9-day tour from Andasibe to Tsingy

Duratiion : 11 days and 10 nights

Tour type : Guided tour

Tour availability : May to mid- November

Itinerary : Antananarivo -Andasibe  – Morondava -Kirindy Private Reserve – Tsingy of Bemaraha – Baobab avenue –  Morondava – Antananarivo

Tour details
This tour will allow you to learn about the history of Madagascar kingdom, explore the evergreen region of the East coast and discover the national park of Analamazaotra. Go to the dry area of the west coast to see baobabs, kirindy forest and discover UNESCO’s world heritage, the Tsingy de Bemaraha. At the end of this tour, you relax on beautiful beach of Morondava.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Antananarivo
Arrival at ivato airport of Antananarivo meet our guide and transfer to the hotel.

Day2 Antananarivo -Andasibe

After breakfast,drive to the royal palace of Ambohimanga. You have a short visit to this cultural and hitorical site where the king Andrianampoinimerina has established his kingdom. This sacred site remaines as place of worship. Afterward, continue to Andasibe, with a beautiful landscape of hills.

Day3 Andasibe

Explore Analamazaotra National Park to discover the indri indri, diademed sifaka,grey bambo lemur and other species. Indri indri is the largest living lemur and Malagasy people call them BABAKOTO. A walk through the rainforest will give you a chance to see Madagascar giraffe weevil, geckos and endemic birds. Second part, a visit to Vakona reserve zoo where you can see crocodiles ,black and white ruffed lemur and any more.

Day4 Andasibe-Antananarivo

Leave the hotel and drive back to Antananarivo. On the way, stop at Peyrieras reserve and spend an hour to discover the giant Atlas moth,chameleons, lemurs, plants and many more. Afterwards, continue to Antananarivo.

Day 5 Antananarivo -Morondava-Kirindy

After breakfast at the hotel, direct transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Morondava. Uppon arrival, meet our guide and driver. On the way to the hotel, you will see the beautiful baobab trees growing alongside the dirt road. Stop at the Baobab Avenue for a short walk along and pictures. In the evening, hike in Kirindy Private Reserve to discover the nocturnal lemurs such as fork-marked lemur, grey mouse lemur, red-tailed sportive lemur and other wildlife. You have a chance to see Fosa which is the largest carnivore in Madagascar.

Day 6 Kirindy

Early guided visit to Kirindy Private Reserve to learn more about Verraux’s sifaka, Red-fronted brown lemur, White breast mesite, Crested drongo known as king of the birds in Madagascar and many more. Afterward, direct drive to Bekopaka across Tsiribihina and Manambolo river.

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Day 7 Bekopaka

In the morning, get into the national park Tsingy of Bemaraha. Go on a river trip of gorge de manambolo and get a chance to see crocodile and Madagascar Fish Eagle. You can lean more about the history of the malagasy ancestors. Afterwards visit the small Tsingy to see the amazing rock formation.

Day 8 Bekopaka

After breakfast, direct to the big Tsingy. Explore the cathedral of limestone with its beautiful landscape. You have sort of via ferrata to do and cross the beautiful suspension brigde. A hike through the forest canyon will give you a chance to see Schlegel’s asity and Tsingy wood rail. You can see Decken’s sifaka, Bemaraha sportive lemur, Rufous brown lemur, Giant coua, chameleon and many more.

Day 9 Bekopaka – Morondava

After breakfast, drive back to the Baobab Avenue to reach the sunset and appreciate a breathtaking sunset illuminates the baobab trees. On the way, you will understand the traditions of Sakalava people and enjoy the incredible baobab love in Akiba Lodge.
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Day 10 Morondava

Morondava is an ideal place to relax, you can take your time to enjoy the white sandy beach and breathtaking view of Mozambique channel with sunset. You also have an opportunity to go for a walk to discover the city Morondava and meet the local people.
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Day 11 Morondava-Antananarivo

After breakfas, transfet to the airport for an internal flight to the capital city of Antananarivo. Before your international flight, you can choose to hop on hop-off tours in Antananarivo in search of some souvenirs in the artisanal market of the Digue.

 

Price : 1700 USD pp

Price includes :

  • English speaking guide
  • A car or a bus with driver and fuel
  • All transfers
  • Accommodation (mid-range 3*)
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • A bottle of water per person
  • All visit and excursions mentioned in the program

Price excludes :

  • Internal and international flights
  • Tips and drinks
  • your insurance
  • The price of VISA : +/- 35

Equipment

  • Sandals and hiking shoes
  •  Headlamp or flashlight
  •  Hat or cap
  •  Sunglasses
  •  Sunscreen
  •  Light clothing
  • Mosquito repellent