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Madagascar - Baobab & Tsingy Explorer
8 days, Morondava to Morondava
Itinerary
Day 1Morondava
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Please contact your booking agent if you would like to book pre-tour accommodation or road transfer to Morondava.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Optional Activities - Day 1 HideShow
Full Day Overland Transfer - Antananarivo to Morondava
Make your transportation easy with this full-day transfer from Antananarivo to Morondava. This 11 to 12-hour overland transfer will provide views of Madagascar from your window, stops for meals (not included) and bathroom breaks. Departure will be around 7 am from your hotel in Antananarivo. Please speak with a GCO for more information on pricing per person/group.
Day 2Morondava/Kirindy Forest
An early start to the day to see the sunrise at the Baobab Alley. Continue to Kirindy Forest Reserve, where you may be lucky enough to spot the giant jumping rat, or Fossa, the largest carnivore on the island. This evening, enjoy a night walk, the highlight of a visit to Kirindy.
4x4
Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.
Baobab Alley at Sunrise
Wake up early as we drive to Baobab Alley and watch the sunrise over these majestic trees. Also referred to as the upside down tree with some reaching heights up to 98 feet tall.
Kirindy Forest Night Walk
Once the sun goes down, grab a flashlight and head out into the forest for a guided night walk. With your guide you'll spot various critters who call this region home. Keep your eyes peeled for nocturnal lemur species, and the elusive Fossa.
Day 3Kirindy Forest/Bekopaka
Continue to Bekopaka, our gateway to the National Park of Tsingy de Bemaraha.
Load into 4x4's and head out on sandy roads heading north to Bekopaka, before arriving cross the Tsiribihina and Manambolo rivers by local ferry.
4x4
Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.
Meals included:
DinnerDay 4Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
Morning canoe adventure on the Manambolo River, with an afternoon exploring the Little Tsingy's.
Canoe the Manambola River
Canoe along the Manambolo, with stops to visit caves filled with stalactites, stalagmites and the famous tomb of the Vazimba tribe.
Little Tsingy Visit
The National Park of Tsingy de Bemaraha is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, made up of a maze of rock formations indigenous to Madagascar. Today you will have a chance to visit Little Tsingy which is also home to some of the Decken’s sifaka and red-fronted brown lemurs.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 5Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
Enjoy a full day exploring the peculiar rock formations of the 'Great Tsingy'.
Hiking the Great Tsingy is more adventurous than the Little Tsingy and involves sections of scrambling on exposed rocks, crossing hanging bridges and large vertical drops. It is not technically difficult, but should not be attempted by the faint hearted or those suffering from vertigo. (The panoramic views are worth the effort though.) If you do not want to visit Great Tsingy on this day, there are alternatives to spend an additional day in Little Tsingy.
Great Tsingy Visit
Spending the day in the Great Tsingy, trekking further into the park. Passing through several hanging bridges with the formations below your feet.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 6Bekopaka/Morondava
A full day driving back to Morondava, stopping for sunset at the Baobab Alley.
The sandy track leads back to Morondava passing through Baobab Alley in time for sunset.
Sunset at Baobab Alley
Great for photographers of any level, is the opportunity to watch the sun set behind these famous Baobab trees.
4x4
Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 7Morondava
Free day in Morondava to relax on the beach, visit the local market, or explore five species of mangroves in a dugout canoe.
Opt for a group farewell dinner as the trip draws to an end.
Free Time
Get active or get lazy— the choice is yours.
Day 8Morondava
Depart at any time.
Flights out of Morondava can be unpredictable, and the flights times have been known to change. To avoid any unnecessary issues with timing, please book flights out of Antananarivo no earlier than 8pm.
Please contact your booking agent if you would like to book post-tour accommodation or a road transfer from Morondava back to Tana.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.