Day 1 – Fly to Antananarivo

Today you will start your adventure, you will fly to Antananarivo, Madagascar’s capital city.

Day 2 – Arrival → Antananarivo

‘’Manao ahoana’’ & ‘’Salama’’ Welcome to tropical paradise. You will be welcomed & greeted by your guide or representative on arrival at Antananarivo Ivato International Airport. You will be transferred to your hotel in Antananarivo. The travel time will be approximately 10 minutes.

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Madagascar • Antananarivo & the Central Highlands

San Cristobal

otel San Cristobal is a unique and outstanding international standard hotel complex located in a quiet, peaceful and spacious area close to Ivato International Airport.

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast
• Dinner

Day 3 –  Fly to Diego

After breakfast you will travel to northern city of Diego Suarez. (Flight time 1:20-1:45 hrs.) Upon arrival in Diego you will be transferred to your hotel in Amber Mountain National Park in Joffreville. Travel time will be approximately an hour.

Rest of the day at leisure.

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Madagascar • Nosy Be & the North

Nature Lodge

Be in awe of the lush green rainforest which is home to many lemurs or one of the most beautiful bays in the world: Diego Suarez’s Bay.

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast
• Dinner

Day 4 –  Amber Mountain National Park

Today you will explore the Amber Mountain National Park with a specialist park guide. Amber Mountain is also known as Montagne d’Ambre and it is massif montane rainforest that rises from the surrounding dry region forming an isolated stretch of forest covering an area of 18, 200 hectares and lying at altitudes between 800 and 1.470 meters. The Amber Mountain National Park is home to 25 species of mammals, among them 6 carnivores such as the ring-tailed mongoose and the fossa, and 8 lemurs: Sanford’s brown lemur, crowned lemur, lesser bamboo lemur and are five species of nocturnal lemurs. Besides these forests are the home of 75 different bird species (35 of which are endemic and even locally endemic, like the Amber Mountainrock-thrush ), 60 reptiles, such as tiny stump-tailed chameleons, Brookesia the smallest chameleon in the world, leaf-tailed geckos and snakes, 35 frogs and more than 40 butterflies. The rich luxurious flora and fauna created unique three ecosystems (montane rainforest, mid-altitude rainforest and dry deciduous forests) give shelter to more than one thousand different plants.

You will have a guided walk with a local park guide to explore this great biodiversity sanctuary abundant of endemic fauna and flora, luxuriant vegetation, many waterfalls and volcanic lakes which honeycomb the area. The climate is perfect with cool air refreshes after the heat of the lowlands. The dominant ethnic groups are the Sakavala and the Antankarana. (Picnic lunch included)

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Madagascar • Nosy Be & the North

Nature Lodge

Be in awe of the lush green rainforest which is home to many lemurs or one of the most beautiful bays in the world: Diego Suarez’s Bay.

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Day 5 –  Red Tsingy

Today after breakfast you will travel to Ankarana National Park en-route visiting the Red Tsingy.

Red Tsingy is a miracle of nature in many ways to understand geology and erosion. The Red Tsingy is made of red laterite similar to clay and not of limestone rock like the Tsingy at Ankarana or Bemaraha. They are caused by heavy rain which is regular in these parts of Madagascar as well as the wind. As a result of erosion caused by the rain, wind and soft soil these imaginary and ravine of sharp, ancient rock formations unique to Madagascar. These turned out to be sand formations overlaid by red clay long ago. Erosion has worn the clay away, exposing the tall white (with tinges of red) columns of sand formations underneath. For those who’ve been to Bryce Canyon National Park, it’s some ways similar as both of them formed by erosion. This fragile nature’s gift can disappear quickly. Please do not touch them.

Afterwards continue your journey to Ankarana National Park. Travel time 3-4 hours.

Mid-range

Madagascar • Nosy Be & the North

Iharana Bush Camp

You are in the middle of nature, far away from televisions, air-conditioning and telephones. Iharana Bush Camp is the most unusual among bush camps in Madagascar.

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Day 6 –  Ankarana National Park

Today you will discover the Ankarana National Park for a half day or full day hike depending on your fitness level. Ankarana National Park is an eroded limestone massif fortress with sharp ridges known as Tsingy. The forest is covered with patches of tropical jungle taking you through deep caves, deciduous forests and canyons. These canyons and caves are the biggest underground network of Africa and rushing with rivers.

The Ankarana Reserve covers an area of 182,5 km² with spectacular views of karst topography.
The reserve contains one of the highest densities of primates of any forest in the world. Its dense forests support one of the largest and least disturbed populations of crowned lemurs. Sanford’s brown lemur, perrier’s black lemur, northern sportive lemur and dwarf lemurs, ring-tailed mongoose, fossa, tenrecs and Madagascar striped civet are also a common sight. Almost 100 bird species, 50 reptiles (including some endemic and threatened snakes and geckos) and 10 frogs cohabit in the Park. Inside the spectacular and huge labyrinth of caves 14 bat species, local endemic blind shrimps and the world’s only known cave-living crocodiles live.

Mid-range

Madagascar • Nosy Be & the North

Iharana Bush Camp

You are in the middle of nature, far away from televisions, air-conditioning and telephones. Iharana Bush Camp is the most unusual among bush camps in Madagascar.

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast
• Dinner

Day 7 –  Ankarana → Nosy Be

You will travel to Ankify near Nosy Be Island. Travel time approximately 4-5 hours. En-route you will visit a spice plantation to discover the spices including Madagascar Vanilla. Vanilla plant is an orchid and has been successfully cultivated in Madagascar for almost one century. Although the plant originally comes from Central America, Madagascar is the biggest exporter of Vanilla worldwide today. You may wish to buy some to take home.

From Ankify you will be transferred to Nosy Be by boat. Transfer time 15-20 minutes.

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Madagascar • Nosy Be & the North

Manga Soa Lodge

The open-air lodge offers panoramic views with lounge, bar and dining areas leading out to tropical gardens plus a swimming pool overlooking the aquamarine ocean and private beach.

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast
• Dinner

Day 8 –  Nosy Be → Constance Tsarabanjina

From Nosy Be Island, you will take a boat to your next destination, you will travel to the beautiful Island of Constance Tsarabanjina where you will be enjoying five nights of relaxation of beach, sun and sea. Travel time lasts approximately one hour.

You will be discovering the unspoiled island of Tsarabanjina surrounded by blue azure water and sandy golden beaches.

Full days at leisure or explore nearby islands. Diving or snorkelling can be arranged with the hotel to explore the unique biodiversity of the island.

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Madagascar • Nosy Be & the North

Constance Tsarabanjina

Fringed by white sandy beaches with extraordinary birds, lush vegetation and encircled around by coral reefs, Constance Tsarabanjina is bathed in sunshine all year round.

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Day 9, 10 &11 –  Relax at Constance Tsarabanjina

Discover the unspoiled Island of Tsarabanjina surrounded by blue azure water and sandy golden beaches.

Full days at leisure or explore nearby islands. Diving or snorkeling can be arranged with the hotel to explore the unique biodiversity of the Island.

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Madagascar • Nosy Be & the North

Constance Tsarabanjina

Fringed by white sandy beaches with extraordinary birds, lush vegetation and encircled around by coral reefs, Constance Tsarabanjina is bathed in sunshine all year round.

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Day 12 –  Relax at Constance Tsarabanjina

Full day at leisure or explore nearby islands.

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Madagascar • Nosy Be & the North

Constance Tsarabanjina

Fringed by white sandy beaches with extraordinary birds, lush vegetation and encircled around by coral reefs, Constance Tsarabanjina is bathed in sunshine all year round.

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast
• Dinner

Day 13 – Constance Tsarabanjina → Nosy Be

Today you will travel back to the big Island of Nosy be in the morning. Transfer time 01:30 hrs by boat.

Rest of the day at leisure.

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Madagascar • Nosy Be & the North

Ravintsara Wellness Resort

Ravintsara Wellness Resort offers a unique and immersive experience of well-being amidst nature.

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast
• Dinner

Day 14 – Fly to Antananarivo

At 13:45pm you will take a flight to Antananarivo. Flight time is approximately 01:30 hours. Upon arrival in Antananarivo you will travel to the centre of the city, travel time is approximately an hour depending on the traffic.

In the evening, witness the best sunset with Sundowner drinks at Lokanga. It is the best place to say “cheers” to a great trip around Madagascar with a glass of wine, a beautiful view of Antananarivo and to look back at the great memories you have made.

Mid-range

Madagascar • Antananarivo & the Central Highlands

Tamboho Hotel

The hotel is situated between the city centre and the business area of the capital city of Antananarivo.

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast
• Dinner

Day 15 – End of the Tour

Depending on your flight time you will be transferred to the airport to take your flight back home.