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| Canoe-Trip and Trekking in the Tsingy of Bemaraha |
The canoe-trip on the River of Tsiribihina begins in Miandrivazo, village situated in the dry region of Madagascar.Trekking in the «Grand Tsingy» will allow you to discover amazing landscapes.
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I T I N E R A R Y
Day 1 Arrival in Tana
Arrival at the airport welcome and transfer to the hotel. City-tour in Tana. Grégoire Hotel/ Karibotel*** BB
Day 2 Tana - Antsirabe 170 km
Transfer to Antsirabe by car in the Highlands through the green rice fields. Hotel Hasina BB
Day 3 Antsirabe - Miandrivazo 248 km
Transfer to Miandrivazo. Hotel Relais Rasalimo HB
Day 4 - 6
Canoe-trip along the river Belo sur tsiribihina. You will see wild lemurs, ducks, birds, insects, snakes (there are no poisonous snakes in Madagascar) and butterflies. Field glasses are necessary. You will go through green narrow passes, make stops at interesting places such as amazing waterfalls and natural swimming-pool.
At this occasion, you will learn about the simple life of the hospitable peasants. In the evening you will camp on the bank of the river, where the local guide will prepare delicious Malagasy dishes for you. Accommodation in tent. FB
Day 7 Arrival in Tsiraraka,
transfer to Belo sur Tsiribihina 44 Km. Transfer from Tsiraraka to Belo sur Tsiribihina, end of the canoe-trip. Hotel Menabe BB
Day 8 Transfer to Bekopaka 120 km
Arrival in Tsaraotana. Transfer to Ta Belo sur Tsiribihina, continuation to Bekopaka early in the morning. Picnic in the open air. Accomodation in Relais des Tsingys HB
Day 9 Bekopaka-Grand tsingy 30 km
The Strict Nature Reserve of Bemaraha is classified « world cultural riches » since 1990 and regarded as « Reserve of Biosphere ». With its 150 000 ha area, the Tsingy of Bemaraha is the biggest protected area in Madagascar. During many years the wind and rain have been transforming the calcarious clives in long and sharp stones . Trekking tour in the «Grand Tsingy» will allow you to discover amazing landscapes composed of many endemic plants such as the Pachypodium, the euphorbiacea . You can also observe rare animals like the chameleon « Brookesia Perarmata » and the Ankoay or Malagasy Fish eagle. Accomodation in Relais des Tsingys HB
Day 10 Bekopaka - Morondava 285 Km
Transfer to Morondava., This town is known for its thousands of baobabs which can live up to 5000 years. Today you will see the famous "Allée de baobabs" with its wonderful sunset. Renala Hotel BB
Day 11 - 12 Morondava
Free schedule in Morondava. Oppurtunity to swimming in the sea. Renala Hotel BB
Day 13 Flight from Morondava to Tana
Flight back to Tana. Grégoire Hotel*** / Karibotel***BB
Day 14 Transfer to Tana. Flight back to Europe.
INCLUDED
- Half board in Miandrivazo and Tsingy, Full board during the canoe-trip
- Bed and breakfast in Tana and Morondava
- Tent
- Car with an English speaking driver including fuel from Tana to Miandrivazo according to the programme
- Car with driver from Belo to Bekopaka and back to Morondava
- English speaking local guide during the canoe-trip
- Transfers Airports/Hotels/Airports
- English speaking Local guides and entrance fees for the parcs et reserves according to the programme.
- Flight from Morondava to Antananarivo
NOT INCLUDED
- Sleep-bag
- Matress
- International flights
- English speaking guide during the trip
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Any Insurances
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