8-Day Madagascar Relevant and Unique North Part Tour

Arrival in Antananarivo

Day 1Arrival in Antananarivo Arrival in Antananarivo You will be greeted on arrival by your English-speaking guide from I Travel 2 Madagascar, who will help you finish all the formalities and transfer you to the hotel. Antananarivo is also known by its colonial short form, Tana, which is the capital and largest city of Madagascar in the Analamanga region. The city sits at 1,280 m above sea level in the center of the island, making it the highest national capital by elevation among the island countries. It has been the country's largest population center since at least the 18th century. It is also called the city of the Thousand Soldiers. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: Le Pavillon De L'Emyrne Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Antananarivo-Andasibe

Day 2Antananarivo-Andasibe Antananarivo-Andasibe After breakfast at the hotel, you'll depart for a visit to the Peyreiras Reptile Reserve (3 hours on drive) to see up close captive panther chameleons, island chameleons, stump-tail chameleons, Brookesia chameleons, golden mantella frogs, tomato frogs, Madagascar tree boas, leaf-nose snakes, cat-eyed snakes, tenrecs, and numerous species of leaf-tailed geckos. The curators of the reserve usually take the animals out of their enclosures to allow close photographs. You'll continue to Andasibe with stops at the landscapes for photos and any breaks if necessary. Main Destination: Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Best Time To Visit April, May, October and November (Best weather, less rain) High Season July, August and December holidays (The park is busy) Best Weather April, May, October and November Wildlife in Andasibe-Mantadia NP Indri Common CommonBrown Lemur Common OtherChameleons Common Leaf-tailedGeckos Common Diademed Sifaka Occasional Show more Red-belliedLemur Occasional GreyBamboo Lemur Occasional Mouse Lemurs Occasional Sportive Lemurs Occasional Parson'sChameleon Occasional Painted Mantella Occasional Black-and-whiteRuffed Lemur Rare MadagascarTree Boa Rare Fossa Very Rare Accommodation: Andasibe Cyperus Hotel Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Andasibe-Mantadia NP +11 Photos +10 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Andasibe-Antananarivo

Day 3Andasibe-Antananarivo Andasibe-Antananarivo After breakfast, you'll meet with your guide for a visit to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park and trek along trails to see wild diademed sifakas, woolly sifakas, common brown lemurs, and the famous Indri Indri. You will explore the trails for orchids and birdlife. In the afternoon, you will visit the Vakona Lodge’s reserve to see common brown sifaka, grey bamboo lemurs, and black and white ruffed lemurs. You'll head back to Antananarivo with stops along the road for pictures. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: San Cristobal Boutique Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) +13 Photos +12 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Antananarivo-Nosy Be

Day 4Antananarivo-Nosy Be Antananarivo-Nosy Be After breakfast at the hotel, you'll transfer directly to Antananarivo Airport for a flight to Nosy Be, located in the Mozambique Channel; its name means “big island,” and the climate is nearly perfect all year. Nosy-Be is an island off the northwest coast of Madagascar. Nosy Be is Madagascar's largest and busiest tourist destination. It has an area of 320.02 km². Nosy Be is located about 8 kilometers from the coast of Madagascar in the Mozambique Channel; several smaller islands are located nearby, including Nosy Komba, Nosy Mitsio, Nosy Sakatia, and Nosy Tanikely. The island's main town is Andoany, commonly known as Hell-Ville. The volcanic island has an area of about 312 km², 19 km wide, and its highest peak is Mont Lokobe at 450 m. Main Destination: Nosy Be Accommodation: Zara Village Mid-range guest house located on Nosy Be +10 Photos +9 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Nosy Komba and Nosy Taninkely

Day 5Nosy Komba and Nosy Taninkely Nosy Komba and Nosy Taninkely Excursions to Nosy Tanikely, a marine reserve, lure snorkelers and bird enthusiasts. It is a lovely little island. In clear water, you can see an amazing variety of marine life: coral, starfish, anemones, every color and shape of fish, turtles, and lobsters. You may see black and brown lemurs, flying foxes, and graceful white-tailed tropic birds, and then the short climb up to the lighthouse at the top of the island. Late in the afternoon, admiring the sunset at Mont Passot, which is one of the island’s highest points, which is about 326 m. Main Destination: Nosy Komba Accommodation: Zara Village Mid-range guest house located on Nosy Be Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Nosy Iranja

Day 6Nosy Iranja Nosy Iranja Excursion to Nosy Iranja, 50 km southwest of Nosy Be; this is actually a pair of small islands connected by a 1.25 km sandbar (walkable at low tide). It has incredibly clear turquoise waters, beautiful white beaches, and a charming old lighthouse. The gorgeous Nosy Iranja, southwest of Nosy Be, consists of two islands: the larger, inhabited Nosy Iranja Be (about 2 sq km) and tiny Nosy Iranja Kely (0.13 sq km). The islands are connected by a 1.5 km-long sand bar, negotiable on foot at low tide. Sea turtles regularly lay eggs on the beaches. Main Destination: Nosy Iranja Accommodation: Zara Village Mid-range guest house located on Nosy Be Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Nosy Be-Antananarivo

Day 7Nosy Be-Antananarivo Nosy Be-Antananarivo A visit to the island of Nosy Be by car will be organized where you discover Andilana Beach, the cascade, and sacred trees. One of our guides will transfer you to the airport for the departure to Antananarivo. Antananarivo was historically the capital of the Merina people, who continue to form the majority of the city's inhabitants. All eighteen Malagasy ethnic groups, as well as residents of Chinese, Indian, European, and other origins, are represented in the city. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) Accommodation: San Cristobal Boutique Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Antananarivo-Departure

Day 8Antananarivo-Departure Antananarivo-Departure After breakfast at the hotel before your international departure, a city tour will be organized. Main Destination: Antananarivo (City) 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 I Travel 2 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 operator will suggest a comparable alternative. $2,200 pp (U