9-Day Mid-Range Tour; Authentic North of Madagascar Safari

9-Day Mid-Range Tour; Authentic North of Madagascar Safari

Overview
  • You will explore the north of Madagascar, which is considered as “vanilla country”. You will also explore the Ankarana and the surroundings of Diego Suarez. You’ll end the trip on unforgettable Nosy beach for rest and relaxation.
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
Uses hotels and lodges.
Private tour
This tour can be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
Minimum age
5 years old
Activities & Transport
Activities:
Walking safaris (with an armed guide) & nature hikes/walks
Transport:
Normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
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:
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
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    Day 1

    Arrival in Antananarivo
    • You will be picked up from Ivato International Airport and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, you can relax in the hotel, at the pool, or head out to explore the colourful city of Antananarivo, known locally as ‘Tana’.
    • In the evening you will be taken to the hotel for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      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
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    Day 2

    Antananarivo – Diego
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter picked up to the Antananarivo airport en route to the northern part of Madagascar. 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.
    • In the evening you will be at the hotel for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      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
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    Day 3

    Diego – Ankarana
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter through the road you will be transferred to Ankarana, which will be your final destination of the day.
    • In the evening you will be at the lodge for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next 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
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    Day 4

    Ankarana National Park
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter you will be taken to Ankarana National Park for drive. 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. You will see lemurs and black parrots in addition to bats.
    • In the evening you will be at the lodge for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next 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
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    Day 5

    Ankarana – Ankify
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter you will be transferred to Ankify village for various activities.
    • In the evening you will be at the hotel for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      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
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    Day 6

    Ankify – Nosy Be
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter you will be transferred to the port and later to Nosy 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.
    • In the evening you will be at the hotel for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      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
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    Day 7-8

    Nosy Be
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter 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.
    • In the evening you will be at the hotel for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      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
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    Day 9

    Flight Home
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter picked up from the lodge and transferred to Ivato International Airport, for your return flight home.
      Destination
    No major destination visited

     
      Accommodation
    Not Specified
    Meals
     -Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)