12-Day The Nature Wonder of the North

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Antananarivo

Arrival in Tana, meet and greet at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Briefing and travel documents delivery by our representative. Overnight at the hotel.

Antananarivo means “City of thousands”. Its story began 500 years ago, the king Andrianjaka sent over 1000 soldiers to cut the forest and to conquer the land. Then the great King Andrianampoinimerina, attracted by the beauty of the city, decided to build a palace there, which became later his successor's main palace. From here the same king started to unify the different kingdoms of the island. During King Radama's reign Antananarivo became the capital of all Madagascar. Antananarivo is build on 3 levels : the high city where the queen's palace is situated, the first area occupied during the royal period, then the mid-city, the administrative area where all the better boutiques of the capital are found, then the low city which is the commercial area of the town.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Gassy Country House

• Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Antananarivo - Andasibe

Today we drive east to Andasibe on a 4 to 5 hours journey through lush forests and scenic lakes. En route, we visit Peyrieras Reptile Park to spot chameleons, frogs, and other endemic reptiles. Continue to Andasibe for hotel check-in and overnight stay.

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

Common
Brown Lemur Common

Other
Chameleons Common

Leaf-tailed
Geckos Common

Diademed Sifaka Occasional

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Red-bellied
Lemur Occasional

Grey
Bamboo Lemur Occasional

Mouse Lemurs Occasional

Sportive Lemurs Occasional

Parson's
Chameleon Occasional

Painted Mantella Occasional

Black-and-white
Ruffed Lemur Rare

Madagascar
Tree Boa Rare

Fossa Very Rare

Accommodation:

Andasibe Lemurs Lodge

• Mid-range bungalow located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Andasibe

In the morning, enjoy a 3 to 4 hours hike in Andasibe National Park, a lush rainforest home to 9 species of lemurs, including the famous Indri Indri, as well as chameleons, birds, and orchids. In the afternoon, visit Vakona Private Reserve, known for its lemur islands, offering great photo opportunities. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Accommodation:

Andasibe Lemurs Lodge

• Mid-range bungalow located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Andasibe - Antananarivo

In the morning, we drive back to Antananarivo. Although the distance is only 145 km, the journey takes 3 to 4 hours due to winding roads and heavy traffic on the RN2. Along the way, we pass lush tropical forests, eucalyptus ad pine trees, rolling hills, valleys, lakes, rivers, and villages with traditional huts and brick houses with thatched roofs.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Gassy Country House

• Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Antananarivo - Diego

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Diego. On arrival, check in at your hotel then hike to Montagne des Français to observe lemurs, baobabs, and unique endemic trees. In the afternoon, explore the Three Bays Sakalava, Pigeons, and Dunes with their stunning white sands and turquoise waters. Return to your hotel for overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Antsiranana (City)

Accommodation:

Allamanda Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Antsiranana (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Diego - Ambilobe

Drive 1 hour to Joffre Ville for a 3 to 4 hours exploration of Montagne d’Ambre National Park, home to lush forests, waterfalls, and diverse wildlife. On the way back, stop at Anivorano and take a 1-hour drive along a dirt road to visit the stunning “Tsingy Rouge” formations. Continue on the main road and drive to Ambilobe for overnight stay.

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’s
Brown Lemur Common

Panther
Chameleon Common

Oustalet’s
Chameleon Common

Leaf-tailed Geckos Common

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Madagascar
Free-tailed Bat

Common

Ring-tailed
Mongoose Occasional

Ankarana
Sportive Lemur Occasional

Giant Day Gecko Occasional

Fossa Occasional

Nile Crocodile Rare

Madagascar
Ground Boa Rare

Tenrecs Rare

Spotted Fanaloka Very Rare

Accommodation:

Kozobe Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Ambilobe (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Ambilobe - Ankarana - Ambilobe

After breakfast, explore the Tsingy Ankarana, a limestone highland sculpted by erosion that feels like walking on a spiny landscape, offering a spectacular view. The 18,225 ha massif rises sharply from the surrounding savanna and features unusual vegetation, including Dalbergia, cassia, various figs, baobabs (Adansonia madagascariensis), and palms. The Tsingy also hosts drought-adapted succulents such as Pachypodium decaryi and Adenia neohumbertii, along with abundant wildlife in the forested canyons. Overnight at the same hotel.

Main Destination:

Ankarana Special Reserve

Accommodation:

Kozobe Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Ambilobe (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Ambilobe - Ankify - Nosy be

After breakfast, drive to Ankify with a stop in Ambilobe to visit the vibrant market of this Muslim town. Continue 2 to 3 hours through coffee, cacao, and ylang-ylang plantations on Madagascar’s most fertile volcanic land, passing the Tsaratanana mountains with the island’s highest peak. Arrive at Ankify, then take a 1-hour speedboat transfer to Hell-Ville on Nosy Be, followed by a short drive to your hotel.

Main Destination:

Nosy Be

Accommodation:

Anjiamarango Beach Resort

• Mid-range resort located on Nosy Be

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Nosy Be

Day at leisure

Optional excursions:

• “Mont Passot” the highest point of the island where we can have marvellous views of a series of deep-blue crater and sacred lake, said to contain crocodiles which are ancestors of the local people.

• By speedboat to Nosy Komba and Tanikely which are 2 isles around Nosy Be. First stop in Nosy Komba, a tiny isle on the south east of Nosy be. Named after the black lemurs or “komba” which habited the primary forest of the island. Visit the small park run by the village where one can see the “maccacco maccacco” lemur which is only found in this area.

• The "Lokobe Special reserve". Transfer to the harbour where we take a small boat to reach the reserve. Located on the eastern side of the island of Nosy Be, the reserve of Lokobe is what remains of the rainy tropical forest of the island. There are forty-two species of birds, and black lemurs «maccacco maccacco" which are only found in this area.

Main Destination:

Nosy Be

Accommodation:

Anjiamarango Beach Resort

• Mid-range resort located on Nosy Be

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Nosy Be

Day at leisure

Optional excursions:

• “Mont Passot” the highest point of the island where we can have marvellous views of a series of deep-blue crater and sacred lake, said to contain crocodiles which are ancestors of the local people.

• By speedboat to Nosy Komba and Tanikely which are 2 isles around Nosy Be. First stop in Nosy Komba, a tiny isle on the south east of Nosy be. Named after the black lemurs or “komba” which habited the primary forest of the island. Visit the small park run by the village where one can see the “maccacco maccacco” lemur which is only found in this area.

• The "Lokobe Special reserve". Transfer to the harbour where we take a small boat to reach the reserve. Located on the eastern side of the island of Nosy Be, the reserve of Lokobe is what remains of the rainy tropical forest of the island. There are forty-two species of birds, and black lemurs «maccacco maccacco" which are only found in this area.

Main Destination:

Nosy Be

Accommodation:

Anjiamarango Beach Resort

• Mid-range resort located on Nosy Be

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Nosy Be - Antananarivo

Flight back to Antananarivo, where you will be warmly welcomed upon arrival. You will then be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure, giving you time to relax, enjoy the hotel facilities, or explore the nearby surroundings at your own pace.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Gassy Country House

• Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Antananarivo

Morning at leisure, then transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.