Duration
12-Day
Bemaraha National Park, Madagascar
12-Day Madagascar Western Wonders River, Tsingy Baobabs
Overview
Discover the magic of Madagascar on an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking Malagasy highlands. Visit the traditional foundry workshops of Ambatolampy, explore the charming water town by rickshaw, and drift along the scenic Tsiribihina River. Marvel at the dramatic Tsingy of Bemaraha and witness the iconic Avenue of the Baobabs at sunset.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Antananarivo to Antananarivo (City)
Via Antsirabe (City), Miandrivazo (Town), Tsiribihina (Town)
Country & park
Madagascar / Bemaraha National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
game drives, nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Accommodation
Chalet des Roses - Mid-range hotel in Antananarivo (City) – Breakfast Included
Meals
Breakfast Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
EUR
Rates
Rates Per Person
EUR
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* EUR
€2.090 EUR
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to solo travelers.
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.
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Route
country
Madagascar
Start
Antananarivo (Day 1)
Day 2-3
Antsirabe (City)
Day 4
Miandrivazo (Town)
Day 5-6
Tsiribihina (Town)
Day 7
Bekopaka (Town)
Day 8
Bemaraha NP
Day 9
Allée des Baobabs (Highlight)
Day 10
Morondava (Town)
Day 11
Antsirabe (City)
End
Antananarivo (City) (Day 12)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour includes camping and 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 minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
18
Minimum age of 18 years
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Game drives: normal 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: bus, boat, normal 4x4 vehicle & hiking/walking
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Chalet des Roses
Mid-range hotel in Antananarivo (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 2-3
Le Royal Palace Hotel Mid-range hotel in Antsirabe (City) – Breakfast Included +5 Photos +4 Photos
Mid-range hotel in Antsirabe (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 4
Princesse Tsiribihina Hotel
Budget hotel in Miandrivazo (Town) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 5-6
Mid-range camping Tsiribihina (Town) – All Meals Included
Tsiribihina (Town) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
Orchidée du Bemaraha Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Bekopaka (Town) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 8
Orchidée du Bemaraha Hotel
Mid-range hotel less than 1hr drive from Bemaraha NP – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 9
Baobab Café Morondava Mid-range hotel less than 1hr drive from Allée des Baobabs (Highlight) – Breakfast Included
Mid-range hotel less than 1hr drive from Allée des Baobabs (Highlight) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 10
Baobab Café Morondava Mid-range hotel in Morondava (Town) – Breakfast Included
Mid-range hotel in Morondava (Town) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 11
Le Royal Palace Hotel Mid-range hotel in Antsirabe (City) – Breakfast Included
Mid-range hotel in Antsirabe (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 12
End of tour
(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.
Day 1
Welcome to Madagascar- arrival at Ivato international airport
Upon your arrival at Ivato International Airport, our dedicated team will greet you with genuine Malagasy warmth, ready to accompany you on the very first chapter of your island escape. After completing the arrival formalities, a comfortable private transfer will take you through the lively streets of Antananarivo to your hotel. Settle in, unwind, and let the magic gently unfold this is only the beginning of your beautiful adventure in Madagascar. Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Antananarivo (City) Stay: Chalet des Roses Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
A journey from Antananarivo to Antsirabe through the heart of Madagascar's Highlands
After breakfast, we will take a short tour of the capital to discover the city of a thousand. Then, we will head towards Antsirabe, crossing the High Plateaus. We will pause for lunch in Behenjy to taste the famous foie gras. After the meal, we will resume our journey to Ambatolampy, known for its foundry workshops, especially for making pots and other aluminum objects. We will then continue to Antsirabe, with an arrival expected by late afternoon. Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Antsirabe (City) Stay: Le Royal Palace Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 3
Discover Antsirabe crater lakes, artisan crafts, and scenic highlands
After breakfast, we will embark on a city tour in a rickshaw to appreciate the beauty of Antsirabe. We will explore various craft workshops, including those of gemstone cutters, miniature object makers, and artisans working with zebu horns. In the afternoon, we will visit the famous lakes of Antsirabe, providing a valuable opportunity to discover the surrounding villages. Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Antsirabe (City) Stay: Le Royal Palace Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 4
Miandrivazo gateway to the Tsiribihina
After breakfast, we will head west. Located 22 kilometers from Antsirabe, the village of Betafo, typically Merina, is worth a visit. We will continue our journey to arrive in the early evening at the town of Miandrivazo, where, during the royal era, King Radama I awaited his future wife, the daughter of a Sakalava king. Miandrivazo is considered one of the hottest towns in Madagascar. Budget hotel located in Miandrivazo (Town) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Miandrivazo (Town) Stay: Princesse Tsiribihina Hotel Budget hotel located in Miandrivazo (Town) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 5
Embarking on the Tsiribihina, journey begins
After breakfast, we will reach the Masiakampy pier, the starting point for the descent of the Tsiribihina River. The crew of the barge will welcome us, and the cruise will begin late in the morning, covering a distance of about 145 kilometers. We will have the opportunity to admire magnificent landscapes as we cross vast cultivated plains and the Tsiribihina gorges. We will also make a refreshing stop near a huge waterfall. The night will be spent in a bivouac on a large sandbank. All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Tsiribihina (Town) Stay: Mid-range camping Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 6
Flowing forward, adventures along the Tsiribihina
After breakfast, we will continue our navigation. The landscapes follow one another: bat, cliffs, majestic kapok trees, rice fields… where we will be accompanied by birds such as herons, whistling ducks, and humpbacked anatids. We will set up the bivouac at the end of the afternoon. In the evening, it will be possible to enjoy village entertainment with Sakalava and Cabosses songs. Dinner will be served on board the boat, followed by a night under the bivouac. All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Tsiribihina (Town) Stay: Mid-range camping Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 7
The Tsiribihina descent concludes in Belo sur Tsiribihina
After breakfast, we will continue our descent, expected to end around noon. We will then be picked up by an off-road vehicle in Belo sur Tsiribihina. The journey will take between four and five hours to reach the village of Bekopaka, which serves as the starting point for excursions into the Tsingy of Bemaraha. Mid-range hotel located in Bekopaka (Town) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Bekopaka (Town) Stay: Orchidée du Bemaraha Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Bekopaka (Town) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 8
Into the stone forest, the Tsingy de Bemaraha expedition
After breakfast, we will head to the banks of the Manambolo River. We will have the opportunity to explore caves and observe the Vazimba tombs, as well as various bird species. The excursion will last about an hour and a half. Afterwards, we will leave Bekopaka to reach the starting point of the Grand Tsingy or Petit Tsingy circuit. The national park is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is home to 650 recorded plant species. The Tsingy de Bemaraha forms a spectacular landscape, making this park one of the most unique places in the world. Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bemaraha NP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) 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 & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 9
From limestone peaks to Baobab streets
Early departure from Bekopaka towards Belo sur Tsiribihina. We will cross the Manambolo again by ferry, then the Tsiribihina to reach Morondava. Along the way, we will have the opportunity to admire the sacred baobab, the lovers' baobab, and finally arrive at the magnificent avenue of baobabs, which we can gaze at during sunset. Late arrival in Morondava. Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Allée des Baobabs (Highlight) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Allée Des Baobabs (Highlight) Stay: Baobab Café Morondava Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Allée des Baobabs (Highlight) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 10
Sinking into Serenity in Morondava after the Tsingy
After an exhilarating but exhausting trek through the jagged limestone pinnacles of the Tsingy, waking up in Morondava feels like stepping into a gentle embrace. The town’s laid-back rhythm invites you to slow down, letting the tropical breeze wash away every bit of fatigue. Mid-range hotel located in Morondava (Town) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Morondava (Town) Stay: Baobab Café Morondava Mid-range hotel located in Morondava (Town) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 11
From baobabs to highlands a journey from Morondava to Antsirabe
After exploring the iconic sights of western Madagascar the Avenue of the Baobabs, and the Tsingy de Bemaraha you depart Morondava early in the morning. The road eastward is long, approximately 10–12 hours, so an early start ensures you reach Antsirabe with daylight. The journey takes you through central Madagascar’s highlands, with dramatic scenery changes: Dry, baobab-dotted landscapes gradually give way to lush rice paddies and rolling hills. Small rural villages offer glimpses into local Malagasy life, with roadside markets and artisans selling handicrafts. Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Antsirabe (City) Stay: Le Royal Palace Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 12
Final stop a return to Antananarivo
Wrapping up an unforgettable west Madagascar journey, heading to Antananarivo. From baobab sunsets to Tsingy adventures, every moment was magical. The wildlife, landscapes, and warm Malagasy hospitality made it truly unforgettable. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Antananarivo (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) 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 Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
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)
Drinks
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Antananarivo
Book your own international flights when using this operator
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
Offered by
Sunset Holidays Madagascar
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Sunset Holidays Madagascar is a locally based tour operator in Madagascar, dedicated to designing and organizing unforgettable travel experiences across the island. We specialize in creating tailor-made journeys that showcase Madagascar’s diverse landscapes from pristine beaches and lush rain forests to unique wildlife habitats and dramatic highlands. With deep local knowledge and a passion for authentic travel, we craft personalized adventures that allow our guests to discover Madagascar.
Office In
Madagascar
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2018)
Tour Types
Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Madagascar
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
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 minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Chalet des Roses - Mid-range hotel in Antananarivo (City) – Breakfast Included. Meals: Breakfast Included
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
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Sunset Holidays 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.
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.
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