Tsiribihina River
Tsiribihina
A major river in western Madagascar, where you can drift downstream on a flat-bottomed boat or dugout canoe, passing baobab trees, lemurs, and riverside villages.
The Tsiribihina River is a must-cross on the route from Morondava to the Tsingy. At Belo sur Tsiribihina, the road requires a vehicle ferry to cross. The classic option is to start from Miandrivazo upstream and drift downstream on a flat-bottomed boat or dugout canoe for two to three days, sleeping in tents on sandbars. The journey passes gorges, waterfalls, and baobab trees before reaching Belo, where you then continue north by car to Bekopaka. If you only cross the river at Belo, you can enjoy the riverside views and sunset from the ferry landing. To join a river trip, book through a travel agency in advance and bring your own mosquito repellent.
Opening hours
Dry season
Nearby sights
- Bekopaka
- Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
- Petits Tsingy
- Manambolo River Gorge
- Tsingy Suspension Bridge & Viewpoints
- Grands Tsingy