River, Tsingy & Menabe
From Madagascar's Highlands to the Tsiribihina River, the Tsingy, Kirindy Forest, Baobab Avenue and Betania.
The journey in brief
This immersive expedition begins in Antananarivo and crosses the central Highlands to Miandrivazo. Three memorable days are spent descending the Tsiribihina River, with riverside camps, changing scenery and encounters with rural life.
The adventure continues by road toward Bekopaka and the UNESCO-listed Tsingy de Bemaraha. After exploring the limestone formations, the route travels through Kirindy Forest for nocturnal and morning wildlife walks, then reaches Morondava through the iconic Avenue of the Baobabs. A visit to Betania fishing village adds a cultural and coastal dimension before returning through Antsirabe to Antananarivo.
This tour suits active travellers who want variety, remote travel and a deep introduction to western Madagascar.
Trip facts
- Duration
- 13 days / 12 nights
- Route
- Antananarivo to Antananarivo
- Travel style
- River, 4×4, hiking and culture
- Activity level
- Moderate to active
- Best period
- Generally May to October
- Highlights
- Tsiribihina, Tsingy, Kirindy, Baobabs, Betania
Detailed itinerary
Meet your guide and leave the capital through the cultivated Highland countryside. Stop along the route to observe village life and changing rice-field landscapes. Arrive in Antsirabe, a historic thermal town known for its rickshaws and artisan workshops. Hotel check-in and trip briefing.
Included
- Private vehicle and professional driver for road sections
- Tsiribihina River craft, crew and river camping equipment
- Accommodation specified in the final quotation
- Meals during the river descent
- Breakfasts at hotels unless otherwise stated
- National park entrances and local park guides
- Tsingy safety equipment where required
- Kirindy day and night guided walks
- Betania excursion and local coordination
- Services of an English/French-speaking tour guide
- Airport transfer on scheduled departure day
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees and passport expenses
- Travel, medical and evacuation insurance
- Meals and drinks not explicitly stated
- Personal expenses, laundry and souvenirs
- Tips for guides, drivers, boat crew and hotel staff
- Optional activities or room upgrades
- Costs caused by flight changes, weather or force majeure
Thirteen days, five landscapes and one extraordinary journey across Madagascar.Request dates and price