Tsingy, Kivalo or Betania
Morondava · Bekopaka · Kirindy · Betania · Kivalo
Mora moraslowly, slowly
The journey
The Tsingy Express with a day on the coast. After the stone forest and Kirindy, we take a pirogue from Morondava to Betania or through the mangroves to Kivalo, fishing villages of the Vezo people where life still follows the tide.
Highlights
- Both Tsingy circuits
- Kirindy night walk
- Vezo fishing village by pirogue
- Kivalo mangroves
Day by day
Day 1
Morondava to Bekopaka
Through the baobabs and across two rivers by ferry barge.
Day 2
Grand Tsingy, full day
Day 3
Petit Tsingy and the Manambolo gorge
Day 4
Bekopaka to Kirindy
Night walk in Kirindy Forest.
Day 5
Kirindy to Morondava
Sunset at the Avenue of the Baobabs.
Day 6
Pirogue to Betania or Kivalo
A day with a Vezo fishing community, by outrigger pirogue.
Day 7
Departure from Morondava
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
Tongasoawelcome
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