On the second day of your northern Madagascar tour, early in the morning, accompanied by your guide, you board a speedboat towards Ankify. Beginning of the journey on the mainland, first stop: Millot plantation, a colonial plantation of cocoa, vanilla, pepper ... in the Ambanja region. Back on the road to discover the old baobab on the Sambirano valley.

Lunch, you take the national road n ° 6 to reach the village of Mahamasina to spend the night there. On your way, you will come across the village of Ambilobe, a place of residence of King Antakarana. A short break in the village for a short visit to the local market. Arrival at your hotel at the end of the afternoon.

Installation, dinner and night at the Relais de L'Ankarana or similar.

Early in the morning, you will leave to discover the secret of the Ankarana massif. This site is naturally home to unique fauna and flora on the island of Madagascar. Of coral origin and stretching over 35 km long, you will set off to discover its wealth: endemic lemurs, birds, snakes ..., sacred bat cave, Tsingy with sharp edges, waterfalls and the loss of water which is a huge excavation in the river bed where the water disappears in the rainy season.

Lunch, you will continue the journey towards red tsingy, another variety of tsingy differing from the tsingy of Bemaraha by their more rounded shape. Sculpted by the wind and rain, the red tsingy is the result of the erosion of this sandstone-marl massif. These tsingy are fragile but you will have the leisure to contemplate them in particular the big and the small red tsingy, as well as the Canyon.

At the end of the afternoon, you will reach Joffre Ville and spend the night at the Hôtel de la Poste or similar.

Fourth day of this North Madagascar tour, you will discover the Montagne d'Ambre National Park, created in 1958 with an area of ​​182 km2 and located about forty kilometers south of Diego Suarez, protecting a dense tropical rainforest about 40m high.

This guided tour of the park will introduce you to the typical flora of Madagascar's tropical rainforests. Whether you are a botany enthusiast or not, you will be pleasantly surprised by this green universe of orchids, palm trees, ficus and medicinal plants.

As for fauna, the region has many lemurs of various species: crowned, Sanford, the microcebe, the Aye Aye... Chameleons and birds will also be seen during your North Madagascar tour: wild pigeon, small crested kingfisher, heron, parrot and owl, frogs, millipedes, gecko.

You will be dazzled by the beauty of the sacred waterfalls and crater lakes that surround the forest. Enjoy the beautiful photos of your trip to Madagascar.

Lunch at the park campsite. Return to the hotel around 4:30 p.m.

Departure early in the morning to reach Ramena beach, on the way, admire the beauty of the bay, Sugarloaf Mountain and its history. Enjoy taking memorable photos of your visit to the north of the lemur island. A short visit is made to the endemic baobab and its secrets at the foot of the "French Mountain".

In Ramena and its beautiful beach, you will take a sailboat with an additional engine for a more authentic ride. During the crossing, you will probably meet kite surfers but also other dhows. The Diego region is indeed the best spot appreciated by water sports enthusiasts and professionals in the world. After an hour of crossing (from Ramena), you will land on a small islet where traditional huts shelter you from the wind. On site, you will have the chance to sunbathe, snorkel or discover the islet.

At the same time, you will taste Malagasy cuisine prepared by a professional team and seafood on the menu such as grilled fresh fish, crab or lobster and coconut rice.

Time flies. Return to Ramena and return to Diego Suarez.

Sixth day of this North Madagascar Tour: On the program for this day, your transfer to the village of Ramena, we taste the sandy tracks beaten in laterite will make us discover the authentic beauty of the wild nature wooded with Pachypodiums until the beach of the Baie des Sakalava. A beautiful white sand beach beaten by the trade wind for the joy of kitesurfing and windsurfing enthusiasts from all over the world.

From the Baie de Sakalava we arrive at the Baie des Dunes, another tropical jewel with the crystal clear sea. Continuing along the track, we discover the Baie des Pigeons, Cap Miné a former French military zone housing a lighthouse and the ruined fortifications in the surveillance of the bay of Diego Suarez. Not to miss the large historic baobab of the region.

Lunch in Ramena, swimming! Return to the hotel around 4 p.m.

Early in the morning, for the great discovery of the sacred lake of Anivorano. You will take a car to take you to this magnificent Lake located 70 kilometers south of Diego Suarez. You will be surprised to discover the incredible Lake populated by crocodiles acting like humans. According to Malagasy legend, these crocodiles were once humans. Zebu sacrifices, food-offering rituals often take place there on Saturdays. The villagers sacrifice a zebu if a wish they made on the shores of the lake comes true.

The children sing and clap their hands in rhythm to make the crocodiles rise to the surface. At the dry sound of a piece of meat thrown to the ground, the crocodile men hurry to retrieve this offering on the banks.

Lunch in a restaurant in Anivorano. Return to the hotel around 4:30 p.m.

Ninth day of this North Madagascar Tour, you will reach Ankify, the embarkation point for the island of Nosy Be. Soon, aboard a speedboat, you will arrive on Nosy Be and a car will drop you off at your hotel “Gérard et Francine” or similar.

The next day, that is to say on day 10 of this north Madagascar tour, your guide will pick you up and show you two of the islets around Nosy Be: Nosy Tanikely and Nosy Komba.

Nosy Komba, the natural pearl of Madagascar, is a volcanic paradise island as rich in its fauna as its flora. This preserved island is home to many species of medicinal plants and wild animals, such as lemurs, symbol of the endemic fauna of the island of Madagascar, evolving freely in their natural environments. This island is a paradise for animal lovers! Without forgetting its rich flora, plantations of vanilla, cocoa, pepper and coffee also make its reputation.

Nosy Tanikely or the Nosy Be marine park with its abundant corals and exceptional biodiversity, offers habitats to many underwater species. With soft sand, turquoise water and heavenly beaches, Nosy Tanikely is an ideal place for pleasant relaxation, swimming and scuba diving. Equipped with a mask and a snorkel, go, meet many colourful fish, and swim with turtles!

Enjoy a pleasant picnic lunch on the island; you will taste the specialty of the region. In the evening, you will return to your hotel in Nosy Be.

Eleventh day of this North Madagascar Tour let yourself be carried away by the magic of the Lokobe reserve, an immersive experience in the heart of exceptional nature. Lokobe is the only nature reserve on the island, covered with a thick tropical forest of about 7.4 km² where an impressive wealth of flora and fauna develops.

Embarking on a traditional pirogue to the forest beach will give you the opportunity to live a day immersed in its luxurious vegetation.

Here you will have an overview of the complexity of the primary equatorial forest characterized by the absence of venomous animals which shelters a large number of species basking on the branches of trees such as lemurs among the smallest species in the world at 30 grams, reptiles - the tiniest chameleon Brookesia and several species of multi-coloured amphibians ... Centenary trees, palm trees, traveller’s trees, pineapple plantations, cocoa, ylang ylang and much more.

Pleasant lunch served in the fishing village with seafood on the menu.

Twelfth day of this Northern Madagascar Tour, you will discover Nosy Sakatia, a quiet and small island nicknamed Orchid Island. The island is made up of several typical and beautiful beaches and is home to a superb diving site and a turtle sanctuary. For nature lovers who want to relax in warm and crystal clear waters, a privileged destination for snorkeling.

In the south of the island, an extraordinary corner with transparent and peaceful waters, you will have the chance to swim with giant turtles that you can find in large numbers as well as observe whales depending on the season. The luckiest may see a family of dolphins!

In the north, the large beach of Ampasimena where you will be alone in the world to swim, relax in complete tranquility. Enjoy this unique activity in a heavenly place to recharge your batteries.

Picnic lunch by the sea. In the evening, you will return to your hotel in Nosy Be.

Early departure, you will discover the beauty of the paradise island. Direction to the heart of this island where there is a place full of mystery and spirituality: the Sacred Tree of Mahatsinjo, a traditional place of worship of the Sakalava. On this page, we invite you to dive into the heart of this unique experience and discover the cultural and spiritual wealth that this emblematic place offers in Nosy Be.

Do not miss the visit to Lemuria Land where you will get to know the endemic fauna and flora of Madagascar. Once in the park, take advantage of your guided tour to take beautiful photos of your trip with lemurs on your shoulder and discover other animal species such as turtles, Nile crocodiles, many species of chameleons and birds.

After the stop on Lemuria Land, you will be taken to the large local market of the city and sacred waterfall surrounded by lush vegetation and a mystical aura with its crystal clear waters that flow into a natural pool.

We will end our day with a beautiful sunset and a magnificent panoramic view of Mont-Passot, a hill offering a 360° viewpoint thanks to its large panoramic terrace. In the evening, you will return to your hotel in Nosy Be.

Fourteenth day of this North Madagascar Tour, you will discover Nosy Iranja. An archipelago composed of two islands: Nosy-Iranja Be and Nosy Iranja Kely connected by a sumptuous strip of white sand of one and a half kilometers. Nosy Iranja is renowned for its white sand beaches as far as the eye can see and bordered by translucent waters ranging from turquoise to celadon green worthy of the most beautiful postcards, offering unforgettable diving opportunities.

These islets form an exceptional landscape with turquoise water surrounding the lagoon. Nosy Iranja is the place to be for travelers looking for a change of scenery in an idyllic setting. It will make you want to relax under the bright sun or for a refreshing swim in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. At lunch, you will taste the typical Sakalava local cuisine with seafood on the menu (crab, grilled fish, zebu and shrimp skewers, coconut rice, raw vegetables and tropical fruits).

You will return to your hotel in Nosy Be in the evening

For this last day of your north Madagascar tour, our driver will take care of your transfer to the airport according to the schedule of your flight to your country of origin.

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