Itinerary Details
Upon your arrival at Antananarivo, a Rahhalah representative will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
Accommodation: Louvre Hotel 4* or similar.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your domestic flight to Morondava.
When in Morondava, you will drive to Kirindy (a 50-km distance) where you will marvel at the magnificent Baobab Avenue and, depending on the time, you may enjoy an evening walk to make your first acquaintance with the nocturnal animals of the region.
Accommodation: Relais du Kirindy 4* or similar.
You will start very early in the morning to visit the Kirindy Reserve, a privately managed park in one of Madagascar’s most threatened ecosystems: its dry deciduous forests. It is home to the giant jumping rat, seven species of lemur, several endemic reptiles, and unique species of flora.
Morning is the ideal time to encounter and observe the wildlife, the awakening rituals, and the community interactions. The adorable lemurs – "Madagascar's flagship mammal species" – will surely steal your heart!
After breakfast, you will drive to Bekopaka, famous for the nearby Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park which, with its unique geological formations and Strict Nature Reserve has been recognized as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. On the way there, you will briefly stop at Belo sur Tsiribihina, a provincial town near Tsiribihina River, that acts as an administrative and economic center for the region.
Accommodation: Olympe de Bemaraha 4* or similar.
After breakfast, you will head to the Big Tsingy: one of the two important geological formations of the Tsingy National Park. This enormous UNESCO World Heritage Site protects the largest Tsingy limestone plateau in Madagascar and its wildlife. Impressive walkways have been built so that the walking circuit goes around the monumental, razor-sharp pinnacles. There are cable robes, rocky steps, steel ladders and even a suspension bridge over one of the canyons, so prepare for an exciting day, full of landscapes of alien beauty.
You will finish the day with a visit to the Small Tsingy located near the village.
Hiking time: around 3-4 hrs.
Accommodation: Olympe de Bemaraha 4* or similar.
After breakfast, you will explore the Manambolo River with a traditional pirogue, discovering beautiful caves full of stalagmites and stalactites. Once the cruise ends, you will drive back to Morondava (200 km driving distance), crossing rivers, and passing by the Baobab Avenue, the Baobab Amoureux, and the Menabe tombs.
Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, relaxing by the beach, swimming, basking under the sun, and enjoying the clear waters.
Accommodation: Kimony Resort 3* or similar.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your domestic flight back to Tana (Antananarivo). Spend the rest of the day exploring the capital of Madagascar at your own pace, including sites like Le Palais de la Reine (the Queen’s Palace), the Ambohimanga, the Gare de Soarano, the Catholic Cathedral or the Independence Avenue.
Accommodation: Louvre Hotel 4* or similar.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.