8-Day The Western Side and Its Unique Landscape

Home-Antananarivo

Day 1Home-Antananarivo 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. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: Le Chat'o Park Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) +6 Photos +5 Photos Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Antananarivo-Miandrivazo

Day 2Antananarivo-Miandrivazo 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. Main Destination: Miandrivazo (Town) Accommodation: Soa Lia Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Miandrivazo (Town) +11 Photos +10 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Miandrivazo-Moronava-Kirindy Forest

Day 3Miandrivazo-Moronava-Kirindy Forest 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. Main Destination: Kirindy Forest Best Time To Visit October and November (Fossa mating season) High Season July, August and December holidays (Many of the trails get busy) Best Weather May to September Wildlife in Kirindy Forest Fossa Common Verreaux's Sifaka Common MalagasyGiant Rat Common NorthernBokiboky Common GreyMouse Lemur Common Show more Red-frontedBrown Lemur Common Red-tailedSportive Lemur Common Madame Berthe'sMouse Lemur Occasional Oustalet'sChameleon Occasional Pale Fork-markedLemur Occasional Fat-tailedDwarf Lemur Occasional Coquerel's GiantMouse Lemur Rare Common Tenrec Rare MadagascarGround Boa Rare Accommodation: Relais du Kirindy Mid-range hotel located just outside Kirindy Forest +12 Photos +11 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included

Kirindy-Bekopaka

Day 4Kirindy-Bekopaka 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. Main Destination: Bekopaka (Town) Accommodation: Orchidée du Bemaraha Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Bekopaka (Town) +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tsingy of Bemaraha National Park

Day 5Tsingy of Bemaraha National Park 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. Main Destination: Bemaraha National Park Best Time To Visit May to October (Best hiking weather) High Season July and August (Some of the trails get busy) Best Weather July and August Wildlife in Bemaraha NP Decken's Sifaka Common Peter'sMouse Lemur Common Western RedForest Rat Common Leaf-tailedGeckos Common BemarahaSportive Lemur Common Show more MadagascarStraw-coloredFruit Bat Common BemarahaWoolly Lemur Occasional RufousBrown Lemur Occasional Fat-tailedDwarf Lemur Occasional Stump-tailedChameleon Occasional Ring-tailedMongoose Rare MadagascarGround Boa Rare Fossa Very Rare Aye-aye Very Rare Accommodation: Orchidée du Bemaraha Hotel Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bemaraha NP Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bekopaka-Morondava

Day 6Bekopaka-Morondava 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. Main Destination: Morondava (Town) Accommodation: Vezo Beach Hotel Morondava Mid-range hotel located in Morondava (Town) +9 Photos +8 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morondava-Antananarivo

Day 7Morondava-Antananarivo 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. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: Le Chat'o Park Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Antananarivo-Home

Day 8Antananarivo-Home 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! Main Destination: No major destination visited Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote 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 b