River trip on Tsiribihina
Overview
Begin with local host into the middle of the countryside population is the high point of this trip, learn the local cultures, Foods and History from the local Guide. We will cross vast cultivated plains, will sail along the banks and Gorges of Tsiribihina with variety of landscape and will cross the villagers of the fisherman; they are part of the ”Sakalava” ethnic group, jump into the natural lagoon and waterfall, have fun at every evening on river bank with fire camp, and experience comfortable camping in tentes.
You can sit back, relax and enjoy a beautiful landscape and many kinds of wild animals like herons, wild ducks, parrots, kingfishers, chameleons.Visit at Kirindy forest the most threatened ecosystems: its dry deciduous forests. It is also famous for the giant jumping rat but is also home to seven species of lemurs and a number of endemic reptiles, then cross at the baobab in love, Baobab allee to spot the sunset color before getting your hotel at Morondava town.
You can sit back, relax and enjoy a beautiful landscape and many kinds of wild animals like herons, wild ducks, parrots, kingfishers, chameleons.Visit at Kirindy forest the most threatened ecosystems: its dry deciduous forests. It is also famous for the giant jumping rat but is also home to seven species of lemurs and a number of endemic reptiles, then cross at the baobab in love, Baobab allee to spot the sunset color before getting your hotel at Morondava town.
Inclusions
- Canoe with the boat man rent and salary
- Full charge during the 3days rivertrip - (Fullboard)
- 4 WD Private car rent from Belo to Morondava
- Publique transportation from Tana to Miandrivazo
What to expect
ITINERARY :
Day 1: ARRIVAL MEET -TANA
Assistance at the airport Transfert to the hotel, if you have more time, you can go to the point of view of Antananarivo
Overnight at Maison Lovasoa Hotel
Day 2: TANA – MIANDRIVAZO VILLAGE
Drive to Miandrivazo, across the highland sceneries, a traditional red clay house of the highland, to reach the town of Antsirabe which means a place of much salt, a town of water for its thermal source, spring water. Antsirabe is also the capital of rickshaws. Continuous to Miandrivazo for 5hrs drive on national road N°34. Will arrive at Miandrivazo in the late afternoon.
Overnight at Soa Dia Hotel.
Day 3: MIANDRIVAZO - MASIAKAMPY - TSIRIBIHINA RIVER
Breakfast at the restaurant.
1-hour transfer by car to reach our boat at Masiankapy village.
Start the river trip along the Tsiribihina River with the local pirogue and the boatman. Full day on the canoeing. Tsiribihina River is one of the best places to enjoy nature and birdlife. Meeting with the local people always smiling.
Lunch on the riverbank was prepared by the local guide. The landscape of the forest is still primary forest, the white sand along the Tsiribihina River, and the tranquility on the Tsiribihina River with the campfire, songs, and dinner with a candle under the beautiful sky with stars and moon make this river trip exciting and special.
Dinner prepared by the local guide
Camping for the night(on the river bank)
Day 4: GORGE OF TSIRIBIHINA - ANOSINAMPELA .
Continuation of the cruise after breakfast, passing through the gorge of the Tsiribihina where you will have the possibility to see the lemurs, Sifaka lemurs or /and brown lemurs, chameleons, and birds. Lunch on the riverbank was prepared by the local guide.
-Walking to the cascade, and the natural swimming pool, swimming in the natural lagoon and waterfall to freshen up the journey. Beautiful sunset.
-Dinner with firewood under the beautiful sky with stars and/or moon prepared by the local guide.
Camping for the night next to the local village.
Day 5: BEGIDRO VILLAGE - ANTSIRARAKA .
After Breakfast, a continuation of the cruise, going through a cliff home to bats, birds such as owl birds. After lunch, continue with Zebu’s car for 1 hour until Antsiraraky Village
Overnight at the basic hotel. (included).
Day 6: ANTSIRARAKY – KIRINDY - BAOBAB - MORONDAVA.
The 4X4 car will pick you up and drive you to Tsimafana, Cross at Kirindy forest; visit Kirindy forest where you have the opportunity to see the lemurs, chameleons, tenrecs, fossa the predator of lemurs. After the visit to Kirindy reserve, continuation to Morondava, stop on the road for the sacred baobab, the baobab in love, and Sakalava’s tomb. Sunset in the avenue of Baobab Alle for an unforgettable amazing picture with sunset.
Overnight at the hotel of your choice.
Day 7: MORONDAVA- FLIGHT BACK TO TANA
depends on your flight time that you will Transfert to the airport to Antananarivo.
END OF OUR SERVICES
Day 1: ARRIVAL MEET -TANA
Assistance at the airport Transfert to the hotel, if you have more time, you can go to the point of view of Antananarivo
Overnight at Maison Lovasoa Hotel
Day 2: TANA – MIANDRIVAZO VILLAGE
Drive to Miandrivazo, across the highland sceneries, a traditional red clay house of the highland, to reach the town of Antsirabe which means a place of much salt, a town of water for its thermal source, spring water. Antsirabe is also the capital of rickshaws. Continuous to Miandrivazo for 5hrs drive on national road N°34. Will arrive at Miandrivazo in the late afternoon.
Overnight at Soa Dia Hotel.
Day 3: MIANDRIVAZO - MASIAKAMPY - TSIRIBIHINA RIVER
Breakfast at the restaurant.
1-hour transfer by car to reach our boat at Masiankapy village.
Start the river trip along the Tsiribihina River with the local pirogue and the boatman. Full day on the canoeing. Tsiribihina River is one of the best places to enjoy nature and birdlife. Meeting with the local people always smiling.
Lunch on the riverbank was prepared by the local guide. The landscape of the forest is still primary forest, the white sand along the Tsiribihina River, and the tranquility on the Tsiribihina River with the campfire, songs, and dinner with a candle under the beautiful sky with stars and moon make this river trip exciting and special.
Dinner prepared by the local guide
Camping for the night(on the river bank)
Day 4: GORGE OF TSIRIBIHINA - ANOSINAMPELA .
Continuation of the cruise after breakfast, passing through the gorge of the Tsiribihina where you will have the possibility to see the lemurs, Sifaka lemurs or /and brown lemurs, chameleons, and birds. Lunch on the riverbank was prepared by the local guide.
-Walking to the cascade, and the natural swimming pool, swimming in the natural lagoon and waterfall to freshen up the journey. Beautiful sunset.
-Dinner with firewood under the beautiful sky with stars and/or moon prepared by the local guide.
Camping for the night next to the local village.
Day 5: BEGIDRO VILLAGE - ANTSIRARAKA .
After Breakfast, a continuation of the cruise, going through a cliff home to bats, birds such as owl birds. After lunch, continue with Zebu’s car for 1 hour until Antsiraraky Village
Overnight at the basic hotel. (included).
Day 6: ANTSIRARAKY – KIRINDY - BAOBAB - MORONDAVA.
The 4X4 car will pick you up and drive you to Tsimafana, Cross at Kirindy forest; visit Kirindy forest where you have the opportunity to see the lemurs, chameleons, tenrecs, fossa the predator of lemurs. After the visit to Kirindy reserve, continuation to Morondava, stop on the road for the sacred baobab, the baobab in love, and Sakalava’s tomb. Sunset in the avenue of Baobab Alle for an unforgettable amazing picture with sunset.
Overnight at the hotel of your choice.
Day 7: MORONDAVA- FLIGHT BACK TO TANA
depends on your flight time that you will Transfert to the airport to Antananarivo.
END OF OUR SERVICES
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
marty052020
January 2020
Our guide prepared our trip really good. Everything was perfect. All the transportations and the hotels fit to our demands. And he was really friendly and kind. He made his best to make us feel like at home. I highly recommend booking a tour with him.
Our guide prepared our trip really good. Everything was perfect. All the transportations and the hotels fit to our demands. And he was really friendly and kind. He made his best to make us feel like at home. I highly recommend booking a tour with him.