare to make a visit on sea Belo. We are there at the right time, the sun is low, raking light, and smooth trunks reflect the orange rays of the sun. Great pictures in perspective. We returned to town, Morondava, and we settle into our hotel.
Day 11Belo sur Mer-Morondava
Activities Included
General Photography CultureRelaxed morning before transfer to the airport organised by us and flies to the capital of Madagascar. And staying at the hotel over night.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Morondava Airport (MOQ), Morondava, Madagascar
Travel Time: 3 hrs
Day 12Antananarivo
Transfer to the airport for the international flight.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Aéroport International Ivato, Tananarive, Madagascar
Offical Visa Regulations and Health Requirements
For personalized details on health and visa requirements please check the IATA travel centre here
https://www.iatatravelcentre.comhttp://www.madagascarconsulate.org.za/visa-info/