Kirindy Tour

KIRINDY TOUR

Day 1 : Antananarivo - Antsirabe

Meet at the airport, departure to Antsirabe. Stop at Ambatolampy to visit a workshop that works on different kitchen utensils made from aluminum, bronze... Then, continue to Antsirabe. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Antsirabe

Full-day visit of the city and its surrounding. At first, drive West towards the village of Betafo. From there, 10mn offroad before leaving the car and starting a nice walk through small villages and plantations. Meet the local people and their daily activities, panoramic view, and small cascade... Round 3h walk. On the way, a glimpse at the peaceful Andraikiba lake. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 : Antsirabe - Miandrivazo

After breakfast, head South-West for about 220 km of good road. Picnic lunch en route. Arrived in Miandrivazo, transfer to the hotel, and evening free. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 to 6: Down the Tsiribihina River by Pirogue

Days for an adventure down the Tsiribihina river by a local wooden pirogue. Departure from the northern side of Miandrivazo. Navigation lasts about 6 to 7 hours per day on the river. Every night, tents are set on the banks of the river. Dinner and overnight camping with all teams. Stunning and varied scenery is waiting for you all along the cruise.

Day 7 : Tsiraraka - Belo/Tsiribihina - Bekopaka

Here in the village of Tsiraraka is where we leave the pirogues. An offroad vehicle will be waiting. Drive to Belo-Sur-Tsiribihina in the morning after crossing the Tsiribihina on a ferry boat. Then, in Belo lunch before continuing until Bekopaka. The rest of the day will be devoted to this long journey on track towards the Tsingy, hidden in the bush. At Bekopaka, dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 8: Small Tsingy and the Throat of Manambolo

In the morning, start your exploration of the Tsingy world. Initially, you embark on boats to visit the caves in the throat of the Manambolo and its stalactites. After that, continue to walk in the park to see the stalagmites, the beauty of magnificent limestone peaks, very sharp. Picnic lunch. The evening dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 9: Grand Tsingy

Visit the Great Tsingy. 17 km from the city of Bekopaka you reach by car. Always accompanied by your guide and equipped with shoulder harnesses, explore the Tsingy. Walkways and wooden bridges, well integrated into the landscape, will help you to continue more easily your visit to the area of Great Tsingy. Picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 : Bekopaka - Kirindy

Morning departure from Bekopaka to return to the starting point, passing at Belo then crossing the river by ferry in order to reach the Kirindy forest. Upon arrival, check-in at the lodge. Later, go for a night walk of 2 hours in the dense and dry forest to search for nocturnal lemurs, nocturnal reptiles, owls and nightjars, etc.. If you feel lucky, you may see the famous "fossa". This is the largest carnivorous in Madagascar. Dinner and overnight at the forest camp.

Day 11: Kirindy - Morondava

After breakfast, back into the forest to see 2 species of diurnal lemurs, birds, mammals and reptiles, and flora (and precious wood, medicinal plants). After this visit, leave Kirindy to regain track. Stop in the Baobabs Alley which includes 3 species of the Menabe region, including the famous lover's baobab tree. After that, continue to Morondava. Upon arrival, check-in, dinner, and overnight at the hotel by the seaside.

Day 12: Morondava - Belo/Mer

Morning transfer by boat to Belo/Mer. At Belo/Mer, transfert to the hotel. Day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 13: Belo/Mer

Day at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 14 : Belo/Mer - Morondava - Antananarivo

Transfer by boat to Morondava and then by car to the airport. Flight to Antananarivo. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Day 15 : Antananarivo

Discovery of Antananarivo and its traditional market. Excursion to Ambohimanga about 28 km North-West of the capital to visit the "Summer Palace", a classified World Heritage site. You go through many "Tamboho", this old defensive wall, made of red earth. Later, dinner before transfer to the airport for an international flight.

End of our program.

The Price Includes :

 An English-speaking tour guide for the trip EXCEPT during the days in Belo/Mer

 Vehicle for Antananarivo-Miandrivazo-Bekopaka-Kirindy-Morondava, in Antananarivo

 Hotel accommodation (double room or twin)

 Full board throughout the circuit except in Belo/Mer

 Camping and cooking equipment (bring a sleeping bag)

 Parks entrance, local guides, and porters

 All transfers.

The Price Does Not Include :

 Domestic and international flight

 Activities during days at leisure in Belo/Mer

 Lunch and dinner in Belo/Mer

 Tips and drinks

Insurance and visa costs.