Starting at 890 € / Person
Discover the diversity of a distinctive destination with a 6-day trip to the arid yet striking Western region of Madagascar. This tour package will allow you to experience the best of Western Madagascar’s landscapes and wildlife while staying in some of Madagascar’s most popular hotels. Due to the deteriorating road conditions caused by the heavy rains, this package only runs from the end of May until mid-November. Famous for the staggered, limestone “forests” of the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, the towering baobabs and the incredible creatures of Kirindy Reserve – the wilderness of the west will be sure to amaze! The Morondava Baobab and Tsingy tour shows off the best that Western Madagascar has to offer with highlights including visits to Morondava and Tsingy, starting and ending in Antananarivo.
Highlights of the Tour
Antananarivo
Antananarivo is the busy capital city of Madagascar and the start of most Madagascar safaris. This city deserves it’s place on your Madagascar itinerary. It’s a vibey, colourful city that offers visitors a glimpse of Malagasy society. The architecture tells the story of the city’s history, with the Rova of Antananarivo palace complex the undeniable jewel in it’s crown. Visit the pink baroque Andafiavaratra Palace and enjoy the pretty Jacaranda trees surrounding lake Anosy.
Morondava
Situated in the heart of Sakalava territory, Morondava is known for the royal sculpted tombs of the Menabe ancestors and for being the gateway to the Avenue of the Baobabs, one of the most photogenic places in Madagascar.
Kirindy Reserve
The Kirindy Reserve is where you’ll have the opportunity to see a variety of Madagascan lemurs – up to 7 different species! From the smallest primate, the tiny Pygmy Mouse lemur to the fat-tailed lemur. It’s not just about lemurs because it’s also the best place to see the giant jumping rat as well as the Fossa, the largest predator on the island.
Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
An exceptional landscape of limestone uplands cut into ‘tsingy’ or peaks and a ‘forest’ of limestone needles. The Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park encompasses the Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve. Experience the spectacular Manambolo river canyon and pristine forests, lakes and mangrove swamps that shelter rare and endangered lemurs and birds.
DAY 1: ANTANANARIVO
Upon your arrival at the Ivato airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Antananarivo, where you can relax after your flight. Depending on your arrival time, it may be feasible for you to request Tribu Nomady to arrange a tour to the handicrafts market at an additional cost.
Overnight at the hotel
DAY 2: ANTANANARIVO – MORONDAVA
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Morondava, where you will be greeted and transferred to Kirindy. Experience the mesmerizing allure of the Kirindy dry forest as you embark on a night walk in pursuit of elusive nocturnal lemurs.
Overnight at the Lodge
DAY 3: KIRINDY- BEKOPAKA
Today is a day of discovery and adventure. We started our journey early to visit the Kirindy Reserve, stopping en-route to admire the beauty of the famous Baobab Avenue at sunrise. In Kirindy, visitors will have the opportunity to observe seven distinct species of lemurs, including the fat-tailed lemur and the diminutive Pygmy Mouse lemur, widely regarded as the world's smallest primate. Kirindy is the ideal location to observe the enormous jumping rat, as well as the Fossa (Madagascar's largest predator), as well as numerous spiny tenrecs, birds, and reptiles. The diverse vegetation includes three of the six endemic Malagasy baobabs. After exploring Kirindy, we proceed towards the north towards Tsimafana, where we board the ferry to Belo sur Tsiribihina. After another road transfer, we will arrive at Bekopaka in the evening.
Overnight at the hotel
DAY 4: BEKOPAKA “TSINGY OF BEMERAHA”
Today, we visited the Bemaraha National Park in search of the Grands Tsingy in search of the Grand Tsingy. Since 1990, the area has been designated as a UNESCO world heritage site due to its distinctive geography, well-preserved mangrove forests, and remarkable bird and lemur species. We will explore the park. The karst landscape and deciduous forest are habitats for rare and endangered species. In the park, there are over 11 species of lemur, 90 species of bird, and 50 types of reptile. The Grands Tsingy is famous for its pinnacles, forest of limestone pillars, and limestone plateau. Some of its needles are hundreds of metres high. We dedicate the entire day to exploring this Today, we visited the Bemaraha National Park in search of the Grands Tsingy in search of the Grand Tsingy. Since 1990, the area has been designated as a UNESCO world heritage site due to its distinctive geography, well-preserved mangrove forests, and remarkable bird and lemur species. We will explore the park. The karst landscape and deciduous forest are habitats for rare and endangered species. In the park, there are over 11 species of lemur, 90 species of bird, and 50 types of reptile. The Grands Tsingy is famous for its pinnacles, forest of limestone pillars, and limestone plateau. Some of its needles are hundreds of metres high. We dedicate the entire day to exploring this magnificent geological site.
DAY 5: BEKOPAKA- MORONDAVA
After breakfast, we return to Morondava by four-wheel drive. We will traverse the small town of Belo-surTsiribihina and traverse the tombs of the Sakalava tribe. On the road, we stop to visit the beautiful Baobab Alley, but this time at sunset, a great photo opportunity! We arrive in Morondava early evening, where we shall spend the night.
DAY 6: MORONDAVA- ANTANANARIVO
Embark on a tranquil morning excursion as you gracefully glide on a traditional dug-out canoe through a picturesque landscape of vibrant mangroves. Then, follow the meandering waterways to the charming fishermen village of Betania. Subsequently, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight to Antananarivo, where your unforgettable tour concludes. We hope to welcome you back to Madagascar very soon.
Upon your arrival in Antananarivo on the first day of the "TREK IN MADAGASCAR", you will be greeted at the airport and taken on a tour.
If you arrive before the first day, you can arrange for a hotel room for the tour. You will be picked up from your hotel on the morning of the first day. The time will be decided upon your arrival.
The transport will depend on the group size for the "TREK IN MADAGASCAR" tour, based on the size of the group.
A small car that can accommodate two to three people.
A minibus that can accommodate between 4 and 8 people.
A bus with a capacity of 10 people or more.
A 4x4 vehicle is provided for the day trip to Andringitra and Tsaranoro.
A visa is required to enter Madagascar and can be easily obtained upon arrival at Antananarivo airport, with a validity of up to 60 days. Tourists planning to stay for less than a month can obtain a visa for a sum of 115,000 Ariary (approximately 35 €). It is advisable to pay with the exact amount or small change. No photograph is required; however, it is imperative that passports are valid for at least 6 months after the return date.
Please note that travel and cancellation insurance is required for each person traveling with Tribu Nomady. Any insurance costs are the responsibility of the client. Please ensure the validity of your insurance.
You must have your own insurance with coverage for the entire duration of your trip to cover personal injury, damage, and loss of personal belongings, including but not limited to photography equipment and other electronics, medical expenses, repatriation costs, and lost luggage. Please contact your travel agent if you need additional assistance.
