Itinerary

1. Day 1: Antananarivo to Morondava to Bekopaka via Kirindy

   • Fly from Antananarivo to Morondava with a flight duration of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
   • Meet your guide at Morondava Airport and begin the drive towards Tsingy of Bemaraha National Park.
   • Drive for approximately 8 hours, passing rural villages and scenic landscapes.
   • Stop at the legendary hollow giant baobab capable of sheltering up to 15 children.
   • Pause for toilet breaks and photographs at the Avenue of the Baobabs.
   • Cross two rivers by ferry boats en route to Belo sur Tsiribihina.
   • Enjoy lunch at MAD’ZEBU Restaurant in Belo sur Tsiribihina.
   • Continue driving for approximately 4 hours to Bekopaka village.
   • Check in at the hotel in Bekopaka and enjoy dinner.

   Overnight stay in Bekopaka.

2. Day 2: Manambolo River Canoe Ride and Big Tsingy Exploration

   • Depart from the hotel at 07h00 after breakfast and drive for 15 minutes to Manambolo River.
   • Begin a canoe journey along the river to explore two limestone caves with stalactites and stalagmites.
   • Observe bats, nesting birds, and visit the Vazimba ancestors tombs from the river.
   • Look out for Madagascar fish eagle and other endemic bird species during the river tour.
   • Complete the canoe experience in approximately 2 hours.
   • Drive for 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the Big Tsingy area located 17 kilometres north.
   • Hike through razor-shaped limestone formations over 200 million years old.
   • Spot endemic wildlife including bamboo lemurs, white sifaka, brown lemurs, sportive lemurs, reptiles, and birds.
   • Pass through long caves with shining calcite formations and cross the suspension bridge.
   • Stop at two viewpoints for panoramic views from the highest peaks of Tsingy.
   • Enjoy lunch inside the national park.
   • Return to the hotel with a drive of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

   Overnight stay in Bekopaka.

3. Day 3: Bekopaka to Avenue of the Baobabs to Morondava

   • Depart early in the morning after breakfast for the drive to Morondava.
   • Cross two rivers by ferry boats and enjoy scenic countryside views.
   • Stop for lunch at MAD’ZEBU Restaurant in Belo sur Tsiribihina.
   • Visit the Sacred Baobab and the Twisted Baobab, learning about their cultural significance.
   • Arrive at the Avenue of the Baobabs and enjoy sunset views and photography.
   • Taste baobab juice and baobab ice cream at the avenue.
   • Continue driving for approximately 45 minutes to Morondava.

   Overnight stay in Morondava.