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The West: Tsingy de Bemaraha and the Avenue of the Baobabs, 10 days
Madagascar 10 days Adventure Private, not in a group
from €4,340
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- Duration
- 10 days, 9 nights
- Departures
- On request, November 2026 – December 2027
- Best time
- June – October
- Flights and insurance
- Included in the price (flights from Italy)
- Guide
- Italian-speaking
- Format
- Private, not in a group
The road west is long and not always easy, and that is precisely why it is worth it. You cross the highlands, descend to Morondava and reach the Tsingy de Bemaraha, a UNESCO World Heritage forest of limestone pinnacles. On the way back, the Avenue of the Baobabs at sunset.
Why it is unique
The Tsingy de Bemaraha are a forest of stone: razor-sharp limestone spires crossed by suspension bridges and fixed-rope passages. Getting there takes two days on the road and two river crossings by barge, and that is what keeps the crowds away. On the return, the Avenue of the Baobabs: Adansonia grandidieri up to thirty metres tall, best seen at sunset.
What the journey is like
It is the most adventurous of our Madagascar itineraries. You travel by private 4x4 with a driver and an Italian-speaking guide; the transfer days are long and the track to Bekopaka is unpaved. Visiting the Tsingy requires good mobility and a head for heights. After the park there is a free day on the coast at Morondava, then the flight to the capital.
When to go
Only in the dry season, roughly from May to November: in the rains the track becomes impassable and the Grands Tsingy park closes.
Good to know
The entry visa, €30 per person, and the single supplement are not included. On the sharp rocks, walking boots with stiff soles and a pair of light gloves help.
Day-by-day itinerary
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1Day 1Arrival in Antananarivo
Welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
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2Day 2Antananarivo – Antsirabe
Across the central highlands to the spa town of Antsirabe, among rice paddies and red-brick villages.
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3Day 3Antsirabe – Miandrivazo
A gradual descent westwards, as the landscape changes from highland to savannah.
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4Day 4Miandrivazo – Morondava
Arrival on the coast of the Mozambique Channel.
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5Day 5Morondava – Bekopaka
A transfer day with two river crossings by barge. The route is demanding but spectacular.
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6Day 6Bemaraha National Park
The Tsingy: a forest of razor-sharp limestone spires, crossed by suspension bridges and fixed-rope passages. Good mobility and a head for heights are required.
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7Day 7The Avenue of the Baobabs
Return towards Morondava with a stop at the Avenue of the Baobabs, a line of Adansonia grandidieri up to thirty metres tall. The best moment is sunset.
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8Day 8Morondava
A free day on the coast.
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9Day 9Flight to Antananarivo
Domestic flight to the capital.
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10Day 10Return home
Tour of Antananarivo and transfer to the airport.
What you might see
- Chameleons Very likely
Along the Tsingy trails.
- Decken’s sifaka Likely
The white lemur that leaps among the rocks of Bemaraha.
- Brown lemur Likely
In the dry forests of the west.
Indicative estimates. Nature can’t be booked: your guide knows where to look, but can’t guarantee a sighting.
When to go
Departures on request, November 2026 – December 2027
ideal good low season not recommended
Best time: June – October. Also good in May. Tap a month to use it in your quote request.
The climate, season by season
- May–Nov · Dry season
- Hot, 28–32 °C by day. The Grands Tsingy are open and the track to Bekopaka is passable.
- Dec–Apr · Rains
- The tracks are cut off and the Grands Tsingy park closes.
Indicative figures, averaged over recent years: with every quote we give you the latest picture.
What the price includes
Included
- Return international flight from Italy
- Domestic flight Morondava – Antananarivo
- Medical, baggage and cancellation insurance
- Private 4x4 with driver for the whole circuit
- Italian-speaking guide
- Half board: breakfast and dinner
- Park entry fees and river ferries
Not included
- Entry visa (€30 per person) · how to get it
- Lunches
- Drinks and mineral water
- Tips and personal expenses
- Single room supplement
- Anything not listed in the price
Before you go
Visas and documentsPassport, visas and eTA: what you need, where to apply and how far in advance.Health and safetyVaccinations, malaria, health insurance and practical advice.Your protectionWhat package travel law provides if something goes wrong.
The Weltweg app is with you before, during and after your trip: itinerary, contacts and maps, even without signal.
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