This tour is expressly recommended for you if you are interested in nature and adventure. The northern part of Madagascar has a lot to offer in term of scenery and endemic species. For this tour, your international flight will land in the airport of Antananarivo, the capital city of Madagascar. The Northern trip will start the following day with your flight to Antsiranana, the largest city in the North of Madagascar.
At arrival in Antsiranana, you will have the opportunity to discover this lively city, its history and its specific landscape animated by local people in their daily routine with tropical music and warm climate as a background. The following days are mainly devoted to park expeditions and activities around wildlife and nature. The main stop over will be in very interesting sites such as, the montagne des français, the Amber mountain National park, the tsingy rouge, the protected area of Andrafiamena Andavakoera, the national park of Ankarana, the Iharana bush camp and the Millot plantation. Not only are these expeditions opportunity to spot many endemic species of birds, lemurs, amphibian, reptiles, and plants but they are also good occasion to enjoy wonderful sceneries such as waterfalls, Tsingy, cave etc…
Since meeting these species requires trekking in the middle of nature and in uncommon conditions, the Northern tour can be classified as a light to medium adventure tour. After this animated trip, from Ankify navigate to Nosy be island and have some relaxing moment in a sunny and sandy background. You will also have the opportunity to visit the islet situated close to Nosy be that offer a breathtaking scenery! In brief, choosing to travel to the Northern part of Madagascar means deciding to have a one in lifetime human experience, so no more hesitation, come and book this tour with us!
Antananarivo (Google Map)
Arrive at the international airport of Antananarivo. After immigration and customs formalities, proceed to money exchange then transfer to the hotel which is situated close to the airport.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Relais des Plateaux or similar
Today, morning transfer to the airport, then fly to Diego Suarez. Upon arrival, go for a city tour to discover surrounding and have lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, have a visit of the Montagne des français, before your transfer and overnight in Joffre Ville.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Nature Lodge or similar
Drive to Amber Mountain National Park. At arrival enjoy the expedition inside the park with pic-nic lunch. After the visit, drive back to the hotel.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Nature Lodge or similar
Today, drive to the village of Andrafiamena. After about 2 hours drive arrive at the Red Tsingy and have a visit there. Then, transfer to Andrafiamena. In the evening go for a nocturnal visit to spot night active wildlife.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Black Lemur Camp
Today have a visit of the protected area of Andrafiamena Andavakoera. A site that shelters the famous Propithecus perrieri also known as black lemur, and other species such as Eulemur coronatus, Eulemur sanfordi, Microcebus tavaratra, Lepilemur septentrionalis. After the visit return to the hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Black Lemur Camp
In the morning, drive to Ankarana National Park for an expedition into the park followed by a pic nic lunch. After the visit, drive to Antsaravibe and overnight in a typical Bush camp.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Iharana Bush Camp or similar
Today, you will have the following activities to enjoy the site: walk to the caves of Mandresy where you will see bats, a walk through the Tsingy named “Tsingy Tsingy Tour” until arriving to the wonderful panoramic view and then back to the lodge.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Iharana Bush Camp or similar
Leave Iharana to reach Ankify village (04h30 drive). Visit the Millot plantation and have lunch there. After the visit, transfer to the port to take the boat to Nosy be. Once in Nosy be transfer to your hotel and relax
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: L’heure Bleue or similar
Today Excursion in Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely. First, sail to Nosy Komba, an islet known for its lemur sanctuary with black and brown lemur. After the visit, sail to Nosy Tanikely where you can enjoy snorkelling and swimming. A few steps from the beach, you can see all kinds of corals, anemones, multi coloured fishes, shellfish, and if you are lucky you’ll see turtles. After that, sail back to Nosy be and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: L’heure Bleue or similar
Day at leisure with activities can be organized with hotel.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: L’heure Bleue or similar
The morning at leisure then transfer to the airport and fly back to Antananarivo. At arrival, transfer to the hotel.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Relais des Plateaux or similar
Depending on your flight schedule, today, go for a city tour to discover the town of Antananarivo and its history. After that, transfer to the airport to take your exit flight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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