Day 1
Antananarivo
18.88°S · 47.51°EAirport welcome, briefing and hotel transfer.
Meals : D
Lodging : Hôtel du Louvre, Tana
In the Shade of the Baobabs
REF.MDW-T05 · WEST & BAOBABS
In the Shade of the Baobabs
The tour of the legendary images. From the capital to the mangroves of the Mozambique Channel, the track crosses the Menabe kingdom to the UNESCO-listed labyrinths of the Tsingy de Bemaraha — via ferrata, walkways and suspension bridges (good fitness required).
On the way back: the Baobab in love, then the famous Avenue of the Baobabs at golden hour — Madagascar's most photographed sunset.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 2
To Miandrivazo
19.52°S · 45.47°EEarly departure for Antsirabe via Ambatolampy and its family pot-making workshop, continuing to Miandrivazo.
Meals : B
Lodging : Princesse Tsiribihina, Miandrivazo
Day 3
Morondava
20.28°S · 44.32°ERoad to Morondava, capital of the Menabe kingdom, amid the mangroves and lagoons of the Mozambique Channel.
Meals : B
Lodging : Palissandre Côte Ouest, Morondava
Day 4
Track to Bekopaka
19.13°S · 44.80°EA day of bush tracks and ferries to reach Bekopaka, gateway to the Tsingy de Bemaraha. Arrival late afternoon.
Meals : B
Lodging : Soleil des Tsingy, Bekopaka
Day 5
The Great Tsingy
19.03°S · 44.78°EEarly start to explore the Tsingy de Bemaraha labyrinths — harness, walkways and suspension bridges. Good fitness required.
Meals : B,L
Lodging : Soleil des Tsingy, Bekopaka
Day 6
The Avenue of the Baobabs
20.28°S · 44.32°EBack towards Morondava: the Baobab in love, then the famous Avenue of the Baobabs at sunset.
Meals : B
Lodging : Palissandre Côte Ouest, Morondava
Day 7
Back up to Antsirabe
19.87°S · 47.03°EReturn road with lunch in Miandrivazo, arrival in Antsirabe in the afternoon.
Meals : B,L
Lodging : Couleur Café, Antsirabe
Day 8
Antsirabe & Tana
18.88°S · 47.51°EAntsirabe city tour, zebu-horn workshop, then the road to the capital and a visit before the hotel.
Meals : B
Lodging : Hôtel du Louvre, Tana
Day 9
Departure
18.88°S · 47.51°EHotel-to-airport transfer for your return flight.
Meals : B
Tour route
In the Shade of the Baobabs
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- Private 4x4 with driver
- EN/FR/IT accompanying guide
- Charming lodging
- Breakfasts
- Bemaraha park fees and local guides
- Ferries and river crossings
- Airport transfers
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- International flights
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Visa, insurance, tips
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FAQ
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When is the best season for this trip?
The dry season runs April to November, the rainy season December to March — but the climate varies by region: humid in the East, dry in the South. We adapt the itinerary to your dates; ask us for advice.
Is the tour private and adjustable?
Yes — all our trips are private and 100% adjustable: pace, lodges, beach or cruise extensions. Quotes are free, no commitment, answer within 24 hours.
Visa, currency, payment: how does it work?
Visa issued on arrival (stay < 30 days ≈ On requestcash; passport valid 6 months after return). Local currency: the Ariary (On request≈ MGA 3,500). For the trip: 30% deposit on confirmation, balance 30 days before departure, in euros or Ariary.
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