Madagascar· 16 days · Guided
The Unusual West
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This 16-day tour takes you to the Middle West of the island. You discover a private park sheltering nine species of lemurs, then explore the rural village of Ampefy — a popular Malagasy holiday resort — with its beautiful Lily waterfall and geysers. An extraordinary cruise aboard a barge down the Tsiribihina river follows, with camping under the stars, before the wonderful Tsingy of Bemaraha with their sharp karstic peaks. In the Kirindy reserve you meet the famous "Fosa", the largest carnivore of Madagascar. To finish in beauty, you enjoy an amazing sunset at the Avenue of the Baobabs, then fly to the capital and visit Ambohimanga, the sacred hill.
About this trip
A trip we'd happily do again next month
This 16-day tour takes you to the Middle West of the island. You discover a private park sheltering nine species of lemurs, then explore the rural village of Ampefy — a popular Malagasy holiday resort — with its beautiful Lily waterfall and geysers. An extraordinary cruise aboard a barge down the Tsiribihina river follows, with camping under the stars, before the wonderful Tsingy of Bemaraha with their sharp karstic peaks. In the Kirindy reserve you meet the famous "Fosa", the largest carnivore of Madagascar. To finish in beauty, you enjoy an amazing sunset at the Avenue of the Baobabs, then fly to the capital and visit Ambohimanga, the sacred hill.
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 16-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+
Lemur's Park (RN1)
Visit Lemur's Park on national road n°01, sheltering nine species of lemurs.
Visit Lemur's Park on national road n°01, sheltering nine species of lemurs.
- 02+
Ampefy — Lily falls & geysers
Explore the rural resort village of Ampefy with its Lily waterfall and geysers.
Explore the rural resort village of Ampefy with its Lily waterfall and geysers.
- 03+
Tsiribihina river cruise
Begin an extraordinary barge cruise down the Tsiribihina river, camping under the stars.
Begin an extraordinary barge cruise down the Tsiribihina river, camping under the stars.
- 04+
Tsingy of Bemaraha
Discover the wonderful Tsingy of Bemaraha with their sharp karstic peaks.
Discover the wonderful Tsingy of Bemaraha with their sharp karstic peaks.
- 05+
Kirindy reserve — Fosa
Meet the Fosa, the largest carnivore of Madagascar, in the Kirindy reserve.
Meet the Fosa, the largest carnivore of Madagascar, in the Kirindy reserve.
- 06+
Avenue of the Baobabs
Enjoy an amazing sunset at the Avenue of the giant Baobabs.
Enjoy an amazing sunset at the Avenue of the giant Baobabs.
- 07+
Morondava to Antananarivo & Ambohimanga
Fly to the capital and visit Ambohimanga, the sacred hill.
Fly to the capital and visit Ambohimanga, the sacred hill.
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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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16 days · Guided
The Unusual West