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8-Day The Western Side and Its Unique Landscape

Kirindy Forest, Madagascar

8-Day The Western Side and Its Unique Landscape

5.0 / 5 · 1 review Offered by Go Travel Madagascar 8-Day

Overview

During this trip, we will lead you away to discover the beauty of the Island named Madagascar. A lot of various landscapes will succeed. The wet highland that shelters the national park of Tsingy of Bemaraha and the Baobab Avenue. This tour is rich in wildlife and discovery.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

8-Day

Route

Antananarivo to Antananarivo (City)

Via Miandrivazo (Town), Kirindy Forest, Bekopaka (Town)

Country & park

Madagascar / Kirindy Forest

Style

Mid-range safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

18 years

Activities

walking safaris (with an armed guide)

Accommodation

Le Chat'o Park Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Antananarivo (City) – Meals at Own Expense

Meals

Meals at Own Expense; Breakfast Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

EUR

8-Day The Western Side and Its Unique Landscape
Kirindy Forest visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

EUR

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 €2.329 EUR €1.282 EUR

Before booking

Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).
This tour is unavailable for children.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

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Route

Tour route map
country Madagascar
Start Antananarivo (Day 1)
Day 2 Miandrivazo (Town)
Day 3 Kirindy Forest
Day 4 Bekopaka (Town)
Day 5 Bemaraha NP
Day 6 Morondava (Town)
End Antananarivo (City) (Day 7)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses hotels.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request changes to this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

18
Minimum age of 18 years

The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: walking safaris (with an armed guide)
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle, hiking/walking & air transfer
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Le Chat'o Park Hotel

Day 1

Le Chat'o Park Hotel

Mid-range hotel in Antananarivo (City) – Meals at Own Expense

Meals at Own Expense

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Soa Lia Hotel Mid-range hotel in Miandrivazo (Town) – Breakfast Included +11 Photos +10 Photos

Day 2

Soa Lia Hotel Mid-range hotel in Miandrivazo (Town) – Breakfast Included +11 Photos +10 Photos

Mid-range hotel in Miandrivazo (Town) – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

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Relais du Kirindy

Day 3

Relais du Kirindy

Mid-range hotel just outside Kirindy Forest – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

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Orchidée du Bemaraha Hotel

Day 4

Orchidée du Bemaraha Hotel

Mid-range hotel in Bekopaka (Town) – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

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Orchidée du Bemaraha Hotel

Day 5

Orchidée du Bemaraha Hotel

Mid-range hotel less than 1hr drive from Bemaraha NP – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

Vezo Beach Hotel Morondava

Day 6

Vezo Beach Hotel Morondava

Mid-range hotel in Morondava (Town) – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

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Le Chat'o Park Hotel

Day 7

Le Chat'o Park Hotel

Mid-range hotel in Antananarivo (City) – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

Day 8

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Home-Antananarivo

Day 1

Home-Antananarivo

Upon your arrival at Ivato International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our dedicated representative. After a brief introduction, you'll be transferred to your hotel, conveniently located near the airport. This short transfer allows you to settle in and relax after your journey. We recommend taking this time to rest and recharge, as tomorrow will feature a longer drive to your next destination. You'll enjoy the comfortable amenities of the hotel and prepare for the adventure ahead. Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Meals at own expense Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Antananarivo (City) Stay: Le Chat'o Park Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Meals: Meals at own expense Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Antananarivo-Miandrivazo

Day 2

Antananarivo-Miandrivazo

After an early breakfast, you will head south. Rice fields and typical villages of the highlands represent the landscape right after Antananarivo. You'll be passing in Ambatolampy where the work of aluminum is to make cooking pots for the whole country. You will have time to do the visit on your return. You'll continue towards Antsirabe where you will have lunch. From Antsirabe, you will take National Road 34 to reach Miandrivazo, said to be the hottest place in Madagascar. The town is a typical lowland Malagasy community. Mid-range hotel located in Miandrivazo (Town) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Miandrivazo (Town) Stay: Soa Lia Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Miandrivazo (Town) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Miandrivazo-Moronava-Kirindy Forest

Day 3

Miandrivazo-Moronava-Kirindy Forest

You'll drive from Miandrivazo to Morondava westward to reach the Sakalava people and their famous baobab tree. You will meet fewer villages. Upon arrival in Morondava, the road to Kirindy which is located on the RN8A national road, connects Morondava to Belo-sur-Tsiribihina between the localities of Beroboka South to the North and Marofandilia to the South. Kirindy Forest is renowned for being the only place in the world where FOSA (Cryptoprocta ferox), the largest carnivore in Madagascar, can be observed in its natural habitat. You'll have a nocturnal visit to the reserve. Mid-range hotel located just outside Kirindy Forest Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kirindy Forest Stay: Relais du Kirindy Mid-range hotel located just outside Kirindy Forest Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Kirindy-Bekopaka

Day 4

Kirindy-Bekopaka

After breakfast, you'll visit the reserve before going to Bekopaka. The track to the Tsingy of Bemaraha is uncomfortable but it’s the one road to reach this park. It makes the trip adventurous. You'll first get to Tsimafana where you'll cross the Belo sur Tsiribihina river by ferry. At the end of the afternoon, you will arrive at Bekopaka. Mid-range hotel located in Bekopaka (Town) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Bekopaka (Town) Stay: Orchidée du Bemaraha Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Bekopaka (Town) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tsingy of Bemaraha National Park

Day 5

Tsingy of Bemaraha National Park

You'll start the day with a visit to the Tsingy de Bemaraha, a spectacular mineral forest listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Tsingy limestone peaks are one of the most impressive landscapes in Madagascar, an intricate network of rifts, crevasses, and limestone blocks carved into sharp needles. You'll spend the afternoon free at leisure to explore on your own. You may wish to join an optional trip to visit the little Tsingy, which includes a pirogue ride up the river gorge to see the subterranean caves and other tombs of Sakalava. Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bemaraha NP Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Bemaraha National Park Stay: Orchidée du Bemaraha Hotel Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bemaraha NP Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Bekopaka-Morondava

Day 6

Bekopaka-Morondava

After breakfast, you will drive back to Morondava. You'll cross again the Belo sur Tsiribihina River. At the end of the afternoon, you'll arrive at the Alley of Baobab. You'll be there at the right time, the sun is low, raking light, and smooth trunks reflect the orange rays of the sun. It’s an ideal moment to take photographs of the sunset. You'll continue to Morondava. Mid-range hotel located in Morondava (Town) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Morondava (Town) Stay: Vezo Beach Hotel Morondava Mid-range hotel located in Morondava (Town) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Morondava-Antananarivo

Day 7

Morondava-Antananarivo

You'll begin your day with a leisurely morning, giving you time to relax or explore the surroundings at your own pace. Later, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Antananarivo. Upon landing at Ivato Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by our representative. Following your arrival, you will enjoy a guided city tour of Antananarivo, where you’ll discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Madagascar’s capital. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel, where you can unwind and reflect on the day’s experiences. Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Antananarivo (City) Stay: Le Chat'o Park Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Antananarivo-Home

You will enjoy a visit and shopping at the market handcraft. Thereafter, you'll transfer to the airport. We say Veloma and see you next time! Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: No major destination visited Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All flights during the tour

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinking water (On all days)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Antananarivo
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Ivato International Airport (TNR - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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Go Travel Madagascar

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At Go Travel, our aim is to provide a platform for different style of travel of discovering Madagascar, for cultural awareness and bio diversity preservation through the promotion of responsible tourism. Go Travel has created in 2008 to promote not only Madagascar’s destination throughout the world but to offer also a large range of services in Air tickets, rent a car and care & assistance.We provide a personal service and attention to detail that cannot be matched.

Office In

Madagascar

Size

5-10 employees (Founded in 2008)

Member Of

TOP MADAGASCAR, AAVM (Association of travel agency in Madagascar), Travelife certificate manager, CCIFM (France Madagascar International Chamber) & ATAF

Tour Types

Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Madagascar

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

8 answers

Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).

Can children join this tour?

This tour is unavailable for children.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request changes to this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Le Chat'o Park Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Antananarivo (City) – Meals at Own Expense. Meals: Meals at Own Expense

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Antananarivo

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Operator policy

Terms and Conditions

Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Go Travel Madagascar, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.

Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Go Travel Madagascar.

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