Madagascar · Boating

3-Day Tsiribihina River Boat Ride in Madagascar with Baobab Avenue

3 Days Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit a waterfall and natural swimming pool near the Tsiribihina riverbank
02 See wild animals along the riverbanks and in the forest beside the river
03 Spend 2 nights camping on the riverbank with campfires and folklore songs each evening
04 Enjoy the west coast scenery from Belo sur Tsiribihina to Morondava, including the giant baobab, the Baobab in Love, and sunset at the Avenue of the Baobabs

Take a boat ride on the Tsiribihina River, a journey that can be enjoyed throughout the year from Miandrivazo to Belo/Tsiribihina. Along the way, discover riverside landscapes, villages, wildlife, and camping on the riverbank, then continue to visit the Baobab in Love and the famous Avenue of the Baobabs. I have already offered this tour hundreds of times, so if this itinerary does not suit your interests, please feel free to request a customized tour according to your needs and wishes.

Spot two species of lemurs in the forest; sometimes, these lemurs can also be seen on the river shore drinking water.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Antananarivo, Morondava, Beloni Tsiribihina, Miandrivazo, Tsingy de Bemaraha

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Miandrivazo to Nosy Ampela by Boat

Breakfast at your hotel.
Complete customs and formalities at the mayor's office before departure.
Transfer to the dock by car.
Ride through the Bemaraha mountains and visit a waterfall and natural swimming pool. Along the riverfront, see large areas of tobacco plantations, beans, rice, and other food crops.
Lunch and dinner on board, followed by a campfire and a small party on the beach in the evening.
Camp under the tents.

Day 02

Nosy Ampela to Tsaraotana with Village and Lemur Sightings

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in full board.
Visit the tobacco farmers' village in Begidro.
Visit the village of Berevo. Spot two species of lemurs in the forest; sometimes, these lemurs can also be seen on the river shore drinking water. See the baobab trees growing along the riverside, then enjoy a campfire and a small party on the beach in the evening.
Camp under the tents.

Day 03

Tsaraotana to Morondava via Belo/Tsiribihina

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in full board.
Transfer by 4x4 vehicle to Morondava from Belo/Tsiribihina's dock.
Visit the sacred baobab, the Baobab in Love, and the famous Avenue of the Baobabs.
Drop off at your hotel and overnight in Morondava.
Hotel suggestions in Morondava:
- Baobab Cafe Hotel - 3-star hotel with swimming pool
- Le Renala Sable d'Or - 2-star hotel without swimming pool
- Vezo Hotel - 1-star hotel without swimming pool

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

The motorized boat for 3 days and 2 nights
Meals in full board for 2 and a half days (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners)
Your bottled water during the boat ride on the Tsiribihina River
All admissions and taxes
Transfer by car from your hotel in Miandrivazo to the departure dock
Transfer by 4x4 vehicle from Belo/Tsiribihina's dock to Morondava on the third day
My services as your tour guide

What's Not Included

Your hotel upon your arrival in Miandrivazo
Your hotel in Morondava on day 3
Your transfer from Antananarivo to Miandrivazo
Drinks, beverages, and snacks
Your personal expenses related to souvenir purchases

What to bring

Please bring the following items during the tour:

Depending on the season.
During the dry season from August to December, you need to bring light clothing.
During the rainy season from December to March, you need to bring a raincoat.
During the winter, from April to July, you need to bring warm clothing.
Through all seasons, you have to wear hard shoes while trekking, especially when you trek through Tsingy National Park.
Do not forget to bring your sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and flashlight. Sometimes, the power does not work 24/7 in the countryside of Madagascar.

Know before you go

Hiring a local guide is mandatory when you visit any park in Madagascar.
If you bring USD bills, make sure they were issued after 2010. In Madagascar, no money changer company accepts USD bills issued before 2010.

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