14-Day North Nosy Be - Ankarana - Amber Mountain - Diego
Overview
Tour Overview
Madagascar Safari: This tour includes Nosy Be Island and its surrounding islands like Nosy Tanikely, Nosy Komba, and Nosy Iranja. On this tour, you are going to see
Day by Day
Itinerary
Nosy Be transfer
Day 1Nosy Be transfer Nosy Be transfer When you arrive at the airport, we will wait for you with a sign with your name on it. We will drive you to your hotel in Nosy Be and give you a special briefing about your journey and answer any questions you may have about the upcoming adventure. Overnight in Nosy Be at Gérard et Francine hotel or similar. Main Destination: Nosy Be Accommodation: Gérard et Francine Mid-range hotel located on Nosy Be +7 Photos +6 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Beach leisure in Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely
Day 2Beach leisure in Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely Beach leisure in Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely Today, we will meet you at your hotel and brief you about the excursion. We will drive for a few minutes to the port of Nosy Be and then take a 30-minute boat ride to Nosy Tanikley where we will visit the lighthouse to enjoy the amazing view of the beautiful seascape and see lemurs. After that, we will walk back to the beach where you can snorkel and enjoy the marine biodiversity. Afterward, we will take a 20-minute boat ride to another island, Nosy Komba, where you will see different species of lemurs and reptiles like tortoises, chameleons, and more. After the visit, we will walk to a restaurant for lunch and have some time to relax. We will drive back to the city of Nosy Be for a city tour. Overnight in Nosy Be at Gérard et Francine hotel or similar. Main Destination: Nosy Komba Accommodation: Gérard et Francine Mid-range hotel located on Nosy Be Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Nosy Iranja beach leisure
Day 3Nosy Iranja beach leisure Nosy Iranja beach leisure On day 3, we will head to the port and board a speedboat to explore Nosy Iranja Island. We will spend the entire day here and have a traditional seafood lunch. After your snorkeling or scuba-diving activities, we will head back to Nosy Be for dinner and overnight. Overnight in Nosy Be at Gérard et Francine hotel or similar. Main Destination: Nosy Iranja Accommodation: Gérard et Francine Mid-range hotel located on Nosy Be Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Visit of Lemuria Land Park
Day 4Visit of Lemuria Land Park Visit of Lemuria Land Park After your breakfast, we will prepare for the visit to the beautiful park of Lemuria Land to see different species of lemurs including ring-tailed lemurs. We will also see giant tortoises, river tortoises, birds, chameleons, and plants like the Ylang Ylangy plantations and its distillery as we walk in wonderful nature. After this, we will admire the sunset at Mont Passot mountain which is the highlight of this day. After the sunset, we will drive back to Nosy Be city and relax for the evening. Overnight in Nosy Be at Gérard et Francine hotel or similar. Main Destination: Nosy Be Accommodation: Gérard et Francine Mid-range hotel located on Nosy Be Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Nosy Be - Ankarana
Day 5Nosy Be - Ankarana Nosy Be - Ankarana After breakfast at your hotel, we will take a boat ride and then sail to the port of Ankify where we will get on a 4x4 vehicle and drive to Ankarana National Park. On the way, you will see a plantation of cacao and lots of amazing landscapes. Overnight in Ankarana at Le Relais de l'Ankarana hotel or similar. 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: Le Relais de L'Ankarana Mid-range hotel located just outside Ankarana SR +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Visit of Ankarana National Park
Day 6Visit of Ankarana National Park Visit of Ankarana National Park Today, we will have a full-day visit to Ankarana National Park where you will see different species of lemurs and step into the amazing Ankarana Tsingy, one of the popular destinations in Madagascar. After the visit, we will slowly head back to the hotel and relax for the evening. Overnight in Ankarana at Le Relais de l'Ankarana hotel or similar. Main Destination: Ankarana Special Reserve Accommodation: Le Relais de L'Ankarana Mid-range hotel located just outside Ankarana SR Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Ankaran - Red Tsingy - Amber Mountain
Day 7Ankaran - Red Tsingy - Amber Mountain Ankaran - Red Tsingy - Amber Mountain After breakfast, we will head to Amber Mountain National Park. On the way, we will visit the amazing Red Tsingy with amazing scenery that you will enjoy along the way. We will stop by some villages and meet the local people by learning about their culture, customs, and everyday life in general. Overnight in Amber Mountain at Le Relais de la Montagne d'Ambre hotel or similar. 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: Le Relais de la Montagne d'Ambre Mid-range hotel located just outside Amber Mountain NP +6 Photos +5 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Amber Mountain National Park
Day 8Amber Mountain National Park Amber Mountain National Park Today we will visit Montagne d'Ambre National Park which is a national park in the Diana Region of Northern Madagascar. The park is known for its endemic flora and fauna, waterfalls, and crater lakes. It is 1,000km north of the capital Antananarivo and is one of the most biologically-diverse places in Madagascar with 75 species of birds, 25 species of mammals, and 59 species of reptiles known to inhabit the park. Overnight in Amber Mountain at Le Relais de la Montagne d'Ambre hotel or similar. Main Destination: Amber Mountain National Park Accommodation: Le Relais de la Montagne d'Ambre Mid-range hotel located just outside Amber Mountain NP Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Amber Mountain National Park to Diego Suarez
Day 9Amber Mountain National Park to Diego Suarez Amber Mountain National Park to Diego Suarez Today after breakfast, we will head north to Diego Suarez city. On the way, you will enjoy the green landscapes and drive across villages. When we reach Diego Suarez, we will visit the city and then drive to Ramena Beach where your hotel is located. Overnight in Diego Suarez at Le Grand hotel or similar. Main Destination: Antsiranana (City) Accommodation: Le Grand Hôtel Mid-range hotel located in Antsiranana (City) +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Diego Suarez 3 bay excursion
Day 10Diego Suarez 3 bay excursion Diego Suarez 3 bay excursion We will meet you at your hotel and brief you about the excursion. We will drive with our 4-WD across the historical places where you step into one of the most famous places in Madagascar. We will continue our excursion to the 3 bays, Sakalava, Pigeon, and Dune Bays. On the way, we will admire the beauty of the bay. We will take some time to enjoy and take some memorable pictures of the endemic and biggest baobab of this region. We will enjoy the beaches and the marvelous bay at Pigeon Bay and walk to Dune Bay where we can swim and relax. We will then walk or drive back to Ramena Beach for lunch whereafter you can relax and swim at the amazing beach of Ramena. Afterward, we head back slowly to your hotel. Overnight in Diego Suarez at Le Grand Hotel or similar. Main Destination: Antsiranana (City) Accommodation: Le Grand Hôtel Mid-range hotel located in Antsiranana (City) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Mer d'emeraude excursion
Day 11Mer d'emeraude excursion Mer d'emeraude excursion We will meet in the morning and then take a boat ride to the Emerald Sea where you can enjoy some more of the amazing seascapes of Diego Suarez. We will have lunch and snorkel. After the excursion, we will head back to your hotel and relax for the evening. Overnight in Diego Suarez at Le Grand Hotel or similar. Main Destination: Antsiranana (City) Accommodation: Le Grand Hôtel Mid-range hotel located in Antsiranana (City) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Montagne de Français discovery
Day 12Montagne de Français discovery Montagne de Français discovery After breakfast, we will prepare to discover one of the most interesting sights of Diego Suarez, the French Mountain. We will visit the baobab forest in the Adansonia Suareziensis which is endemic to the Antsiranana region. Afterward, we continue to the spectacular mountain from where you will see almost the entire city of Diego Suarez combined with the seascape. After the discovery, we will slowly head back to your hotel and relax for the evening. Overnight in Diego Suarez at Le Grand Hotel or similar. Main Destination: French Mountain Accommodation: Le Grand Hôtel Mid-range hotel located in Antsiranana (City) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Diego Suarez - Nosy Be
Day 13Diego Suarez - Nosy Be Diego Suarez - Nosy Be After breakfast, we will drive back toward Nosy Be. On the way, you can once again enjoy the green vegetation of the northern part of Madagascar. In Ambanja, we will visit the cacao plantations and then take a boat to head back to Nosy Be city for your overnight. Overnight in Nosy Be at Gérard et Francine hotel or similar. Main Destination: Nosy Be Accommodation: Gérard et Francine Mid-range hotel located on Nosy Be Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Nosy Be transfer
Day 14Nosy Be transfer Nosy Be transfer On day 14 of our journey, which is also our last day together, we will have a free morning to shop for souvenirs to take home. During our shopping tour, we will look at the Malagasy craftwork, local spices like vanilla, and much more. After the shopping, we will prepare for our departure to Ivato International Airport. We will arrive at the airport 2 hours before your departure time. Main Destination: Nosy Be Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) 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 Soul Of Madagascar Tours, 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. The exact order, con
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Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
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- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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