12-Day The Beauty of the North of Madagascar

Home-Antananarivo

Day 1Home-Antananarivo Home-Antananarivo Upon arrival at Ivato International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative, who will be waiting for you. After a brief introduction, you will be transferred to your hotel in a comfortable vehicle. This marks the beginning of your journey, giving you time to relax and settle into your accommodation after your flight. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: Le Chat'o Park Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) +6 Photos +5 Photos Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Antananarivo-Diego

Day 2Antananarivo-Diego Antananarivo-Diego After breakfast, you'll fly to Diego-Suarez or Antsiranana. On arrival, you'll follow the road which leads you to 3 Bays. A series of beautiful turquoise bays, lined with long white beaches that bear fascinating names such as the Pigeons’ Bay, the Dunes ‘Bay, and the Sakalava Bay which hosts the big baobab. Take your time on each beach, especially “Dunes ‘Bay” and admire it. You'll transfer and check in at the hotel. Main Destination: Antsiranana (City) Accommodation: Allamanda Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antsiranana (City) +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Diego-Joffreville

Day 3Diego-Joffreville Diego-Joffreville After breakfast, you'll continue to visit the beautiful Emerald Sea. By car, you will reach Ramena Beach, on the way, admire the beauty of the bay, the Sugar Loaf, and its history. You'll enjoy taking some memorable pictures. A short visit is made to the endemic baobab and its secrets on the feet of French Mountain. Main Destination: Joffreville (Town) Accommodation: Nature Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Amber Mountain NP +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Joffreville

Day 4Joffreville Joffreville After breakfast, you will visit the Amber Mountain National Park which preserves a dense tropical forest. It is a staple of the tour in the northern part of the Big Island for adventurers who want to discover the very characteristics of rainforest fauna and flora. You'll trek into the park. Main Destination: Amber Mountain National Park Best Time To Visit April, May, October and November (Animals active, less rain) High Season July, August and December holidays (The park is busy) Best Weather April to November Wildlife in Amber Mountain NP Sanford'sBrown Lemur Common Crowned Lemur Common Mount d'AmbreLeaf Chameleon Common PantherChameleon Common Leaf-tailed Geckos Common Show more Amber MountainChameleon Occasional Ring-tailedMongoose Occasional MadagascarTree Boa Occasional Mouse Lemurs Occasional Frogs Occasional MadagascarGiant Day Gecko Occasional Falanouc Rare Amber MountainFork-marked Lemur Rare Fossa Very Rare Accommodation: Nature Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Amber Mountain NP Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Joffreville - Ankarana Special Reserve

Day 5Joffreville - Ankarana Special Reserve Joffreville - Ankarana Special Reserve After breakfast, you'll depart to Ankarana, heading south on National 6. At the village of Sadjoavato, you will make a small hook to the village of Irodo to visit the Red Tsingy. Red Tsingy is the fruit of erosion on the soil of different strata exposed by deforestation. This surreal site can be visited on foot and is particularly exotic. You'll continue and head towards Mahamasina, the gateway to the Tsingy of Ankarana. Main Destination: Ankarana Special Reserve Best Time To Visit May to November (Best hiking weather) High Season July, August and December holidays (The park is busy) Best Weather April to November Wildlife in Ankarana SR Crowned Lemur Common Sanford’sBrown Lemur Common PantherChameleon Common Oustalet’sChameleon Common Leaf-tailed Geckos Common Show more MadagascarFree-tailed Bat Common Ring-tailedMongoose Occasional AnkaranaSportive Lemur Occasional Giant Day Gecko Occasional Fossa Occasional Nile Crocodile Rare MadagascarGround Boa Rare Tenrecs Rare Spotted Fanaloka Very Rare Accommodation: Manga Soa Lodge Mid-range lodge located on Nosy Be +6 Photos +5 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ankarana Special Reserve

Day 6Ankarana Special Reserve Ankarana Special Reserve After breakfast, you will start your visit to the famous Tsingy with our local guide. You will encounter endemic fauna, including lemurs and bats, amid extraordinary landscapes like Tsingy Rary and the Bat Cave. Wilderness enthusiasts will love trekking in this adventurous park. Main Destination: Ankarana Special Reserve Accommodation: Manga Soa Lodge Mid-range lodge located on Nosy Be Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ankarana - Nosy Be

Day 7Ankarana - Nosy Be Ankarana - Nosy Be After breakfast, you'll transfer by boat to Nosy Be. Upon arrival at the port, you’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel for check-in. One of our visitors' favorite activities is the Nosy Be Island Tour, where you can explore its stunning beaches and vibrant culture. Main Destination: Nosy Be Accommodation: Nosy Lodge Mid-range lodge located on Nosy Be +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nosy Be

Day 8Nosy Be Nosy Be After breakfast, you will take a city tour of Lemuria Land. You'll visit the ylang-ylang distillery. A tree, native to the Philippines and introduced to Nosy Be at the end of the 19th century, possessing a flower with a delicate aroma, the distillation of which produces a whole range of very high-quality essences used in particular in high perfumery. Main Destination: Nosy Be Accommodation: Nosy Lodge Mid-range lodge located on Nosy Be Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nosy Tanikely & Nosy Komba

Day 9Nosy Tanikely & Nosy Komba Nosy Tanikely & Nosy Komba After breakfast, this tour will lead you to the first destination tourists of Madagascar: Nosy Tanikely Marine Park and Nosy Komba. A small dream island that is also a natural reserve, Nosy Komba is a postcard beach with crystal water and the forest just behind. You can snorkel around and there are some nice fish like dolphins, sharks whales. Highlights include a puffer fish and 3 turtles species. Beautiful beaches and a lovely climb up to the lighthouse to see the lemurs are well worth it. As for Nosy Komba, it is famous for the black lemur which lives with the population in a lush vegetation. The embroidery napping is worth a visit as well at the main village of Ambarovato. Main Destination: Nosy Be Accommodation: Nosy Lodge Mid-range lodge located on Nosy Be Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nosy Be- Nosy Iranja

Day 10Nosy Be- Nosy Iranja Nosy Be- Nosy Iranja After breakfast, you will depart to visit Nosy Iranja. Nosy Iranja is the best place if you want to see a beautiful, quiet beach, sea turtles lay eggs every day, or come running to the sea from birth. You'll walk through the forest (which is a very nice garden) and arrive at a deserted beach. If you want to go fishing, go around the islands of Iranja Kely and Iranja Be, joined by a white sandbar. This island is full of magic, seen at first sight with the color of the sea upon arrival. On its territory, you will see the majority of "noni" or “Morinda citrifolia,” a fruit that cures diseases and helps the body fight against degenerative diseases such as cancer and delays the aging of the skin. Main Destination: Nosy Iranja Accommodation: Nosy Lodge Mid-range lodge located on Nosy Be Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nosy Be at Leisure

Day 11Nosy Be at Leisure Nosy Be at Leisure After breakfast, you'll continue the day at leisure. A trip to Nosy Be also referred to as Perfume Island is more impressive and much rewarding. You will see volcanic lakes, lazy lemurs, Ylang Ylang plantations, rum distilleries, and intricate coral reefs that are practically begging to be explored. It is known to be the largest island on the northwest coast of Madagascar. Main Destination: Nosy Be Accommodation: Nosy Lodge Mid-range lodge located on Nosy Be Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nosy Be - Home

Day 12Nosy Be - Home Nosy Be - Home After breakfast, you will transfer to the airport of Nosy Be depending on the schedule of your flight. Main Destination: No major destination visited Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Go Travel Madagascar, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability. If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative. This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Go Travel Madagasc