Madagascar· 15 days · Guided
The Beauty of the West and its Local Culture
▲▲▲▲▲Moderate
This unusual trip makes you discover the western part of the country in a sustainable way. For that, you will start a river cruise on Tsiribihina river to discover its mysterious gorges and natural pools in tiers, you also will spend the nights in bivouac under the stars during the descent of the river. After that, you will explore the wondrous Tsingy of Bemaraha and admire the sunset at the Avenue of Baobabs. Along the way, your curiosity and questions will have answers as you will always be with local people and sometimes stay in a local cottage. Before getting back to the capital city, you will drive to Andranomafana and learn its history, agriculture, Malagasy way of life and you will be introduced to some thermal treatment. You will go back to the capital to end the tour after that.
About this trip
A trip we'd happily do again next month
This unusual trip makes you discover the western part of the country in a sustainable way. For that, you will start a river cruise on Tsiribihina river to discover its mysterious gorges and natural pools in tiers, you also will spend the nights in bivouac under the stars during the descent of the river. After that, you will explore the wondrous Tsingy of Bemaraha and admire the sunset at the Avenue of Baobabs. Along the way, your curiosity and questions will have answers as you will always be with local people and sometimes stay in a local cottage. Before getting back to the capital city, you will drive to Andranomafana and learn its history, agriculture, Malagasy way of life and you will be introduced to some thermal treatment. You will go back to the capital to end the tour after that.
This is one of our signature guided journeys in Madagascar. We've walked it many times — alone, with friends, with our own families — and we've shaped it into something we're genuinely proud of.
You'll be in a small group, led by a local guide who knows the trails, the families along the way, and the best place to stop for lunch. Nothing rushed. Nothing generic.
Glimpses of the trip
Photos from the trail
Day by day
Your 15-day itinerary
A draft of how the trip flows — every itinerary is fine-tuned around your group, fitness and pace before we book anything.
- 01+
Antananarivo
Arrival in the capital city of Madagascar, where the tour begins with an airport transfer.
Arrival in the capital city of Madagascar, where the tour begins with an airport transfer.
- 02+
Towards the West
Drive west across the country, heading toward the Tsiribihina river to start the river cruise.
Drive west across the country, heading toward the Tsiribihina river to start the river cruise.
- 03+
Tsiribihina River
Begin the river cruise on the Tsiribihina river to discover its mysterious gorges and natural pools in tiers.
Begin the river cruise on the Tsiribihina river to discover its mysterious gorges and natural pools in tiers.
- 04+
Tsiribihina River — Bivouac
Continue the descent of the Tsiribihina river, spending the nights in bivouac under the stars.
Continue the descent of the Tsiribihina river, spending the nights in bivouac under the stars.
- 05+
Tsiribihina River — Descent
Further descent of the Tsiribihina river with bivouac accommodation, always alongside the local people.
Further descent of the Tsiribihina river with bivouac accommodation, always alongside the local people.
- 06+
Tsingy of Bemaraha
Explore the wondrous Tsingy of Bemaraha and its sharp karst peaks, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO.
Explore the wondrous Tsingy of Bemaraha and its sharp karst peaks, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO.
- 07+
Tsingy of Bemaraha
Continue exploring the Tsingy of Bemaraha, with a chance to meet the Fosa, the largest carnivorous mammal in Madagascar.
Continue exploring the Tsingy of Bemaraha, with a chance to meet the Fosa, the largest carnivorous mammal in Madagascar.
- 08+
Avenue of Baobabs
Travel to the Avenue of Baobabs and admire the sunset among the iconic baobab trees.
Travel to the Avenue of Baobabs and admire the sunset among the iconic baobab trees.
- 09+
Morondava — Betania
Around Morondava, visit the peninsula of Betania and exchange with the local population.
Around Morondava, visit the peninsula of Betania and exchange with the local population.
- 10+
With the Local People
Continue cultural exchange with local people, sometimes staying in a local cottage.
Continue cultural exchange with local people, sometimes staying in a local cottage.
- 11+
Towards Andranomafana
Drive back toward the highlands on the way to Andranomafana.
Drive back toward the highlands on the way to Andranomafana.
- 12+
Andranomafana
Arrive in Andranomafana to learn its history, agriculture and the Malagasy way of life.
Arrive in Andranomafana to learn its history, agriculture and the Malagasy way of life.
- 13+
Andranomafana
Discover Malagasy culture and tradition in Andranomafana and be introduced to some thermal treatment.
Discover Malagasy culture and tradition in Andranomafana and be introduced to some thermal treatment.
- 14+
Towards Antananarivo
Drive back toward the capital city after the stay in Andranomafana.
Drive back toward the capital city after the stay in Andranomafana.
- 15+
Antananarivo
Return to the capital to end the tour with an airport transfer for departure.
Return to the capital to end the tour with an airport transfer for departure.
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What's included
Everything that's covered
- ✓Local guide throughout
- ✓All accommodation in selected guesthouses & hotels
- ✓Daily breakfast and most dinners
- ✓Luggage transfers between stages
- ✓All ground transport during the trip
- ✓Detailed route notes and maps
Not included
What you'll arrange yourself
- —International flights to/from Madagascar
- —Madagascar visa (€35 on arrival)
- —Travel insurance
- —Drinks, tips and personal expenses
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15 days · Guided
The Beauty of the West and its Local Culture