Guide

Professional guide in French, English, Italian or Spanish according to your request for the stay except in NosyBe. Local guides

Others

Entrance fees to parks and sites indicated Local guides and porters in the parks Transfers: car and boat Vignettes and tourist taxes One bottle of water per person per day

Transport

A vehicle with fuel during the stay except in Nosy Be

Accommodation

Accommodation with breakfast as indicated in the program (or similar), based on double room

Meals

•Picnic Lunches on Days 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 •Dinner on Day 14

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Others

Meals not included in the program Tips and drinks Expenses of a personal nature The price of the visa: +/- 35 €.

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Your personal insurances

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International Flights

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Activities with the mention "free" and other optional activities

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Day 1 Day 1: Start Of The Trip To Ankarafantsika
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Start Of The Trip To Ankarafantsika

Meeting with our team in your hotel, presentation of your tour program and delivery of your travel documents. Then, departure for Ankarafantsika through the semi-desert landscapes of the Tampoketsa massif, with its river valleys, while discovering the daily life of the people living along the National Road n°4 (RN 4). Lunch at the restaurant on the way. Arrival at the destination at the end of the afternoon, installation at the hotel. Dinner and night at the hotel.

• Duration: 7 hours

• Distance: 440 km

• Meals included: Breakfast

• Accommodation: ANKARAFANTSIKA LODGE or BUNGALOW OF THE PARK
Day 2 Day 2: Visit Of Ankarafantsika National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Visit Of Ankarafantsika National Park

Early morning, after breakfast, departure for a visit of the great National Park of Ankarafantsika which strikes by the nuances of its attractive landscapes and the diversity of its forests rich in endemic flora and fauna. This forest is located in the Boeny region, in the northwest of the Big Island. The National Park of Ankarafantsika is bounded to the east by the Mahajamba River and to the west by the Betsiboka River. The park is crossed by National Road 4 and covers an area of 136,000 hectares. Ankarafantsika was formerly called Ampijoroa Forest Station. It is famous for its lake, its birds and its turtles. The park has a total of 129 species of birds, 75 of which are endemic. It also shelters chameleons, iguanas, snakes, tenrecs, eight species of diurnal and nocturnal lemurs among which the Coquerel’s Sifaka (the emblem of the park) and the Microcebus ravelobensis, one of the smallest mouse lemurs, endemic of the place. A must in the park is the large sacred lake Ravelobe, which extends over nearly twenty-seven hectares. The Sakalava people believe that the Nile crocodiles that inhabit this body of water are the descendants of Ravelobe and are therefore considered sacred. The lake is also the refuge of many water birds such as herons, fishing eagles, ibis, or ducks; and Reré, freshwater turtles. In addition to Ravelobe Lake, Ankarafantsika is home to other sites sacred to the Sakalava people such as the "Doany" or royal tombs. These places are used for traditional ceremonies (such as Joro, a sacred invocation ritual, prayers) and for zebu sacrifices. The site shelters, thus, a mosaic of ecosystems: a dense dry forest, a savannah and the multicolored canyon of Ankarokaroka. The latter is formed by large "lavaka" (hole) shaped by erosion. The canyon offers a spectacular view of the surrounding forests. More than 800 species of plants have been identified here: a baobab species endemic to the park: Adansonia madagascariensis var. boinensis, hard and precious woods such as rosewood, herbaceous plants, euphorbiaceae, medicinal plants and woody plants. The flora of Ankarafantsika presents the particularity of blooming on a sandy massif. A special site of birdwatching, this park is also one of the rare places in the world which has such a large variety of birds, such as the Madagascar Eagle, the Malagasy Dyal, the Bulbul of Madagascar, the falcon of Newton, the Vanga...After the visit of the park, installation at the hotel.

• Duration: 4 hours of visit

• Meals included: Breakfast and Picnic lunch

• Accommodation: ANKARAFANTSIKA LODGE or BUNGALOW OF THE PARK
Day 3 Day 3: Original Meeting In The Park Of Anjiamangirana
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Original Meeting In The Park Of Anjiamangirana

Take the RN4 to Ambondromamy, then turn left to join the N6 to Port-Bergé. Lunch at the restaurant on the way. We continue the road, about 45km from Port-Bergé it is the village of Anjiamangirana. Visit of the park in Anjiamangirana to see the species of Lemurs. After the visit, departure to Antsohihy, to live in the Malagasy way. We will meet the local inhabitants, see what they do in their daily life and especially participate in local activities. Other authentic and ethnic surprise visits will be waiting for you with our team on the spot. A time devoted to prepare the picnic lunch together. Discovery of the city towards the end of the afternoon. Dinner and night at the Hotel.

• Duration: 5 hours drive

• Distance: 356 km

• Meals included: Breakfast, Picnic lunch

• Accommodation: Hotel BELLE VUE or similar
Day 4 Day 4: Road To Ankarana
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Road To Ankarana

After a peaceful breakfast, let us leave for Ankarana. A small stop in Ambanja, considered as a strategic place for the production of cocoa, coffee, pepper and Ylang-ylang. The city is located on the banks of the Sambirano River. You will have the opportunity to discover in Ambanja the manufacture of zebu carts by visiting the Tsimanavaka workshop located in Tanambao V and to see the rice fields: one of the main sources of income of the populations of this part of the island. Arrival in Ankarana, installation at the hotel.

• Duration: 5 hours

• Distance: 348 km

• Meals included: Breakfast

• Accommodation: Hotel CHEZ LAURENT or similar
Day 5 Day 5: Discovery Of The Ankarana National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Discovery Of The Ankarana National Park

After breakfast, beginning of the visit and discovery of the Tsingy of Ankarana.

Ankarana is a massif of coral origin. It extends over a little more than 30km where canyons, forests, caves and underground rivers reign supreme.

In addition, this small town located south of Diego-Suarez is the cradle of the Antakarana people. An obligatory passage when you come in this part of the island. Here, the remarkable discoveries that you will make will be the Tsingy and the karstic landscapes, as well as many varieties of plants and endemic species.

The reserve extends moreover on 18 220ha. Among the species that can be found are 10 species of lemurs (Crowned Lemur, Sanford Lemur), 92 species of birds of which 54 are endemic to Madagascar. Picnic lunch. Afternoon devoted to the discovery of the village of Ankarana.

• Duration: All day

• Meals included: Breakfast and Picnic lunch

• Accommodation: CHEZ LAURENT or similar
Day 6 Day 6: Passage Over The Red Tsingy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Passage Over The Red Tsingy

After breakfast, departure in the morning for the old colonial city Joffre city. We turn to the right about fifty kilometers before Diego to have a look at the Red Tsingy. These Tsingy come from an erosion also called lapiaz. The mixture of different oxides and the work of time gave birth to a set of a few hundred small fairy chimneys. Picnic lunch. Then continuation of your journey to Joffre city. Dinner and night at the hotel.

• Duration: 3 h 30min

• Distance: 110 km

• Meals included: Breakfast and Picnic lunch

• Accommodation: LE RELAIS DE LA MONTAGNE D’AMBRE or similar
Day 7 Day 7: Expedition To Amber Mountain National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Expedition To Amber Mountain National Park

After breakfast at the hotel, an exceptional visit awaits you at the Montagne d’Ambre National Park.

In this park, you will make the discovery of a unique flora. Thanks to the abundant rains that occur in this part of the island, large trees such as the Ramy and Famelona as well as the Rotra are present there. The fauna is also of exceptional beauty, with lemurs and birds, as well as fruit bats and butterflies. Picnic lunch. Back to Diego-Suarez, you will have the opportunity to make a small tour of the city. Dinner and night at the hotel.

• Duration: All day

• Meals included: Breakfast and Picnic lunch

• Accommodation: Hotel LAKANA RAMENA or similar
Day 8 Day 8: Three Bays Walk
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Three Bays Walk

Turquoise sea, white sandy beach: these are the decorations that will adorn Day 8 of your trip. The Bay of the Dunes, the Bay of the Pigeons, the Sakalava Bay with islets connected at low tide await you. Dinner and night at the hotel.

• Duration: 3 h 30min

• Distance: 110 km

• Meals included: Breakfast, Picnic lunch

• Accommodation: THE RELAIS OF ANKARANA or similar
Day 9 Day 9: Departure For Nosy Be
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Departure For Nosy Be

After Breakfast, departure to join the city of Ambanja and Ankify where you take the boat to Nosy Be. Embarkation on a speedboat for a 45 minutes crossing towards Hell-Ville, the capital of Nosy Be. This wonderful island is well known for its dream beaches, its lush vegetation and the culture of its people. It forms a heavenly setting surrounded by beautiful small islands. Nosy Be is a land of dreams, adventures and discoveries without equal. Numerous activities and sea excursions are possible.

• Duration: 45 min in the boat

• Meals included: Breakfast

• Accommodation: Hotel BELVEDERE or similar
Day 10 Day 10-12: Free Stay On The "Island Of Perfumes".
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10-12: Free Stay On The "Island Of Perfumes".

Nosy Be, a city named "island of perfumes" is an exceptional place where you can carry out many activities. Above all, you can visit the zoological and botanical park "Lemuria Land". In this park, you will find the plantation and the distillery of Ylang-ylang. Then you will also have the opportunity to admire the famous sunset at Mount Passot, the highest point of Nosy Be which rises to 329m. It is also a strategic place from where you have a breathtaking view of the small sacred blue lakes and islets in the surroundings. Don’t forget also to make a small trip to the paradisiacal islets of Nosy Be, ideal places to do various nautical activities.

• Meal included: Breakfast

• Accommodation: Hotel BELVEDERE or similar
Day 11 Day 13: Return To Antsohihy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Return To Antsohihy

After breakfast, departure to the city of Antsohihy. You take the boat to reach Ankify. Embarkation on a speedboat for a crossing of 45 minutes. Then the car will pick you up in Ambanja to reach Antsohihy. Dinner and Night at the Hotel.

• Duration: 45 min in speedboat + 3 hours of road.

• Distance: 224 km

• Meals included: Breakfast

• Accommodation: Hotel BELLE VUE or similar
Day 12 Day 14: Return To Antananarivo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Return To Antananarivo

After breakfast, a long journey awaits you for your return to the capital. You will have the opportunity to make a few stops for a photography session. Then, the road continues to Antananarivo. Depending on the availability, there will be a possibility to visit the handicraft market to buy some souvenir items. Installation at the hotel near the airport to have the moment of rest (Day use). Meeting and dinner with our team. Evening transfer to the airport to catch the return flight.

• Distance: 706 km

• Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner

• Accommodation: ROVA HOTEL or SAHAMALAZA or similar

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Authentic Destination In The North Of Madagascar

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Itinerary of your trip Authentic Destination In The North Of Madagascar

Day 1: Start Of The Trip To Ankarafantsika

Day 2: Visit Of Ankarafantsika National Park

Day 3: Original Meeting In The Park Of Anjiamangirana

Day 4: Road To Ankarana

Day 5: Discovery Of The Ankarana National Park

Day 6: Passage Over The Red Tsingy

Day 7: Expedition To Amber Mountain National Park

Day 8: Three Bays Walk

Day 9: Departure For Nosy Be

Day 10-12: Free Stay On The "Island Of Perfumes".

Day 13: Return To Antsohihy

Day 14: Return To Antananarivo

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