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Descent of Tsiribihina River 12 days 11 nights -from Antananarivo

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Descent of Tsiribihina River 12 days 11 nights -from Antananarivo

Descent of Tsiribihina River 12 days 11 nights -from Antananarivo

From Antananarivo to Bekopaka, you will discover the emblematic baobab evenue, the mysterious Tsingy of Bemaraha and will end up the journey with relax at Belo sur mer and its magnificent landscape.

Arrival

Night arrival at Antananarivo’s airport, welcome, change and transfer to your Hotel.

Antananarivo 01 night

Road to Antsirabe

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Antsirabe. Stop at Ambatolampy (70 km) known for producing cooking-pots from recycled aluminum. Continuation and arrival to Antsirabe. Antsirabe means a place full of salt, the name of the city comes from the presence of hot springs discovered in the 19th century by Of Norwegian missionaries. Transfer to your hotel, then midafternoon city tour by rickshaw to visit local craftsmen. Free lunch in a local restaurant. Antsirabe was founded by Norwegian missionaries as a sanatorium centre, attracted by the cool highland climate and the presence of therapeutic sources. Today, Antsirabe is a refined and quiet city, which retains a distinct 19th century appearance. It is crossed by wide avenues lined with palm trees and elegant buildings, teeming with rickshaws always ready to accompany tourists to discover the treasures of the city. The Norwegian missionaries are still residents and run the city hospital. Transfer and get settle to the hotel. Dinner and overnight in hotel. Read more

Antsirabe 01 night

Continuation to Miandrivazo

Departure for Miandrivazo (220 km - approx. 4 hours asphalt) From the cool climate of Antsirabe, we pass into one of the hottest and driest towns on the island. Tobacco is grown here, and the waters of the Tsiribihina River flow like those of an equatorial African river. Free lunch in a local restaurant. Arrival at Miandrivazo, a small village at the shore of the Tsiribihina river .Transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight in hotel. Read more

Miandrivazo 01 night

First day of descent

Breakfast, then transfer to Masiankampy, our boarding point (1.30 hour on track). Boarding on the barge, and starting of the adventure on this earth-colored river, known for its cultural significance, including the Fitampoha or the bathing of relics. Stop at AnosinAmpela to enjoy a beautiful waterfall. Continuing. Lunch on board. We will then pass through the Bemaraha Gorges, where it is possible to spot lemurs, bats, and several varieties of birds. Dinner and overnight in tents Read more

on barge 02 nights

Second day of Tsiribihina descent

Our journey on the barge continues. Varied landscapes and unusual scenes of life will unfold throughout. Lunch on the riverbanks. Dinner and overnight in tents.

on barge 02 nights

Noctural visit of the Kirindy Forest

The final stretch of the descent. We will reach the small village of Tsimafana, our disembarkation point, after lunch. We will continue our journey by off-road vehicle to reach Marofandilia. Visit of the reserve to observe the nocturnal fauna of the region. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Marofandilia 01 night

The Kirindy Forest & the baobab avenue

Breakfast at the hotel. Diurnal visit of the reserve of kirindy Forest to see various lemurs, birds and other species of fauna and flora endemic to Madagascar. Free lunch in a local restaurant. After the visit, return to Morondava with a stop in the famous avenue of the baobabs for the breathtaking sunset. Dinner and overnight in hotel. Read more

Morondava 01 night

Morondava to Belo sur mer

Breakfast at the Hotel. Transfer to Belo sur Mer, located about 90km south of Morondava (about 04 hours on track). Get settle to your hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Free lunch at customer’s expense. Belo sur mer A pleasant Vezo fishermen's village with a long beach bordered by clear waters. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. Read more

Belo sur mer 02 nights

Sea stay Belo sur mer

Day at leisure. Free lunch at customer's expense. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Belo sur mer 02 nights

Back to Morondava

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer back to Morondava. Free lunch at customer's expense. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Morondava 1 night

Back to the capital

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfert to the airport of Morondava. Boarding and flight to Antananarivo ( not included on the quote). Welcome and enjoy a city tour of Antananarivo before the transfer to your hotel. Free lunch in a local restaurant. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Antananarivo 01 night

Last day

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport following the schedules of the international flight. End of our services.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Day in trip
Location
Hotel
Day 1
Location Antananarivo
Day 2
Location Antsirabe
Day 3
Location Tsiribihina
Day 4
Location Morondava
Day 5
Location Bekopaka
Day 6
Location Bekopaka
Day 7
Location Bekopaka
Day 8
Location Marofandilia
Day 9
Location Morondava
Day 10
Location Antananarivo

TRIP PACKAGE

Package includes

  • Transfer from/to the airport
  • Transport during the tour (4X4 car from 01 to 04 pax / Minivan from 05 pax)
  • Driver and fuel
  • Guide
  • Accommodation
  • Meals as mentioned
  • Local guides
  • Information services
  • Entrance fee

Package excludes

  • Airfare
  • Personal expenses
  • Visa, consular 76fees or any other formalities.
  • Tips
  • Beverages and meals not mentioned
  • Additional journeys and transfers

REVIEWS

5 Reviews

Maria, United States

We were in Nord Madagascar last year for honeymoon, it was an amazing journey. Everything was perfect, from guides (very pleasant and italian spoken very very well) to tours, to hotel and restaurants. We did a lot of very interesting visits: red and grey tsingy, spices fields, forests, wonderful beaches, quad tour....I can suggest Madaways to everyone! Read more

Silvia & Roberto, Italy

E' stato un bellissimo viaggio...siamo stati accolti con gentilezza e cordialità in un paese a noi lontano per cultura e modi di vivere... Ci ha lasciato tanto nel cuore e nell'anima...abbiamo ancora contatti con la nostra guida Paulin una persona veramente splendida.Non posso che lasciarvi un commento positivo di questo viaggio!!!Grazie di tutto e della perfetta organizzazione ! Read more

Marco D'Amico, Italy

mio compiacimento per la Vostra organizzazione, volevo altresì elogiare la guida Fidel e l'autista Abdul che ci hanno validamente accompagnati nel tour. Entrambe hanno dimostrato grande competenza e capacità, fornendoci continue e valide spiegazioni di ciò che stavamo vedendo. Se in futuro avrò amici in partenza per il Madagascar sicuramente li indirizzerò alla Vostra Agenzia. Sentiti Ringraziamenti Read more

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