This exceptional 24-day journey across Madagascar invites you to explore the diversity and fascinating beauty of the Great Island. From the capital Antananarivo to the eastern rainforests, via the wild landscapes of the west and the pristine beaches of the south, you will experience total immersion in Malagasy nature and culture. Between the Tsiribihina River descent, discovery of the Tsingy de Bemaraha, and encounters with lemurs in the parks of Isalo, Ranomafana, and Andasibe, each stage reveals a unique facet of this extraordinary country.
This journey combines adventure, authenticity, and comfort, alternating 4×4 travel, river navigation, hiking, and relaxation. An unforgettable experience at Madagascar’s gentle pace, ideal for lovers of wide open spaces and unspoiled nature.
Day 1 – Antananarivo
Arrival at Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo and transfer to the city center.
Havana Resort Hotel or similar.
Day 2 – Antananarivo → Antsirabe (180 km, approx. 4 hours)
Departure south toward Antsirabe, a charming thermal town founded by Norwegians, via National Road 7.
Stop in Ambatolampy to visit a traditional aluminum foundry producing Madagascar’s famous cookware.
Typical Highland landscapes: red-brick villages, vast rice fields, and green hills.
In Antsirabe, city tour by rickshaw, visiting silk workshops, precious stone cutters, and zebu horn sculptors.
Royal Palace Hotel or similar.
Day 3 – Antsirabe → Miandrivazo → Masiakampy (280 km, approx. 6 hours)
Departure toward western Madagascar. Visit the volcanic lakes Andraikiba and Tritriva (approx. 2 hours).
Continue to Miandrivazo, where landscapes become arid and expansive.
Arrival in Masiakampy around 3 PM. Free afternoon to relax by the pool or walk through the village.
Eden de la Tsiribihina Hotel or similar.
Days 4 & 5 – Masiakampy / Tsiribihina River Descent
Morning departure aboard a traditional barge to begin the Tsiribihina River descent (approx. 150 km).
Scenery includes tropical plants, rice fields, tobacco plantations and birdlife such as herons, egrets, and ibis.
Full-board camping in nature.
First day includes a swim in a natural pool.
Day 6 – Tsiribihina River → Belo-sur-Tsiribihina → Bekopaka (120 km, approx. 4 hours track)
End of river journey. Continue by 4×4 to Bekopaka through arid plains, marshlands, baobab forests, and remote villages.
Cross the Manambolo River by ferry.
Olympe de Bemaraha Hotel or similar.
Day 7 – Bekopaka (40 km, approx. 2 hours)
Exploration of the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Discover a spectacular limestone labyrinth formed over millions of years.
Home to 90 bird species, 8 reptiles, and around 12 lemur species.
5-hour hike in the Grand Tsingy.
Olympe de Bemaraha Hotel or similar.
Day 8 – Bekopaka → Morondava (220 km, approx. 8 hours)
Morning departure. Stop for lunch in Belo-sur-Tsiribihina (not included).
Arrival at the iconic Avenue of the Baobabs at sunset.
Laguna Beach Hotel or similar.
Day 9 – Morondava → Belo-sur-Mer (90 km, approx. 4 hours)
Journey south along the west coast to Belo-sur-Mer, famous for traditional dhow building.
Scenery includes spiny forests, baobabs, rice fields, and isolated villages.
Afternoon free at the beach.
Belo Beach Hotel or similar.
Day 10 – Belo-sur-Mer / Kirindy Mitea National Park
Visit Kirindy Mitea National Park, known for its dunes, birds, mangroves, and baobabs.
Approx. 3-hour visit.
Belo Beach Hotel or similar.
Day 11 – Belo-sur-Mer → Morombe (270 km, approx. 12 hours)
Long travel day via Manja.
Cross the Mangoky River by hand-pulled ferry.
Paletuvier Hotel or similar.
Days 12–14 – Morombe → Tsiandamba (120 km, approx. 6 hours)
Coastal drive via the sacred millennial baobab and the Enchanted Baobab Forest.
Stay in Tsiandamba, an isolated fishing village with a paradisiacal beach.
Manga Bay Lodge or similar.
Day 15 – Tsiandamba → Ranohira (310 km, approx. 9 hours)
Drive via RN9 then RN7. Sunset at the famous Isalo Window.
H1 Isalo Hotel or similar.
Day 16 – Ranohira / Isalo National Park
Explore Isalo National Park: canyons, cliffs, and natural pools.
6-hour guided hike.
H1 Isalo Hotel or similar.
Day 17 – Ranohira → Ranomafana (340 km, approx. 8 hours)
Visit Anja Community Reserve (ring-tailed lemurs).
Stop in Ambalavao to visit the Antaimoro paper workshop.
Setam Lodge or similar.
Day 18 – Ranomafana → Ambositra (160 km, approx. 6 hours)
Visit Ranomafana National Park, home to 12 lemur species, including the golden bamboo lemur.
3-hour guided walk.
Ivato River Lodge or similar.
Day 19 – Ambositra → Antananarivo (290 km, approx. 8 hours)
Visit Ambositra, capital of Malagasy woodcraft and the Zafimaniry culture (UNESCO).
Ikopa Hotel or similar.
Day 20 – Antananarivo → Andasibe (140 km, approx. 5 hours)
Visit Mitsinjo Private Reserve. Evening walk in VOIMMA Reserve.
Feony Ala Hotel or similar.
Day 21 – Andasibe / Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
Home to 14 lemur species. 4-hour forest walk.
Visit Vakona Reserve.
Feony Ala Hotel or similar.
Day 22 – Andasibe → Antananarivo (140 km, approx. 5 hours)
Visit the Royal Hill of Ambohimanga (UNESCO).
Chat’o Park Hotel or similar.
Day 24 – Antananarivo / Departure
Transfer to the international airport. End of services.
Price per person
1 traveler: €5,100 (single room)
2 travelers: €2,900 (double/twin)
3 travelers: €2,700 (triple)
4 travelers: €2,500 (double/twin)
5 travelers: €2,300 (1 triple + 1 double/twin)
6 travelers: €2,150 (double/twin)
For more options, please contact us.
Included
Private vehicle with French-speaking driver-guide | Private river barge with full board | Entrance fees | Accommodation with dinner & breakfast | All transfers
Not Included
Visa (€35) | Domestic flights | Lunches not mentioned | Drinks | Personal expenses | Anything not listed as included
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