Madagascar Baobabs & Beyond

Day 1 Antananarivo    
Arrive into Madagascar's capital and transfer to your hotel. Meet with you fellow travellers and tour director for a welcome reception this evening.    

Day 2 Antananarivo to Miandrivazo    
Prepare yourself for a long drive as you head west to the small city of Miandrivazo, the base to start your Tsiribihina River adventure. A briefing will outline the next 2 days river cruise and time will be allocated to stock up on supplies.    

Days 3-5 Miandrivazo to Bekopaka
Board a traditional barge, once used to transport tobacco along the river, for a 2 day journey along the Tsiribihina River. Over the next 2 days, spot wildlife on the banks, enjoy easy walks to hidden waterfalls and visit rural villages. Each night, set up camp on the sand bank and enjoy traditional Malagasy music and dancing with the locals around the camp fire on the evening of day 4. Disembark on day 5 and head to Bekopaka for a relaxing afternoon.    

Day 6 The Small Tsingy  
Rise early as today offers a hike through the Small Tsingy in Bemaraha National Park. Scramble and navigate through a labyrinth of limestone formations, take in the impressive surroundings atop lookout spots and unwind with a float down the river on a pirogue (wooden dugout canoe). In the afternoon, enjoy an easy cave stroll to see stalactites and eerie tombs of the first inhabitants of Madagascar.

Day 7 The Great Tsingy  
Another early start for an action-packed day at the Great Tsingy. Largely unexplored until the 90's, the area now has a series of bridges, climbing plugs and other equipment to make exploration easier. Pass over a sheer drop on a suspended bridge for a breathtaking experience, while always keeping your eyes peeled for the 11 species of lemur, 100 species of birds and 45 endemic reptiles that live here.

Day 8 Bekopaka to Morondava    
Another long day of travel, so kick back and relax as your driver crosses the Manambolo and Tsiribihina rivers by ferry in time to catch a spectacular sunset over the Avenue of Baobabs. These towering trees are native to Madagascar and are a unique sight to behold.    

Day 9 Morondava to Antsirabe    
Head to the capital of the Vakinankaratra region and embark on an orientation tour upon arrival. After dinner at the hotel, the evening is at leisure.    

Days 10-11 Antsirabe to Antananarivo    
After breakfast, embark on a soft trek to discover the beauty of the local lakes. Later, head back to Antananarivo for your final evening. Your tour comes to an end after breakfast on day 11.