{"id":300,"date":"2026-07-02T14:50:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T14:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/western-madagascar\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T09:27:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T09:27:51","slug":"western-madagascar","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/madagascar\/hotel-guide\/western-madagascar\/","title":{"rendered":"Western Madagascar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                                                            \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><h2>Western Madagascar<\/h2>\n<h4>This section of your road trip follows our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/madagascar\/itinerary\/the-baobab-route\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Baobab Route\" data-destination-id=\"ddaa3b09-64cf-490e-bbde-caa94f5bc69c\" data-destination-type=\"page\" data-start-item-path=\"homepage\" data-start-item-id=\"7ee4dd46-7382-4797-8bd2-2be3e75a7bf1\" data-link-type=\"Content\">Western Route<\/a> &#8211;&nbsp;a journey that combines highland views, river valleys, and remote coastal charm.<\/h4>\n<h4>You\u2019ll start on the RN7 toward Antsirabe, then branch off onto the RN34 and RN35 through Miandrivazo, before reaching the laid-back beach town of Morondava.<\/h4>\n<h4>From Morondava, you\u2019re based perfectly to explore some of Madagascar\u2019s most iconic sights: the Avenue of the Baobabs, Kirindy Reserve, and the rugged wonder of Tsingy de Bemaraha.<\/h4><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-1\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-8.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-8.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Jump to your destination<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#where-to-stay-in-miandrivazo\">Where to stay in Miandrivazo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#where-to-stay-in-morondava\">Where to stay in Morondava<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#where-to-stay-in-kirindy-reserve\">Where to stay in Kirindy Reserve<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#where-to-stay-in-tsingy-de-bemaraha-bekopaka\">Where to stay in Tsingy de Bemaraha (Bekopaka)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"where-to-stay-in-miandrivazo\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Where to stay in Miandrivazo<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"382\">Miandrivazo is a stopover town on the way to western Madagascar. While it\u2019s not a destination in itself, it makes for a comfortable overnight break &#8211; and has a couple of surprisingly nice hotels, both with a swimming pool.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"542\">In the late afternoon, stretch your legs with a stroll through town or join a sunset boat tour on the Tsiribihina River. A\u00a0peaceful way to end the day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mid-range options<br \/><\/strong>Comfortable, friendly and a welcome dip in the pool after a hot day on the road:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.princesse-tsiribihina.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Princesse Tsiribihina<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/mg\/soa-lia.nl.html\" target=\"_blank\">Soa Lia<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"where-to-stay-in-morondava\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Where to stay in Morondava<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Morondava is the main hub of Madagascar\u2019s west coast &#8211; and the ideal base for visiting&nbsp;Avenue of the Baobabs, exploring Kirindy Reserve, or continuing your journey north to Tsingy de Bemaraha.<\/p>\n<p>The town itself is laid-back, with a few good beaches just south of the centre. That said, if you&#8217;re after a true beach holiday, you&#8217;re better off heading further up the west coast or to the north of Madagascar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Budget option<br \/><\/strong>Simple and centrally located, great for a quick overnight stay:<strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hoteltrecicogne.mg\/en\/home\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"?lang=en\">Hotel Trecicogne<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mid-range options<br \/><\/strong>Comfortable places with character, near the beach or town centre:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/maisoncharrette.mg\/\" target=\"_blank\">Maison Charrette<\/a> (camping available)<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/mg\/kily-house.nl.html?label=gen173nr-1FCAsokQFCCmtpbHktaG91c2VIM1gEaKkBiAEBmAEcuAEXyAEM2AEB6AEB-AECiAIBqAIDuALNx425BsACAdICJDkwYjNmODY5LWNjYzQtNDZiMy1iNTU1LWU3YThmMDZlODYwYtgCBeACAQ&amp;sid=15c2124ac6c82dbfadb490590220e6af&amp;age=0&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;keep_landing=1&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;type=total&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"?label=gen173nr-1FCAsokQFCCmtpbHktaG91c2VIM1gEaKkBiAEBmAEcuAEXyAEM2AEB6AEB-AECiAIBqAIDuALNx425BsACAdICJDkwYjNmODY5LWNjYzQtNDZiMy1iNTU1LWU3YThmMDZlODYwYtgCBeACAQ&amp;sid=15c2124ac6c82dbfadb490590220e6af&amp;age=0&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;keep_landing=1&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;type=total&amp;\">Kily House<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Le-Renala-Morondava-100063604569508\/\" target=\"_blank\">Le Renala<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chezmaggie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chez Maggie<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Semi-luxury<br \/><\/strong>More comfort and style in a serene seaside setting:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/palissandre-cote-ouest-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hotel Palissandre<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Pictured below is one of the cute apartments of Chez Maggie, a lovely place to stay with a swimming pool, a nice restaurant and located right next to the beach.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/chez-maggie-morondava-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Chez Maggie Morondava\" width=\"733\" height=\"550\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/chez-maggie-morondava-1.jpg&quot;}\"><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"where-to-stay-in-kirindy-reserve\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Where to stay in Kirindy Reserve<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"363\">Kirindy is your best chance to spot Madagascar\u2019s elusive\u00a0fossa. But fair warning: sightings are rare, and more often than not, it\u2019s the local cats and dogs that sneak into view!<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"640\">That said, Kirindy Reserve is still a rewarding stop for its dry forest, baobabs, and night walks. It\u2019s also conveniently located about halfway between Morondava and Tsingy de Bemaraha, making it the perfect overnight break on what would otherwise be a 10-hour drive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Semi-luxury options<br \/><\/strong>Comfortable forest lodges with great atmosphere and location:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.relaisdukirindy.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Relais du Kirindy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tsangajoly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tsangajoly Lodge<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"where-to-stay-in-tsingy-de-bemaraha-bekopaka\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Where to stay in Tsingy de Bemaraha (Bekopaka)<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>This is the main reason most travellers venture to Western Madagascar: the Tsingy de Bemaraha! These dramatic limestone pinnacles are unlike anything else on the island (or the planet).&nbsp;We recommend staying three nights in Bekopaka, the base village to explore the park.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"745\">\n<li>\n<p>Day 1: Hike the Big Tsingy,&nbsp;a 4 to 6-hour guided trek through narrow canyons, rope bridges, and stunning viewpoints.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Day 2: Visit the Small Tsingy, take a boat trip along the Tsiribihina River, and enjoy some well-earned rest at your lodge before heading back to Morondava.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Budget option<br \/><\/strong>A simple spot with a relaxed vibe:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tanankoay.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tanankoay<\/a> (camping available)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mid-range options<br \/><\/strong>Comfortable lodges close to the park entrance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tsingy-olympedubemaraha.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Olympe de Bemaraha<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orchideedubemaraha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Orchid\u00e9e du Bemaraha<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Semi-luxury option<br \/><\/strong>Beautifully designed, with a pool and sweeping views:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.soleildestsingy.mg\/\" target=\"_blank\">Le Soleil des Tsingy<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Pictured below is the pool of Soleil du Tsingy &#8211; a great hotel to relax in after your hikes in the Tsingy&#8217;s.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/soleil-des-tsingy-pool-view-1024x768.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Soleil Des Tsingy Pool View\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/soleil-des-tsingy-pool-view-1024x768.jpg&quot;}\"><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":170,"featured_media":1054,"menu_order":2,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-300","guide","type-guide","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"feed_page_to_atlas":true},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/300","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/guide"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/170"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/300\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3029,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/300\/revisions\/3029"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1054"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=300"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}