Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Tana. Arriving at Ivato international Airport, clear customs and meet our representative for transfer to Anjary Hotel (midrange) or Palissandre (top) for overnight, Hotel Colbert (top).
Day 2: Tana-Antsirabe. In the morning, leave Tana and drive to Antsirabe which lies 170 km south of Tana in the national route number 7; it takes almost three to four hours drive to get there. Antsirabe is one of the coolest towns in Madagascar and it is the capital of the Pousse-pousse (rickshaw). Along the way, you can see many shops selling products made from raffia and Malagasy crafts as well. Arriving in Antsirabe, in the city, there are lots of mining shops selling precious stones; visit the shop of Joseph. Pass one hour at Andraikiba Lake on the way to Miandrivazo. Overnight at Hotel Retrait (midrange comfort), Hotel de Thermes (top).
Day 3: Antsirabe-Miandrivazo. Drive from Antsirabe to Miandrivazo (220 km). Miandrivazo notable primarily as the starting point for canoe trip down to Tsiraraka. This area is one of the hottest in Madagascar, so bring thin clothes and umbrellas. Overnight at Hotel Baobab (midrange), Hotel Lakana.
Days 4-6: River trip. From the fourth till the sixth day, with a dugout canoe seems a bit tiring adventure but fun, also quieter and giving you a chance to observe natural attractions. Well the boat is comfortable and fast but expensive. The first day of the river trip allows you to meet chameleons and birds. The second day is the best part of the canoe trip passing to the Gorge of Bemaraha, a thick forest, sifaka lemurs and lemur fulvus are drinking water on the side of the river. The bird life along the river is particularly noteworthy. Overnight camping.
Day 7: Tsarahotana-Tsingy. After breakfast in the morning, taking a 4WD to the Tsingy where you could encounter few lemur species including the Verreaux’s sifaka, Common brown lemur, and possibly to see Giant Coua and Verreaux’s Coua, and other more etc. Overnight at Olympe du Bemaraha (midrange/top) or at Relais de Tsingy (high midrange).
Day 8: Visit at the Tsingy. Visit at the park. The Tsingy is 152 000 hectares (66 630 hectares of which have national park status) is one of the largest protected areas in Madagascar. The Tsingy is a vast forest of rugged and eroded karst pinnacles. There are about 90 species of birds, 8 species of reptiles and 11 species of lemurs. Overnight at Hotel Olympe de Bemaraha (midrange and top) or Hotel Relais de Tsingy (high midrange).
Day 9: Tsingy–Morondava. A long drive from the Tsingy to Morondava, an hour stop at the Baobab Alley during the sunset. Overnight at Hotel Renal Sable d’Or (top and midrange) or Hotel Baobab café (midrange/top).
Day 10: Morondava-Tana. Take a flight from Morondava to get to Tana, our last tour destination before flying back home.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
The cost of tour is cheaper if you are more than one person. A deposit of 25% of the total amount must be paid when you sign the contract. The remaining should be paid when the tour starts in Euro cash or USD.
Prices:
- Single: 1330 Euro (mid range), 1864 Euro (top)
- 2 persons: 700 Euro (mid range), 975 Euro (top)
- 4 persons: 460 Euro (mid range), 635 Euro (top)
- 6 or more: 400 Euro (mid range), 525 Euro (top).
Price Includes:
- Transfer from Tana-Antsirabe till Miandrivazo
- 4WD Morondava Tsingy back and forth
- Fuel
- Full board during the camping at the River trip
- Dugout canoe
- Boat for the top option
- Entrance fee to the park
- Flight booking only
- Driver’s meals and his accommodation
- Tour guide
- Picnic lunch at the Tsingy
- Tax
- Car Insurance only
- Transfer (only applied upon arrival).
Price Excludes:
- Tips
- Drinks
- Flight ticket
- Laundry.
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