Dig out of the Manambolo
From the Nationale 1 to the meanders of the Manambolo river, set off on an original journey of unusual discoveries rich in contrasts, crossing the Western Highlands with volcanic landscapes.
In 4x4, on foot, in dugout canoe, we discover vast arid regions where the presence of man is sometimes discreet. For a culmination of our journey, we will end up at the spectacular Tsingy du Bemaraha.
Itinerary
Day 1 : ANTANANARIVO
You will be met on arrival at the Airport and transferred to your city hotel. Check in and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: ANTANANARIVO - TSIROANOMANDIDY
Road direction Ampefy, West of Antananarivo. We cross Itasy area. Lunch near the lake. In the afternoon, we drive Middle West (Zebu Road) until Tsiroromandidy.
Night in small hotel
Day 3: TSIROANOMANDIDY-BELOBAKA
By 4×4 we take a trail until Belobaka village. We start walking near the Bongolava
Night under tents
Day 4-5-6 : TREKKING
We trek during 06 hours crossing the Menabe. In the afternoon, we join Manambolo River
Trek continuation until the village of Ankavandra. End of the trek.
Night under tents
Day 7-8-9-10 : CANOE DESECNT
Early breakfast. We continue down the Manambolo River with some breaks, a picnic lunch and camping. We are already in an isolated part of Madagascar that is only accessible by canoes. Bright red is the dominant colour due to erosion exposing the laterite soil. We can see some locale people performing their daily activities. We can also see lots of endemic water birds along our way. The landscape changes abruptly, we go deeper into unspoilt parts of Madagascar and pass through the spectacular Gorge of Manambolo River: remarkable scenery with its dry forest and totally vertical rock cliffs boarding the river on both sides, creating an astonishing silence
We continue our way through this imposing gorge, between limestone walls and overhangs on which we can see peculiar vegetation, much birdlife, and hear the shrill cries of the primitive black parrots resound against the cliffs. Cliffs on both sides are marked by horizontal lines indicating the levels of water at different times. This is our last day on the river. At midday, we come out to Andadoany village. Short walk to Bekopaka, visit of the village and opportunity to enjoy a cold drink, After lunch, visit of the Tsingy of Bemaraha. It is the Madagascar’s largest reserve, classified as one of the world wonders by UNESCO, certain fascinating raised limestone plateau decorated with friable, chaotic razor-sharp pinnacles (“TSINGY” ) with the underground cave systems, and many succulents growing in the crevices.
Set in camping
Day11:VISIT OF THE PARC TSINGY DE BEMARAHA
A visit of another part of the “Tsingy” in the morning. We also pass through the deciduous forest where in addition to brown lemurs, birdlife; we may also meet the rare all-white Decken’s Sifaka. Next, we come to another impressive part of the Tsingy where we will walk through some dramatic canyons. After lunch visit of the Bekopaka village
Camping
Day12:BEKOPAKA-MORONDAVA
After breakfast, we drive to Morondava in a 4×4 vehicle on Camel Trophy road type, rough and dusty. We pass by some Baobab forests. Arrival at Morondava in the evening,.
night at the hotel
Day 13: MORONDAVA - ANTANANARIVO
Transfer at the airport, fly back to Antananarivo. Upon arrival, transfer to your city hotel or onward arrangements.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
Day 14: ANTANANARIVO - TO YOUR HOMELAND
Transfer to Airport then fly back to your country
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