Barges that once carried tobacco, converted now comfortable cruise ships have their port a few kilometers from the river Miandrivazo Mahadilo tributary of the Tsiribihina which falls traditionally within 3 days and 2 nights until Belo Tsiribihina.

Bivouacs are made tent on the banks of the river silted up. The evening gathering wood for making large bonfires. This is the Wild West! The villagers do not hesitate to find travelers and improvise songs and dances.

This river cruise household many stops to catch a glimpse of their villages and abundant food crops and cash crops, including tobacco. One excursion will lead to the waterfall Nosy Ampela, dream place for ablutions outdoors in emerald waters.

Forests that cover the slopes of the river are home to a variety of wildlife: chameleons, lemurs and bats that we observe from the boat while lunching! The avifauna is very rich: blue herons and white, many species of ducks ...