| Duration: | 6 Day(s) - 5 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Trekking |
Tsingy de Bemaraha
Day 1: Drive to the Tsingy de Bemaraha
235 km, about 7 hours’ drive including ferry crossings and lunch in Belo sur Tsiribihina
• Meet at the airport in Morondava, then drive to Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park.
• Lunch in Belo sur Tsiribihina, the cultural capital of the Sakalava people.
• Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Full-Day Hiking
Approx. 8-hour hike
• Start the morning with a dugout canoe visit along the Manambolo River: caves, stalactites, stalagmites, the famous Vazimba family tombs (said to date from the 17th century), and spectacular limestone gorges.
• Begin the hike on the “Sportif” circuit.
To see:
Labyrinths of limestone, viewpoints over the pinnacles, forest canyons, optional abseiling sections, Decken’s sifaka (the largest sifaka in western Madagascar), red-fronted brown lemurs, birds, and spiders.
Day 3: Full-Day Loop in the Big Tsingy
• Early morning drive (15 km, about 1 hour) to the Big Tsingy.
• Hike the main circuit, including caves, suspension bridges, and panoramic views over the limestone “skyscrapers.”
• Descend into forest and rocky canyons and continue to the second major circuit. Picnic lunch required, with enough water for an 8-hour walk.
To see:
Cracks up to 30 meters deep, forest canyons inhabited by lemurs and birds, unique endemic and medicinal plants, caves, rock “cathedrals,” and sweeping views from the highest points.
• Drive back to the hotel in the evening. Optional nocturnal walk with a local guide to see chameleons and the rare pygmy mouse lemur.
Day 4: Visit Kirindy Forest
Drive to Kirindy Forest, located on the road back to Morondava.
Night walk to observe nocturnal lemurs, including mouse lemurs and fork-marked lemurs.
Day 5: Avenue of the Baobabs and Return to Morondava
• Morning visit in the dry deciduous forest to see lemurs, birds, and rodents.
• Lunch at a restaurant.
• Slow drive to the famous Avenue of the Baobabs for sunset photography.
• After sunset, drive to Morondava.
Day 6: Transfer to Morondava Airport
After a short visit around Morondava, transfer to the airport for your flight to Toliara or back to Antananarivo, depending on your onward travel plans.
Notes:
• The final price depends on your choice of accommodation (luxury or mid-range).
• Please request pricing for single travellers or groups of more than two people.
Price Includes
• Airport transfers (hotel ↔ airport)
• Vehicle with driver and fuel during the tour
• Dugout canoe excursion on the Manambolo River
• Guide assistance throughout the trip
• 5 nights’ accommodation:
– 3 nights in the Tsingy area
– 1 night in Kirindy
– 1 night in Morondava
• 4WD transport for 5 days between Morondava and the Tsingy and back
• Ferry crossings of the two rivers on the route
Price Does Not Include
• Meals and drinks during the tour
• Flights departing from Morondava
• Local guide fees in Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park and Kirindy Forest
