Tailor-Made 10-Day Adventure from Antananarivo, Madagascar

Day 1 · ANTANANARIVO

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   Andafiavaratra Palace

   one hour Admission included

   ANTANANARIVO. Meet and greet at the airport. Transfer to your hotel. Sightseeing and city tour in Antananarivo

Accommodation on Bed and Breakfast at Hotel Belvedere or similar

Day 2 · ANTANANARIVO - ANTSIRABE (170km)

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   Antsirabe

   2 hours

   Leave after Breakfast to Antsirabe. Stop in Ambatolampy which is known as a source of aluminium, and then a short visit of the manufacturing workshop. Arrival in Antsirabe or the place of salt, an elegant city well known as the centre of all industries in Madagascar. Tour of the Town of Water or Town of Rickshaws : so called because of its numerous thermal springs and the existence of two lakes and its thousands of rickshaws. Visit of a workshop where they make miniatures from recycles materials

Accommodation on Bed and Breakfast at Plumeria Hôtel or similar

Day 3 · ANTSIRABE - MIANDRIVAZO ( 220Km, + / - 4hours )

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   Miandrivazo

   Passing by

   Visit the town and the market Visit local craft workshops. Drive to Miandrivazo crossing the sceneries of High Land, the rice green field contrast to the red Malagasy houses and the blue sky. Carry on to the west Wide sweeping grasslands

Accommodation on Bed and Breakfast at Soa Lia Hotel or Similar

Day 4 · Day 1 Boat trip: Miandrivazo – Masiakapy – Tsiribihina River Tour – Nosinapela Waterfall – Begidro Village – Camping

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   Tsiribihina River

   Passing by

   Miandrivazo – Masiakapy – Tsiribihina River – Nosinapela Waterfall – Begidro Village – Camping

   Transfer to Masiakapy, then start the peaceful Tsiribihina River journey by zebu cart and canoe. Admire stunning landscapes and observe wildlife such as herons, parrots, and chameleons. Stop at the beautiful Nosinapela waterfall for a refreshing swim. Continue to Begidro village for camping on a sandbank, dinner by the fire, and sunset views.

Camping on a Full Board basis

Day 5 · Day 2 Boat trip through Tsiribihina river

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   Stop 1

   Passing by

   A slow cruise along the river with a lunch break under a mango tree. In the afternoon, camping on a sandbank near a traditional Malagasy village with dinner by the fire. At night, enjoy a star-filled sky, peaceful atmosphere, and restful sleep.

Second day. Camping on a Full Board basis

Day 6 · End of the boat trip – Tsarahotana Village – Antsiraraka Village – Belo sur Tsiribihina – Bekopaka

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   Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park

   Passing by

   The final part of the pirogue trip passes through rice fields before reaching Tsarahotana Village around 10am. After farewells to the boatmen, we drive through small villages to Tsimafana and cross by big ferry to Belo sur Tsiribihina for lunch. In the afternoon, a 4.5-hour off-road drive leads to Andadoany, where we take a small ferry.

Accommodation on Bed and Breakfast at Olympe de Bemaraha or similar

Day 7 · THE GREAT TSINGY (1 ½ HOUR CANOE TRIP + 15 KM OF TRACK + 2 HOURS WALK IN THE PARK).

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   Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park

   4 hours

   Today is all about the impressive Tsingy. It is a special formation of limestone. The park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990.

   Discover the great Tsingy in the National Park: Succession of sharp limestone peaks, carved out by wind and water -60m high Real maze of gorges ad faults Outstanding wildlife and plant life.

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   Hiking in the park requires good physical condition. Otherwise, there is the possibility to visit the small Tsingy near the village - for some who are not so good at hiking.

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   Manambolo River

   one hour Admission included

   Enjoy a peaceful pirogue ride along the Manambolo River, gliding between impressive cliffs and lush scenery. Discover caves, limestone formations, and observe local wildlife along the riverbanks. The tranquil atmosphere offers a perfect introduction to the region’s natural beauty. After the ride, continue with the visit of the majestic Tsingy de Bemaraha.

Accommodation on Bed and Breakfast at Olympe de Bemaraha or similar

Day 8 · Bekopaka - Sunset at Baobab Avenue - Morondava (200km, track 8 hours including river ferries).

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   Avenue of the Baobabs

   Passing by

   Back to Morondava on the track: through great dry forests Stops at the famous “Baobab Avenue” at sunset. You will cross the Tsiribihina River by ferry and then continue by car.

   Morondava is situated in the heart of Sakalava territory, it is known for the royal sculpted tombs of the Menabe ancestors and for being the gateway to the Avenue of the Baobabs, one of the most photographed places in Madagascar..

Accommodation on Bed and Breakfast at Laguna Beach or similar

Day 9 · MORONDAVA – ANTSIRABE (490 km, 8 HOURS DRIVE).

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   Antsirabe

   Passing by

   The journey from Morondava to Antsirabe takes you through changing landscapes, from the baobab-studded plains to the cooler highlands. Along the way, pass rural villages, rice fields, and scenic valleys. Experience the contrast between western Madagascar’s dry climate and the fertile central region. Arrival in Antsirabe, known for its thermal springs and colonial charm.

Accommodation on Bed and Breakfast at Hotel Plumeria or similar

Day 10 · ANTSIRABE – ANTANANARIVO (370 KM 6 HOURS DRIVE).

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   Ville Thermale d'Antsirabe

   Passing by

   Begin the day with a city tour of Antsirabe, visiting its handicraft workshops and exploring the town’s charm. Then drive through scenic highland landscapes on the way back to Antananarivo. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy some free time to explore the capital. Group flight passengers will be transferred to the airport in the late evening.

Accommodation on Bed and Breakfast at Hotel du Louvre & Spa or similar

Day 11 · SIGHTSEEING IN ANTANANARIVO – INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT

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   Antananarivo

   one hour

   Breakfast in your hotel,

   short city tour including the visit of the Queen’s Palace in the city and shopping at the handcraft

   market. Transfer to the airport for the international Flight.

   Antananarivo which means "The City of Thousand": the birth of the history of Madagascar and the city

   itself. That fortified village of XVIIth century which is keeping its gates of stone, beautiful traditional

   houses, is the place of birth of Madagascar history and Antananarivo itself where the famous king of

   Antananarivo could manage to unify all malagasy kingdoms.