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By barge on the Tsiribihina

This tour takes us through the great savannah plains of the West to discover one of its most beautiful sites: the Tsingys of Bemaraha. After crossing the highlands and their red brick houses we board a motor boat for a 2-day trip on the Tsiribihina river, punctuated by walks in the small villages along the banks. A chaotic trail will then lead us into a forest of calcareous peaks “the tsingy” classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO…

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  • Day 1

    • ANTANANARIVO
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    Arrival in Antananarivo, welcome by our team. Transfer to the hotel and presentation of your program.
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dîner
    • Accomodation
    • Activity
    • Photo

  • Day 2

    • ANTANANARIVO
    • MIANDRIVAZO
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    Road to Antsirabe crossing the landscapes of high plateaus by a winding road lined with small waterfalls and rice terraces. We go through Ambatolampy the city of foundries foundry: visit a small factory of aluminum pots. Arrival at the end of the morning, visit the craftsmen working the miniatures and the horn of zebus, lunch at the inhabitant. In the afternoon, drive west and its large hilly expanses covered with savannah to reach Miandrivazo on the banks of the Tsiribihina river at the end of the day.
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dîner
    • Accomodation
    • Activity
    • Photo

  • Day 3

    • DESCENTE DU FLEUVE DE TSIRIBIHINA
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    Transfer to the port of embarkation then aboard a motor boat, we start our navigation on the Tsiribihina river, one of the biggest of the country. Observation of the multitudes of birds that populate the banks of the river. Lunch on board and evening camp on the banks. During the crossing, you can see crocodiles on the banks of the river sunbathing. The banks of the river are also home to other fauna species depending on their habitat: turtles on the sandy edge, bats on the gorges and cliffs and especially birds such as herons, teal, ducks to bosse
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dîner
    • Accomodation
    • Activity
    • Photo

  • Day 4

    • DESCENTE DU FLEUVE DE TSIRIBIHINA
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    We cross the gorge Bemaraha and small walk in a canyon to reach a waterfall or formed natural pools. During the descent, small pedestrian excursions to meet the local population and discover the typical villages of the region. Crossing tobacco plantations and baobab forests. Through this descent, you will have the opportunity to exchange and share: you will undoubtedly meet children playing on the white sand and villagers with their generosity, their smile and their exemplary hospitality. Throughout the course, the locals will welcome you in joy and good humor. Meal and night camping on the banks of the river.
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dîner
    • Accomodation
    • Activity
    • Photo

  • Day 5

    • BELO SUR TSIRIBIHINA
    • BEKOPAKA
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    We continue our navigation and cross the coastal plain of Menabe to join the village of Belo sur Tsiribihina. Lunch on board before taking the track in 4X4 towards Bekopaka and reach the end of the afternoon the banks of the Manambolo River at the feet of Tsingys Bemaraha. The Tsiribihina River is culturally important in various sacred ceremonies, such as the Fitampoha or the Bath of the Kings Salakava Relics, which is held every 5 years Dinner and overnight in camp.
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dîner
    • Accomodation
    • Activity
    • Photo

  • Day 6

    • BEKOPAKA
    • NATIONAL PARC BEMARAHA
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    Track north to visit the Tsingys National Park of Bemaraha. With an area of 150,000 ha, this nature reserve is classified World Natural Heritage of Unesco. Discovery of an exceptional geological ensemble, formed by a succession of sharp calcareous peaks, sculpted by the winds and the waters, which rise up to the sky up to 60 m of height. These limestone peaks sharpened by erosion, form a veritable labyrinth of gorges and faults where fauna and flora are exceptional. Back to the camp at the end of the day.
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dîner
    • Accomodation
    • Activity
    • Photo

  • Day 7

    • BELO SUR TSIRIBIHINA
    • MORONDAVA
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    Back towards Belo-sur-Tsiribihina in the morning. After the "folk" crossing of the Tsiribihina river by ferry, we continue towards Morondava by a track that crosses large dry forests. We reach the famous "alley of Baobabs" at sunset. Arrival in the evening at the hotel.
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dîner
    • Accomodation
    • Activity
    • Photo

  • Day 8

    • MORONDAVA
    • ANTANANARIVO
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    Transfer to the airport and flight to Antananarivo.
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dîner
    • Accomodation
    • Activity
    • Photo

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