Madagascar Adventure: From Lemurs to the Tsingy

• Arrival at the airport.

• Visa processing ($30 / €35), payment by card or cash (exact amount recommended).

• Baggage collection, purchase of a SIM card, and currency exchange.

• Transfer to the hotel.

• Rest and briefing on the tour program.

Day 2: ANTANANARIVO – MANTASOA – ANDASIBE (150 km / ~4 h)

• Departure after breakfast at 7:00 AM.

• Motorboat excursion to Nosy Soa, the island of tame lemurs.

• Lunch in Moramanga.

• Visit Vakona Forest Lodge: lemur island and crocodile farm.

• Check-in and rest at the hotel.

• Evening walk in the forest to observe nocturnal lemurs and other wildlife.

• Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: ANDASIBE – ANTANANARIVO (150 km / ~4 h)

• Departure after breakfast at 8:00 AM.

• Visit VOIMMA Park and safari to see the Indri-Indri, the largest lemurs.

• Lunch in Moramanga.

• After lunch, return to the capital.

• Stop at Marozevo to visit the Peyrieras Reserve: chameleons, geckos, snakes, frogs, and other reptiles.

• Check-in at the hotel and dinner.

Day 4: ANTANANARIVO – ANTIRABE (200 km / ~6 h)

• Breakfast and departure at 7:00 AM.

• Transfer to Antsirabe — the city of rickshaws and mineral springs.

• Along the way: rice fields, rivers, beautiful mountains, and colorful villages.

• Stop in Ambatolampy to visit a local aluminum workshop.

• Upon arrival in Antsirabe, lunch at Valahara Café.

• Short sightseeing tour of the city by car and rickshaw.

• Visit the volcanic lakes Tritriva and Andraikiba.

• Return to the city center, check-in at the hotel, and dinner.

Day 5: ANTIRABE – MORONDAVA (500 km / ~12 h)

• Departure at 5:00 AM towards Morondava.

• Breakfast at a local restaurant in Mandoto.

• Pass a gold mine along the way and see locals panning for gold.

• Enjoy the diverse landscapes of western Madagascar.

• Picnic lunch on the road.

• If time allows — visit the Baobab Alley for sunset.

• Arrival in Morondava, check-in at the hotel, and dinner.

Day 6: MORONDAVA – BEKOPAKA (220 km / ~10 h)

• Breakfast at the hotel and departure at 7:00 AM.

• Several stops along the way to admire baobab landscapes.

• Jeep journey to Bekopaka — gateway to Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park.

• Crossing the Tsiribihina River by jeep ferry (~1 hour).

• Lunch in Belo-sur-Tsiribihina.

• Continue the journey with a second ferry crossing over the Manambolo River.

• Arrival in Bekopaka, check-in at the hotel, and dinner.

Day 7: TSINGY DE BEMARAHA NATIONAL PARK

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Departure to the famous “Stone Forest.”

• Explore the impressive limestone karst formations shaped by rain and wind over centuries. These unique landscapes cover 152 km² and have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990.

• The park entrance is about 25 km (~1 hour) from Bekopaka.

• Guided tour of approximately 4 hours (requires caution and good physical condition). Safety equipment provided.

• Walk through the forest where lemurs, birds, and other wildlife live.

• Tsingy adventure: narrow passages, cave exploration, and climbing rock formations.

• The Tsingy reach heights of up to 50 m, with a viewpoint for panoramic views.

• Crossing a suspension bridge and descending through the rock labyrinth.

• Picnic in the park.

• Return to Bekopaka and rest at the hotel.

Day 8: BEKOPAKA – MORONDAVA (220 km / ~10 h)

• Morning breakfast at the hotel.

• Departure to Morondava with a crossing over the Manambolo River.

• Four-hour drive to Belo-sur-Tsiribihina.

• Continue the journey with another ferry crossing over the Tsiribihina River.

• Lunch at Relais du Kirindy hotel restaurant.

• Visit the “Love Baobab.”

• Stop at the famous Baobab Alley to admire the sunset.

• Arrival in Morondava, check-in at the hotel, and dinner.

Day 9: MORONDAVA – ANTANANARIVO (by plane)

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Transfer to Morondava airport.

• Upon arrival in Antananarivo — lunch at a nearby restaurant.

• In the afternoon, visit the Royal Hill of Ambohimanga (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

• After the visit — check-in at the hotel, rest, and dinner.

Day 10: ANTANANARIVO

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Walk around the city center and visit a souvenir shop.

• Visit the Rova Royal Palaces — a historical museum.

• Return to the hotel.

• Transfer and lunch at a restaurant near the airport.

TOUR PRICE:

• Double/Twin room (2 people per room): € 1 850 per person

• Triple/Family room (3 people per room): € 1760 per person

Prices may vary depending on the season, hotel category, group size, guide language, and included excursions.

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

• All transfers as per the itinerary

• Transportation: minivan in Antananarivo (Days 1, 9, and 10) and 4×4 jeeps along the route (Days 2–9), 2–3 participants per jeep

• Accommodation in 3★ hotels with amenities (double or triple occupancy)

• Breakfasts at hotels (American-style)

• All entrance fees to national parks, reserves, and attractions listed in the itinerary

• Services of local guides in national parks and reserves

• Motorboat excursion to Mantasoa (Nosy Soa Lemur Island)

• All ferry crossings along the route

TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• International flights to/from Antananarivo

• Domestic flight Morondava – Antananarivo

• Lunches, dinners, and beverages

• Medical insurance

• Madagascar tourist visa

• Personal expenses and tips for drivers and guides

• Services accompanying guide for the entire program, including their flight (required for groups of 5 or more)

• Additional guide fee: €750 per group (cost is shared among tour participants)