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Avenue Baobabs, Madagascar + Bemaraha Tsingys Tour + Kirindy, Fossa + Nosy Be

Western Madagascar: Kirindy + Tsingys + Nosy Be
Avenue Baobabs Madagascar Bemaraha Tsingys Tour Kirindy Fossa Nosy Be
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$4,010
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
MPW12A
• Western Madagascar Tour
• Antananarivo
• Kirindy, Fossa
• Bemaraha Tsingys Tour
• Lemurs, Reptiles & Insects
• Morondava
• Avenue Baobabs, Madagascar
• Bird Watching
• Nosy Be Island
• Snorkelling, Diving & Fishing

Explore the Avenue of Baobabs in Madagascar & spectacular Bemaraha Tsingys, with their limestone pinnacles & caves on this private tour, travelling overland with your own guide in a 4x4 vehicle. Visit Kirindy Reserve, the best place to see woolly lemurs & apex predator - the fossa - before completing your holiday relaxing on Nosy Be island. English-speaking guide, local flights, transfers & park fees included.

Day 1
You will be met at Antananarivo Airport by your guide and transferred to your hotel situated near the airport.
 
Check in and relax.in the capital city of the tropical island of Madagascar.
Day 2
Transfer to Antananarivo Airport for your flight to Morondava.
 
You will be met at Morondava Airport by your driver/guide and transferred 2-hours along a bumpy and severely degraded road to the town of Marofandilia - the gateway to Kirindy Private Reserve. After checking into your simple accommodation, enjoy a night walk in search of nocturnal lemurs - so don’t forget your headlamp which is essential.
 
Before leaving Antananarivo airport, remember to exchange local currency for lunches along the way (approx 25,000 ariary per person/per day) and buy plenty of bottled drinking water for your journey.
Day 3
Today is devoted to the wildlife of Kirindy Private Reserve.
 
Kirindy is a privately managed reserve in one of Madagascar's most threatened ecosystems, and is the best place in the country to view the nocturnal Fossa - a cat-like relative of the mongoose family that is the main predator of the lemur. This dry deciduous forest is home to eight different lemur species, including Madame Berthe's Mouse Lemur - the world’s smallest primate. Also the red-fronted brown lemur, pale fork-marked lemur, grey mouse lemur, Coquerel's dwarf lemur, fat-tailed dwarf lemur, red-tailed sportive lemur, Verreaux's sifaka, the giant jumping rat and the narrow-striped mongoose.
 
This forest is home to a number of endemic reptiles and the flora is equally unique, with several species found only at Kirindy.
 
Note: Tracking lemurs is done on foot. Some trails are demanding, but your guide will be mindful of your level of fitness and adapt your route accordingly. Wear walking boots with good tread and carry proper rain gear, including lightweight waterproof trousers. Gardening gloves are useful to protect your hands when scrambling through the rainforest and a head torch for night walks is essential.
Day 4
A full day on the road today as we leave Kirindy and travel slowly for 8 to 10-hours on a very bumpy and severley degraded road to Bemaraha.
 
Along the way we stop at Bedo Lake, which is home to a wide diversity of flora and 35 species of water birds, including the endangered Madagascar teal, Madagascar plover, Madagascar heron, migratory greater and lesser flamingos, as well as big-headed turtles.
 
We continue to Belo Tsiribihina and take four different ferries to cross the various rivers along the way, before checking into our hotel in Bemaraha in the late afternoon.
Day 5
Tsingy de Bemaraha Nature Reserve has been declared a World Heritage site because of its lemur population, preserved mangrove forests and wild birds, but it is best know for its Tsingy - sharp limestone pinnacles that reach up to 150 feet in height and are cut through with canyons and gorges rich in fauna and flora (Tsingy means “walking on the feet tips" in the Malagasy language).
 
This morning we descend into the Manambolo Gorges on a traditional “pirogue” canoe, with a picnic lunch (included). In the afternoon we visit the small Tsingys and the caves.  You may see some different lemur species such as the Sifaka or the Gidro and if you’re lucky, you might see the famous Aye-Aye. You can also observe the characteristic xerophyte flora of this area, including pachypodiums and arofys.
 
Please note that Bemaraha National Park is closed from mid-October to May.
Day 6
Tsingy de Bemaraha Nature Reserve covers an area of over 250 square miles (666 square km) and only a portion of this great park can be accessed by visitors.
 
Today we travel by car to the start of our walking tour of the great massif. The park offers a range of tours with various levels of difficulty, all requiring a guide, with the 4 to 5-hour Andamozavaky tour being the most difficult. Whilst exploring the Tsingys on foot, you can look for Decken's Sifaka, red-fronted brown lemurs and the critically endangered Madagascar fish eagle, amongst others (picnic lunch included).
 
Please note that Bemaraha National Park is closed from mid-October to May.
Day 7
This morning we depart Bemaraha for a full day on the road as we travel 8-hours to Morondava.
 
In the late afternoon we arrive at Avenue of the Baobabs in time to watch the sunset framed by these strange gigantic "upside down" trees. We then check into our hotel in Morondava.
Day 8
Transfer to Morondava Airport for your flight to Antananarivo.
 
You will be met at Antananarivio Airport and transferred to your hotel near the airport.
Day 9
Transfer to Antananarivo Airport for your flight to Nosy Be.
 
You will be met at Nosy Be Airport and transferred to your lodge in this beautiful archipelago, with its spectacular warm turquoise waters. Check in and relax in your tropical surroundings where coffee, cocoa, vanilla and cinnamon are grown.
 
Note: Some lodges are situated on Nosy Be and its surrounding islands, and others are located on the mainland facing towards Nosy Be, with transfers by speedboat.
Days 10 To 11
At leisure to relax and enjoy the culture, splendid white beaches and turquoise waters of the tropical Nosy Be archipelago, situated off the northwest coast of Madagascar and offering superb swimming in emerald seas, snorkelling, scuba diving and deep sea fishing.
 
Nosy Be (meaning 'Big Island') has a volcanic landscape characterised by many hills overlooked by Mount Lokobe and Mount Passot. From one of these high vantage points you can enjoy exceptional views over nearby Radama and Mitsio Islands. Based at a hotel on one of the islands, or on the mainland facing towards Nosy Be, you can relax on a pristine beach and explore this rugged coastline by boat, with its many coves and deserted beaches lined by palm trees.
 
You can see lemurs in the wild at Lokobe Nature Reserve on Nosy Be island. You can also take optional excursions to smaller islands such as Nosy Tanikely, which offers outstanding snorkelling, and  Nosy Iranja with its idyllic beaches.
 
Madagascar is a significant grower of the fragrant Ylang-ylang tree, whose flower is an important component in many essential oils and perfumes, including famous Chanel No 5. The island produces over 97% of the world’s real vanilla, as well as growing peppercorns, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves and many other spices.
Day 12
Transfer to Nosy Be Airport for your flight to Antananarivo, where you will be met and transferred to your airport hotel.
Day 13
Transfer to Antananarivo Airport for your flight home.