TSIRIBIHINA ADVENTURE TOUR

TSIRIBIHINA ADVENTURE TOUR

For those who want to combine relaxing days and active days, we organize the Tsiribihina Adventure Tour. The first part of the tour brings you to Antsirabe and Miandrivazo. Here starts the relaxing part of the tour with a three-day trip in a pirogue on the Tsiribihina river . Enjoy the scenery, the animals, fisher boats and villages along the way. You sleep in a tent along the river, where the boatmen and guides provide you delicious meals. After the boat trip the active days start with a hike in the Tsingy de Bemaraha NP. At the end of the tour you visit the famous Avenue des Baobabs near Morondava.

” The Tsiribihina river is open middle of May until the end of November “

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS TRIP

  • Find unique experience with untamed wildlife in National parks and private reserve
  • Authentic interaction with local people throughout your journey on the river trips
  • Overland journey from the river trips to tsingy de Bemaraha and alley of the baobabs with sunset

ITINERARY:

Antananarivo – Antsirabe – Miandrivazo – Tsiribihina rivier – Belo sur Tsiribihina – Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park – Avenue des Baobabs – Morondava

PRICE INCLUDES:

  • Airport transfers;
  • car, including fuel,
  • English speaking driver/guide,
  • 4WD from the riverside to Tsingy de Bemaraha NP, to Morondava
  • Car ferry to Tsingy de Bemaraha NP and to Morondava
  • pirogue for 3 days,
  • boatman during the boat trip,
  • guide/cook assistance during the boat trip,
  • camping equipments: tent, mattresses and pillows,
  • meals and mineral water during the boat trip,
  • park entrance fees,
  • All taxes.

PRICE EXCLUDES:

  • Food and drinks another days;
  • Local guide fees;
  • Tips;
  • All other expenses

Feel free to ask if you have any more questions or need additional details!

The price depends on your choice of hotels options

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  1. Day 1

    TRANSFER AIRPORT

    To your hotel in the centre of antananarivo. Overnight in hotel.

  2. Day 2

    ANTANANARIVO - ANTSIRABE

    In the morning you drive to Antsirabe, the city of the pousse pousse, located at 1500 meter altitude in the central highlands. You pass rice paddies and drive through the mountains. Along the way, you can visit a craft market and see the tombs of the Merina. Antsirabe means ‘place of much salt’. It’s a nice city with colonial houses and a cathedral. It’s possible to visit lake Andraikaba, which is located 7 km outside the city. You can walk around the lake or visit the gemstone market next to the lake. Overnight in hotel.

  3. Day 3

    ANTSIRABE - MIANDRIVAZO

    Today you drive to Miandrivazo through a volcanic landscape, characterized by rocky hills and grasslands. You pass several small villages . Because there are no restaurants on the way, there is a picnic lunch.Overnight in hotel.

  4. Day 4

    BOAT TRIP ON THE TSIRIBIHINA RIVER, FIRST DAY ON THE RIVER

    During this boat trip you can easily enjoy the scenery and the landscapes. You see baobabs, kalanchoes and pachypodium. It’s the habitat of chameleons, lemurs, bats and many species of birds, including white herons and bee-eaters. Lunch will be prepared on the riverside. After lunch the boat trip continues. In the evening there is a dinner on the riverside. Camping.

  5. Day 5

    BOAT TRIP ON THE TSIRIBIHINA RIVER, SECOND DAY ON THE RIVER

    Today you visit the Gorge de Bemaraha to see lemurs and swim at the waterfall. After lunch the boat trip goes on to a traditional Sakalava village. After visiting this village you go to the riverside where you spend the night. Camping.

  6. Day 6

    BOAT TRIP ON THE TSIRIBIHINA RIVER, THIRD DAY ON THE RIVER

    When you pass the second gorge you can see bats. If you are lucky you can also see crocodiles. The boat trip ends near a small village, where you have lunch. After lunch you go to the village, where the 4WD is waiting for you to bring you to Belo sur Tsiribihina.Overnight in hotel.

  7. Day 7

    BELO SUR TSIRIBIHINA - BEKOPAKA

    The Tsingy de Bemaraha is a Unesco World Heritage Site and is one of the biggest protected areas in Madagascar.Overnight in hotel.

  8. Day 8

    TSINGY DE BEMARAHA NATIONAL PARK (GRAND TSINGY)

    You leave early for a one hour drive to the Grand Tsingy and a four to five hour hike in the park. You see lemurs and dozens of birds, orchids, aloes, pachypodium and baobabs. The endemic and medicinal plants make the flora of this park unique. The tsingy are eroded karst formations. There are caves and you can climb to the highest top of the Grand Tsingy. After visiting the park you drive back to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon you visit the Petit Tsingy with a local guide.Overnight in hotel.

  9. Day 9

    TSINGY DE BEMARAHA NATIONAL PARK - AVENUE DES BAOBABS - MORONDAVA

    Today you drive to Morondava. For lunch you stop in Belo sur Tsiribihina. On the way you visit the 800 years old sacred baobab and the ´baobabs in love´. You visit the Avenue des Baobabs at sunset. Overnight in hotel.

  10. Day 10

    TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT IN MORONDAVA

    Depending on the flight scedule, you can visit Morondava in the morning. The driver will transfer you to the airport.

Tips

  1. Packing: Bring comfortable hiking shoes, light clothing for hot days, and warmer clothes for cooler evenings and the flash light. Don’t forget a rain jacket, because of to visit Rain forest
  2. Health: Check if any vaccinations are needed and carry any personal medications.
  3. Cash: Have local currency (Malagasy Ariary) for small expenses and tips.
  4. Camera: Essential for capturing the diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes.
  5. Guides: Respect local customs and follow the guidance of your local guides for a safe and enriching experience.