Antananarivo → Andasibe
Pick up your 4x4 and drive east on RN2 to Andasibe-Mantadia. Approx. 140 km / 3.5–4 hrs.
Rainforest · Tsingy · Baobabs
West Madagascar
Self-Drive Expedition
Cross the island from Andasibe's rainforest to the wild west, combining demanding tracks, Tsingy de Bemaraha, Kirindy wildlife and Morondava.
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
A rewarding route for experienced independent travelers, linking eastern rainforest with the remote western wilderness.
Andasibe Exploration
Guided walks in Analamazaotra to see Indri, chameleons and rainforest biodiversity, with an optional night walk.
Andasibe → Antsirabe
Return through Antananarivo, then continue south on RN7 to Antsirabe. Approx. 310 km / 7–8 hrs.
Antsirabe → Miandrivazo
Drive west through highland and rural landscapes to the gateway of the Tsiribihina region. Approx. 240 km / 6–7 hrs.
Miandrivazo → Morondava
Adventure drive across western plains to Morondava. Approx. 270 km / 8–9 hrs.
Morondava → Bekopaka
Early departure, ferry crossing at Tsimafana and rough tracks to Bekopaka. Approx. 200 km / 8–10 hrs.
Tsingy de Bemaraha
Explore the Grand Tsingy, suspension bridges, limestone peaks, caves and panoramic viewpoints.
Bekopaka → Kirindy Forest
Return by rough road and ferry, then continue to Kirindy for an optional night wildlife walk. Approx. 8–9 hrs.
Kirindy → Morondava
Easy drive to Morondava with a sunset stop at the Avenue of the Baobabs. Approx. 60 km / 2–3 hrs.
Morondava Relax Day
Enjoy the beach, visit a local village or take an optional boat excursion.
Morondava → Antananarivo
Transfer to the airport and domestic flight back to Antananarivo.
Explore Madagascar's wild west
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