West and south Mada

Day 1: Antananarivo-Antsirabe

After breakfast, departure for national road 07 towards the first spa town of Madagascar, nicknamed the City of Water. Across fields and villages, you will see the rice terraces, typically of the Malagasy Highlands, partially volcanic, the Ankaratra range reaches up to 2,643 m above sea level. Stop at Ambatolampy, a town formerly called Amboniloha and a former military district established by Radama I during the conquest of the region. Visit to one of the foundry workshops and the forge — decoration and kitchen utensils. Lunch en route at a time that suits you. We continue the journey towards Antsirabé, visiting the city and discovering some artisanal workshops (artisanal confectionery, zebu horns, etc.). Possibility to visit the city by bike.

Day2: ANTSIRABE – MIANDRIVAZO Departure from Antsirabe, the spa town of Madagascar. Visit Lake Tritriva or Andraikiba then return to the road through a typical landscape of the highlands dotted with rice fields and traditional highland houses. Lunch on the road then direction Miandrivazo through semi-arid landscapes typical of the West.

Day3 and 4 DESCENT BELO TSIRIBIHINA

Transfer to Masekampy after breakfast for a new adventure. The two and a half days of descending the river by boat will allow us to observe different kinds of aquatic birds, crocodiles, the baobab forest, the daily activities of the population on the bank of the Tsiribihina. Visiting the immense Anosin’ampela waterfall and swimming in the natural swimming pool will be worth a detour. Visiting a small typical village will allow you to appreciate the warm welcome of the Malagasy people. A folkloric entertainment will be held with the participation of tourists by dancing the famous Kilalaky: traditional and typical dance of the Menabe region. Overnight in bivouac.

Day5: BELO TSIRIBIHINA- BEKOPAKA

End of the Tsiribihina descent after lunch. We arrive at Belo customs on Tsiribihina, where the 4x4 awaits us to reach the village of Bekopaka, starting point for the visit to the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park.

Day6: TSINGY DU BEMARAHA NATIONAL PARK

Departure from the hotel at 7:00 a.m. towards the entrance to the Park (distance 17 km and journey time 1 hour).

Beginning of the visit to BEMARAHA NATIONAL PARK, starting first with the Forest and La GRANDE TSINGY and ending with the Cave. (Visit lasting 5 to 7 hours depending on the clients). By visiting the Park you will also enjoy climbing the Tsingy by doing some climbing but you will be well equipped at the entrance to the Park.

Because the Bemaraha National Park is shaped like a labyrinth.

Day7: BEKOPAKA – MORONDAVA

After breakfast, departure to hit the road. By passing the car twice on the barge to be able to cross the two rivers (Manambolo and Tsiribihina). You will cross a magnificent red sand track surrounded by Baobabs and thorny forests like Cactus, Aloe

Lunch in the town of Tsiribihina, we continue the road towards Morondava.

Walk and sunset in the baobab alley. Overnight on Morandava

Day 8: MORONDAVA – BELO SUR MER

• After breakfast, leave for Belo sur mer, located 90km south of Morondava. A small fishing village, also known for the construction of dhows.

• On arrival, have lunch at the Hotel and leave for an afternoon visit to the famous dhow construction. After visit, return to the Hotel. You will meet the villagers, discover their way of life, make swimming and beauty masks then relax at the beautiful beach of Belo sur mer.

Day9: BELO SUR MER- MENAKY BAY

Breakfast. Sailing canoe.

A beautiful destination that you will reach by sailing canoe for 1 hour, a great opportunity to rediscover the know-how of Vezo sailors. Arm of the sea going deep into the mangrove, where the dhows go to the Port au sel to wait and take on board the large bags of sea salt coming from the salt pans.

At the entrance to the bay, the calm and deep water will allow you to enjoy beautiful observations of the underwater world and is ideal for swimming.

Day10: BELO SUR MER- MOROMBE

Departure from Belo Village very early in the morning around 5:00, A long track and journey of approximately 9 hours of time through many truly spectacular baobabs and many that are found in the City. By continuing the journey by putting the Car on a Barge to be able to cross the Bevoay River. And we reach the destination town of Morombe, right near the sea.

Day11: MOROMBE-IFATY

Departure early in the morning to reach the town of Tulear,

Lunch planned in a local restaurant then we will take the famous RN7 road crossing an arid and dry landscape.

Arrival in Ifaty, located on the Capricorn coast, about twenty kilometers north of Tuléar, Ifaty is a first-rate tourist destination.

Several Vezo villages form the Ifaty region. Fishing is a dominant activity there and you will have the opportunity to get to know the fishing villages scattered near the lagoon which extends along the coast.

Dinner and check-in at the hotel

Day12 Ifaty- Tuléar

After breakfast, enjoy the beach. Direction towards Tuléar for the airport. End of the circuit.