East and North Madagascar
A trip that helps you to live a unique experience throughout the island. Every single day of your journey is a discovery. Starting from the tropical rain forest of the East through the limestone formation of Ankarana to the beautiful beach of Nosy Be.
Highlights
Combinaison de randonnées dans la forêt tropicale et de séjours sur les plages idylliques du Nord (Antsiranana et Nosy Be), Faune (Lémuriens, reptiles, amphibiens, etc.) et Flore (bois précieux, forêt primaire, etc.) endémiques, Plus près des lémuriens que jamais, Mode de transport varié (voiture, bateau et avion).
lemurs in the world
of Nosy Be
the Tsingy de l’Ankarana
Itinerary details
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We start the day with a city tour to learn about the history of the Capital. Road to the East. Stop in Madagascar Exotic Park, a reserve which hold several kinds of reptiles such as chameleons, geckos and amphibians which are endemic to Madagascar. Lunch en route. Continue to Andasibe in the heart of the tropical rain forest. Dinner and Night.
Morning dedicated to visit the primary forest of Mantadia located 17 km from the village. This luxury rain forest is home to many different species of orchids, birds and lemurs. Drive back after the hike and stop at Vakona private reserve to see more lemurs. Later in the evening, night walk in search of some lemurs, chameleons… Dinner and Night.
Morning hike at Analamazaotra National Park to meet the remaining largest species of lemurs called “Indri Indri”. Drive North-east to Manambato after the visit. Stop at Antsampanana for a walk to see the fruits market. Get on board of speed boat on arrival at Manambato, then tranfer through the Pangalane Canal to Ankanin’ny Nofy. Dinner and Night.
Explore Palmarium Reserve with a local guide to see some species of lemurs and endemic plants like the Nepenthes. Lunch at the hotel. Aftenoon boat trip to the fisherman village of Andranokoditra to see the astmosphere along the Pangalane canal. In the evening, visit of a small island to meet the wierdest of the lemurs called “Aye-aye”. Dinner and Night.
Boat transfer back to Manambato. Meet the driver on arrival and start the journey back to the Capital. Some stops on the way to stretch legs. Arrival in Antananarivo late in the afternoon. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
According to the flight schedulle, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Antsiranana. Meet the driver and guide on arrival, and start exploring the surroudings with a visit of the famous three bays. Dinner and overnight.
Drive to Joffre Ville. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Meet the local guide and start to explore the Amber Mountain National Park. This park is home to different species of mammals and reptiles that are native to the North. Among them are the famous “Crowned lemur” or the “Brookesia”. Late afternoon, drive back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Start driving South in the morning. After a few hours, leave the main road to join a small off-road track. This is the way to the “Red Tsingy”. Hidden in the bush, this is a unique scenery resulting from limestone erosion. Picnic lunch. After the visit, back on the main road and continue to Ankarana. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Full day to hike in this limestone forest. About 18,220 ha and at 206 m of altitude, we can see many different amazing sceneries in this Park. Few trails to choose from, gives you the chance to see some underground caves and canyons, stunning views from the top as well as rare endemic wildlife. Dinner and overnight.
Drive to the village of Ankify to take the speed boat to the Island of Nosy be. Transfer to the hotel on arrival, beginning of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight.
Full day at leisure on the seaside of Nosy be. Optional activities can be organized by the hotel: Snorkeling, visit of some islands in the surroundings where you can enjoy the most beautiful beach like the Nosy Iranja. Dinner and overnight.
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Antananarivo. Meet the driver on arrival and drive to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport to take the international flight. If time allows, we can go for shopping at the souvenir market. End of the program.
- The price includes
- The price does not include
- Accommodations during the trip
- Half board ( breakfast + Dinners / Menu) during the entire trip.
- All transportations by 4WD car with an English-speaking driver and all the fuel.
- All the activities mentioned in the program (entrance fees and local guides into the parks and reserves).
- All internal flights.
- All lunches and packed lunches during the tour.
- Tips, drinks and bottle of water, personal expenses
- Insurance and visa
- All activities not mentioned in the program.
- The international flight with airport taxes