15-Day Masikoro, the Western Loop

Arrival in Antananarivo

Day 1Arrival in Antananarivo Arrival in Antananarivo Arrival in Antananarivo. Depending on your flight schedule, your driver-guide will be at the airport to welcome you. You'll transfer and check in to your hotel. You'll have a briefing with the driver-guide for your tour. Your overnight stay will be on a half-board basis at Combava Hotel. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: Le Combava Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Towards the West

Day 2Towards the West Towards the West You'll depart for the west, by crossing the highlands with its field of rice terraces as in Indonesia. Its small villages will give you a good introduction to the Malagasy way of life. To do so, you will take national roads number 7 and 34. You'll have lunch on your charge. You'll arrive in the afternoon, and check in at your hotel on a half-board basis at l’Eden de la Tsiribihina. Main Destination: Miandrivazo (Town) Accommodation: Eden De La Tsiribihina Mid-range lodge located in Miandrivazo (Town) +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Private Barge Descent of Tsriribihina River

Day 3Private Barge Descent of Tsriribihina River Private Barge Descent of Tsriribihina River After breakfast, you'll transfer to Masiakampy’s pier to take the pirogue to start the great descent of the Tsiribihina River. You'll have an entry to gorges and enjoy birds, turtles, and lemurs watching. You'll arrive at Anosinampela, installation of the bivouac by the crew. You'll have aperitif and musical entertainment around the campfire Your overnight stay will be in a tent on a full-board basis. Main Destination: Anosinampela (Village) Accommodation: Budget camping Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

The Red River

Day 4The Red River The Red River After breakfast, you'll swim at the natural waterfall or natural swimming pool. After a picnic lunch, you'll continue the descent, and exit from the gorge. You'll visit a Sakalava village known as Begidro. You'll stop near a forest wood for observation of bats, many kinds of birds, crocodiles, pachypodiums, and hopefully some lemurs. On arrival at Ambatomisay, the crew will install the bivouac. Your overnight stay will be on a full-board basis. Main Destination: Begidro (Village) Accommodation: Budget camping Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Track and Ferries

Day 5Track and Ferries Track and Ferries After breakfast, you'll enjoy observation of wild ducks and baobab forest. You will have a picnic lunch. Cruising to Tsimafana, you'll arrive around 1 pm, where your guide is already waiting for you. You will continue the trip by car heading to Bekopaka, a real track, and crossing rivers by traditional ferry is awaiting, enjoy! You'll check in on a half-board basis at Olympe du Bemaraha. Main Destination: Bekopaka (Town) Accommodation: Le Soleil des Tsingy Mid-range lodge located just outside Bemaraha NP +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Tsingy of Bemaraha

Day 6Tsingy of Bemaraha Tsingy of Bemaraha The day is devoted to a visit to Bemaraha National Park. Hike in the national park. The Tsingy de Bemaraha site consists of an integral nature reserve covering 157,710 ha, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1990, and a national park created in 1997, covering 72,340 ha. The two sites bring together limestone rock formations, peaks with sharp cracks, emblematic jewels of the western region of Madagascar, where nature reigns supreme. You'll check in on a half-board basis at Olympe du Bemaraha. Main Destination: Bekopaka (Town) Accommodation: Le Soleil des Tsingy Mid-range lodge located just outside Bemaraha NP Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

The Baobab Alley

Day 7The Baobab Alley The Baobab Alley Early in the morning, after breakfast, you'll continue to Morondava. This is a great day of adventure. You'll enjoy a picnic lunch on your charge. The reward at the end of the day is an aperitif at sundown at the famous and unique Baobab Alley. Your Instagram account will be full of memorable pictures! You'll check in on a half-board basis at Baobab Café. Main Destination: Allee Des Baobabs (Highlight) Accommodation: Baobab Café Morondava Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Allée des Baobabs (Highlight) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

The Loop

Day 8The Loop The Loop Our motto: Authenticity is the new luxury! By continuing into this western loop, you will have the feeling that you are a real explorer who will discover new lands. You'll have a road trip to Manja, a small town on the west coast of Madagascar. You will have a picnic lunch. On arrival in the afternoon, a short visit to the local market to meet the villagers is required. You'll check in on a half-board basis at Hotel Kanto. Main Destination: Manja (Town) Accommodation: Hotel Kanto Budget hotel located in Manja (Town) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included

The Coastal Track

Day 9The Coastal Track The Coastal Track You'll have breakfast and drive to Andavadaoka. This is a small fishing village on the coast of south-west Madagascar. You'll stop at the baobab forest in the late afternoon. Now you have reached the turquoise and warm waters of Mozambique. You'll check in on a half-board basis at Laguna Blu. Main Destination: Andavadaoka (Village) Accommodation: Laguna Blu - Resort Madagascar Mid-range resort located in Andavadoaka (Village) +9 Photos +8 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Leisure

Day 10Leisure Leisure This is a free day for a well-deserved rest and quality time to enjoy yourselves. Your overnight stay will be on half-board at Laguna Blu. Located on Ampasilava Beach in Andavadoaka, Laguna Blu Resort Madagascar offers rooms set in stone bungalows. The property has a 24-hour front desk, a bar, and a restaurant. Main Destination: Andavadaoka (Village) Accommodation: Laguna Blu - Resort Madagascar Mid-range resort located in Andavadoaka (Village) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Ankasy, a Dreamy Lagoon

Day 11Ankasy, a Dreamy Lagoon Ankasy, a Dreamy Lagoon In the morning, you'll drive to the charming little village of Tsiandamba (famous for its white stone walls) and its small ‘picturesque’ market. The colorful pirogues add a touch of cachet to the beach. You'll check in on a half-board basis at Ankasy Lodge. In a stunning setting, beside an emerald and turquoise lagoon, on a beautiful white sandy beach, time stands still. Welcome to Ankasy Lodge, a small world within a world, unspoiled by mass tourism. An eco-lodge nestled in wild and unspoiled nature, which fits perfectly into its surroundings to offer you a moment of happiness and serenity. Main Destination: Tsiandamba (Village) Accommodation: Ankasy Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Ambatomilo (Village) +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Leisure

Day 12Leisure Leisure You'll spend the day at leisure. Your overnight stay will be on a half-board basis. Ankasy Lodge is one of the best-kept secrets of Madagascar, an unpretentious paradise where natural luxury and exotic charm combine to delight the senses. Located on the coast, 80km north of Tulear under the Tropic of Capricorn, next to the beautiful lagoon of Ambatomilo, Ankasy Lodge offers nine spacious bungalows of great comfort, and a charming restaurant, all nestled in the hollow of a white sandy beach that is 1.3 km long. This is a place of breathtaking beauty. Main Destination: Tsiandamba (Village) Accommodation: Ankasy Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Ambatomilo (Village) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

The Vezo Territory

Day 13The Vezo Territory The Vezo Territory This is the last morning to take in the sights, before departing for Toliara after lunch. You'll have a brief stop at Mangily's fishermen village and its front beach market to buy some souvenirs and why not, to have a cold drink on the terraces. You'll continue to Toliara, and check in on a half-board basis at Moringa Hotel. Main Destination: Toliara (City) Accommodation: Hotel Moringa Tulear Mid-range hotel located in Toliara (City) +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Back to Antananarivo

Day 14Back to Antananarivo Back to Antananarivo You'll have breakfast at your hotel. You'll transfer to the airport to take your flight back to Tana. You'll transfer and check in on a half-board basis at Combava Hotel. Depending on your flight schedule, there is a possibility to visit the upper town of Antananarivo with its unique palace in the afternoon. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: Le Combava Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Departure

Day 15Departure Departure Depending on your flight schedule, you will transfer to the airport to take your flight back. End of our services. Main Destination: No major destination visited Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense 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 261 Exp, 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 & conditi