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TOUR OF THE NORTH FROM ANTSIRANANA TO NOSY BE

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TOUR OF THE NORTH FROM ANTSIRANANA TO NOSY BE

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  • 5 Days

TOUR OF THE NORTH FROM ANTSIRANANA TO NOSY BE

Antsiranana stands around a beautiful bay, one of the greatest in the world, in the northern part of Madagascar. The economy of Antsiranana is based on trading activities as it is also the location of the third largest harbour in the country that welcome big fishing boats. On the East coast you can explore gorgeous bays, which are entirely deserted and protected by the rocks, with perfect blue turquoise waters. Along the coast lay beautiful unspoil

ANTSIRANANA

excursion to the 3 Bays and City Tour: Meeting with one of our representatives at the airport of Antsiranana and transfer to the city; accommodation at the Hotel Victoria (3*) or similar; then departure along the road, then on the piste towards the east coast; upon arrival, walking along the path close to the sea that connects the Dunes, Pigeons and Sakalava bays; if time and weather permits, it is possible to swim in the turquoise waters and relax on deserted beaches; lunch in a restaurant during the excursion; then return to the town to visit the city; located in the extreme north of Madagascar, also known as Diego Suarez, named after the two European discoverers in the 1500s, it is the main city of the northern province of Madagascar; it has one of the most beautiful deep-water ports in the world, with the iconic volcanic islet of Nosy Lonjo; the population consists mainly of the Antakarana ethnic group; visit of the most typical neighborhoods, markets and lively streets; in the evening, dinner and overnight at the hotel. Read more

ANTSIRANANA - 01 night

ANTSIRANANA > AMBOHITRA (Joffreville)

Excursion to the Baobab Peninsula and Tsingy Mena. Breakfast at the hotel; departure for the excursion to the Baobab forest; short transfer by car to the beaches of the bay and continuation by motorboat; after about 20 minutes of navigation, arrival on the peninsula and beginning of the walk of about 2h30; it is possible to admire many baobabs of Adansonia Madagascariensis and Adansonia Suarezensis species, the latter being endemic to northern Madagascar; at the end of the excursion, lunch at a restaurant; in the afternoon, excursion by 4WD vehicle to reach the Tsingy Mena, amazing ephemeral limestone formations, produced by erosion, which take on striking colors at sunset; at the end of the visit, transfer to Ambohitra (Joffreville), located on the cool mountain surroundings of the Amber Mountain National Park; in the evening, dinner and overnight at the Nature Lodge (Ecolodge) or similar. Read more

AMBOHITRA - 01 night

AMBOHITRA > AMBER MOUNTAIN > ANKARANA

Breakfast at the hotel; departure in the direction to the mountain to reach the entrance of the park; morning dedicated to the excursion to the Amber Mountain National Park, a dense primary forest that covers a mountain of volcanic origin, consisting of lush vegetation where rivers flow and create spectacular waterfalls; walk through the tropical forest where you can admire unique plant species and the local wildlife such as the many colorful chameleons; lunch in a local restaurant; then continue by car along the national road to the west; upon arrival in the afternoon, accommodation at the Ankarana Lodge (Ecolodge) hotel or similar; in the evening, dinner and overnight at the hotel. Read more

ANKARANA N.P. - 02

ANKARANA SPECIAL RESERVE

After breakfast, whole day dedicated to visiting the Special Reserve, which can be through the only entrance on the east side, near the village of Mahamasina; admire its natural beauty, such as the fantastic Tsingy, spectacular rock formations, with a characteristic gray color, dating from around 100 million years ago, in the middle of the Jurassic era; a wild habitat of caves, majestic canyons and forests inhabited by various types of lemurs, birds, reptiles or underground rivers, such as the Green River, an underground stream that flows through the canyon and disappears back into the rock; a hike rich in fauna and flora in primary forest; lunch at a restaurant; afterwards, return to the hotel; in the evening, dinner and overnight stay. Read more

ANKARANA RESERVE - 02

ANKARANA > ANKIFY > NOSY BE

(186 km – about 4 hours + boat transfer): Breakfast at the hotel; departure to Ankify; stop along the road to visit a large plantation of cocoa, coffee and spices, immersed in a beautiful lush forest; then continuation of the journey; lunch in a restaurant along the road; continuation by boat for about 40' to the port of Nosy Be; on arrival, meet one of our representatives and transfer to the hotel of your choice or to the airport; end of service. Read more

ACCOMMODATIONS

Day in trip
Location
Hotel
Day 1
Location ANTSIRANANA
Day 2
Location Ambohitra (Joffreville),
Day 3
Location Mahamasina

TRIP PACKAGE

Package includes

  • Full board from lunch on the 1st day until lunch on the 5th day
  • Private boat for the excursion at Baobab Peninsula
  • Transfer by boat from Ankify to Nosy Be
  • Private 4WD during the trips, with French-speaking driver
  • All transfers mentioned in the program
  • English-speaking tour guide during the tour from the 1st day until the 5th day at the port of Ankify
  • Entrance ticket in parks and reserves mentioned in the program
  • Hotel and local taxes
  • Call assistance in English 7/24

Package excludes

  • Flights and airport taxes
  • Drinks, tips and personal expenses
  • Accommodation in Nosy Be
  • Anything not expressly indicated in the program and in the "Included Services"

More information

  • ROADS CONDITIONS: Roads not maintained and in poor condition in some parts.
  • VISITS AND EXCURSIONS: Not difficult but in the reserves a good physical shape is required, considering the 3-4 hours of walking.
  • CLOTHING: Light, with some warm garments for the cool season or altitude. Provide K-way or raincoat in case of rain.
  • NOT TO FORGET: Sunscreen, mosquito repellent, hat, sunglasses.
  • MOBILE PHONES: They generally work but away from the towns, sometimes the network is absent

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