Day 1: Welcome at Ivato airport
On arrival (Air France, Air Austral, Ethiopian Airlines, etc.), our teams will give you a warm welcome. After formalities, you will be transferred to your hotel near the airport.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel chat’o
Day 2: Antananarivo – Antsirabe
After breakfast, departure for the spa town of Antsirabe. En route, stop at Ambatolampy to discover the traditional manufacture of aluminium cooking pots. Lunch on the way, followed by a visit to Lake Tritriva, a 160 m deep volcanic lake. Return to Antsirabe at the end of the day.
Dinner and overnight at the Plumeria hotel.
Day 3: Antsirabe – Miandrivazo
Departure for Miandrivazo, crossing several communes. Stop at Ambatondradama for a photo break. After lunch en route, arrive in Miandrivazo in the late afternoon, with a view of a magnificent sunset. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Miandrivazo – Masiakampy – Begidro
The journey continues to Masiakampy, the starting point for the descent of the Tsiribihina River. This river, the source of life for the local population, offers exceptional panoramic views. You will have the opportunity to meet villagers and visit Nosin’ampela, where you can observe lemurs and bathe in a waterfall.
Overnight camping in Begidro.
Day 5: Begidro – Ambatomisay
The descent continues, with birdwatching and, with a little luck, crocodile watching. There will be stops in villages to chat with the locals.
Late afternoon camping with campfire and local entertainment.
Day 6: Ambatomisay – Belotsiribihina – Bekopaka
Arrive in Belotsiribihina, then have lunch before continuing by caravan to Bekopaka, a tourist village 110 km away. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Bekopaka – Grand and Petit Tsingy
A day devoted to exploring the Tsingy de Bemaraha and the Manambolo gorges. After an excursion by pirogue to discover the caves, you will climb the Grand Tsingy, a spectacular limestone massif. Picnic lunch. Return at the end of the day.
Dinner and overnight at the Orchidée de bemaraha hotel.
Day 8: Bekopaka – Kirindy Reserve
After a half-day’s drive, you arrive near the Kirindy reserve, dedicated to the protection of flora and fauna. Here you will discover rare species such as the fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) and several lemurs. Continue on to Morondava, stopping to admire the baobabs in love. Sunset at the Allée des Baobabs.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel vezo beach
Day 9: Morondava
Day at leisure to relax on the banks of the Mozambique Channel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel vezo beach
Day 10: Morondava – Antsirabe
Return to Antsirabe via the RN5 and RN4 roads.
Overnight at the Hotel Plumeria.
Day 11: Antsirabe – Antananarivo
Return to Antananarivo with a stop to admire the scenery from another angle.
Overnight at the Nosy Manga hotel.
Day 12: Visit to the Rova of Ambohimanga
The Rova d’Ambohimanga, a royal palace listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a must-see.
The afternoon will be devoted to shopping before your transfer to the airport.
