Adventure
How does the Tsiribihina crossing work?
Three days by motorized pirogue, two wild bivouacs, a unique encounter with river life. Here's what awaits you.
March 1, 2026·6 min
The classic 3-day programme
Departure from Miandrivazo in the morning. You board a motorized pirogue for 6 to 12 people with a full crew (pilot, cook, assistant).
Day 1: Miandrivazo → Belinta
7h of navigation between cliffs and Sakalava villages. Tent bivouac on a sandbank.
Day 2: Belinta → Begidro
Visit to a traditional village, swim in a waterfall, birdwatching and crocodile spotting from a distance.
Day 3: Begidro → Bekopaka
Final navigation, disembark at Belo-sur-Tsiribihina. 4×4 road to Bekopaka for the Tsingy.
Comfort and packing
Rustic but comfortable bivouac: tents, mattresses, full cooking. Bring: sleeping bag, headlamp, hat, sunscreen, river shoes.