Madagascar in 10 days: Adventure among Lemurs, Baobabs and Tsingi de Bemaraha

Day 1: Arrival in Antananarivo

• Meeting at the airport.
• Obtaining a visa (30 $ / 35 €), payment by card or cash (without changing).
• Getting luggage, buying a SIM card and currency exchange.
• Hotel transfer.
• Rest and briefing on the tour program.

 

Day 2: ANTANANARIVO – MANTASOA – ANDASIBE (150 km / ~4 h)

• Departure after breakfast (07:00).
• Excursion on a motor boat to the island of hand lemurs Nosy Soa.
• Lunch in Moramanga.
• Vakona Forest Lodge: Lemur Island and Crocodile Farm.
• Check-in and stay at the hotel.
• An evening walk through the forest to observe night lemurs and other animals.
• Dinner and night at the hotel.

 

Day 3: Andasibe – Antananarivo (150 km / ~4 h)

• Departure after breakfast (08:00).
• Visit to VOIMMA Park and safari on the largest lemurs Indri-Indri.
• Lunch in Moramanga.
• After lunch, return to the capital.
• Stop at Marozevo and visit the Peyrieras Reserve: chameleons, geckos, snakes, frogs and other reptiles.
• Hotel check-in and dinner.

 

Day 4: Antananarivo – Ancirabe (200 km / ~6 h)

• Breakfast and departure at 07:00.
• Moving to Antsirab - the city of rickshaws and mineral springs.
• Along the way: rice fields, rivers, beautiful mountains and colorful villages.
• In the city of Ambatolampy - a visit to the workshop, where locals make aluminum products.
• Upon arrival in Antsirab – lunch at the restaurant Valahara Café.
• After lunch - a short sightseeing tour of the city by car and rickshaw.
• Visit the volcanic lakes Tritriva and Andraikiba.
• Return to the center, check in at the hotel and dinner.

 

Day 5: Ancirabe – Morondava (500 km / ~12 h)

• At 05:00 departure towards Morondava.
• Breakfast at a local restaurant in Mandoto.
• On the way we pass the gold mine, where we will see how the locals mine and wash gold.
• Along the way - a variety of beautiful landscapes of the western part of Madagascar.
• Picnic lunch on the way.
• If we have time, we go to meet the sunset on the Baobab Alley.
• Upon arrival in Morondawa, check in for a hotel and dinner.

 

Day 6: Morondawa – Bekopaca (220 km/~10 h)

• Breakfast at the hotel restaurant and departure at 07:00.
• Along the way, there are several stops to observe landscapes with baobabs.
• Travel by jeep to Bekopaka - the gate of the Zingi de Bemaraha National Park.
• Crossing the Tsiribikhin River with a jeep by ferry (~1 hour).
• Lunch at a restaurant in Belo-sur-Tsiribihina.
• Continuation of the journey, and in 4 hours - a new ferry crossing over the small river Manambolo.
• Arrival in Becopaca, hotel accommodation and dinner.

 

Day 7: Zingi de Bemaraha National Park

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Departure to the famous "Stone Forest".
• Inspection of impressive karst formations created by the erosion of limestone by rain and wind over the centuries. These unique landscapes cover an area of 152 km2 and have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990.
• From Bekopak to the entrance to the park - about 25 km, about an hour drive.
• Guided tour lasts about 4 hours (caution and good physical shape are required). All participants are provided with security means.

Walk through the forest, where lemurs, birds and other wild animals live.

• Adventure in Zingi: narrow passages, exploration of caves and climbing rock formations.
• The height of Zingi reaches 50 m, with a viewing platform for an impressive view.
• Crossing the suspension bridge and descent through the rock labyrinth.
• Picnic in the park.
• Return to Becopaca and stay at the hotel.

 

Day 8: Bekopaca – Morondava (220 km / ~10 h)

• Morning breakfast at the hotel.
• Departure to Morondawa with a crossing over the Manambolo River.
• Four hours drive to Belo-sur-Tsiribihina.
• Continuation of the path with a second crossing over the Tsiribikhin River.
• Lunch at the Relais du Kirindy restaurant.
• Visiting a baobab in love.
• Stop on the famous Baobab Alley to watch the sunset.
• Arrival in Morondawa, hotel accommodation and dinner.

 

Day 9: Morondava – Antananarivo (by plane)

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Transfer to Morondawa Airport.
• Upon arrival – lunch at a restaurant near the airport.
• In the afternoon, visit the Royal Ambohimanga Hill (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
• After the visit - check in at the hotel, rest and dinner.

 

Day 10: Antananarivo

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Walk through the center of the capital and visit the souvenir shop.
• Visit the Royal Palaces of Rova, a historical museum.
• Back to the hotel.
• Transfer and lunch at a restaurant near the airport.

PRICE OF THE TOUR:

• Accommodation DBL/TWIN (2 people per room): 1,850 €/person.
• Triple Accommodation / Family Room (3 persons): 1,660 €/person

*Prices may vary depending on the season, hotel level, group size, guide language and included excursions

 

The cost of the tour is included:

• All transfers under the program;
• Transport: minibus to Antananarivo (1, 9 and 10 days) and 4×4 SUVs along the route (2–9 days), 2-3 participants per jeep;
• Accommodation in 3★ hotels with amenities with double or triple accommodation;
• Breakfast in hotels (American type);
• All entrance tickets to national parks, reserves and tourist sites specified in the program;
• Services of local guides in national parks and reserves;
• A barge tour to Mantasoa (Nosy Soa Lemur Island)
• All ferry crossings along the route.

 

Not included in the cost:

• International flight to/from Antananarivo;
• Domestic flight Morondava - Antananarivo;
• Lunches, dinners and drinks;
• Health insurance;
• Madagascar tourist visa;
• Personal expenses and tips to drivers and guides;
• Services of a Russian-speaking accompanying guide throughout the route, including his flight (required for groups of 5 people);

• The surcharge for the services of the guide is 750 EUR per group (the cost is divided between the tour participants).