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Tsingy of Bemaraha with the river trip of Tsiribihina and other (may till November) for 10 days

Day 1: Tana

Arriving at Ivato international airport, clear customs and meet Ortour representative for transfer to Anjary Hotel (midrange) or Palissandre (top) for overnight
Hotel Colbert (top)

Day 2: Tana-Antsirabe

In the morning, leave Tana and drive to Antsirabe which lies 170km south of Tana in the national route number 7; it takes almost three to four hours drive to get there. Antsirabe is one of the coolest towns in Madagascar and it is the capital of the Pousse-pousse (rickshaw). Along the way, you can see many shops selling products made from raffia and Malagasy crafts as well. Arriving in Antsirabe, in the city, there are lots of mining shops selling precious stones; visit the shop of Joseph. Pass one hour at Andraikiba Lake on the way to Miandrivazo.
Hotel Retrait (midrange comfort)
Hotel de Thermes (top).

Day 3: Antsirabe - Miandrivazo

Drive from Antsirabe to Miandrivazo (220 km)
Miandrivazo notable primarily as the starting point for canoe trip down to Tsiraraka. This area is one of the hottest in Madagascar, so bring thin clothes and umbrellas. Overnight at Hotel Baobab (midrange)
Hotel Lakana

Day 4-5-6: River trip for 3 days

From the fourth till the sixth day, with a dugout canoe seems to be a bit tiring adventure but fun, also quieter and giving you a chance to observe natural attractions. Well, the boat is comfortable and fast.

The first day of the river trip allows you to spot chameleons and birds. The second day is the best part of the canoe trip passing through the Gorge of Bemaraha, a thick forest, sifaka lemurs and lemur fulvus are drinking water on the side of the river. The bird life along the river is particularly noteworthy.
Camping

Day 7: Tsarahotana - Tsingy

After breakfast in the morning, taking a 4WD to the Tsingy where you could encounter few lemur species including the Verreaux' s sifaka, Common brown lemur, and possibly to see Giant Coua and Verreaux' s Coua, and other more etc.
Overnight at Olympe du Bemaraha (midrange/top) or
At Relais de tsingy (high midrange)

Day 8: visit at the tsingy

Visit at the park
The Tsingy, covered of 152 000 hectares (66 630 hectares of which have national park status) is one of the largest protected areas in Madagascar.
It is a vast forest of rugged and eroded karst pinnacles. There are about 90 species of birds, 8 species of reptiles and 11 species of lemurs

Hotel Olympe de Bemaraha (midrange and top)
Hotel Relais de tsingy (high midrange)

Day 9: Tsingy - Morondava

A long drive from the Tsingy to Morondava, an hour stop at the Baobab Alley during the sunset.
Hotel Renal Sable d' Or (top and midrange)
Hotel Baobab café (midrange / top)

Day 10: Morondava -Tana

Take a flight from Morondava to get to Tana, our last tour destination before flying back home.

Price:

Occupants	Mid range	Top
Single	1330 Euro	1864 Euro
2 persons	700 Euro per person	975 Euro per person
4 persons	460 Euro per person	635 Euro per person
6 or more	400 Euro per person	525 Euro per person

Including:

- Transfer from Tana-Antsirabe till Miandrivazo
- 4WD Morondava Tsingy back and forth
- Fuel
- Full board during the camping at the River trip
- Dugout canoe
- Boat for the top option
- Entrance fee to the park
- Flight booking only
- Driver' s meals and his accommodation
- Tour guide
- Picnic lunch at the Tsingy
- Tax
- Car Insurance only
- Transfer (only applied upon arrival)

Excluded:

- Tips
- Drinks
- Flight ticket
- Laundry

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