River, Tsingy & Menabe
Antananarivo · Miandrivazo · Tsiribihina · Bekopaka · Kirindy · Betania
Mora moraslowly, slowly
The journey
From the highlands to the sea. We drive from Antananarivo to Miandrivazo, then descend the Tsiribihina for three days by boat, camping on sandbanks and swimming at the Anosin'Ampela waterfall. Then the Grand Tsingy, Kirindy, the baobabs and a pirogue to Betania.
Highlights
- Three days down the Tsiribihina
- Sandbank camping and Anosin'Ampela waterfall
- The Grand Tsingy
- Betania by pirogue
Day by day
Day 1
Arrival in Antananarivo
Day 2
To Antsirabe through the highlands
Day 3
Antsirabe to Miandrivazo
Days 4–6
Down the Tsiribihina
Three days on the river, sandbank camps, the Anosin'Ampela waterfall.
Day 7
Belo sur Tsiribihina to Bekopaka
Day 8
Grand Tsingy, full day
Day 9
Petit Tsingy and the Manambolo gorge
Day 10
To Kirindy
Night walk.
Day 11
To Morondava
Sunset at the Avenue of the Baobabs.
Day 12
Pirogue to Betania
Day 13
Departure
Included
- Private English-speaking guide throughout — Astani himself
- 4x4 vehicle, driver and fuel
- Accommodation in small, locally owned lodges and guesthouses
- Breakfast daily, and all meals on camping and river sections
- National park entrance fees and compulsory park guides
- Ferry crossings and pirogue transfers where the itinerary requires them
- Bottled or filtered drinking water in the vehicle
Not included
- International flights and any domestic flights
- Visa on arrival
- Lunches and dinners outside camping and river days
- Travel and medical insurance
- Drinks, laundry and personal items
- Tips for the driver, cook and local guides
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