Ultimate Madagascar Adventure: Rivers, Tsingy, Baobabs, Beaches and Southern Parks

Antananarivo to Antsirabe

Drive south through highland villages, rice fields and rolling hills. Lunch in Antsirabe and a short city tour of colonial buildings, the thermal area and artisan workshops.

Antsirabe – Lake Tritriva – Miandrivazo

Morning visit to Lake Tritriva for a peaceful walk and photos. Continue to Miandrivazo, stopping for lunch in Mandoto. Arrive in the afternoon to rest before the river adventure.

Tsiribihina River cruise

Three days cruising the Tsiribihina River on a traditional barge. See daily life along the banks and wildlife including herons, kingfishers, chameleons, lemurs and zebu. Stop for short walks, swimming and outdoor meals. Nights camping under the stars.

On day 5 we arrive at Belo sur Tsiribihina for lunch, then continue by 4x4 to Bekopaka.

Grand Tsingy

Full day exploring the Grand Tsingy: limestone pinnacles, hanging bridges, caves, dry forest and unique flora. Wildlife includes Decken's sifakas, red-fronted lemurs and birds.

Bekopaka to Kirindy

Drive back toward Kirindy, crossing the Tsiribihina by ferry. Afternoon arrival and lodge check-in. Evening night walk to spot mouse lemurs, giant jumping rats, chameleons and owls.

Kirindy to Morondava

Morning exploration of Kirindy Reserve for dancing sifakas, red-fronted lemurs, the fossa, birds and reptiles. Drive to Morondava with stops at the Sacred Baobab and the Baobab Amoureux. Afternoon relaxation before sunset at the Avenue of the Baobabs.

Morondava to Belo sur Mer

Optional sunrise at the Avenue of the Baobabs. Drive to Belo sur Mer, a coastal village known for its sailboats and shipbuilding. Afternoon for swimming or watching the local carpenters at work.

Belo sur Mer to Morombe

Drive south along remote coastal tracks with dunes, mangroves and Vezo fishing villages. Afternoon free to relax.

Morombe to Ambatomilo

Drive to Ambatomilo, a quiet beach paradise with turquoise water and white sand. Afternoon free to enjoy the shoreline.

Ambatomilo – full day

Full day of relaxation: swimming, snorkelling, or enjoying the calm lagoon views.

Ambatomilo to Ifaty

Drive to Ifaty, another coastal village with a lagoon and spiny forest. Afternoon free to rest or explore.

Ifaty to Ranohira

Drive inland to Ranohira, passing spiny forests, savanna and sandstone formations. Arrival allows time to appreciate Isalo's dramatic scenery.

Isalo National Park – full day

Explore Isalo: natural pools, canyons, sandstone formations, ring-tailed lemurs and sifakas. Hike through dry forest and enjoy viewpoints across the rocky landscapes.

Ranohira to Ambalavao

Drive north to Ambalavao. Afternoon visits to an Antemoro paper workshop and Anja Community Reserve to see ring-tailed lemurs among granite boulders.

Ambalavao to Ranomafana

Drive via Fianarantsoa old city. Continue to Ranomafana and take a night walk to spot mouse lemurs, frogs, insects and chameleons.

Ranomafana – full day

Morning exploration of Ranomafana National Park for the golden bamboo lemur, Milne-Edwards' sifaka, birds, orchids and waterfalls. Lunch at the ValBio Research Center and a short visit. Afternoon visit to a vanilla plantation.

Ranomafana to Antsirabe

Drive back toward Antsirabe through rice fields, villages and highlands. A relaxed day with plenty of scenery.

Antsirabe to Antananarivo

Morning visit to Lake Tritriva or a short stroll in Antsirabe. Drive back to Antananarivo, marking the end of the trip.