Tsiribihina River, Kirindy Forest Reserve & Avenue of the Baobabs (RR3)
This 5-night adventure package includes transfer from Tana to Miandrivazo, a relaxing float on the Tsiribihina River, Kirindy Forest Reserve and Avenue of the Baobabs.
The Mahajilo and Mania Rivers join near the town of Miandrivazo to form western Madagascar’s biggest river - the tranquil Tsiribihina. On its way to the Mozambique Channel, the Tsiribihina cuts through the limestone Bemaraha Plateau in a series of forested gorges, rich in endemic flora and fauna.
Price Per Person Sharing Based on Two People: €660 Full Board
6 days/5 nights
Day 1: Antananarivo to miandrivazo
Early morning overland Antananarivo to Miandrivazo with private car.
Meet your guide and enjoy an orientation dinner.
Overnight Hotel Princess Tsiribihina.
DAY 2: Begin Tsiribihina River
Along with the river scenery you’ll enjoy stops for forest walks, village visits and explore the amazing side streams.
Camping
Day 3: Tsiribihina River.
Same as yesterday! PLUS visits to picturesque waterfalls, blue-water grottos, and travertine chutes.
Camping.
Day 4: Antsiraraka – Kirindy Forest Reserve
Our final day on the river. Meet 4x4 at the village of Antsiraraka.
Travel south to the Kirindy Forest Reserve. Afternoon and evening forest walks.
Overnight in a simple bungalow at the Kirindy Forest Lodge (B,D)
Kirindy Forest Reserve: This rich western reserve is probably the best for seeing Madagascar’s endemic dry forest species. Along with the fosa the forest is home to the giant jumping rat, found only in this area. Dominated by majestic baobab trees, the forest is home to the world’s smallest known primate as well as dozens of amphibian and reptile species (and no venomous snakes). The forest also boasts more than 60 species of birds and 8 lemur species.
Day 5: kirindy to morondava
Enjoy an early morning, guided, walk (especially good for birds and possibly fosa). Continue south to Morondava.
Afternoon excursion to the Baobabs in Love and the Avenue of the Baobabs at sunset.
Overnight at the Chez Maggie Hotel.
Day 6: morondava
Morning free. Optional visit to the mangroves and the Vezo fishing village of Betania (as time allows).
Transfer to the airport for outbound flights or on to other areas.
End of Services
Combines well with our tours: Highlights of the West (RR1) & Belo sur Mer - Morondava (RR2).
We welcome special requests and are happy to customize the tour according your schedule and interests
Included:
• On the river we use ‘pirogues’ (local wooden canoes) that are outfitted with cushions, backrests and umbrellas (for sun protection).
Tours with ‘chaland’ (motor launch) also available.
Includes private vehicle with English speaking driver Tana to Miandrivazo
English speaking (multi-lingual) naturalist guide from Miandriazo to Morondava.
Nissan or Toyota 4X4 vehicle; driver; fuel; driver accommodations & food; fees and vehicle insurance.
Full Board throughout with drinking water on the river
Accommodation as described
Camping and cooking staff; quality camping gear - (tents, Thermarest sleeping pads, sleeping bags) and all commissary equipment.).
Park entry; local guide fees
Airport transfer; room occupancy taxes
Photo credits Remote River Expeditions and Daniel Austin