Kirindy Tour Extension
Destination
Madagascar
Duration
7 days
Activity Level
Active
The extension can be combined with a Madagascar trip either before or after an trip there. This trip will combine the large and amazing Baobab Trees and the dry forest of Kirindy. Hopefully you can spot nocturnal lemurs, fossas, the giant jumping rat, reptiles, frogs and rare insects. You will also visit the amazing Tsingy forest and see the amazing rock formations there.
Itinerary
Day 1 Antananarivo
Met and transfer up arrival. Time permitting visit the local handicraft market. Overnight at Hotel Combava.
Meals
None
Lodging
Hotel Combava or similar
Day 2 Antananarivo/Morondava/Kirindy
After breakfast, drive to Kirindy forest with stop at the “Baobab Avenue”. This is a group of baobab trees linging a dirt road on your way from Morondava to Kirindy. Rest of the day, visit of the dry forest of Kirindy followed by a nightwalk. Hopefully you can spot nocturnal lemurs, fossas, the giant jumping rat, reptiles, frogs and rare insects. Overnight at Kirindy Lodge.
Meals
Breakfast
Lodging
Kirindy Lodge or similar
Day 3 Kirindy Forest
A full day visiting the park including a night walk. This areas comprises one of the most outstanding and threatened wildlife habitats in all of Madagascar and this is the only place where you can see the giant leaping rat. Overnight at Kirindy Lodge.
Meals
None
Lodging
Kirindy Lodge or similar
Day 4 Kirindy/Bekopaka
Last morning visit of the forest and then drive to Bekopaka village. Crossing the Tsiribihina River with a ferry boat. Lunch at Belo Sur Tsiribihina. Continue the drive to Bekopaka village. Overnight at Hotel Olympe de Bemaraha.
Meals
Lunch
Lodging
Hotel Olympe de Bemaraha or similar
Day 5 Bekopaka and Grand Tsingy
Today travel by pirogue (or canoe) on the Manambolo River to view caves and caverns in this UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Grand Tsingy. View the beautiful rock formations that were formed by erosion that is both horizontal and vertical. Overnight at Hotel Olympe de Bemaraha.
Meals
None
Lodging
Hotel Olympe de Bemaraha or similar
Day 6 Morondava
After breakfast return to Morondava town with stops en route at baobab amoureux and baobab avenue for sunset. Overnight is at Hotel Palissandre.
Meals
Breakfast
Lodging
Hotel Palissandre or similar
Day 7 Antananarivo
Fly back to Antananarivo and overnight at Hotel Combava.
Meals
None
Lodging
Hotel Combava or similar
What to Expect
Duration 7 days
Group Size 1-12
Activity Level
Active
Activity Level
Match the trip’s intensity to your ability and motivation.
Gentle
Easy walking, with opportunities for low-key physical activity.
Active
Energetic exploration with optional day hikes, leisurely cycling, or light canoeing.
Vigorous
Day-long active excursions and options for demanding activity in varied environments.
Challenging
Strenuous hiking or other intense activity that may be at high altitude or over rough terrain.
Demanding
Multi-day trekking and other activities requiring endurance or strength. Steep trails. No technical expertise necessary.