Tsingy, Kivalo or Betania
A compact western circuit combining Kirindy, Bemaraha, Baobab Avenue and a community-focused final experience.
The journey in brief
This itinerary reaches the west's essential natural sites in one focused week. It begins with Kirindy Forest, continues to Bekopaka for the Manambolo Gorge and both Tsingy environments, then returns to Morondava through Baobab Avenue.
The final full day offers a choice between Kivalo, known for its mangroves and community-based experiences, or Betania, a Vezo fishing village closer to Morondava. The best option is selected according to your interests, local conditions and available time.
Trip facts
- Duration
- 7 days / 6 nights
- Route
- Morondava to Morondava
- Travel style
- 4×4, hiking, wildlife and community
- Activity level
- Active, with long road stages
- Highlights
- Kirindy, Manambolo, Tsingy, Baobabs, Kivalo/Betania
Detailed itinerary
Leave Morondava for the dry deciduous forest of Kirindy. Stop at iconic baobab sites along the route if timing is suitable. After settling in, join a guided afternoon or night walk to discover nocturnal lemurs, reptiles and the forest's remarkable adaptations.
Included
- Private 4×4 and professional driver
- Accommodation for six nights
- Breakfast unless otherwise stated
- National park and reserve entrances
- Local guides at Kirindy and Bemaraha
- Kirindy night walk
- Manambolo canoe excursion
- Tsingy safety equipment where required
- Kivalo or Betania local excursion
- English/French-speaking tour guide
- Departure transfer
Not included
- Flights and visa fees
- Travel and evacuation insurance
- Meals and drinks not specified
- Optional or additional activities
- Personal purchases and laundry
- Tips for the field team
- Unexpected costs due to weather or road disruption
A week of stone forests, nocturnal wildlife, ancient baobabs and living coastal culture.Request dates and price