Madagascar · Geological Wonders

5-Day Tsingy of Bemaraha Tour from Morondava with Baobab Avenue

5 Days Round trip from Morondava Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Little Tsingy and Big Tsingy
  • 02 Witness the unique Lovers Baobabs
  • 03 Take sunset photos at the famous Avenue of the Baobabs
  • 04 Spot Decken's Sifaka, common brown lemurs, and bird species
  • 05 Visit the Manambolo River Gorge by local pirogue
  • 06 Travel by 4WD to the remote village of Bekopaka

Enjoy an impressive journey through Madagascar's vast mineral forest as you explore the Tsingy of Bemaraha and its dramatic rock formations. Travel from Morondava to Bekopaka by 4WD, cross the Tsiribihina and Manambolo rivers by ferry, and discover highlights such as the Little Tsingy, Big Tsingy, Manambolo River Gorge, and the iconic Avenue of the Baobabs. Along the way, look out for Decken's Sifaka, common brown lemurs, birds, and the remarkable Pachypodium plant. The tour also includes the Lovers Baobabs and a memorable sunset at the famous baobab alley.

Enjoy an impressive journey through Madagascar's vast mineral forest as you explore the Tsingy of Bemaraha and its dramatic rock formations.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Antananarivo, Toliara, Morondava, Beloni Tsiribihina, Tsingy de Bemaraha, Bekopaka
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Morondava to Bekopaka via Baobab Avenue

  • Meet at the hotel in Morondava in the morning and head مباشرة to Bekopaka by 4WD, covering about 200 km of off-road terrain.
  • Along the way, enjoy the beauty of the "Baobab Avenue or Alley" as you pass through this iconic landscape.
  • Next, take a ferry to cross the Tsiribihina River before reaching Belo, where you can have lunch.
  • After lunch, continue driving to Bekopaka village and cross the final river, the Manambolo, by ferry boat once again.

Overnight in a hotel.

Hotel (in the Tsingy of Bemaraha): Orchidée de Bemaraha, Olympe du Bemaraha, Le Grand Hôtel, Hôtel Tanankoay

2
Day 02

Manambolo River Trip and Little Tsingy Exploration

  • Today, take a river trip on the Manambolo by local boat (pirogue) to see the beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.
  • Visit the Ancestors' (VAZIMBA) tomb, located at the last part of the Gorge of Manambolo.
  • After that, return and explore the Little Tsingy, which includes a few hours of walking.
  • Look out for the unique rock formations from the canopy, the dancing lemur called Decken's Sifaka, the common brown lemur, several bird species, and the famous succulent plant Pachypodium, also known as elephant foot.

Overnight in a hotel.

Hotel (in the Tsingy of Bemaraha): Orchidée de Bemaraha, Olympe du Bemaraha, Le Grand Hôtel, Hôtel Tanankoay

3
Day 03

Big Tsingy Adventure and Suspension Bridge

  • In the morning, drive to the Big Tsingy, about 17 km from the village, which takes more or less 1 hour.
  • See the unique rock formations from the canopy, the dancing lemur called Decken's Sifaka, the common brown lemur, some bird species, and the famous succulent plant Pachypodium, or elephant foot.
  • Explore the caves, the famous suspension bridge, and enjoy panoramic views from the top of the Big Tsingy.
  • After the visit, return to the hotel and relax.

Overnight in a hotel.

Hotel (in the Tsingy of Bemaraha): Orchidée de Bemaraha, Olympe du Bemaraha, Le Grand Hôtel, Hôtel Tanankoay

4
Day 04

Return to Morondava via the Lovers Baobabs

  • After breakfast, drive back to Morondava by 4WD, stopping at the Lovers Baobabs and then passing by the Baobab Avenue or Alley to enjoy the wonderful colours of the sunset.

Overnight in a hotel.

Hotel (in Morondava): Baobab Café Hotel, Select Hotel, Chez Maggie Hotel, Trecicogne Hotel

5
Day 05

Departure Transfer

  • Transfer to the airport and fly to Antananarivo or Tuléar, depending on your program.

Tour ends.

Avenue of the Baobabs, Lovers Baobabs, Little Tsingy, Big Tsingy

Where this trip takes you

Avenue of the Baobabs, Lovers Baobabs, Little Tsingy, Big Tsingy

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Morondava 6 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport-hotel-airport transfers
  • Accommodation in hotels in Morondava and Bekopaka
  • Guide fee in the Tsingy
  • Two ferry boat crossings on two different rivers
  • 4WD with a driver and fuel from Morondava to the Tsingy and back to Morondava
  • Meals and hotel for the driver/tour guide
  • Some taxes

What's Not Included

  • Your food and drinks during the whole tour
  • Park entrance tickets
  • Personal insurance
  • International and domestic flights
  • Extras and tips

What to bring

  • Flashlight
  • Drinks
  • Walking boots or shoes
  • Anti-mosquito repellent
  • Hats
  • Sunscreen

Know before you go

  • Exchange your cash only at a bank in Morondava, because you cannot exchange money in Bekopaka, although you can check your money on your mobile phone there.
  • NB: You are allowed to choose the suitable hikes for you on the spot.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Meet at the hotel in Morondava or at the airport.
Tour start
Morondava, Madagascar
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Morondava.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €350.00 — €900.00
Double Sharing €350.00 — €500.00

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