Private Tour
Tailor-Made 10-Day Adventure from Antananarivo, Madagascar
Overview
Available languages
264 hours
Mobile ticket
Trip Highlights
• Lush agricultural land of the north with paddy fields and fruit orchards
• Antsirabe, the arts and crafts capital of Madagascar
• Tsingy National Park, with its amazing limestone formations,
• Local villages and ethnical groups
• Crossing of the Tsiribihina River
• Baobab Avenue
• Culture immersion
• Sacred Baobab and the iconic Baobab Avenue
• Culture immersion
• The City and the beautiful beaches of Morondava.
• Baobabs
• Scenic African landscapes
• Splendid landscapes of the high plateau
• The chance to see lemurs in their natural habitat
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Visite des parcs et réserves
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hébergement en Bed and Breakfast during the trip except Day 4-5-6 during the Boat trip
Assurance voyage, bagage,
Lunch and Dinner except during the boat trip on day 4-5-6
Tipping
Visa fees when applicable
Airfare to and from destination,
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Antananarivo Airport
Antananarivo Madagascar
What To Expect
ANTANANARIVO
Accommodations
Accommodation on Bed and Breakfast at Hotel Belvedere or similar
Andafiavaratra Palace
ANTANANARIVO. Meet and greet at the airport. Transfer to your hotel. Sightseeing and city tour in Antananarivo
ANTANANARIVO - ANTSIRABE (170km)
Accommodations
Accommodation on Bed and Breakfast at Plumeria Hôtel or similar
Antsirabe
Leave after Breakfast to Antsirabe. Stop in Ambatolampy which is known as a source of aluminium, and then a short visit of the manufacturing workshop. Arrival in Antsirabe or the place of salt, an elegant city well known as the centre of all industries in Madagascar. Tour of the Town of Water or Town of Rickshaws : so called because of its numerous thermal springs and the existence of two lakes and its thousands of rickshaws. Visit of a workshop where they make miniatures from recycles materials
ANTSIRABE - MIANDRIVAZO ( 220Km, + / - 4hours )
Accommodations
Accommodation on Bed and Breakfast at Soa Lia Hotel or Similar
Miandrivazo
Visit the town and the market Visit local craft workshops. Drive to Miandrivazo crossing the sceneries of High Land, the rice green field contrast to the red Malagasy houses and the blue sky. Carry on to the west Wide sweeping grasslands
Day 1 Boat trip: Miandrivazo – Masiakapy – Tsiribihina River Tour – Nosinapela Waterfall – Begidro Village – Camping
Accommodations
Camping on a Full Board basis
Tsiribihina River
Miandrivazo – Masiakapy – Tsiribihina River – Nosinapela Waterfall – Begidro Village – Camping Transfer to Masiakapy, then start the peaceful Tsiribihina River journey by zebu cart and canoe. Admire stunning landscapes and observe wildlife such as herons, parrots, and chameleons. Stop at the beautiful Nosinapela waterfall for a refreshing swim. Continue to Begidro village for camping on a sandbank, dinner by the fire, and sunset views.
Day 2 Boat trip through Tsiribihina river
Accommodations
Second day. Camping on a Full Board basis
A slow cruise along the river with a lunch break under a mango tree. In the afternoon, camping on a sandbank near a traditional Malagasy village with dinner by the fire. At night, enjoy a star-filled sky, peaceful atmosphere, and restful sleep.
End of the boat trip – Tsarahotana Village – Antsiraraka Village – Belo sur Tsiribihina – Bekopaka
Accommodations
Accommodation on Bed and Breakfast at Olympe de Bemaraha or similar
Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
The final part of the pirogue trip passes through rice fields before reaching Tsarahotana Village around 10am. After farewells to the boatmen, we drive through small villages to Tsimafana and cross by big ferry to Belo sur Tsiribihina for lunch. In the afternoon, a 4.5-hour off-road drive leads to Andadoany, where we take a small ferry.
THE GREAT TSINGY (1 ½ HOUR CANOE TRIP + 15 KM OF TRACK + 2 HOURS WALK IN THE PARK).
Accommodations
Accommodation on Bed and Breakfast at Olympe de Bemaraha or similar
Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
Today is all about the impressive Tsingy. It is a special formation of limestone. The park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990. Discover the great Tsingy in the National Park: Succession of sharp limestone peaks, carved out by wind and water -60m high Real maze of gorges ad faults Outstanding wildlife and plant life. µ Hiking in the park requires good physical condition. Otherwise, there is the possibility to visit the small Tsingy near the village - for some who are not so good at hiking.
Manambolo River
Enjoy a peaceful pirogue ride along the Manambolo River, gliding between impressive cliffs and lush scenery. Discover caves, limestone formations, and observe local wildlife along the riverbanks. The tranquil atmosphere offers a perfect introduction to the region’s natural beauty. After the ride, continue with the visit of the majestic Tsingy de Bemaraha.
Bekopaka - Sunset at Baobab Avenue - Morondava (200km, track 8 hours including river ferries).
Accommodations
Accommodation on Bed and Breakfast at Laguna Beach or similar
Avenue of the Baobabs
Back to Morondava on the track: through great dry forests Stops at the famous “Baobab Avenue” at sunset. You will cross the Tsiribihina River by ferry and then continue by car. Morondava is situated in the heart of Sakalava territory, it is known for the royal sculpted tombs of the Menabe ancestors and for being the gateway to the Avenue of the Baobabs, one of the most photographed places in Madagascar..
MORONDAVA – ANTSIRABE (490 km, 8 HOURS DRIVE).
Accommodations
Accommodation on Bed and Breakfast at Hotel Plumeria or similar
Antsirabe
The journey from Morondava to Antsirabe takes you through changing landscapes, from the baobab-studded plains to the cooler highlands. Along the way, pass rural villages, rice fields, and scenic valleys. Experience the contrast between western Madagascar’s dry climate and the fertile central region. Arrival in Antsirabe, known for its thermal springs and colonial charm.
ANTSIRABE – ANTANANARIVO (370 KM 6 HOURS DRIVE).
Accommodations
Accommodation on Bed and Breakfast at Hotel du Louvre & Spa or similar
Ville Thermale d'Antsirabe
Begin the day with a city tour of Antsirabe, visiting its handicraft workshops and exploring the town’s charm. Then drive through scenic highland landscapes on the way back to Antananarivo. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy some free time to explore the capital. Group flight passengers will be transferred to the airport in the late evening.
SIGHTSEEING IN ANTANANARIVO – INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT
Antananarivo
Breakfast in your hotel, short city tour including the visit of the Queen’s Palace in the city and shopping at the handcraft market. Transfer to the airport for the international Flight. Antananarivo which means "The City of Thousand": the birth of the history of Madagascar and the city itself. That fortified village of XVIIth century which is keeping its gates of stone, beautiful traditional houses, is the place of birth of Madagascar history and Antananarivo itself where the famous king of Antananarivo could manage to unify all malagasy kingdoms.
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Tailor-Made 10-Day Adventure from Antananarivo, Madagascar
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Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Heartfelt Thanks for an Unforgettable Experience
georgianaa361,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Heartfelt Thanks for an Unforgettable Experience Dear Manitra, We would like to sincerely thank you for the exceptional service and unforgettable experience you provided during our two weeks in Madagascar. Every detail was thoughtfully arranged, and we felt well cared for from start to finish. Your knowledge, professionalism, and warm personality made the journey truly remarkable. Over these two weeks, we not only discovered the beauty of Madagascar but also learned so much about its culture and traditions. Most importantly, we felt the genuine kindness and warmth of the people, which made the experience even more meaningful. We are deeply grateful for your efforts in making our trip smooth, enriching, and memorable. It was a pleasure traveling with you, and we will always carry these experiences in our hearts. Georgiana and Ammar
Manitra surpassed all of our expectations!
laurapV2156JE,
May 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family group of 4 has just finished a two week tour with Manitra, and we are so happy that we chose to travel with him! He is enthusiastic, professional, responsive, and passionate about sharing his country. He tailored the experiences to our interests and needs, showed excellent organization and attention to detail, and ensured that we were both having fun and learning all we wanted to learn. In particular, Manitra attended thoughtfully to one of us who had just had knee replacement surgery to make sure he was experiencing everything fully but also that he stayed injury-free, and he arranged for another to learn all he could about the sapphire business in Madagascar while being mindful of our schedule and safety. It was a truly special experience and we are trying to come up with an excuse to return to Madagascar and Manitra! Thank you, Manitra, for a trip that surpassed all of our expectations!
Incredible experience
669karig,
Jan 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I planned an 18 day trip to Madagascar in mid December 2023. We cannot speak highly enough about the team at Nature & Culture Madagascar for making our experience truly spectacular. This is a locally owned and operated tour company who are all experts on Tourism in Madagascar. We first began communicating with Manitra to help us plan the itinerary. Manitra asked us what we wanted to see and do and then he provided us with destinations that would work well for our time of year. After finalizing our itinerary, Manitra booked all our domestic flights, accommodations, national park visits, transportation, etc. We found it easiest to send our deposit money via Western Union from the US. He was waiting for us upon our arrival at the airport and welcomed us warmly after our long flights. Next we met our wonderful guide Colegue and driver Fano who were with us for the remainder of our trip except for a few days for us to enjoy beach time in Anakao. Both Colegue and Fano spoke excellent English and we enjoyed our time with them so much! Colegue explained in great detail the different cultures of Madagascar and spoke from personal experience as he grew up raising Zebu as a child. We enjoyed hearing all his stories and he was so kind as he translated all our different interactions with the locals. Colegue and Fano were happy to make stops along our car journeys to pull over to various villages and see the local everyday way of life. At the national parks, they organized more local guides and experts to explain the specifics of each place. All of these guides were also excellent, and we were impressed at their English speaking abilities. We were warned about the poor infrastructure in Madagascar and it is true, the drives are very long and the roads are bumpy. However, Fano is an excellent driver, the car was comfortable, and we enjoyed all our conversations in the car with both Fano and Colegue! Some of our trip highlights included Morondava (Baobabs and Kivalo village), the drives through Antsirabe and Fianarantsoa, Isalo, and Andasibe. Our hotel accommodations were also wonderful and you can work with Manitra to choose your levels of accommodation according to your budget. We were blown away from the hospitality of the team at Nature & Culture Madagascar, the kindness from the people of Madagascar, and the stunningly beautiful nature. We hope tourism can grow in a sustainable way so more travelers can experience this incredible country. Many thanks to Manitra, Colegue, and Fano and we hope to send some travelers to you!
Unforgettable adventure trip from East to West of Madagascar!
I5076LGilariad,
Sep 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful two-week adventure trip from coast to coast of Madagascar under the guidance of Manitra, and everything was perfect down to the last detail! From the splendid plateaus, to the savannah up to the Avenue of the Baobabs and the incredible rock forest of the Tsingy of Bemaraha, then the sea on the pristine beaches of Belo sur Mer, with snorkelling and whale watching, ending in the tropical forest, among chameleons, lemurs and nature wild. Manitra has chosen for us the best hotels, always clean and tidy, the restaurants with the best typical foods and the most expert local guides who respect the territory. As we traveled he told us about the legends, habits and customs of the country making the tour even more interesting, and every time he could he added a stop to show us something more, also taking time to introduce us to the people of the villages and their lifestyle. Our Fano driver faced all the most difficult terrains, dirt tracks, on sand, on barges, always bringing us to our destination safe and sound and on time with the schedule. He and Manitra were nice, helpful and friendly company. It is certainly a journey that we will always carry in our hearts, highly recommended!
Customer-focused professional who speaks almost perfect Italian.
viaggiatorenelmondo,
Aug 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Attentive professional who speaks almost perfect Italian, who loves his country and makes you experience it as if you were one of them. Perfect tour organization with the right times to visit the villages and indigenous populations. Tireless driver (with thousands of potholes) and patient. Every customer need is satisfied. Capable of adapting to each customer he interacts with. Highly recommended for visiting Madagascar.
Excellent guide
eriksisrael,
Jul 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What can I say about Manitra? He’s a great guy and even better guide. During the 13 days we spent together he acted as translator, cultural guide, photography partner, videographer, and porter. He made my experience comfortable and tailored everything to me. If I didn’t feel like going on a particular leg of the trip? No problem, we rearranged things. He provided nice commentary throughout our long drives, without being too distracting from my own private experience. The thing I appreciated the most was his understanding of light when I was trying to get great shots of wildlife. Many animal spotters and local guides just want you to get as close as possible to the animals, not understanding that the angle and the direction of the sun are far more important for us. Manitra understands these things and it makes a HUGE difference in the field trying to walk away with great shots. He arranged for unique cultural immersion stops, shopping stops- with no pressure- and good food choices. I opted for the luxury hotel options when possible and I was satisfied with everywhere we stayed, especially mantadia lodge and jardin du Roy. The jeep could have a more comfortable backseat- but it is Madagascar after all… A+ experience and I’m so happy to have met Manitra and entrust my first experience with Madagascar to him. I’ll be back. Reach out to him via the WhatsApp number listed on the site. TripAdvisor emails may go unanswered and don’t rely on the booking here. I was solo and we had to work out something different than what is listed as the price per person quoted on TripAdvisor assumes a larger group. For a solo it will be much more expensive. My 13 day with luxury hotels was 5600 euro for example. Highly recommend.
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