Discovering North Of Madagascar
Discover northern Madagascar, where you will explore Diego-Suarez, enjoy a city tour, and climb the French Mountain, a viewpoint offering panoramic vistas of the city, bays, and surrounding forests. You will visit the Emerald Sea, a stunning turquoise lagoon perfect for walks along its sandy shores, photography, and enjoying the calm tropical waters.
In Amber Mountain National Park, you will wander through lush rainforest trails, admire cascading waterfalls, and observe endemic species such as chameleons, birds, and lemurs. A picnic lunch in a local village adds an authentic Malagasy experience. Go to Ankarana, where the Red Tsingy reveal dramatic red limestone formations, canyons, and rugged landscapes carved by centuries of erosion. Explore Ankarana National Park, home to caves, underground rivers, unique flora, and wildlife including lemurs, bats, and rare reptiles.
On Nosy Be, relax at your hotel and enjoy a day at leisure on tropical beaches, snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, or discovering the island’s marine life.
Day 1: Ivato Airport > Hotel
Upon your arrival at Ivato International Airport, you will be welcomed by our team and transferred to your hotel in Antananarivo.
• Meals: dinner not included
• Your hotel in Antananarivo: Nosy Manga
Day 2: Antananarivo > Diégo
Early transfer to Ivato National Airport, you'll take your flight to Diego. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and have a breakfast at Diego–Suarez then begin a city tour. Discover the historic architecture and scenic viewpoints that make Diego unique. You will then head to French Mountain, offering breathtaking panoramic views over the bay and surrounding landscapes.
• Meals: breakfast & dinner included; lunch not included
• Your hotel: ALLAMANDA
Day 3: Emerald Sea
Today is dedicated to the discovery of the stunning Emerald Sea, a shallow lagoon renowned for its intense turquoise color and natural beauty. Surrounded by coral reefs and bordered by pristine beaches, this unique spot offers a peaceful escape into nature.
• Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch & dinner included.
• Your hotel: THE SAME AS THE DAY BEFORE
Day 4: Diego > Joffre Ville
Road Joffreville. You will then discover the Amber Mountain National Park, a magnificent rainforest offering waterfalls, crater lakes,endemic lemurs and colorful chameleons. After the visit, enjoy a picnic lunch in a nearby local village, where you can also appreciate the daily life.
• Duration: +/- 1hrs of road
• Distance: 34 kms
• Meals: breakfast & lunch included; dinner not included
• Your hotel: NATURE LODGE
Day 5: Joffre ville > Ankarana
Departure to Ankarana, heading south on National 6. At the village of Sadjoavato, we will make a small hook to the village of Irodo to visit the Red Tsingy. Red Tsingy are the fruit of erosion on a soil of different strata exposed by deforestation. Continuation and head towards Mahamasina, gateway to the Tsingy of Ankarana.
• Duration: +/- 5 hrs
• Distance: 120 kms
• Meals: breakfast & dinner included
• Your hotel: ANKARANA LODGE
Day 6: Ankarana > Ambilobe
Breakfast, with our local guide we begin our visit of the famous Tsingy of Ankarana national park. An endemic fauna is everywhere: lemurs, mongooses, bats, owls. Wilderness enthusiasts and people looking for adventures will enjoy trekking in the park. After the visit, we will head to Ambilobe.
• Duration: +/- 1h10 of road
• Distance: 35 kms
• Meals: breakfast included, lunch & dinner not included
• Your hotel in Ambilobe: KOZOBE HOTEL
Day 7: Ambilobe> Nosy Be
Early departure, road to Ankify, passing through lush landscapes dotted with cocoa, coffee, and ylang-ylang plantations. Upon arrival in Ankify, transfer by boat to Nosy Be. Once on the island, enjoy a short city tour to get a first glimpse of local life and the tropical charm of Madagascar’s most famous island.
• Duration: +/- 3h of road & 1h of boat
• Distance: 117 kms from Ambilobe to Ankify
• Meals: breakfast included
• Your hotel: Exora Beach
Day 8: Nosy be
Relax and enjoy Nosy Be at your own pace. You can spend the day lounging on the beach, swimming in the warm turquoise waters, or exploring the nearby area
• Meals: breakfast included; lunch & dinner not included
• Your hotel in Nosy be: THE SAME AS THE DAY BEFORE
Day 9: Nosy Be > Nosy be Airport
Transfer from your hotel to the airport for your return flight. We hope you have enjoyed your stay in Madagascar. It has been a pleasure to host you, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
• Meals: breakfast included; lunch not included
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