Adventure Tour West Madagascar | Nature and Discovery
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Adventure Tour West Madagascar | Nature and Discovery
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Descent of the Tsiribihina and visit of Tsingy de Bemaraha park
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Duration: 9 days
Western Madagascar: Price varies depending on group size
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Western Madagascar: Price varies depending on group size
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USD 1,728.62
Highlights
For lovers of nature, calm and endless spaces, this adventure tour in Madagascar is for you. Embark on an unforgettable river trip by barge on the Tsiribihina River, an authentic 160 km cruise through the wild landscapes of western Madagascar.
Along the way, you will discover an exceptional nature: spectacular waterfalls, natural swimming pools, deep gorges, lush vegetation, baobab forests, as well as a diverse wildlife
After this magnificent descent of the Tsiribihina, our journey continues with the visit of the famous Tsingy National Park of Bemaraha, classified UNESCO. The program includes hiking, caving, exploration of breathtaking landscapes and endemic flora and fauna, more than 90%.
To conclude this adventure, we will discover the treasures of the West: the love Baobab, the sacred Baobab, and the unmissable Allée des Baobabs with its iconic sunset, highlight of the trip to Madagascar.
Itinerary
Antananarivo - Antsirabe 170 km of road 4h+/ -
Antsirabe
4 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeDeparture by car to reach Antsirabe, the city of water; This first day will give you a surprising overview of the rice-growing panoramas and the originality of the rocky and mountainous landscapes of the Central Highlands; You will appreciate the originality of the traditional constructions of clay residences with thatched or tiled roofs; Lunch in Antsirabe and installation at the hotel; The afternoon is devoted to small visits and a ride aboard the rickshaw; A city of art, we will visit the craft workshops to see the cutting of precious stones, the shaping of zebu horns into decorative accessories or the manufacture of shoots – miniature shoots;- AccommodationsNight at the hotel
Antsirabe - Miandrivazo 220 km of road 5h +/-
Miandrivazo
5 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeDeparture for Miandrivazo, the starting point for canoe descents on the Tsiribihina river. On the road, you will discover the volcanic landscape of Antsirabe with its surprising mountain cones. Antsirabe is the breadbasket of the Analamanga region. You will enjoy the magnificent landscapes of the rice terraces; Lunch at Mandoto; Arrive at Miandrivazo and installation at the hotel; It is in this village that we stock up on food during the descent of the river;- AccommodationsNight at the hotelFood And DrinksBreakfast
Miandrivazo - Tsiribihina Descent
Tsiribihina River
8 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedBoarding barge in the morning to sail along the Tsiribihina river. This river cruise offers us several interesting stops in the wild nature of Menabe. As nature allows, we can see the famous Verreaux's Propithecus lemur or even chameleons and kingfishers on the vegetation that stretches along the river; After crossing the breathtaking cliffs, we will enter an idyllic setting illustrated by a beautiful waterfall and a natural swimming pool which invites us to take a refreshing swim; Continuing the cruise, we will reach a nearby village to spend the night there. Setting up the bivouac on the white sand bank;- AccommodationsUnder tentFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Tsiribihina descent
Tsiribihina River
8 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter breakfast, a short walk will be at the rendezvous to meet the local populations who occupy the small villages on the bank (village of Begidro); This second day of descent on the Tsiribihina river has only magical landscapes in store for us within an incredible natural resource; This channel course gives us the opportunity to meet endemic bird species such as herons or whistling ducks; Throughout the crossing, we will discover species of bats hanging on the large cliffs; We also cross the tobacco plantation; Night under the stars in a tent on a huge white sandbank;- Accommodationsunder tentFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Descent Tsiribihina - Belo Tsiribihina - Bekopaka 110 km of piste 5h +/-
Tsiribihina River
6 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter having spent a moment of authentic encounter with the local populations, we resume our journey early in the morning to reach Belo sur Tsiribihina; Departure in 4×4 in the afternoon for Bekopaka (+/- 5h of track); Crossing by ferry from Manambolo, installation at the hotel;- AccommodationsNight at the hotelFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch
Manambolo canoe ride and visit the small Tsingy of Bemaraha
Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
6 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeFor the morning, we will go on a traditional canoe trip to Manambolo. Throughout the crossing of its majestic gorges, we will have to discover the most imposing massif of Bemaraha embellished by small cliffs. The course of the river reveals the wild and untouched nature of the locality. The walk will last around 2 hours. In the middle of the day, we will visit the Petit Tsingy, rather known on the "Circuit of Andadoany". The pedestrian route invites us on a small expedition and will take you to discover the resources and heritage of the Tsingy. Indeed, we will find a breathtaking landscape setting with a relief that is out of the ordinary, deep canyons as well as caves. This route will direct us to a botanical hike within a dense dry forest.- AccommodationsNight at the hotelFood And DrinksBreakfast
Day tour grand Tsingy de Bemaraha 34 km piste +/- 2h A/R
Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
6 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeDeparture in the morning aboard a 4X4 to reach the spectacular Great Tsingy of Bemaraha in Bekopaka. We will have enough time to appreciate the surprising beauty of this unparalleled landscape made up of Tsingy peaks. The Great Tsingy of Bemaraha National Park are classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. The most sensational of this pedestrian route is essentially the crossing of the suspension bridge where it has become customary to take photos when passing by. We will have to do speleology in the caves which testify to the presence of humans at a very remote time.- AccommodationsNight at the hotelFood And DrinksBreakfast
Bekopaka - Morondava 220 km of track +/- 8h
Avenue of the Baobabs
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter breakfast, departure for a long trail to reach Morondava; Crossing the Manambolo river by ferry; Lunch in Belo sur Tsiribihina at the Karibo Restaurant; Ferry boat at the beginning of the afternoon for a crossing of the famous Tsiribihina river; Once landed, we will have a stop at the mystical Sacred Baobab and Lovers Baobab, the two famous Baobabs which cross paths. An admirable curiosity worthy of photo postcards; We will leave to reach Morondava in the evening to contemplate the spectacular sunset on the Allée des Baobabs; Installation at the hotel;- Food And DrinksBreakfast
Morondava - Airport - Antananarivo
Antananarivo
Admission Ticket FreeTransfer to the airport according to the domestic flight schedule- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
Camping equipment
Car rental and return fuel
Canoe and boatman Manambolo
Lunch (3)
Dinner (2)
Supervision of a French-speaking or English-speaking guide during the stay
Breakfast (8)
Municipal taxes
Civil Liability Insurance
Tourist stamps
Entrance to the park or reserve mentioned in the program and local guide fees
Motor boat rental
Accommodation
A/R ferry crossings
NOT INCLUDED
Tips, personal expenses, drinks
Lunch and dinner at the hotel or restaurant
Assistance & repatriation insurance
Sleeping bag
Bottle of mineral water
Flights Moronadava - Antananarivo
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Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Location
Address
Antsirabe, Madagascar
Provider
Mada Diary Tour
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