Baobab Lemurs and Tsingy

( 5 Star )

Arrival into Ivato International Airport, meet your English -Speaking Driver-Guide and head north to Kirindy and arrive at the end of the afternoon. Arrival to the hotel take some time to settle and refresh, then begin with your first activity with a night stroll in the Kirindy forest. Here is the best place to observe the smallest lemur in the world, the Mrs Berthe Mouse lemur, and other species of sporting lemur and the Giant Jumping Rat (all endemic species) – 2h/2h30 stroll approx.

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Relais Du Kiri (Standard Room)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will explore the forest again, this time in the daylight. This deciduous dry forest is the natural habitat of the largest carnivore of Madagascar, the “Fosa” the lemur predator. The forest is also home to 3 remarkable baobab species, other lemur species could also be found during your visit (2 to 4h stroll in the forest) Lunch at your own account. You will have a night stroll again to observe nocturnal wildlife’s you might have missed the previous night Head back to the hotel and enjoy dinner.

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Relais Du Kiri (Standard Room)

Breakfast at the hotel. Head north and cross the first ferry in Belo Tsiribihina. Lunch at your own account (suggestion: Mad Zebu Belo Tsiribihina, after the ferry). Continue towards Bekopaka, the gateway to the Tsingy of Bemaraha massif, and arrive there late in the day after crossing the second ferry. * The passages of basic ferries require a little patience because they are the only way to cross these rivers - They are therefore subject to the river traffic.

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L'Olympe du Bemaraha (Standard Room)

Breakfast at the hotel. Begin the discovery of the Tsingy of Bemaraha, by canoeing down the Manambolo gorge with its caves. Then, visit the small Tsingy which will give you a glimpse of the great Tsingy. It is a massive karst structure shaped like accented limestone peaks. It has been forged by nature for centuries and is a shelter for many species of animals including lemurs and several species of rare plants. Enjoy a picnic lunch (at your own account), during the excursion. Head back to the hotel for time at leisure for the rest of the day. Dinner at the hotel.

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L'Olympe du Bemaraha (Standard Room)

Have an early breakfast at the hotel. Drive to the Tsingy. Enjoy the splendid hike to Andamozavaky, the gate to the Great Tsingy, 17 km from the park entrance: mazes, joints networks and canyons with impressive dimensions that take you step by step to the top. You will pass through tunnels where it is sometimes necessary to get on all fours. You will have to go through the suspension bridge and its lookouts that have magnificent views across the park. Enjoy a picnic lunch (at your own account), during the visit. The trip is quite technical, combining many aspects of a mini climbing: caves, Monkey Bridge, harnesses... • Distance: 6 km • Duration: 5 to 6h. • Interest: Tsingy forest, lemurs, wildlife, views from the lookouts, suspension bridge... • Difficulty: Moderate to difficult • What to bring: headlamp, good walking shoes, mineral water (1.5 L per person minimum) Return to the hotel late in the afternoon.

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L'Olympe du Bemaraha (Standard Room)

Breakfast at the hotel & check out. Today will be a long driving day as you leave the massif early in the morning to make your way back to Morondava. Have a lunch in a local restaurant on the way (at your own account). You will arrive in Morondava, just in time to watch the sunset on the Baobabs Alley before settling into the hotel. Dinner at the hotel.

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Palissandre Cote Ouest resort & SPA (Standard Room)

Breakfast at the hotel Day at leisure. Lunch at your own account. Dinner at the hotel.

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Palissandre Cote Ouest resort & SPA (Standard Room)

Breakfast at the hotel Check out, meet your English-Speaking Driver- Guide and transfer to the Airport for your onward flight services. End of services.

Inclusion

Accommodation as specified in itinerary
Meals as specified in itinerary
Transfers as specified in itinerary
English Speaking Driver as specified in itinerary
English Speaking Guide as specified in itinerary
Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide
All entrance fees and guided excursions as described in itinerary
All park fees
Bottled water on all excursions and transfers

Exclusion

International Flights and Airport Taxes
Visa Fees (if applicable)
Medical & Travel Insurance
Incidental tips to hotel/lodge staff
Gratuity to tour driver/guide
All expenses of personal nature
Any entrance fees and guided excursions not included in the above itinerary
Early Check In & Late Check Out
Internal & Domestic Flights (priced separately)

Note

Hotels Used or Similar
Kirindy - Relais Du Kiri (Standard Room)
Bekopoka - L'Olympe du Bemaraha (Standard Room)
Morondava - Palissandre Cote Ouest resort & SPA (Standard Room)

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08 Apr 2025 Till 31 Dec 2025
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