The unusual West
16 days / 15 nights
This 16-day tour will take you to the Middle West of the island where you will discover a private park that shelters 9 different species of lemurs, then explore the rural village of Ampefy which is a popular holiday resort for Malagasy people. You will have the opportunity to appreciate the beautiful Lily waterfall and the Geysers there. After that, you will experience an extraordinary cruise aboard a barge on the Tsiribihina river and discover the wonderful Tsingy of Bemaraha with its sharp Karstic peaks. In Kirindy reserve, you will discover the famous carnivore mammal of Madagascar called “FOSA”, which is very similar to puma but medium size. To finish this unique tour in beauty, you will enjoy an amazing sunset at the Baobab Avenue. Then, you will fly to the capital city and visit Ambohimanga, the sacred hill.
- Visit of Lemur’s Park on national road n°01
- Discovery of Ampefy, the most popular holiday resort for the Malagasy people
- Descent of the Tsiribihina river with camping stays in tents
- Exploration of the Tsingys of Bemaraha and its sharp karstic peaks classified as world heritage by UNESCO
- Meeting with the Fosa, the largest carnivore mammal in Madagascar
- Sunset at the alley of giant Baobabs
- Discovery of the city of Antananarivo and Ambohimanga, the cradle of the Merina monarchy classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
- Accommodation on Bed and Breakfast during the tour
- Accommodation on full board on day 6 and day 7
- Lunch on the day 8
- Transportation in a private 4WD car with an English-speaking driver during the tour
- All transfers
- Local guide and entrance fees in parks mentioned in the program
- Long haul air tickets and taxes
- The Visa fees of around 35€ that you should pay at the airport
- Domestic flight: Morondava – Antananarivo
- All meals not mentioned in the program
- All activities during the day off
- Tips and extra personal items