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9-Day Tour Of The Western Part Of Madagascar From Antananarivo
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, History, Wildlife

  • Duration

    9 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, French, Italian, Spanish

Description

For adventure and nature lovers, travelling to the western part of Madagascar on this 9-day tour will be a perfect choice. We will spoil you with the island's beauty with a tour of Morondava, Antsirabe, Kirindy, Antananarivo and Tsingy of Bemaraha National Park. Visit the village of Ambatolampy to see the workshop and the process at the aluminium foundry. Stop at Baobab Alley on your drive to Kirindy for pictures. Check out the Queen's Palace - Manjakamiadana and learn about the history of Madagascar.

Highlights
  • Stop at the avenue of Baobab for the amazing sunset
  • Explore the Tsingy of Bemaraha National Park 
  • Go for a river trip with a dugout pirogue at the gorge of Manambol
  • Take a walk into the forest to see several species of nocturnal lemurs
  • Spot different wildlife, including fossa, lemurs and some reptiles
  • Pass through typical villages, which reflect the Malagasy population’s way of life
  • Visit the Queen’s Palace - Manjakamiadana, to learn about the origins of the Imerina tribe
  • Day 0: Antananarivo expand_more

    Meet and pick up at the airport, then transfer directly to the hotel for rest after the flight. Hotel check-in, dinner and overnight stay at Green Palace Hotel.

  • Day 1: Antananarivo - Antsirabe expand_more

    After breakfast, drive to Antsirabe for about 4 hours from the capital city. Crossing the fertile region of the colourful land, such as green rice fields and red houses made of bricks and mud. Short break to the village of Ambatolampy to visit the workshop and see the process at the Aluminium foundry. Then, keep driving until the destination. On arrival, a visit to see the crafts shops exposing means of locomotion in miniature made from recycled cans, pieces of wood and the zebu horn factory. Hotel check-in after the visit. Dinner and overnight stay at the Royal Palace Hotel.

  • Day 2: Antsirabe - Morondava expand_more

    After breakfast, we will have a full day drive from the town of water to reach the west coast of the Island, with some stops en route to take pictures of the beautiful landscape. Passing through small villages of stone cutters, gold miners, and many typical villages which reflect the Malagasy population’s way of life. Lunch in the town of Miandrivazo. Afterwards, keep on driving with some views of big rivers. You will start to see baobab trees near Morondava and take pictures—check-in on arrival, dinner and overnight stay at Trecicogne Hotel.

  • Day 3: Morondava - Kirindy expand_more

    Morning free. Lunch in the town, and then take the off-road to Kirindy. Short break at Baobab Alley for pictures, then continue until the destination. Upon arrival, check in the hotel before an evening walk into the forest to see several species of nocturnal lemurs and some reptiles. This is the only place to see the fossa, which is the biggest predator animal in the wild. After the visit, return to the hotel, have dinner and overnight stay at Relais du Kirindy.

  • Day 4: Kirindy - Bekopaka expand_more

    After breakfast, meet the local guide before visiting the dry Kirindy deciduous forest to see two diurnal species of lemurs; the visit will take 2 hours. After the visit, drive along the off-road to Bekopaka. Stop for lunch at Belo sur Tsiribihina town after crossing the Tsiribihina River by ferry boat. Arrive late in the afternoon, then go directly to the hotel for check-in—dinner, and overnight stay at Orchidee De Bemaraha Hotel.

  • Day 5: Bekopaka (Tsingy National Park) expand_more

    Explore the Tsingy of Bemaraha National Park. Start by doing a river trip with a dugout pirogue at the gorge of Manambolo to see caves of stalactites and old tombs of Vazimba people. After that, you wil be driven to the big Tsingy, about an hour's drive from the village. Get ready for the great adventure: Accompanied by your local guide. This Tsingy is about 30 to 50 meters high. Walkways and wooden suspended bridges, well integrated into the landscape, will help you to continue your visit more easily. Picnic lunch inside the park, then back to the hotel in the middle of the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay at Orchidee De Bemaraha Hotel.

  • Day 6: Bekopaka - Morondava expand_more

    Leave the Tsingy of Bemaraha area after breakfast, then drive back along the RN8 until the town of Morondava. Stop again at Belo sur Tsiribihina for lunch. There are some interesting stops along the way, like the sacred Baobab and lovers’ Baobab—the last stop at the Avenue of the Baobabs for the amazing sunset. Afterwards, continue until the destination. Hotel check-in, dinner and overnight stay at Chez Maggie Hotel.

  • Day 7: Morondava - Antsirabe expand_more

    Another full-day drive to return to Antsirabe (8 hours drive). Stop for lunch at Miandrivazo, which is halfway too. Hotel check-in on arrival, dinner and overnight stay at Royal Palace Hotel.

  • Day 8: Antsirabe - Antananarivo expand_more

    After the breakfast, drive to reach the capital of Antananarivo. Lunch near the town. Upon arrival, drive to the highest point - Queen’s Palace - Manjakamiadana to learn more about the origins of the Imerina tribe and Madagascar and profit from the viewpoint. After the visit, you will be driven to the hotel to relax. Dinner and overnight stay at Citizen Hotel.

  • Day 9: Antananarivo expand_more

    On the last day in Madagascar, drive to the artisanal market to buy some souvenirs before the transfer to the international airport to catch the international flight.

What's Included
  • Accommodations in a room during the entire trip
  • Half board basic (American breakfast + dinner in menus) during the trip (HB)
  • All transportation by a private 4WD car with an English-speaking driver/guide
  • Driver’s charges (food and accommodations)
  • All the fuels
  • All the activities mentioned in the program (entrances and local guide’s fees into the parks and reserves)
  • All road taxes, all transfers (hotel/airport/hotel), parking
What's Excluded
  • All lunch or packed lunches inside the parks during the tour
  • Tips, drinks and bottle of water, personal expenses
  • All activities not mentioned in the program
  • Insurance, visa
  • The International flight
What to bring

Clothing:

  • Lightweight, breathable clothing for hot and humid conditions
  • Comfortable hiking or walking shoes with a good grip
  • Long-sleeve shirts and long pants to protect against insects
  • A light jacket or sweater for cooler evenings

Outdoor Gear:

  • A good quality backpack for day trips and hikes
  • Sun hat and sunglasses for sun protection
  • Rain poncho or jacket (especially during the rainy season)

Personal Items:

  • Travel-sized toiletries
  • Insect repellent with DEET
  • Sunscreen with a high SPF
  • Basic first-aid kit
  • Prescription medications and a copy of your prescriptions

Electronics:

  • Camera or smartphone for capturing the beautiful scenery
  • Power bank and chargers

Travel Documents:

  • Passport and visa (if required)
  • Travel Insurance
  • Photocopies of important documents (passport, ID, travel insurance)

Medication necessary during travel to avoid:

  • Diarrhoea
  • Kinds of allergies
  • And personal medications
Know before you go

All activities mentioned in the programs will be covered by the agency apart from other needs of clients.
Customers can give their ideas and suggestions for better tour planning because our mission is to provide comfort for an unforgettable trip.
Travellers must pay a 50% deposit a few days before arriving in Madagascar. This is necessary for preparation, such as paying for hotels.
We only accept bank transfers for payment at the moment.

It is preferable to exchange your money in Ariary once in the airport because it is used in Madagascar. It could be that the use of credit cards is possible but only in cities, so it is better to use cash.

Meeting Point

Antananarivo, Madagascar

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 20 EUR 2004 Per Person
Child
1 To 20 EUR 1800 Per Person

This is a private tour

Starting From

Fromss

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USD 2244 / person