Morondava Tour

MORONDAVA TOUR

Day 1: Arrival in Madagascar

Meet and greet our team at the international airport of Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar. You will then be transferred to your hotel in the city center.

Day 2: City Tour of Antananarivo

Discover Antananarivo, its colorful life, its history, and its architecture. We spend the morning in the Old City where will be introduced to the architecture and urbanism of the capital of Madagascar. We will drive through the busy and vibrant streets of the capital. We will also visit the royal citadel of Ambohimanga, to learn about the history of the Madagascar kingdom and the rich culture of this island.

Day 3: Antananarivo to the Rainforest of Andasibe

We start our journey toward the Eastern part of the island. We reach the Andasibe National Park by the end of the day and we do our first visit to the park that same evening to discover some nocturnal animals.

Day 4: Andasibe

The forest of the AndasibeMantadia Park is home to 108 species of birds,14 species of lemurs in there, 51 species, and 84 species of amphibians. At 7:00 am, we will reach the entrance of the Andasibe National Park. We will hike in the rainforest to track lemurs and at the same time see various species of plants, trees, insects, and reptiles.

We will seek the largest lemur of Madagascar: the famous “Indri Indri” also known as “Babakoto” in Malagasy. This lemur is endemic to the site and is its icon. We will also explore the famous Vakonaisland for close-up experiences and many photo opportunities with the animals.

Day 5: Andasibe – Ambatolampy – Antsirabe

We leave the rainforest and come back to the highlands to drive the famous national road 7, which leads to the South of Madagascar. Our first lunch stop will be in Ambatolampy where we will meet villagers who make handmade traditional pots from recycled aluminium. In the afternoon, we will reach the town of Antsirabe, known for its thermal waters and rickshaws.

Day 6: Antsirabe-Morondava

You will begin your drive across the highlands before entering the region of Menabe and its magnificent landscapes. From above 1500 meters of altitude, you will slowly descend to sea level while admiring the evolution and change of scenery. We arrive in Morondava, a laid-back town on the shores of the Mozambique Channel.

Day 7: Morondavato Bekopaka

The dust track leading to the Tsingy of Bemaraha is one of the most rewarding and surprising drives you will ever have. Passing through the dry deciduous forest, you will also embark your vehicle on barges to cross bridge-less rivers. We will reach Belo sur Tsiribihina for lunch and then continue to Bekopaka, the gateway to the Tsingy.

Day 8: Small Tsingy Visit and Pirogue Ride on the Manamboloriver

In the afternoon you will have a pirogue ride to see the Manamboloriver. You will navigate on a pirogue on one of Madagascar’s largest rivers between canyons and visit some caves hiding some stalagmites and stalactites. You will learn the role of the canyons in the traditions of the locals. We visit the small Tsingy in the afternoon to finish with a sunset over this unique rock formation.

Day 9: Famous Tsingy Visit

Experience inspiring moments of a lifetime while hiking through caves, mazes, and the peaks of the breathtaking Tsingy of Bemaraha. This is a great hike that will start and end in the forest surrounding the Tsingy. You will then enter labyrinths and the so-called cathedrals made of rocks before securely climbing to reach the top of the Tsingy. Before going down, you will cross the famous suspended bridge. A full day of hiking will reward any traveler.

Day 10: Bekopaka – Morondava

We leave the Tsingy of Bemaraha in the morning in order to reach Belo surTsiribihina at lunchtime. We cross the Tsiribihinariver again and drive through the Kirindy dry forest. During the course of the afternoon, we enter the world-famous alley of Baobabs at sunset, one of the most beautiful show nature can offer. We will stop there until the sun disappears before continuing to Morondava.

Day 11: Morondava

Spend the day in Morondava to rest after these long days of driving on dust roads and hiking. Enjoy the beach of the Mozambique channel while watching the traditional sailing boats passing by.

Day 12: Flying Back to Antananarivo and international Departure

You will be transferred by air to Antananarivo. We will drive you to the handicraft market. We will transfer you to the airport to catch your international flight. End of our services.

Please contact us for the price in USD/Pax

INCLUDING:

 Accommodation in hotels based in bed & breakfast
 Transport with a driver including fuel
 English-speaking tour guide
 Entrance fees to mentioned parks including a local guide
 Tax (vat 20%) and tourist hotel taxes
 Domestic flights

EXCLUDING:

 Lunch, dinner, and drink
 Insurance
 Personal expenses and tips
 International