Our River and Tsingy tour is a 10 day tour with an emphasis on adventure and wildlife spotting. This tour travels through the rugged south-west of Madagascar also combined with the untouchable forest of limestone pinnacle rock formation known locally as Tsingy home of  lemurs, birds, reptiles and other wildlife not to forget the fantastic sceneries of the big Tsingy & the small one, the NP Tsingy of Bemaraha is one of the largest parc in Madagascar & classified as a UNESCO  World Heritage.
Highlights:
Itinerary: Tana, Antsirabe, Miandrivazo; Riverdescent; Antseranaka; Belo; Bekopaka; Morondava

DAY1:

Arrival in Antananarivo, meet and greet at the airport then transfer to your chosen luxury or Budget hotel.Here are some recommended hotels  in Tana.
RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN TANA:

Day 2:Tana – Antsirabe ( 4hours )

Early next morning we will head to Antsirabe, situated 170km South of Tana. On our journey we will stop at the village of Ambatolampy, which is famous for its aluminium. We will visit an aluminium foundry there, before continuing on our journey to Antsirabe.
Antsirabe, which means a place of much salt, is famous four its thermal pools which are rich in healing properties. The town attracts many locals and tourists due to its cool climate and location. Antsirabe is also the capital of rickshaws, and THB, the local beer. Be sure to enjoy the taste of a true Malagasy beer whilst here.
An option is to visit the two crater lakes of Andraikiba and Tritriva. Legend says that there were two young lovers forbidden to marry by their parents, so they threw themselves into Tritriva and drowned.

RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN ANTSIRABE:

Day 3 :Antsirabe –Miandrivazo ( 220 km 5hours )

This morning, before heading west, we have the option of visiting a famous crystal factory in Antsirabe. The drive west will lead us to the hottest town in Madagascar, Miandrivazo, our starting point of the famous river descent of Tsiribihina.
At Miandrivazo is a great market where you can purchase any last minute items you may need for our river adventure such as; hats, sunscreen or clothes. We will spend the night here before setting out on our river adventure!
RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN MIANDRIVAZO:

Day 4 – 5:River descent

We begin our day on the river after an early breakfast at Miandrivazo, a full day casually canoeing. After an early start, you will be able to relax and immerse yourself in the surroundings. The Tsiribihina River is one of the best places to enjoy the nature, bird life, animals and to observe how the locals go about their daily activity, always happy to see visitors passing by.
Each day will be filled with watching the wonders of birdlife, lemurs, bats, swimming in fresh water pools and waterfalls. You will have the opportunity to try paddling, still the way life and transport on the river after thousands of years. We will meet fishermen who will offer fresh fish and children from the surrounding villages will follow us from time to time running on the riverbank.
Each day we will stop for lunch in beautiful spot and great, healthy meals will be cooked for you. After an afternoon on the river we will set up camp at the side of the river. You will enjoy spectacular sunsets whilst sipping on drinks and snacks, whilst another meal is prepared for you.
Campfire, songs, local stories and laughter, make this river trip an exciting and very special time in a wildly beautiful and remote setting that is so hard to find in the modern world. You will be acclaimed by the local children saying "Salama Vazaha" (hello white people) who are very happy even with so few possessions.

Day 6:  River - Antseraraka ( 2 hours trekking )

This is our last day of canoeing and at mid day we arrive at Andadoany village where we have the opportunity enjoy cold drink and then continue our trip after lunch with “zebu car” for 2 hours till Antseraraka
We arrive at the remote town of Antseraraka where you will stay in a bungalow.
Overnight in a penny pincher bungalow.

Day7 :Antseraraka – Bekopaka (150KM 6 hours)

After breakfast we will head off toward Belo sur Tsiribihina  ; we will cross the ferry then continuation of the trip till Bekopaka by 4WD with a sandy & bumpy road. Lunch in Belo and dinner at Bekopaka.
RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN BEKOPAKA:

Day 8 : Visit of the Tsingy

The following morning a 4WD will pick us up & bring us to explore the Tsingy of Bemaraha located  17km  north of Bekopaka village. We visit the big Tsingy in the morning , then the small one  late in the afternoon.
. The Tsingy is also home to a number of different species of lemurs such as Decken's Sifaka, Red Fronted Brown Lemur, Grey Mouse Lemur, Milne Edward's Sportive Lemur. Abundant bird life includes Coquerel's Coua, Sickle Billed Vanga, White Headed Vanga and many kinds of reptiles.Overnight at the same hotel.

RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN Bekopaka:

• VazimbaHotel : www.vazimbahotel.mg ( luxury bungalow )
• Orchidées de Bemaraha: www.orchideedubemaraha.com
• Olympe du bemaraha:  luxury bungalows
• Tanankoay Hotel: www.tanankoay.com ( midrange )

Day 9: Bekopaka – Morondava ( 200km 7 hours )

Drive back to Morondava , stop at Belo for lunch,  cross the ferry again ; then continuation of the trip till Morondava by stopping en route for some visits :
Sacred baobab
Baobab in Love
Avenue of Baobab (sunset photos)
Then drive till Morondava for 19 km.Overnight at your chosen hotel.

RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN MORONDAVA:

DAY 10:
Transfer at the airport of Morondava to fly to Tana or Tulear

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