9-Day Great Western Madagascar

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After touring the delights of Antsirabe in the morning, you'll journey towards the middle-east of Madagascar through the mountain chain of Bongolava. As you enter Miandrivazo, you'll see that the massive granite gives way to sedimentary rocks. The city is wedged between the chain of Bongolava to the east and the plateau of Bemaraha west, which makes the city one of the hottest Madagascar with an annual average of 28°C.

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This morning, you'll transfer to Masiakampy's jetty, located about 30 kilometres from Miandrivazo. The trip is about two hours long. When you arrive, you will board the motorised barge and start your three-day cruise down the Tsiribihina River, discovering the many flora and fauna that have made the river their home. Each night, you will anchor at the river side and the cruise staff will assemble your camp for the night.

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Today, your river trip on the Tsiribihina continues. You will make a stop for a visit to the foot of a huge waterfall and stroll through the forest to reach the natural pool, where of course you can swim. In the afternoon, you'll also step off the barge to visit some small traditional villages like Berevo. In the evening, you'll have the chance to attend a Sakalava village animation before retiring to your camp.

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Today is the last day of your boat trip on the Tsiribihina River. You will have lunch on board the barge before disembarking and hitting the road towards Bekopaka, near the National Park Tsingy of Bemaraha. Once you arrive, you'll check into your stunning bungalow accommodation and have some time to relax before dinner.

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Today, you'll take a traditional canoe ride in the gorge of Manambolo. Then, you'll visit the cave opening of a cliff. These caves are the ancient necropolis, Vazimba, the first inhabitants of the island. You'll journey into the park, discovering the small crevices of these unique formations before taking a tour to the Small Tsingy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A journey through this park is a journey like no other.

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Today, the circuits in the Great Tsingy will be adjusted according to your physical condition, Andamozavaky or Ranotsara are the most difficult, with open spaces, dizziness and thrills. The hike begins 17 kilometres north of the village to join Bekopaka. Gigantic shards of limestone, dense arrays of holes, deep crevices, and limestone blocks carved blades or sharp needles are all that will define your trek today as they make the Great Tsingy.

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This morning, you'll transfer to Morondava to end your western Madagascar trip; the journey will take most of the day. Towards the end of your journey, you'll stop at the sacred baobab, along the way to the Avenue of Baobabs to catch one last sunset on the last night of your trip. The Baobab is a tree endemic to Madagascar, that has become well-known for its unique formation. In the evening, you'll have dinner at your hotel.