9-Day Madagascar Tsingy and Baobabs Adventure from Antananarivo

• Arrival at Ivato International Airport and reception by the Charles Travel Madagascar Agency Tours team with meet-and-greet assistance.
• Complete customs formalities and receive guidance from the guide for the arrival process, including currency exchange.
• Transfer directly to the hotel in Antananarivo for check-in.

• After breakfast, depart from Antananarivo at 08:00 AM and drive to Antsirabe.
• Stop at Ambatolampy, around 70 km from the capital, and visit the aluminium workshop where locals craft pots, pans, and traditional items from recycled aluminium.
• Explore the local market, interact with artisans, and take photos of the scenic surroundings, including villages and rice fields.
• Continue the journey to Antsirabe, approximately 100 km from Ambatolampy, enjoying views of the highlands and small towns.
• Arrive in Antsirabe at 04:00 PM and check in at the hotel.
• Take an optional short city tour to see colourful rickshaws, colonial buildings, local craft shops, Independence Avenue, Hotel des Thermes, the stone market, and a horn factory.
• Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

• After breakfast around 09:00 AM, drive from Antsirabe to visit Lake Tritriva, featuring volcanic landscapes and emerald waters.
• Spend free time admiring the peaceful atmosphere, taking photos, and enjoying views of the site, located about 23 km west of Antsirabe.
• Have an optional picnic lunch at the lake.
• Continue through changing landscapes from the cool highlands to warmer and drier regions.
• Pass traditional villages, rice fields, and savannah scenery along the way.
• Arrive in Miandrivazo around 06:00 PM and check in at the hotel for an overnight stay.

• After an early breakfast at 07:00 AM, depart towards Kirindy Forest, a dry deciduous forest known for its unique wildlife.
• Enjoy scenic landscapes including baobab trees, savannahs, and traditional villages.
• Arrive at Kirindy Forest Reserve in the afternoon and check in at the lodge.
• Have lunch at the lodge.
• Take a guided afternoon walk to explore the forest and spot species such as fossa, lemurs, chameleons, and birds.

Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge near Kirindy Forest.

• After breakfast at the lodge, depart towards Bekopaka, the gateway to Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park.
• Travel through landscapes featuring baobab trees, dry forests, rivers, and remote villages.
• Cross the Tsiribihina River by local ferry to reach Bekopaka.
• Arrive in Bekopaka in the late afternoon and check in at the lodge.
• Enjoy lunch and free time to relax.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Bekopaka.

• After breakfast, spend the full day exploring Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park.
• Take a guided visit of the Small Tsingy or Great Tsingy, depending on fitness level and time.
• Walk across suspension bridges, limestone pinnacles, and scenic viewpoints.
• Discover the fauna and flora of the area and hike to the famous peaks.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park.
• Return to the hotel in the afternoon.

Dinner and overnight stay in Bekopaka.

• After breakfast, travel back to Morondava.
• Have lunch at Belo sur Tsiribihina.
• Stop at the Avenue of the Baobabs to enjoy a sunset view.
• Arrive in Morondava in the early evening and transfer to the hotel.

• Depart early from Morondava at 06:30 AM after breakfast for a long drive to Antsirabe.
• Travel through the Menabe region and enjoy views of red hills and landscapes.
• Make stops for photos and breaks if necessary.
• Have lunch in Miandrivazo.
• Continue to Antsirabe, known for its colonial streets, volcanic lakes, and colourful rickshaws.
• Learn about the town's history, handicrafts, and its reputation as the centre of beer making in Madagascar.
• Check in at the hotel upon arrival.

• After breakfast, check out at 09:00 AM and begin the journey back to Antananarivo.
• Enjoy the scenic drive through the highlands with views of villages, rice paddies, and rolling hills.
• Stop at local artisan workshops to see crafts such as zebu horn products, embroidery, and gemstones.
• Have lunch in Behenjy, known for foie gras and duck dishes.
• Continue the drive to Antananarivo and arrive in the late afternoon.
• Transfer to the hotel for check-in and free time to relax.
• End of the tour with free time to explore the city.