Can you imagine a quieter and more relaxing way of exploring this wonderful country than by paddling down the serene Tsiribihina river - just you, your guide and nature.  Discover unique wildlife, bizarre and exotic plants and a strange and mystical culture, most of which can be found nowhere else in the world.

Madagascar river canoe tours offers you the ultimate in peace and tranquillity away from anything remotely commercialised?

Madagascar river canoe trips offer you the ultimate in Peace and tranquillity

We travel through the following areas -

No previous experience required as there are no rapids and the river remains calm throughout.  Suitable for all age group.
 

Madagascar is a new tourist frontier which has not yet been fully explored by the average tourist - often thought of as "of the beaten track" - maybe so - but here we offer you an adventure which is even more "off the beaten track", canoeing down the calm Tsiribihina river towards Morandava.

An adventure vacation with a difference that will offer you more than you ever expected.

From South Africa you arrive at Antananarivo airport at 13.55 and are transferred to your hotel. 
Afternoon optional excursions could include - a city tour - the Artisans Flea Market - or the Lemur Park just south of Tana.
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast and overnight

Tuesday
Day 2

Early morning departure from Antananarivo overland to Miandrivazo with lunch in Antsirabe
 

We meet our guide and load up our canoes before setting off on our Tsirbihina River tour.

Wednesday
&
Thursday

Day 3 & 4

We travel approximately 160 km’s on the Tsiribihina river, the trip is relaxing and you will enjoy calls of birds such as bee-eater, coucal, pied crow… Water birds, fruit bats, lemurs and a large variety of wildlife will accompany us on our river cruise.

On the river we will see dense vegetation along the banks, towering cliffs and baobab forests. Pass several ranges of wooded hills through the Gorge of Bemaraha with its steep rocks before we stop at Anosin' Ampela, a wonderful waterfall where we can refresh ourselves with a natural waterfall as our shower.

We continue on passing through diverse landscapes, isolated natural wilderness beside the Tsiribihina River, reminding us how far away we are from home. Passing villages where the river kids smile and ecstatically wave their hands with excitement.

Three nights camping in tents, meals are served on the shore.  Campsites on the Tsiribihina River are usually large sandbars with smooth and clean tent sites.

Friday
Day 5
 

Saturday
Day 6

Today we are collected by our guide and travel south overland through the western deciduous forest, a natural history trip with its endemic fauna & flora in the Kirindy Forest. Afternoon and evening walking tours of the forest in search of a the large diversified wildlife.  Overnight accommodation in the forest.
 

Sunday
Day 7

We leave the Kirindy Forest and continue south via the Avenue of Baobabs & Baobabs in love to our final destination being Morondava where we enjoy comfortable sea side accommodation at Chez Maggie.

Monday
&
Tuesday

Day 8&9

We have two gorgeous days to relax on the beach or around the pool at Chez Maggie and share our experiences with our host, Gary

 

Transfer to Morondava airport for our return flight to Antananarivo connecting with your flight home -
Or
Continue south by road to Belo sur Mer for a couple of days
Or
You have the option to extend your stay in Morondava
Or
To further adventures in Madagascar

NB. The Wednesday flight from Morondava currently connects with the International flight to South Africa

10  Day Package


If flying from your home country directly into Madagascar, contact Selftours for a reduced rate.

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Contact us for the many other options that we offer on the Island of Madagascar, as well as tours of South Africa,
all designed to meet your personal vacation requirements.

 

Selftours retains the right to change the itinerary without notice where and when necessary
Subject to availability of flights, accommodation and prevailing exchange control rates at time of your booking

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