Madagascar · National Parks

10-Day Madagascar Tour to Tsingy de Bemaraha and Baobab Alley

10 Days Round trip from Antananarivo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Go on an exciting Tsiribihina River excursion
02 Immerse yourself in Malagasy culture
03 See exotic wildlife at Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
04 Capture a breathtaking sunset at Baobab Alley

Enter a world like no other, where the natural landscapes, wildlife, and indigenous flora are so unique that you will feel far removed from the chaos of urban life. Travel for 10 days from Antananarivo to the edge of Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park with an expert local guide, and explore some of the best experiences Madagascar has to offer. Along the way, enjoy a Tsiribihina River excursion, discover Malagasy culture, and capture a breathtaking sunset near the famous Baobab Alley.

Enter a world like no other, where the natural landscapes, wildlife, and indigenous flora are so unique that you will feel far removed from the chaos of urban life.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Antananarivo, Antsirabe, Morondava, Miandrivazo, Tsingy de Bemaraha, Bekopaka, Ambatolampy

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Antananarivo

Arrive at Madagascar Airport and meet your local tour guide for pickup and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight stay at La Villette Hotel.

Day 02

Antsirabe and the Sacred Lakes

Enjoy a good breakfast and drive to Antsirabe, taking in the beautiful landscape of the Haut Plateau along the way.
Stop by Ambatolampy to see local handicrafts made from aluminium.
Check in to the hotel and drive to Tritriva's sacred lake and Lake Andraikiba.
Spend 2 hours with a local guide learning about the history of the lake.
Return to Antsirabe and take a rickshaw tour of the city.

Overnight stay at Flower Palace.

Day 03

Journey to Miandrivazo

Have breakfast and set out on a 6-hour drive through the Bongolava mountain range to the town of Miandrivazo.
Arrive and check in to the hotel.

Overnight stay at Princesse de Tsiribihina.

Day 04

Boat Trip to Nosy Ampela

Go to the port and board the boat.
Observe the lifestyle of the local Sakalava tribe in this region.
In the afternoon, arrive at Nosy Ampela Waterfall and see the famous common brown lemur.
Set up a tent and camp along the banks of the Tsiribihina River.
Enjoy a special campfire program.

Overnight stay in the tent.

Day 05

Begidro and Sakalava Traditions

Travel for another 6-7 hours by boat.
On the way, see several types of crocodiles and visit the beautiful village of Begidro.
Arrive, set up camp, and get settled in.
In the evening, enjoy a campfire activity where local people play live music with their "kabosy" (traditional Malagasy guitar) and perform their traditional Sakalava dance called 'kilalaka'.

Overnight stay in the tent.

Day 06

Bekopaka, Gateway to Tsingy

Travel for 6 hours to Bekopaka, the gateway to Tsingy de Bemaraha Park.
Cross the Manambolo River by ferry.
Arrive and check in to the hotel to rest.

Overnight stay at Orchidée de Bemaraha.

Day 07

Explore Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park

Spend the day amidst nature discovering Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park.
Visit the cathedral and the hanging bridge, and capture sightings of animals that live there, such as the Sifaka lemur and common brown lemur.
Spot Madagascar's biggest carnivore, the fossa.
Continue the excursion into the smaller section of the Tsingy.

Overnight stay at Orchidée de Bemaraha.

Day 08

Morondava and Baobab Alley Sunset

Drive to your final destination, Morondava.
Continue to Baobab Alley and admire one of the most popular sunsets in Madagascar.
Arrive, check in to the hotel, and have dinner.

Overnight stay at Baobab Cafe.

Day 09