Tsingy Express
Morondava · Belo sur Tsiribihina · Bekopaka
Mora moraslowly, slowly
The journey
Fly into Morondava and drive north through the Avenue of the Baobabs, cross the Tsiribihina by ferry barge, then the Manambolo, and reach Bekopaka. A full day inside the park on both the Petit and Grand Tsingy circuits, then back the same way with a sunset at the baobabs. Four days is tight but it is done properly, and I will tell you before you book which parts of the drive are long.
Returns to Morondava by the same road.
Highlights
- Both the Petit and Grand Tsingy circuits
- Two river crossings by ferry barge
- The Avenue of the Baobabs at sunset
- A night in Belo sur Tsiribihina, my home town
Day by day
Day 1
Morondava to Belo sur Tsiribihina
North out of Morondava, through the Avenue of the Baobabs in the morning light, then the ferry barge across the Tsiribihina to my own town. Night in Belo.
Day 2
Belo to Bekopaka, Petit Tsingy in the afternoon
The Manambolo crossing and on to Bekopaka. The Petit Tsingy circuit in the late afternoon, when the rock has cooled.
Day 3
Grand Tsingy circuit, full day
We leave at five. Cables, ladders and the suspension bridge over the pinnacles, back down before the heat.
Day 4
Return to Morondava, sunset at the Avenue of the Baobabs
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
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