The Big Show NorthLand of Madagascar

The northern region of Madagascar offers a unique blend of adventure and relaxation. This trip combines an exciting road journey with a scenic boat transfer from Ankify to Nosy Be.

Discover the incredible wildlife, including the world’s tiniest chameleons at Amber Mountain National Park. Take a walk through the Ankarana Reserve, famous for its spectacular Tsingy limestone formations. Along the way, immerse yourself in the culture of the Sakalava tribe, sample tropical fruits and vegetables at Ambilobe’s open market, or enjoy freshly made chocolate at the Ambanja cacao plantation.

Finally, unwind under the palm trees and indulge in activities like snorkeling, diving in crystal-clear waters, or encountering whales and turtles (in season). Celebrate life with a few unforgettable days in paradise!

THEME

Wildlife | Photography | Walking | Culture | Beach

Trip Highlights

Diego-Suarez (Antsiranana)
Amber Mountain National Park
Ankarana Reserve
The Red Tsingy
Beach Stay in Nosy Be

Memorable Experiences

Visit the famous Bays of Diego-Suarez: Dunes, Pigeons, and Ramena with a knowledgeable guide.
Walk through Amber Mountain National Park, discovering lemurs, birds, and waterfalls near the crater.
Cross the suspended bridge in Ankarana Reserve.
Photograph the unique Tsingy, home to crowned lemurs and geckos.
Engage with locals at a sapphire village and learn about the Antakarana tribe’s culture.
Explore the lush cacao plantations of Ambanja.
Taste tropical fruits and enjoy freshly grilled seafood on the beach.
Relax, swim, and dive on the pristine white beaches of Nosy Be.

Our Difference

Meeting & greeting upon your arrival at the international airport.
Assistance for your visa delivery.
Luggage assistance.
A bottle of mineral water per day per person during the trip.
A gift from Tour To Madagascar at the end of the trip.

Difficulty

Medium path – suitable for all ages.

Itinerary

Day 01: ARRIVAL – ANTANANARIVO

On the first day we meet and welcoming you at the airport, then transfer to your hotel. Accommodation on bed and Breakfast basis at LE CHAT’O park hotel or similar.

Day 02: ANTANANARIVO – DIEGO SUAREZ (by internal flight)

Early breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport and fly to Diego Suarez. Meet your driver and guide at the airport. Then starting the excursion to the Bays of Diego Suarez. Among the sites to be visited: the Sakalava, Pigeons and the Dunes Bay as well as the Ramena beach where you may have the possibility to cross the fishermen villages. Picnic lunch included. Back to the hotel after the visit. Accommodation on Half Board basis for 2 nights in LE SUAREZ hotel or similar.

Day 03: DIEGO SUAREZ – AMBER MOUNTAIN

Breakfast at the hotel. Day excursion to the Amber Mountain National Park. Picnic lunch included. It is located 40km away from Diego, a volcanic mountain- range which extends from 850 to 1474 meters high. It is covered with thick wet forest, it is concealing several small craters -lakes, hidden by exuberant vegetation, this place is very rich in fauna and flora; the visitors could find several attractions: a wide range of reptiles, botanical fitted out paths, numerous spectacular waterfalls, crater lakes can be easily observed.

Day 04: DIEGO SUAREZ – ANKARANA

Breakfast at the hotel, then drive to Ankarana, through the village of Sapphire miners and the Antakarana tribe typical villages. Picnic lunch on the way and visit of the red Tsingy and the sacred lake. Arrival at the mid-afternoon. Overnight on Half board at for 02 Nights at RELAX INN-MADABEST hotel or similar.

Day 05: ANKARANA

Full day visit inside the national park including the Tsingy rare and Tsingy benavony, the bat caves and the loss river. Picnic lunch included.

Day 06: ANKARANA – ANKIFY – NOSY BE

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Ankify and transfer by boat to Nosy Be. Lunch own arrangement. Meeting at the port and transfer to your hotel. Accommodation on half board basis for 03 Nights at HOME LA RESIDENCE hotel or similar.

Day 07: NOSY BE, NOSY KOMBA & TANIKELY

Day excursion to Nosy Komba and Tanikely islands including the barbecue lunch. Nosy Komba is a mountainous small island between Nosy Be and the continent, the most visited island on account of its half-tamed lemurs which are willing to eat banana in the visitor’s hand. Nosy Tanikely: a neighbouring small island of Nosy Komba, a national submarine reserve protected for ages, the island at the sea bottom, a real Scuba-diving where the amateurs can admire a multicoloured life sight of coral reef and colored fishes. Back to the hotel after the excursion.

Day 08: NOSY BE

Day free at leisure.

Day 09: NOSY BE – ANTANANARIVO (by internal flight)

Breakfast at the hotel. Day free at leisure until transfer to the airport for the flight to Antananarivo. Meeting at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Accommodation on Half board AU BOIS VERT hotel or similar.

Day 10: FLIGHT BACK HOME

Breakfast at the hotel then transfer to the airport. Possibility to do a city tour and last shopping at the handcrafts market before your transfer to the airport. Assistance for your flight back home

End of Services

OUR NET RATES PER PERSON IN EURO

MINIMUM SIZE: 01
MAXIMUM SIZE: 12

	02PAX	04PAX AND MORE
1/2 DBL	1560	1430
Solo traveller :		2.760 Euro per Person
Single supplement :		555 Euro per person
Supplement for Lunches :		190 Euro/person

EXTRA COST FOR DOMESTIC FLIGHTS – Non Refundable once issued

Day 2: Antananarivo / Diego Suarez on economic class: 225 to 250 Euros per person

Day 9: Nosy Be / Antananarivo on economic class: 225 to 250 Euros per person

The rates for domestic flights are subject to change at the booking time according to the seat availability.

Supplement for private English speaking guide services throughout the trip for 1-5 pax: 420 Euro for the party

INCLUDED

Accommodation on Half Board basis throughout the trip, except for day 1
Accommodation on bed and Breakfast basis for day 1 in Antananarivo
All transfers from/to the airport
All boat transfers
Picnic lunches included from day 2 to day 5
A private car rental from Diego to Ankify (03 persons per car from day 2 to 6)
One English speaking tour guide in Diego Suarez from day 2 until day 6
The service of a private English speaking guide all along the trip from 6 pax and more
All visits mentioned in the program
Entrance fees and local guide services in all parks and reserves mentioned in the program
Tourist taxes or vignette
A bottle of mineral water per day during land transportation
A small gift from Tour to Madagascar at the end of the trip

EXCLUDED

Long haul air ticket and taxes
Domestic flights as per above mentioned extra cost
Drinks – Tips
Lunches
Visa fee of 35€ /pax
All visits which are not mentioned in the program
Items for personal nature, tips and souvenirs

DESCRIPTION OF THE SITES

DIEGO SUAREZ

A sea port at the extreme North of Madagascar; as far as its size and its beauty are concerned, this bay holds the second place in the world after that of Rio de Janeiro, but without the buildings. After the Independence Day, this town has remained a French garrison. The French Mission founded there the Libertalia Republic in the XVIIth century. The draught board-like town overlooks the port installations, and in the opposite of the other large town of the country, it is very quiet. The surroundings are very picturesque, with numerous baobabs at some places.

LA MONTAGNE D‘AMBRE (AMBER MOUNTAIN)

It is located 40km away from Diego, a volcanic mountain- range which extends from 850 to 1474 meters high. It is covered with thick wet forest, it is concealing several small crater -lakes , hidden by exuberant vegetation , this place is very rich in fauna and flora; the visitors could find several attractions : a wide range of reptiles, botanical fitted out paths , numerous spectacular waterfalls, crater lakes can be easily observed.

ANKARANA RESERVE

Madagascar is a fascinating country and a spectacular treasure chest of natural beauty, intriguing culture and amazing wildlife that beckons to be discovered and explored. Located to the north of the country and south of the province of Antsiranana, the Ankarana National Park is a wonderland of surprises which includes unusual landscape formations and a high density of wildlife.

Ankarana Special Reserve is located about 108km south of Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) and covers an area of 18,220ha.

Explore the extraordinary eroded grey limestone protrusions called tsingy which is truly a dramatic awe-inspiring vision. Stroll along the constructed boardwalks allowing easy passage to the caves and at the same time protecting the fragile rock pinnacles and unique plant life such as ancient Elephant Feet trees. Between the sheer cliffs lies a sunken deciduous forest harbouring rare wildlife and caves of which one is a fairyland of sparkling stalagmites and stalactites. The more fearless explorer can explore the cave crowded with bats or another cave harbouring crocodiles in the network of underground rivers. The natural sunken potholes displaying the forces of nature is also a phenomenal and captivating discovery.

Ankarana may have the highest density of primates of any forest in the world according to Brandt’s Madagascar Wildlife. Visitors may encounter the crowned lemur, Sanford’s brown lemur, Perrier’s black lemur, the northern sportive lemur and dwarf lemurs. A variety of chameleons and leaf-tailed Uroplatus geckos can also be found in the reserve.

NOSY BE

By name of » the Perfumed Island », a mountain of volcanic region, since the arrival at the airport, we are seized by the luxuriant vegetation atmosphere of Ylang ylang, cinnamon and sugar cane. They are cultivated in the whole island. It is covered with numerous mountains where old craters form natural lakes.

HELL VILLE

Chief town of the island, Hell Ville is a small picturesque harbor with its former Arabian commercial offices, its colonial large buildings and its former warehouses, overlooking the Bay where small Comorian boats, pole-balanced pirogues and yachts evolve in the middle of cargo boats. The relics of the French colonization can still be found there.