Antananarivo is the capital city of Madagascar, in the island’s Central Highlands. Overlooking the city, the Rova of Antananarivo palace complex was the center of the Merina kingdom from the 17th century. It features wooden houses and royal tombs. The pink baroque Andafiavaratra Palace sits in the nearby Haute Ville neighborhood. In the city center, heart-shaped Lake Anosy is ringed by jacaranda trees.
Day 01 Arrive Antananarivo
Arrival at Ivato international airport meet assist and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Antananarivo – Morondava(By Flight)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to Morondava. Meeting at the airport and transfer to the city. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 Morondava – Kirindy(By Road)(45 Kms / 02 hrs appx.)
After breakfast, you’ll drive first by 4 WD car along some villages and then through the Baobab Avenue. Continue to Kirindy and visit the Kirindy dry forest reserve (to see birds, lemurs, tenrecs and reptiles). Overnight at the simple lodge of the reserve.
Day 04 Kirindy – Bekopaka(By Cruise)
After breakfast, early visit of the reserve, then drive to Tsimafana at the Tsiribihina river, and ferry transfer for you and the car to cross the river. Drive through the small town of Belo sur Tsiribihina, then to Bekopaka. On the way, you’ll see dry plains with some bush, palm and baobab trees. Before arriving in the village of Bekopaka, you and the car will have to cross the Manambolo river on a small local ferry. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 Bekopaka
After breakfast, visit of the big Tsingy, rare sharp limestone pinnacles, sheltering some species of lemurs, various species of birds and many endemic plants. This Tsingy of Bemaraha are on the UNESCO list of the world nature sites, and a large part of the park is not accessible for the public. The Tsingy have been millions of years under water, and so you can also see some fossils enclosed in the limestone. In the afternoon, possibility to visit the small Tsingy. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 Bekopaka – Morondava(By Cruise)
After breakfast, you and the car will have to cross the Manambolo river on a small local ferry. Drive to Belo, and after this small town, cross the Tsiribihina river on a local ferry boat then, continue to Morondava. Stop on the Baobab avenue for the sunset, a magic moment in this beautiful and unique surroundings. Then drive to Morondava and overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 Morondava – Antananarivo(By Flight)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight back to the capital. Transfer to the hotel and rest of the day free. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 Depart Antananarivo
Excursion to the historical site of Ambohimanga, where the merina Kings used to live (UNESCO world heritage site). In the afternoon, a visit to the Handcrafts Market with beautiful handmade items from Materials Like Leather, Stone, Natural Fibers, Wood. Then day use in the hotel, in the evening transfer to the international airport. Departure transfer to onward destination.
| City | Nights | 5* Hotel |
| Antananarivo | 02 | Hotel Carlton |
| Morondava | 02 | Palissandre Cote Ouest |
| Kirindy | 01 | Kirindy Lodge |
| Bekopaka | 02 | Orchidee |
- Accommodation as per the program.
- Meals as per the program.
- Entrance fees.
- Local English speaking guide.
- All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
- All taxes.
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– Logo branding on Vehicles.
– Color and logo branding Merchandise.
– Departure gifts with company’s branding.
- Personal Expenses.
- All Domestic and International Flights with airport taxes.
- Camera / Video Camera Fees.
- Medical Aid.
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance.
- Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.