Starting in the capital Antananarivo (Tana), you will head to Miandrivazo where you will board the boat for your 2-3 day ride along the Tsirbihina river taking in its rural sights and bird life. Afterwards drive to the Tsingy de Bemaraha, known for its unique and bizarre limestone pinnacles, and take a short ride along the Manambolo river in a dugout canoe (pirogue). In nearby Kirindy Forest look out for Madagascar's famous lemurs and the fossa, the island's largest predator. Marvel at towering Baobab trees .

✶ DAY 1- ANTANANARIVO

Upon arrival into Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. . Overnight at hotel Chalet des Roses or similar(midrange)-Le Centell hotel or similar(Luxury)- No meals are included today.

✶ DAY 2-ANTANANARIVO-MIANDRIVAZO

In the early morning, begin the long drive to Miandrivazo, stopping at Ambatolampy en route to visit the workshop where most of the aluminium pots used all over the island are made. Continue to Antsirabe where we will stop for  lunch  before continuing  to Miandrivazo and arriving in the late afternoon/evening. The rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight at Hotel Princesse Tsiribihina, Miandrivazo

✶ DAY 3-TSIRIBIHINA RIVER TRIP

Proceed on an early morning drive (about 1 hour) on a dirt road to Masiakampy and board a boat for a 3-day river cruise along the Tsiribihina River. Once on board, the morning is free to observe the surrounding wildlife and plantations as you travel to Belo sur Tsiribihina, home of the Sakalava people. Overnight camping.

Note: there are no bathroom facilities on the boat. The campsite is not fixed and tents are put up which will have raised mattress. There is a shared outdoor tented toilet. Due to the remote location, there is no running water or electricity.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

✶ DAY 4-TSIRIBIHINA RIVER TRIP

Spend the day enjoying your boat cruise along the Tsiribihina River. Take an easy walk to a beautiful waterfall and natural swimming pool where you can relax and swim. In the evening, you will be treated to a traditional Sakalava dancing and singing performance by the local villagers. Overnight camping. 

Note: Overnight camping in private tents equipped with comfortable mattress & shared bathroom facilities.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

✶ DAY 5-TSIRIBIHINA-BEKOPAKA

Enjoy a morning cruise along the river. At midday, arrive at Belo sur Tsiribihina and drive for 100 km on a dirt road to Bekopaka (Bemaraha), the gateway to the famous Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park. Overnight in Bekopaka at Orchidee du Bemaraha hotel

✶ DAY 6-TSINGY DE BEMARAHA NATIONAL PARK

Depending on your level of fitness and sense of adventure, choose between doing the Petits Tsingy or the Grands Tsingy. You can discuss which option might be most suitable with your guide. Note, the start and end point for the Grands Tsingy is about one hour's drive each way from the hotel on a dirt road. The walk to the top generally lasts between 4-5 hours. The evening is free to rest.
Overnight in Bekopaka at Orchidee du Bemarah hotel(midrange).

✶ DAY 7-BEKOPAKA-KIRINDY

 After breakfast, enjoy a morning canoe (or "pirogue") trip on the Manambolo River in the gorge. You will have the opportunity to see the stalactites and stalagmites in some of the caves, as well as learn about the burial traditions for the Sakalava tribes. After this visit, we are driving back to Belo-sur-Tsiribihina where we will again stop for lunch before heading to kirindy where we will overnight at Relais du Kirindy(midrange)or at Kirindy lodge(basic) and this evening, we are doning a night walk to discover nocturnal lemurs and many other night active animals.

✶ DAY 8-KIRINDY-MORONDAVA

Morning visit of Kirindy Reserve where you are likely to spot lemurs and possibly the fossa, the largest predator in Madagascar. This walk generally lasts 2 hours and it is recommended to start around 8.00am. Then drive to the iconic Avenue of the Baobabs and continue on to Morondava where you will arrive at the hotel and have lunch and rest until 4.00pm that we are heading back to the Baobab avenue to enjoy the sunset time. Overnight at SELECT HOTEL or similar. END OF THE TOUR

✓ A bus transfer from Tana to Miandrivazo
✓ 4x4 car
✓ Fuel for the cars
✓ Motor boat trip on the Tsiribihina river
✓ Full board when camping during the river trip (tents, sleeping bag, mattress, meals, water)
✓ All accommodation with breakfast
✓ All parks and Reserve entrance fee
✓ All local guides services
✓ Canoe on the Gorge of Manambolo river

✗ Lunch and dinner when at the hotels, drinks and tips.