This visit to the North of Madagascar includes visit of Ankarafantsika National Park. The chance to see the critically endangered Lemur species of Madagascar is very high. The visit of Ankarana National Park, the visit of Amber Mountain National Park, the visit of the 3 baies de Diego Suarez: Baie de pigeon, Baie de Dune and Baie des Sakalava; the visit of the Tsingy Rouge of Diego Suarez or the Red Tsingy makes this tour a very special one. You will also visit Diego Suarez and stay in the Beach front hotel of Ramena Beach in Diego Suarez which is also called Antsiranana.
You can also visit the conservation areas in the Southwest of Majunga wetland complex which includes: Tsingy de Namoroka, Baie de Baly.
Note that we organize extension to visit the Special reserve of Sahamalaza, the protected forest of Analamera and Daraina for the critically endangered Lemur and Sifaka species. We also organize tour until Marojejy National Park for the visit of the Silky Sifaka with extension to Anjanaharibe Sud Natural Reserve. These extensions require very good level of fitness.
Rating 2: easy to moderate: The hike in Ankarafantsika National Park is on mainly flat ground. The 4 to 5 hours hike in the other Parks requires good level of fitness. Fitter you are, more you will enjoy your hike with steep ups and downs.
Circuit: Tana – Ankarafantsika National Park – Tsingy d’Ankarana Special Reserve – Amber Mountain National park – Diego Suarez – Ramena Beach – Ankify – Nosy Be Island
The visit starts a day after arrival or on arrival at the international airport.
Start from Tana, drive to Ankarafantsika National Park, Overnight in a Hotel or Camping
Hotel: [Recommended Hotel in Ankarafantsika]
The Lodge runs by the National Park
Full day visit of Ankarafantsika National Park: Lemurs, Birds, reptiles…, go on a night walk to see the mouse lemurs and other nocturnal species of wildlife, Overnight in a Hotel or Camping
Hotel: [Recommended Hotel in Ankarafantsika]
The Lodge runs by the National Park
Drive from Ankarafantsika to Antsohihy: Landscape, people and village, Overnight in a Hotel
Hotel: [Recommended Hotel in Antsohihy]
Relais des Sofia: Simple accommodation
Full day visit of the Ankarana National Park: Limestones pinnacles, caves, landscape, Overnight in a Hotel
Hotel: [Recommended Hotel in Ankarana]
Ankarana Lodge: Basic hotel
Drive from Ankarana National Park to visit the Tsingy Rouge in Diego Suarez: Eroded red soil called Tsingy rouge or Red Tsingy: spectacular
Hotel: [Recommended Hotel in Diego Suarez]
La Rascasse Hotel (mid range), Concorde Hotel (mid range), In Ramena: Ramena Nofy Hotel (mid range)
This is a full day visit to see: Lemurs, Sifakas (white Lemurs), Birds including the Amber Mountain Rock Thrush as a local endemic bird), frogs, chameleons, waterfall...
Drive back to Diego Suarez, Overnight in a Hotel
Hotel: [Recommended Hotel in Diego Suarez]
La Rascasse Hotel (mid range), Concorde Hotel (mid range), In Ramena: Ramena Nofy Hotel (mid range)
Drive from Diego to visit the 3 BAIES: Pigeon, Sakalava and Dune: Beautiful landscapes, wildlife
Extension to Ramena Beach, Overnight in a Hotel in Ramena Beach
Hotel: [Recommended Hotel in Ramena Beach]
Ramena Nofy Hotel (mid range)
Drive from Ramena Beach to Diego then from Diego Suarez to Ambanja, Overnight in a Hotel in Ambanja.
Hotel: [Recommended Hotel in Ambanja]
Hotel Palma Nova (Luxury with A.C), Hotel Patricia (mid range)
Our service ends here when you are on the ferry boat to go to Nosy Be Island. You choose how long you would like to stay to explore Nosy Be and the small Islands in the surrounding of Nosy Be but you should have your internal flight to leave Nosy Be at the end of your stay there.
From 1400 Euros for 2 people
- Please require the price if you are a single traveler or if you are more than 2 people.
This price includes:
- Car and fuel with a driver
- Guide assistance during the whole tour
- Hotels during 9 nights (Hotels are mainly mid range in the North)
- Park entrance fees and local guide fees
- Speed boat to Nosy Be Island (one way)
This price does not include:
- Your food and drinks during the whole trip
- Internal flight to leave Nosy Be Island
The best way to leave Nosy Be Island is to travel by plane with Air Madagascar, check your internal flight at: http://www.alternativeairlines.com/Flights
- We organize Adventure North tour with extensions to Marojejy, Anjanharive Sud and Analamera and Daraina forest.
- You can also visit the conservation areas in the Southwest of Majunga wetland complex which includes: Tsingy de Namoroka, Baie de Baly
Please, e-mail us for your special inquiries!
Thank you very much!
Madagascar Tour Guide