Southern Madagascar

Day by day

1. Day 1

   Arrive in Antananarivo (Tana) – Transfer to your hotel, city tour if time permits – Overnight in Tana

2. Day 2

   Morning flight or long drive to Morondava – Visit the local market and beaches – Sunset at Avenue of the Baobabs – Overnight in Morondava

3. Day 3

   Early morning 4×4 drive to Bekopaka (~8 hrs) – Cross the Tsiribihina River by ferry – Relax and prepare for Tsingy exploration – Overnight in Bekopaka

4. Day 4

   Full-day hike in Grand Tsingy (UNESCO site) – Explore its limestone formations, caves, and suspension bridges – Visit Petit Tsingy in the afternoon – Overnight in Bekopaka

5. Day 5

   Drive back to Morondava – Stop at Baobabs in Love – Sunset at Avenue of the Baobabs (second visit) – Overnight in Morondava

6. Day 6

   Drive to Belo sur Mer(~4 hrs) – Relax on the white sandy beach – Visit local Vezo boat builders – Overnight in Belo sur Mer

7. Day 7

   Off-road adventure via Manja and Kirindy Mitea National Park** – Reach the remote fishing village of Andavadoaka – Overnight in Andavadoaka

8. Day 8

   Enjoy the turquoise waters and beaches – Snorkeling or diving at Nosy Hao – Drive to Salary Bay, another coastal paradise – Overnight in Salary Bay

9. Day 9

   Drive along the coast to Ifaty – Relax on the beach or visit Reniala Baobab Forest – Sunset over the Mozambique Channel – Overnight in Ifaty

10. Day 10

    Drive to Tulear, visit local markets – Continue to Isalo National Park (~4 hrs) – Sunset at La Fenêtre de l'Isalo – Overnight in Ranohira

11. Day 11

    Full-day trek in Isalo National Park – Visit the Piscine Naturelle and rock formations – Discover unique flora and fauna – Overnight in Ranohira

12. Day 12

    Long scenic drive to Antsirabe (~8 hrs) – Stop at Zebu horn workshops and thermal baths – Overnight in Antsirabe

13. Day 13

    Visit Lake Tritriva or local artisans – Drive back to Antananarivo (~3 hrs) – Last-minute shopping at Digue Market – Transfer to the airport for departure