Descent of Tsiribihina River & Tsingy de Bemaraha
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Trip Duration
10 Day(s) 9 Night(s)
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Descent of Tsiribihina River and Tsingy de Bemaraha : Between Sport and Nature
On the road to Antsirabe, the beautiful highland landscape is dotted with rice fields and traditional houses. Ambatolampy is the stronghold of the trades of the foundry and the forge for centuries. It is known for the dexterity of its craftsmanship in the manufacture of pot, it has been exported for years beyond national borders. Miandrivazo is the boat for the descent of the river Tsiribihina for rare birds, lemurs and crocodiles of the Nile. The Tsingy National Park of Bemaraha, UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990, is made up of small Tsingy and Tsingy, and features semi-arid landscapes decorated with baobabs. This atmosphere will be accentuated by the discovery of the endemic baobab species in Madagascar, especially the sacred Baobab and the Loving Baobabs. A beautiful sunset on the path of the baobabs will be immortalized by a photo shoot. Finally, before heading to the capital, a relaxing day at Kimony Beach and a visit to the city of Morondava will be on the agenda.
Itineraries
Day 1
ANTANANARIVO – ANTSIRABE
Departure to Antsirabe, the health resort of Madagascar. Crossing of the typical landscapes of the highlands strewed with rice fields and traditional houses.
Visit of a forge and the manufacturing of the “Gasy” Candy at Ambatolampy.
Free afternoon
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2
ANTSIRABE – MIANDRIVAZO
Departure to Miandrivazo after breakfast. Miandrivazo is the dock for the descent of Tsiribihina river. During the trip, you will have the opportunity to observe a semi-arid landscape which is a typical landscape of the West-South of Madagascar.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
MIANDRIVAZO – embarcadère pour LA DESCENTE DU FLEUVE TSIRIBIHINA
Beginning of the adventure for the descent of the Tsiribihina river. Along the river you will have the opportunity to observe different kinds of rare birds. A visit to a small fishing village will allow you to appreciate the warm welcome of the Malagasy people. At the end of the day, installation at the camp to appreciate the Sunset on a white sandbank.
Night under tent.
Day 4
DESCENTE DU FLEUVE TSIRIBIHINA
Continuation of the descent. The huge waterfall and natural pool deserve a visit.
Bivouac
Day 5
BEKOPAKA
End of the descent in the morning.
4X4 transfer to Belo Tsiribihina to reach the village of Bekopaka starting point to visit the Tsingy.
Overnight at the hotel .
Day 6
Parc national de TSINGY DE BEMARAHA
Visit of the National Park of Tsingy de Bemaraha all day long: a national park world-heritage by UNESCO in 1990. Observation of Karst peaks scenery rich in flora and fauna: lemurs, birds, plante caducifoliée.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 7
BEKOPAKA
Day off. Activities according to customer choices
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8
BEKOPAKA – MORONDAVA
Departure to Morondava. A trip during which you will see the semi- arid landscape and the different species of baobab trees. It is also an opportunity to take pictures in front of Loving Baobab. Sunset at the Alley of baobabs late in the afternoon.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9
MORONDAVA
Relaxing and swimming at the beautiful beach of Kimony in Morondava .
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10
MORONDAVA – ANTANANARIVO
Transfer at the airport of Morondava and flight to Antananarivo.
According to the flight schedule, discover the Capital and surrounding area, the Upper city, the Craft Market.
Ambatolampy and its traditional pot factories.
Antsirabe, spa town, capital of the Vakinakaratra region. Rickshaw ride, visit of Lake Andraikiba and Tritriva.
Miandrivazo: the embarkation point for the descent of the Tsiribihina River.
Tsingy National Park of bemaraha: fauna and flora endemic to the region, landscape, natural swimming pool...
Sunset and photo shoot at the alley of the baobabs, baobab in love.
Relaxing swimming in the beautiful Kimony beach.
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Arcadia Travel, during your trip, will lodge you in the best hotels for an unforgettable stay, among which we propose the following ones”.
ANTSIRABE
LE ROYALE PALACE ***
Ideally located in the city of Antsirabe, in a quiet area, on the national road 7, leading to the south of Madagascar, the Hotel LE ROYAL PALACE invites you to discover its exceptional, elegant, and offers the best service to make your stay unforgettable.
VATOLAHY ***
The hotel Vatolahy with a spacious setting. Located in the city of Antsirabe, on the national road, leading to the south of Madagascar, the hotel Vatolahy will make your stay unforgettable.
BEKOPAKA
LE SOLEIL DES TSINGY ***
At the heart of a green remains intact, the Tsingy Sun invites a stay in Tsingy Bemaraha. With its seventeen bungalows of 55 m² with cozy comfort, this lodge is above all friendly.
OLYMPE DE BEMARAHA ***
At the heart of a green remains intact, the Tsingy Sun invites a stay in Tsingy Bemaraha. With its seventeen bungalows of 55 m² with cozy comfort, this lodge is above all friendly.
MORONDAVA
PALISSANDRE COTE OUEST ****
The West Coast Hotel Palissandre offers about thirty bungalows built in materials from Madagascar: granite stone, rosewood and Mokotry roof. They are spacious (32m2) and all have a private terrace with sea view.
KIMONY RESSORT ***
The hotel is located on the outskirts of the city, in a landscape of rice fields and baobabs, near the sea, not far from the village of Kimony. A strip of salty earth and a mangrove crossed by a meandering arm separates the hotel from the sea. The beach of white sand and cleanliness is wide and extends for kilometers.
RELAIS DU KIRINDY ***
Relais du Kirindy is located near the Kirindy Nature Reserve. From your bungalow, you will enjoy the absolutely authentic calm and enjoy the breathtaking views of the sacred Baobab.
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