Arrival in Antananarivo
Welcome to MadagascarArrival at Ivato International Airport, welcome and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
River and wilderness expedition
Tsiribihina River
Descent
A 13-day journey by traditional chaland and 4x4 through western Madagascar, from the highlands to Tsingy de Bemaraha, Kirindy and the Avenue of the Baobabs.
13Days / 12 nights4×4Western tracks⛵River descent⛺CampingUNESCOTsingy
The route
Your detailed itinerary
Antananarivo → Miandrivazo
Across the highlandsDrive through the Malagasy highlands towards Miandrivazo, a small town on the banks of the Tsiribihina River and gateway to the river expedition.
Miandrivazo → Nosy Ampela
Begin the chaland descentBegin the river expedition by traditional boat. Enjoy the calm descent through scenic landscapes, waterfalls and wildlife.
Overnight camping at Nosy Ampela
Nosy Ampela → Ambatomainty
River life and natural poolsContinue downstream, observing river life, birds and natural pools along the cliffs.
Camping near AmbatomaintyAmbatomainty → Belo sur Tsiribihina
Final river stageComplete the final stretch of the river descent and arrive in lively Belo sur Tsiribihina.
Belo sur Tsiribihina → Bekopaka
Ferry and remote tracksCross the Tsiribihina River by ferry and continue through remote landscapes to Bekopaka, gateway to the Tsingy.
Tsingy de Bemaraha
UNESCO World Heritage SiteExplore dramatic limestone formations, suspension bridges and endemic wildlife during a full day in the park.
CampingTsingy de Bemaraha
Deeper explorationDiscover longer trekking routes, panoramic viewpoints and remarkable cave systems.
Camping
Bekopaka → Kirindy Forest
Nocturnal wildlifeReturn along the western tracks to Kirindy Forest. Join an evening excursion to observe lemurs and the elusive fossa.
Kirindy → Morondava
Baobabs at sunsetVisit Kirindy Reserve in the morning, continue to Morondava and stop at the iconic Avenue of the Baobabs for sunset.
Morondava → Antsirabe
Return to the highlandsDrive through rural Madagascar and highland landscapes to the charming thermal town of Antsirabe.
Antsirabe → Antananarivo
RN7 and traditional villagesReturn to the capital via the RN7, passing rice fields and traditional villages. Overnight in Antananarivo.
International flight
DepartureTransfer to Ivato International Airport for your international departure.
End of the expeditionPlan this expedition
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