9-Day Authentic North of Madagascar

Overview

The north of Madagascar, considered “vanilla country,” offers a range of spectacular landscapes and experiences. It is the ideal region for a first trip to the island if you wish to combine adventure, nature, and relaxation in an idyllic setting. Ankarana and the surroundings of Diego Suarez are waiting for you to discover. You’ll end the trip on unforgettable Nosy beach for rest and relaxation.

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses hotels and lodges.

Private tour

This tour can be organized exclusively for you

Minimum age

5 years old

Activities & Transport

Activities:

Walking safaris (with an armed guide) & nature hikes/walks

Transport:

Normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1	San Cristobal	All meals included
2	Grand Hotel	All meals included
3-4	Ankarana Lodge	All meals included
5	Baobab Ankify	All meals included
6-8	Loharano Hotel	All meals included
9	No accomodation	Breakfast included

Note: Note; The rooms will be shared if travellers are 2+ Traveller 1 2 3 4 5 Room(s) 1 1 2 2 3

Included

Park fees(For non-residents)
All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

International flights(From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks

Itineraries

Day 1

Arrival in Antananarivo

Welcome to Madagascar! After all the immigration formalities and money exchanging, your English-speaking tour guide will welcome you. You will then be transferred to your hotel, which is located near the airport. The rest of the day will be at your leisure.

Destination
Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation

San Cristobal

Mid-range hotel located in or near Antananarivo
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2

Antananarivo – Diego

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Antananarivo airport en route to the northern part of Madagascar. Here the Antakarana tribe will welcome you with their beautiful smiles. After landing, you will go on a tour of the city. After the visit, the rest of the day will be spent at your leisure.

Destination
Antsiranana (City)

Accommodation

Grand Hotel

Mid-range hotel located in or near Antsiranana
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3

Diego – Ankarana

In the morning the road will lead you between luxurious landscapes and sandy tracks to the red Tsingy, which means "pointed rock." Here you will arrive on what feels like another planet. The multitude of chimneys and ephemeral formations shaped by the whims of the wind and rain offer a palette of colors ranging from yellow to red ocher. Later you will make your way towards Ankarana, which will be your final destination of the day.

Destination
Ankarana Special Reserve

Accommodation

Ankarana Lodge

Mid-range lodge bordering Ankarana SR without fences
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4

Ankarana National Park

After breakfast, you will embark on a new adventure to explore the renowned Ankarana National Park. The dense forest of trees you will find here have deciduous leaves, many of which bloom from September to November. You will also find baobab trees on the Tsingy trail and the Lost Rivers trail. Today’s hike will take you to the Bat Cave. It is an easy trail but features some steep slopes. You will see lemurs and black parrots in addition to bats.

Destination
Ankarana Special Reserve

Accommodation

Ankarana Lodge

Mid-range lodge bordering Ankarana SR without fences
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5

Ankarana – Ankify

Today you will leave for Ankify. A stop at the Millot plantation will be on the program, where you can discover the secrets of the greatest cocoa preparations and where you will have the chance to see the birth and transformation of the most beautiful fragrances (ylang, vetiver, patchouli, and palma rosa). Later in the day you’ll reach Ankify.

Destination
Ankify (Village)

Accommodation

Baobab Ankify

Mid-range hotel located in or near Ankify
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6

Ankify – Nosy Be

Today you’ll leave your hotel and make your way to the port. From there, you will transfer toNosy Komba by speedboat. Nosy Komba is the second largest island after Nosy Be. Upon arrival, you will visit the artisanal fisherman village with its traditional pirogues and market of embroidery and wood crafts. You’ll then visit the mini park to see boa constrictors, chameleons, and land tortoises. This is the best play to see the Macaco lemur. It will easily come to rest on your shoulder and let itself be caressed. Later you’ll make your way to the protected natural underwater reserve in Nosy Tanikely. This beautiful aquatic hike features a magnificent spectacle of corals and anemones, myriads of multicolored fish, crustaceans, groupers, morays, and sea turtles. You’ll then walk to the lighthouse to discover the dogfish and lemurs perched in the trees. You’ll eat a picnic lunch here and then return to the hotel in the afternoon.

Destination
Nosy Be

Accommodation

Loharano Hotel

Mid-range hotel located in or near Nosy Be
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7-8

Nosy Be

It is up to you in terms of what you’d like to do for the rest of your stay. You might enjoy diving or going on bike rides along the wild beaches. Nosy Be offers a wide range of activities for you to enjoy. Give free reign to your imagination and go on an adventure!

Destination
Nosy Be

Accommodation

Loharano Hotel

Mid-range hotel located in or near Nosy Be
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9

Flight Home

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home. We hope you have thoroughly enjoyed your adventure with us, and we are looking forward to meeting you again soon. Veloma!

Destination
No major destination visited

Accommodation

Not Specified

Meals

-Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

-Drinks not included

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9-Day Authentic North of Madagascar