Itinerary

1. Day 1: Antananarivo

   • Have a meet and greet by the team at the international airport of Antananarivo and transfer to your hotel.

   Overnight on bed and breakfast at Louvre Hotel & Spa (4-star) 

2. Day 2: Antananarivo - Antsirabe

   • After breakfast, depart to Antsirabe via the National 7, passing through the rural landscapes of the Central Highlands with their rice fields and tiny traditional houses in red adobe construction.

   • Make a short stop in the village of Ambatolampy, located at the foot of the massif of the Ankaratra, to visit the aluminium foundry, which produces aluminium kitchen utensils, among other things.

   • After the visit, continue to Antsirabe with your Madagascar tour guide.

   Overnight and compulsory half board at Plumeria Hotel (3-star)

3. Day 3: Antsirabe - Miandrivazo - Morondava

   • Have breakfast and depart to Morondava through Betafo and Miandrivazo.

   • Arrive in Morondava at the end of the afternoon.

   Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at Laguna Beach (superior)

4. Day 4: Morondava - Bekopaka

   • Savour breakfast at the hotel and depart to Bekopaka passing by Tsimafana.

   • Cross the Tsiribihina River by a motor ferry before arriving in Belo sur Tsiribihina.

   • Then, continue through an arid landscape to Bekopaka. 

   • Go across the last river Manambolo by motor ferry before reaching Bekopaka.

   • At the end of the afternoon, arrive in Bekopaka.

   Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at Olympe de Bemaraha 

5. Day 5: Bekopaka

   • After breakfast, embark on a traditional canoe along the Manambolo gorge, combined with an easier path through caves, stalactites, stalagmites and the famous family tomb of the Vazimba tribe. 

   • After the Manambolo Gorge, depart to explore the big Tsingy de Bemaraha. The entrance park of the big Tsingy is located at 17km from your hotel and takes approximately a 1h15min drive. 

   • Upon arrival, receive a short briefing about the trail and then embark on your discovery. This is probably the most rewarding half-day trip within the park, as it goes deep into the limestone forest passing through several hanging bridges with the impressive karstic formations below your feet. The trail is not technically difficult and even children can cope with it, but you certainly should not suffer from vertigo! The sight below the hanging bridge is something to avoid for the faint-hearted.

   Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at Olympe de Bemaraha (Superior)

6. Day 6: Bekopaka - Morondava

   • After breakfast, depart to Morondava via Belo sur Tsiribihina and Tsimafana.

   • Before reaching Morondava, stop at Kirindy reserve. The Kirindy Forest Station is one of Madagascar's most threatened ecosystems: The reserve is a dry deciduous forest famous for the giant jumping rat but is also home to seven species of lemur and a number of endemic reptiles.

   • After the visit, continue to the sacred baobabs, the Baobabs in love. 

   • Finish the day's journey by visiting the famous Baobab Avenue. Wait for the amazing and emotional sunset before reaching Morondava.

   Overnight on bed and breakfast basis at Laguna Beach 

7. Day 7: Morondava

   • Depending on your flight, you will be transferred to the Airport of Morondava for your return to Antananarivo.

   • Arrive in Antananarivo where you will be transferred to your hotel.

   Overnight on bed and breakfast at Louvre hotel & spa (4-star)

8. Day 8: Antananarivo

   • Enjoy a free morning.

   • On the way to the airport, stop at the handicraft market for shopping before your international flight back home.