You will discover the unique beauty of the West part of Madagascar with the famous "Baobab Grandidieri", the emblem of the Menabe region. The Tsingy of Bemaraha, composed by several peaks and eroded by the erosion is classified a world heritage of UNESCO. This national park with its vast area (152.000 ha) shelters several species of the fauna and flora of the dry forest of Madagascar, specially the "Prophitheque Verreauxi" lemur, the "Brookesia Peramata" (one specie of chameleon). This tour is offered to the tourists who would like to combine the adventure with the discovering.
D1: Paris - Antananarivo
Arrival at Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar. Meeting at the airport and transfer to
Tana Plaza hotel (3*NN). Lodging on half board basis at the hotel.
D2: Antananarivo - Miandrivazo
Drive to Miandrivazo in the morning. Stopping at Ambatolampy for visiting a traditional manufactory of aluminium pots. Continuation and city sightseeing of Antsirabe, called the "Malagasy Vichy" : discovering of this colonial town and its several handicraft manufactories (embroidery, manufactory of precious stones...). Drive to Miandrivazo after the visits. Arrival in the end of the afternoon.
Lodging on half board basis at the Lakana hotel (a simple, and comfortable hotel).
D3: Miandrivazo - Masiakampy - Descent of the Tsiribihina river:
Transfer to Masiakampy harbour in the morning. Boarding on the motorboat, beginning of the descent of the Tsiribihina river. Meals on board. Night in camping on the banks of the river.
D4: Descente de la Tsiribihina
Continuation of the descent of the river. Discovering of many species of birds, lemurs during this day. Possibility to enjoy a natural pool. Meals on board. Night in camping on the banks of the river.
D5: End of the descent of the Tsiribihina River - Belo sur Tsiribihina - Bekopaka:
Last day for crossing the Tsiribihina river. Last lunch on board. Transfer until Belo sur Tsiribihina harbour, a 4WD vehicle with a driver will be waiting for you for joining Bekopaka, the village situated near the Tsingy of Bemaraha.
Lodging on half board basis at the Orchidées de Bemaraha hotel (a very nice, and comfortable hotel).
D6: Bekopaka (visiting the Little Tsingy):
Day for discovering the Little Tsingy, composed by eroded peaks, the national park of the Tsingy of Bemaraha is classified a "world heritage of UNESCO". You will find many species of fauna (particularly the Prophiteque Verreauxi Lemur) and the specific flora of the dry forest of the West part of Madagascar. Return to the hotel in the end of the day.
Lodging on half board basis at the Orchidées de Bemaraha hotel (a very nice, and comfortable hotel).
D7: Bekopaka (Large Tsingy)
Drive to the Large Tsingy situated at 30 km from the village of Bekopaka. This visit requests a physical effort of the participants. Return to the hotel in the end of the day.
Lodging on half board basis at the Orchidées de Bemaraha hotel (a very nice, and comfortable hotel).
D8: Bekopaka - Morondava:
Drive to Morondava in the morning. Lunch at Belo sur Tsiribihina. Continuation of the way passing by the famous "baobab avenue" in the sunset. Arriving at Morondava, the capital of the Menabe region in the end of the day.
Lodging on half board basis at the Chez Maggie hotel (a very nice, and comfortable hotel with bungalows).
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D9: Morondava - Antananarivo
Transfer to the airport. Flight to Tana. Meeting at the airport on arrival and transfer the Tana Plaza hotel(3*NN). Lodging on half board basis at the hotel.
D10: Antananarivo - Paris:
Transfer to Ivato international airport. Flight to Paris.
End of services
Rates of the tour per person:
Prix du circuit par personne
(base 2 personnes, en chambre double) |
1 215 € |
1 690 $US |
Prix du circuit par personne
(base 4 personnes, en chambre double) |
905 € |
1 260 $US |
Prix du circuit par personne
(base 6 personnes, en chambre double) |
875 € |
1 215 $US |
Prix du circuit par personne
(base 8 personnes, en chambre double) |
775 € |
1 080 $US |
Prix du circuit par personne
(base 10 personnes, en chambre double) |
725 € |
1 010 $US |
Supplement single |
210 € |
295 $US |
The price includes
Lodging on half board basis in the hotels mentioned in the program;
Visits and excursions mentioned;
The transfers airport - hotels - airport;
The 4WD from Tana to Masiakampy, with the driver and fuel included;
The descent of the Tsiribihina river on the barge on full board basis;
The services of a skipper and a cook during the descent of the river;
The discovering of the Tsingy (4 days/3 nights) on full board basis;
The 4WD for the itinerary : Belo sur Tsiribihina - Bekopaka ? Morondava, with the driver and fuel included;
Hotels taxes
The price excludes
Long haul flights;
Lunches;
Drinks;
Visits and excursions not mentioned into the program;
Personal expenses;
Optional insurances (cancellation - luggage - medical expenses - repatriation)
National flights: Morondava - Antananarivo
