West of Madagascar (Morondava area) by taxi brousse first class
The West of Madagascar is known for its impressive natural wonders such as the Baobab trees. The road there from Antananarivo is a good road with many things to see: overwhelming nature, impressive highlands and beautiful rice fields. One of the absolute highlights of this trip is a visit to the famous Baobab Avenue, where we can watch a breathtaking sunset. We also visit the deciduous dry forest of Kirindy and relax at the wide sandy beaches of Morondava.
5 days (4 nights)
Antananarivo – Antsirabe – Miandrivazo – Morondava – Baobab Avenue – Kirindy dry forest – Morondava (beach) – Antananarivo
Day 01:
Ivato Airport – Antananarivo – Hotel (18 km)
Tongasoa!!! (Welcome) to Antananarivo capital of Madagascar. Antananarivo means “city of thousand” because a thousand warriors protected it. By the end of the 18th century, King Andrianampoinimerina had taken Antananarivo from his rebellious kingsman and moved his base theree from Ambohimanga. We drive to center of the city. Overnight at Chalet des Roses hotel
Day 02:
Antananarivo – Morondava (600 km)
After breakfast, we will do some paperwork and then take Route National nr7 by taxi brousse first class to Morondava. A good road through highlands and beautiful green rice fields. Along the way. On midday, we stop at a small village on the way for having lunch at a Malagasy Restaurant called Hotely. Then continue to Morondava. Overnight at bougainvilliers hotel.
Day 03:
Morondava – Visit Kirindy dry forest – Baobab Avenue – Hotel (112 km)
After morning breakfast, we drive to Kirindy forest visit the deciduous Dry Forest to see Lemurs, birds, ect. Back to the restaurant for lunch. Slow driving to get to the Baobabs love and Baobab Avenue for sunset and photographs.
In the evening, we will arrive in Morondava and relax at the Bougainvilliers hotel. A beautiful Bungalow on a wide sandy beach and a restaurant offering you a nice view of the Mozambique Channel. Overnight at Bougainvilliers hotel.
Day 04:
Day off in Morondava
Some spare time in Morondava. Overnight at Bougainvilliers hotel.
Day 05:
Morondava – Antananarivo (600 km)
Dribing back to Antananarivo.
Here, the tours ends.
This is our version tour for visiting Morondava area.
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Prices, included, excluded en recommendations
West of Madagascar, 5 days / 4 nights
Price:
- For a single person: 505 euro
- For 2 persons: 615 euro
- From 4 persons: 760 euro
Included in the price:
- Guides assistant. Taxi brousse from Antananarivo to Morondava.
- Accommodation at the hotel Antananarivp (1 night), Morondava (3 nights)
- Continental breakfast
- 4WD car during 1 day
- Transfers by car: Ivato Airport to Hotel, Hotel to Taxi brousse station Tana, Morondava taxi brousse station to Hotel Morondava, Hotel Morondava to taxi brousse station Morondava, Tana taxi brousse station to Hotel.
Not included:
- Personal spending money
- Lunch and diner
- Beverages
- Tips
Recommendations for this aera:
- Mosquito repellent sprays or creams
- Torches, headlight
- Cameras or video camera with power bank
- Waterproof jacket or raincoat
- Walking/hiking shoes
- Tablets for malaria / antimalarial tablets