The Light on the Limestone
Morondava · Belo sur Tsiribihina · Bekopaka · Kirindy
Mora moraslowly, slowly
The journey
Built around the hours photographers actually want: first light on the Grand Tsingy, the baobabs at both ends of the day, Kirindy after dark. Fewer kilometres, longer stops, and early park entries arranged in advance. Maximum four people so nobody is waiting on anybody else's tripod.
Highlights
- Two full days inside the Grand Tsingy
- Early park entries arranged in advance
- The baobabs at both ends of the day
- Kirindy after dark
Day by day
Day 1
Morondava, baobabs at sunset
Day 2
North to Belo sur Tsiribihina, village and river in the late afternoon
Day 3
Belo to Bekopaka, Petit Tsingy at golden hour
Days 4–5
Two days in the Grand Tsingy, early entries
Day 6
Manambolo gorge at dawn, then south to Kirindy, night walk
Day 7
Avenue of the Baobabs at sunrise, Morondava
Included
- Private English-speaking guide throughout — Astani himself
- 4x4 vehicle, driver and fuel
- Accommodation in small, locally owned lodges and guesthouses
- Breakfast daily, and all meals on camping and river sections
- National park entrance fees and compulsory park guides
- Ferry crossings and pirogue transfers where the itinerary requires them
- Bottled or filtered drinking water in the vehicle
Not included
- International flights and any domestic flights
- Visa on arrival
- Lunches and dinners outside camping and river days
- Travel and medical insurance
- Drinks, laundry and personal items
- Tips for the driver, cook and local guides
Tongasoawelcome
Ask about The Light on the Limestone
Nothing here is fixed. Add days, drop days, change the lodges, start from a different airport. Tell me what you would rather do and I will price it honestly.