8-Day The North Face

Antananarivo

Day 1Antananarivo Antananarivo You will be arriving in Antananarivo. Our guide will pick you up at the airport. A city tour can be managed depending on the arrival time of the client. Overwise a late or evening landing will be a straight transfer to the hotel, 15 minutes from the airport. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: Nosy Manga Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) +12 Photos +11 Photos Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense Drinks not included

Antananario - Diego

Day 2Antananario - Diego Antananario - Diego Early departure from the hotel, to reach the national airport of Ivato, taking a local flight with Madagascar airline Company, from the capital city of Madagascar to reach Diego. Upon our landing in Diego, an Italian-speaking guide is already waiting with a private 4WD, heading straight to the hotel for check-in. You can start visiting the 3 bays that make the beach of Diego a famous one. Afterward, a lunch time in the beautiful beach of Ramenais is scheduled in the afternoon. Your overnight stay will be in the Royal Sakalava hotel. Main Destination: Antsiranana (City) Accommodation: Royal Sakalava Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antsiranana (City) +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense Drinks not included

Expedition at Suarez Island

Day 3Expedition at Suarez Island Expedition at Suarez Island You'll have an early departure from the hotel to reach the embarkation for the boat. Today's destination is the island of Suarez. It feels relatively untouched and less touristy than some of Madagascar’s more famous resort islands, which makes it more authentic. Boat time: 30 to 45 minutes Activities: - Beach time - Picnic time, the boatman will go fishing while we enjoy the natural blue of the sea. NB Departure time at 2 pm or before, taking into consideration the weather conditions. A plastic bag is mandatory for not being wet and to protect all electronic devices. Main Destination: Antsiranana (City) Accommodation: Royal Sakalava Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antsiranana (City) Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense Drinks not included

Diego - Joffre Ville

Day 4Diego - Joffre Ville Diego - Joffre Ville Early departure from Diego, to Joffre ville, on the road, you will visit the endemic baobab of the North, well known as the Andasonia Suarezienziz, which is endemic to this part of the island. Once arriving in Joffre Ville, you can start the visit to Amber Mountain National Park. The tour may take us about 2 to 3 hours maximum. Activities: - Amber Mountain National Park visit. Main Destination: Joffreville (Town) Accommodation: Nature Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Amber Mountain NP +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense Drinks not included

Joffre Ville - Anjahakely

Day 5Joffre Ville - Anjahakely Joffre Ville - Anjahakely After breakfast, you will head along the national road RN6, on the way to reach Anjahakely. Your itinerary will include a visit to the Tsingy Rouge (Red Tsingy). Even though it is near Diego Suarez (Antsiranana), it is like stepping into another world; it’s one of those "Is this still Earth?" kind of places. Here's what to expect: Unlike the gray limestone of the Tsingy de Bemaraha or in Ankarana, the Tsingy Rouge are red sandstone and laterite formations, shaped by erosion into spires, needles, and delicate towers. They're uniquely colorful, with hues ranging from rust-red to soft pink, especially striking in the sunlight. After the visit, you will head to Anjahakely, where you will spend the night at their private lodge. Your overnight stay will be at: Ankiba Lodge Anjahakely. Activities: - Visit to Tsingy Rouge National Park - Night walk in Anjahakely Driving distances: 107 km distance walk: 45 minutes to 1 hour. Main Destination: Joffreville (Town) Accommodation: Akiba Lodge Anjahakely Mid-range lodge located in Anjahankely (Village) +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense Drinks not included

Anjahakely Private Reserve

Day 6Anjahakely Private Reserve Anjahakely Private Reserve You'll be visiting Akiba Lodge, Anjahakely, which offers an immersive experience in Madagascar's northern wilderness. Situated within the Andrafiamena Andavakoera Protected Area, approximately a three-hour drive south of Diego Suarez, the lodge provides a unique opportunity to explore the region's rich biodiversity and engage with local communities. Nature & Wildlife • Perrier’s Sifaka: The lodge is adjacent to the Analamerana Special Reserve, the last refuge of the critically endangered all-black Perrier’s sifaka, with only about 250 individuals remaining in the wild. • Other Lemur Species: You may also encounter crowned lemurs, Sanford's brown lemurs, Ankarana sportive lemurs, and northern rufous mouse lemurs during guided walks, Birds & Reptiles. Activities -Visit to Anjahakely private reserve, the total walk may take half a day - Night walk can be done if and only if it was not done the day before. Main Destination: Joffreville (Town) Accommodation: Akiba Lodge Anjahakely Mid-range lodge located in Anjahankely (Village) Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense Drinks not included

Akiba Lodge -Ankarana -Ambilobe

Day 7Akiba Lodge -Ankarana -Ambilobe Akiba Lodge -Ankarana -Ambilobe The destination of today is the visit of Ankarana National Park, 1h30 as a time driving above a 4WD from Anjahakely, visiting Ankarana national park is amongst the high light of the tour as it allow us, to have a unique experience of visiting a limestone very different from the RED tsingy, a formation shaped a million years ago when Madagascar was splitting from African continent. The tour will take about 2 hours, led by a local guide inside the park. A pair of walking boots would be a better outfit for the tour, plus insect repellent. After the visit, your Italian-speaking guide will find a good restaurant for lunch, the afternoon will be heading straight to Ambilobe. Activities: - Ankarana National Park visit Distance drive: 74Km. Main Destination: Ambilobe (Town) Accommodation: Kozobe Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Ambilobe (Town) +7 Photos +6 Photos Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense Drinks not included

Ambilobe - Ankify - Nosy Be

Day 8Ambilobe - Ankify - Nosy Be Ambilobe - Ankify - Nosy Be After breakfast, you will head to Ankify. Once reaching Ankify, a private speed boat to transfer to Nosybe is waiting for you. Activities: - Cacao plantation visit -A boat transfer. Main Destination: Nosy Be Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense 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 Come To Madagascar, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. 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