Going on this trip, there is no mandatory vaccination.

How fit do I need to be to do this trip?

No special training is required. However, you should not have a fear of heights or dizziness. The trip is not suitable for people with limited mobility (in a wheelchair). For people whose mobility is limited due to physical or mental problems, as well as age, and whose condition requires additional assistance.

Are there ATMs on the way? Can I pay with a bank card in hotels, restaurants and shops?

There are ATMs along the road in large towns (Visa, MasterCard). You can pay with your bank card in most hotels and restaurants, as well as in supermarkets and shops at petrol stations.

What additional costs can I expect?

Possible additional costs:*Lunches and dinners (each meal on average 8-25 euros), alcoholic and soft drinks;*Entry visa upon entering the country;*Tips for drivers and local guides.

What about internet access?

Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Madagascar is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.

Madagascar Tour: Tsingy Bemaraha, Baobabs and Kirindy 3 Nights / 4 Days

Best Time to Visit: April–November

Overview

Itinerary

Cost

Map

FAQs

Overview

Itinerary

Cost

Map

FAQs

Overview

Discover the wonders of western Madagascar in just 4 days! This compact adventure takes you through the otherworldly Tsingy de Bemaraha—a limestone labyrinth, the majestic Avenue of the Baobabs at sunset, and the biodiverse Kirindy Forest (Kirindy Reserve) —home to unique wildlife including the elusive fossa and dancing lemurs. Perfect for travelers seeking a short but thrilling nature escape in one of Madagascar’s most dramatic regions.
Best Time to Visit: April–November (dry season)

Trip Highlights

Trek through the razor-sharp pinnacles of Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park;
Witness the stunning Avenue of the Baobabs. Sunset on the Alley of the Baobabs;
The Magic and Splendor of the Lovers’ Baobabs and other Grand Baobabs;
Kimony Reserve (the only place where lemurs are allowed to sit on people and feed them in the presence of guides);
Spot lemurs, fossas, and nocturnal wildlife in Kirindy Reserve.

Day 01 :

Morondava – Alley of Baobabs – Kirindy

You will meet your driver-guide at the reception of your hotel in Morondava at 09-00 (or Airport Morondava).
First you will visit the private reserve of Kimony, where there are many different tame lemurs.
Your next destination is the dry forest of Kirindy, stopping at the iconic “Avenue des Baobabs” along the way.
Night tour to Kirindy Private Reserve. In the evening you will do night walk to spot the nocturnal wildlife with park guide as it offers the best wildlife spotting experience including, lemurs, chameleons and Fossa. This protected area is home to Madagascar’s largest predator, the Fossa. And Kirindy Forest offers best chances to see this elegant chaser.

Relais du Kirindy, Bungalow Standard

Day 02 :

Kirindy Reserve – Bekopaka (Tsingy Bemaraha National Park)

Morning visit to Kirindy Reserve looking for diurnal lemur species.
After morning tour in Kirindy, you will continue your journey to Bekopaka, gate in the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park. The road hither lasts a little long but the landscape which it offers is worth the pain.
Everywhere along the road there are the impressive Baobabs until Belo sur Tsiribinha. The southern landscape is arid but has a beauty all of its own. Lunch in Belo sur Tsiribihina.

Meals: Breakfast

Grand Hotel (Standard)

Day 03 :

Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park

Circuit starts 17km north of the village of Bekopaka and presents gigantic limestone cathedrals, deep cracks, limestone blocks carved in blades or sharp peaks constituting an immense field of Tsingy. Admire the 360° panoramic view from an elevated gazebo on the roof of the Tsingy. Feel the empty space crossing a 20m long and 70m deep suspension bridge. Walk in the middle of the Tsingy arcades and descent to the bottom of a canyon and forest tunnel.

Meals: Breakfast

Grand Hotel (Standard)

Day 04 :

Bekopaka – Morondova

Return to Morondava. Lunch and small pause in Relais du Kirindy.
Stopping at the Alley of the Baobabs for a photo session at sunset. It is an amazing sight.
Return to your hotel in Morondava.

Meals: Breakfast