This trip takes you through a diverse and lush landscape: from the capital to the village of Ifaty, via the Highlands. The southern route is a veritable concentration of National Parks, such as the Ranomafana rainforest and Isalo National Parc.
It’s the best option for discovering the diversity of landscapes: rice terraces, the ruiniform Isalo massif, and immersing yourself in Malagasy culture thanks to the discovery of authentic villages and the meeting the local population, smiling local population. An opportunity to experience an exceptional adventure in the company of the Malagasy people!
day 1
After a few hours of flight, you land in Madagascar. Upon arrival at the airport, your driver-guide will greet you and transfer you to the hotel. The capital of Madagascar is a city of thousand facets and colors. It offers a very contrasting landscape of red bricks and rice fields, valleys and sacred hills.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included
day 2
Departure for the former colonial city: Antsirabe. Crossing of the Highlands with its traditional houses in adobe and rice terraces. You discover hilly and green landscapes that contrast with the arid landscapes of the continuation of the circuit. First stop in Ambatolampy to visit the workshop of the aluminum smelter to manufacture kitchen utensils such as pots, ladles, salt shakers… Arrival in Antsirabe, rickshaw ride in the spa town. Immersion in the heart of the city with your driver-guide for a few visits to craft workshops that manufacture miniature toys for example.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: – Breakfast
day 3
Breakfast and continuation of the rickshaw ride to meet craftsmen and embroiderers and discover the cathedral. Continuation south. Stop in Ambositra for a visit to a sculpture and marquetry workshop cultivating the ancestral art of the local Zafimaniry ethnic group. This know-how has been recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by Unesco. Continuation to the Ranomafana rainforest region. Check-in at the hotel and afternoon at leisure.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast
day 4
After your breakfast, you will go for an excursion in the National Park of Ranomafana with a local guide. This Park is known for its hot spring. This tropical rainforest host many species of lemurs, birds, reptiles including lizards and chameleons living on luxury vegetation with rare endemic plants like ferns, bamboos and hundreds of orchids. Around 6hs walk- possible observations: primary forest landscape, some species of lemurs including Varecia Variegata, frog, waterfall, landscape…Back to your hotel and night.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: – Breakfast
day 5
After the discovery of Ranomafana, continue towards the South of Madagascar by taking the RN7. Stop in Ambalavao to visit Anjà reserve, a place for an appointment with the Makis cattas, the emblematic lemur of Madagascar. There are also many chameleons… This reserve was the refuge of the Bara people and one can see the caves where they used to live as well as several traditional tombs. We leave National 7 to reach the valley of Tsaranoro. Check-in at your hotel and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: – Breakfast
day 6
After breakfast, do not forget to put on your walking shoes for a tour of the Tsaranoro Valley. We start with a walk through the forest, passing at the foot of the cliffs. The descent is very steep and caution is required. These gigantic granite domes are an extraordinary spectacle, especially at sunrise and sunset. You can also come across Makis catta. In front of you, the cliff of Tsaranoro: 800m of granite peak, the biggest of the world climbing tried it, to the great curiosity of the villagers. For trekking fans, it is possible to bypass the cliff by the South.
Back to the hotel, and free afternoon.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: – Breakfast
day 7
Morning departure from Tsaranoro with your driver to reach the village of Ranohira. You will cross a sumptuous landscape of Savanna by observing the plateau of Ihorombe and the sacred mountains. Stop in Ambalavao for the visit of a workshop making the famous paper Antemoro. In the middle of the afternoon, you cross the “Portes du Sud”: the entrance to the south of the country is marked by two rocky points. Arriving in Ranohira, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: – Breakfast
day 8
Day dedicated to the visit of the Isalo National Park. It presents many contrasts: sometimes canyons with dizzying walls, sometimes rocks with amazing shapes: a lion, a boot, a head, or a queen with her crown. The park is home to several species of lemurs, birds, reptiles, insects and amphibians, many of which are endemic. As for the flora, it is probably as varied as the various spaces that make up the Isalo: a dry and thorny forest, kilometers of savanna, then a lush vegetation. Do not forget to bring your swimsuit, the park also houses extraordinary natural pools.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: – Breakfast
day 8
Breakfast at the hotel. Then drive to the fishing village in Ifaty. Along the way, visit the arboretum of Antsokay, a reserve located 12 km before entering Toliara (Tulear). Visit of about one hour, then, continuation of the road to visit the shellfish markets of Toliara. Lunch break and transfer to Ifaty. Installation and beginning of the relaxing holiday.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: – Breakfast
day 10
You’ll have two free days to enjoy the beach, the sun of Ifaty or to visit the village. Your hotel offers a range of on-site activities, including snorkelling and a walk in the company of Vezo fishermen.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast
day 11
Second day free to enjoy the beach, the Ifaty sun or to visit the village. It’s up to you to plan your day.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
day 12
After a free morning in Ifaty, you’ll head for the town of Toliara to catch a flight to Madagascar’s capital. Your driver-guide will drop you off at the airport according to your flight schedule. On arrival, a new driver will meet you at the airport and take you directly to your hotel. Rest and overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast
day 13
A city tour before the departure. Visit the artisanal markets to buy souvenirs. Stop at the hotel to refresh yourself while waiting for the flight. Madagascar always leaves exceptional memories to many travelers. And travelers come back often!
Meals included: – Breakfast
Nosy-Be is more than just an authentic island. Also known as the perfume island for its scents of ylang-ylang, sugar cane and spices, Nosy Be is the main island of an archipelago that includes a dozen or so. A land of dreams and adventure, its turquoise-blue seas, fine sandy beaches and breathtaking scenery promise a wonderful and unforgettable experience. You’ll be able to take part in a wide range of activities, as well as enjoying heavenly beaches.
day 1
Here you are at last on Nosy Be, the island of scents! Our team will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel, where the rhythm of the day is “Mora Mora” (very softly). Enjoy the sunset at the oceanfront swimming pool.
Accommodation: Standard hotel / residence of your choice
Meals included: Dinner
day 2
During the day, we leave you to enjoy your hotel or choose your own program. Nosy Be offers a wide range of activities, including snorkelling, scuba diving, horse riding, cycling along the wild beaches and even golf. Let your imagination run wild and get a taste of what’s in store for the next few days on the 8th most beautiful island in the world.
Accommodation: Standard hotel / residence of your choice
Meals included: Breakfast – lunch – dinner
day 3
This day is organized to bring you into direct contact with the local population. Leave the hotel to explore this remote part of the island on foot, meeting small-scale producers of Ylang Ylang and their various market gardens.
Arrival in the village and welcome by the locals : a typical Malagasy meal is prepared in a convivial atmosphere, in the local style : sharing, exchange and discovery are the order of the day.
Visit the school, where you’ll hear the children’s songs, and learn about the village women’s rice-pounding techniques, the carpenter’s techniques for building houses, and traditional hair-braiding. Then off to a traditional still where you’ll discover Nosy Be’s best-known specialty, the distillation of Ylang Ylang essential oil, a veritable pillar of the local economy.
Accommodation: Standard hotel / residence of your choice
Meals included: Breakfast – lunch – dinner
day 4
Set course for Sakatia, the authentic orchid island. Nosy Sakatia is the most authentic island of Nosy Be (protected and classified by the Ministry of Environment). Accompanied by a local guide, you’ll set off to discover the island during a 1 to 2-hour stroll: old flamboyant trees, coffee trees, pepper trees, vanilla trees, the traveler’s tree, pineapple trees, cashew trees, mango trees, jackfruit trees, guava trees, eucalyptus trees, raffia, orchids, medicinal plants, etc.). At the end of the day, you’ll be taken to relax on one of the island’s private beaches.
a true corner of paradise and tranquility. Possibility of snorkelling. Return to your hotel at the end of the day or in the afternoon, depending on the tide.
Accommodation: Standard hotel / residence of your choice
Meals included: Breakfast – lunch – dinner
day 5
Discover the town of Nosy Be by tuc-tuc: visit the market, historic monuments, the dhow port, and a short stopover in the shade of a sumptuous banyan tree, the sacred tree of Nosy Be. Then drive south through the coffee and ylang-ylang blossoms. Lunch is served in one of the island’s best-known restaurants. In the afternoon, swim and learn about braiding and masonjoany on Andilana beach, reputed to be one of Nosy Be’s most beautiful beaches. End the day with a cocktail on Mont Passot, the island’s highest point, from where you can admire a magnificent 360° sunset.
Accommodation: Standard hotel / residence of your choice
Meals included: Breakfast – lunch – dinner
day 6
First stop of the day: Nosy Komba. On the program: a visit to the lemur park, the fishing village and its traditional pirogues. Visit the tablecloth market, then cross the village for a moment of shopping with Nosy Komba’s famous sculptures, craft stalls and… colorful smiling faces. Enjoy a local snack prepared by the locals. Second stop: Nosy Tanikely, or the protected underwater nature reserve. All you need is a mask and snorkel to dive into a veritable natural aquarium. Just a few fathoms from the beach, you can contemplate the magnificent spectacle of corals and anemones, myriads of multicolored fish, crustaceans, groupers and, with a little luck, sea turtles. Lunch on site, followed by a walk to the island’s lighthouse, where you’ll see fruit bats and lemurs leaping from tree to tree. Return to the hotel after the visit.
Accommodation : Standard / Superior hotel of your choice
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch – dinner
day 7
Lokobe is Nosy Be’s last protected primary forest, with its many varieties of medicinal plants endemic to Madagascar and its thousand-year-old trees. This forest, which is the delight of many scientists, will enable you to discover a dense entity of tropical forest. Like a rite of initiation, let yourself be guided into this unspoilt universe to discover nocturnal and diurnal lemurs.
nocturnal and diurnal lemurs (Macaco and Lépilémur), reptiles, chameleons, insects and tropical birds. Transfer by land to the fishing village of Ambatozavavy in the south of the island, from where you’ll board a traditional pirogue – you can row if you like! Row along the mangroves to the Lokobe East Reserve.
Accommodation : Standard / Superior hotel of your choice
Meals included: Breakfast – lunch – dinner
day 8
Visit Madagascar’s pristine coastline and its miles of unspoilt beaches. Nosy Iranja is made up of two islands linked by a 2 km sandbank. It is located 1h30 by speedboat from Nosy Be, an island paradise with postcard-perfect white sand, a small traditional village and lush natural surroundings. Whales can be seen here from July to September. Take advantage of this day for snorkelling. Lunch in the shade of the coconut palms. Return to the hotel mid-afternoon.
Accommodation : Standard / Superior hotel of your choice
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch – dinner
day 9
On your last day, your driver accompanies you one last time through the ylang ylang plantations. This week has gone by far too quickly, like a dream. Nosy Be and Madagascar always leave a lasting impression on many travelers. And travelers keep coming back!
Meals included: Breakfast – lunch
Between luxury hotels and ecolodges, this tour is a breath of fresh air to discover the extraordinary flora & fauna and landscapes of Madagascar: a stopover with the lemurs of Nosy Komba and a safari on the edge of the Nosy Be archipelago; an adventure in the heart of the Tsingy de l’Ankarana; a walk in the Iharana and exploration of the limestone massif; a complete discovery of the Nosy Be region with the discovery of Nosy Iranja, followed by a tour of the island ending at sunset on Mont Passot… A complete and idyllic tour!
Day 1
Arrival in Nosy Be
After some hours of flying, you finally land on Nosy Be. At the airport, you are greeted by your driver who takes you to the port for a quick transfer by boat towards Nosy Komba. Installation at the hotel.
Accommodation : Standard Hotel
Meals included: Dinner
Day 2
First stop of the day: Nosy Komba. The program includes a visit to the lemur park, the fishing village and its traditional pirogues. Visit the tablecloth market, then cross the village for a moment of shopping with Nosy Komba’s famous sculptures, handicraft stalls and… colorful smiling faces. Possibility of tasting a small local snack prepared by the locals. Second stop: Nosy Tanikely or the protected underwater reserve. All you need is a mask and snorkel to dive into a veritable natural aquarium. Just a few fathoms from the beach, you can contemplate the magnificent spectacle of corals and anemones, myriads of multicolored fish, crustaceans, groupers and, with a little luck, sea turtles. Lunch on site, followed by a walk to the island’s lighthouse, where you’ll see fruit bats and lemurs leaping from tree to tree. Return to the hotel after the visit.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast- lunch- Dinner
Day 3
For this day, enjoy the hotel, the beach and the sun to enjoy the atmosphere of the island of Nosy Komba. If you want to go for a walk or an excursion, you can organise it on the spot : you will easily find something to do and, if necessary, a guide to accompany you.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner
Day 4
Early breakfast, transfer to the mangrove to reach the northwest coast of Madagascar, then by 4×4 to the tsingy of Ankarana. Upon arrival, installation and relaxing afternoon at the edge of a small lake right in front of your establishment. End of day and overnight on site.
Accommodation: Superior hotel
Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner
Day 5
Discover the Ankarana massif. The trail is ideal for a first approach to the territory of the National Park. The facilities take into account the nature and identity of the massif. Discover the lookouts built on the roofs of the Tsingy, with a breathtaking view of the lake, then visit the underground caves with its impressive stalactites and stalagmites. In the afternoon, walk along the Tsingy massif facing the camp aboard a canoe, the sunset reflects the shimmering colours of the massif. The canoe ride will give you peace and serenity… Dinner and overnight on site.
Accommodation: Superior hotel
Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner
Day 6
Let your imagination run wild for this day: it’s up to you to concoct your program. You can organise various activities with the hotel on the spot (walking, Mandresy cave, cycling, etc.). Dinner and overnight stay on site.
Accommodation: Superior hotel
Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner
Day 7
Departure after breakfast. Your driver will take you to the port of Ankify, where you will be transferred by speedboat to the port of Nosy Be. From there, a car will take you to the hotel. Enjoy the beauty of the landscape and taste the local specialties.
Accommodation: Standard hotel/ residence of your choice
Day 8
Visit Madagascar’s pristine coastline and its miles of unspoilt beaches. Nosy Iranja is made up of two islands linked by a 2 km sandbank. Nosy Iranja is located 1h30 by speedboat from Nosy Be, an island paradise with postcard-perfect white sand, a small traditional village and lush natural surroundings. Whales can be seen here from July to September. Take advantage of this day for snorkelling. Lunch in the shade of the coconut palms. Return to the hotel mid-afternoon.
Accommodation : Standard hotel/residence of your choice
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
Day 9
Set course for Sakatia, the authentic orchid island. Nosy Sakatia is certainly Nosy Be’s most authentic island (protected and classified by the Ministry of the Environment). Accompanied by a local guide, you’ll set off to discover the island during a 1 to 2-hour stroll: old flamboyant trees, coffee trees, pepper trees, vanilla trees, the traveler’s tree, pineapple trees, cashew trees, mango trees, jackfruit trees, guava trees, eucalyptus trees, raffia, orchids, medicinal plants, etc.). At the end of the day, you’ll be taken to relax on one of the island’s private beaches, a true corner of paradise and tranquility. Possibility of snorkelling. Return to your hotel at the end of the day or in the afternoon, depending on the tide.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
Day
This day is organized to bring you into direct contact with the local population. Leave the hotel to explore this remote part of the island on foot, meeting small-scale producers of Ylang Ylang and their various market gardens.
Arrival in the village and welcome by the locals: preparation of a typical Malagasy meal
the local way: sharing, exchanging and discovering are on the agenda.
Visit the school, where you’ll hear the children’s songs, and learn about the village women’s rice-pounding techniques, the carpenter’s techniques for building houses, and traditional hair-braiding. We’ll then head to an artisanal still where you’ll discover Nosy Be’s best-known specialty: the distillation of Ylang Ylang essential oil, a veritable pillar of the local economy.
Accommodation: Standard hotel/residence of your choice
Meals included: Breakfast – lunch
Day 11
Your stay in the North of Madagascar comes to its end, your driver is waiting to take you through the ylang ylang plantations. Memories of your stay flash by like a daydream. Madagascar has the art of awakening our dreams and leaving a memory that never fades.
Meals included: – Breakfast
Between top-of-the-range hotel services and visits to the island’s natural sanctuaries, the landscape, nature, sharing and well-being are the ingredients of this dream holiday. On the Nosy Be archipelago, a hat, sunglasses and sun cream are essential for a 4 day getaway for couples, families or friends.
day 1
After a few hours’ flight, you’ll finally land on Nosy Be, one of the most beautiful islands in the world. On arrival, you’ll be met by your driver-guide, who will take you directly to your hotel. Free afternoon and overnight stay.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : –
day 2
This day is organized to bring you into direct contact with the local population. Leave the hotel to explore this remote part of the island on foot, meeting small-scale producers of Ylang Ylang and their various market gardens.
Arrival in the village and welcome by the locals: a typical Malagasy meal is prepared in a convivial atmosphere, in the local style: sharing, exchange and discovery are the order of the day.
Visit the school, where you’ll hear the children’s songs, and learn about the village women’s rice-pounding techniques, the carpenter’s techniques for building houses, and traditional hair-braiding. Then head for a traditional still where you’ll discover Nosy Be’s best-known specialty: the distillation of Ylang Ylang essential oil, a veritable pillar of the local economy.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
day 3
Board a speedboat for a day at sea among the superb coral reefs of Nosy Fanihy, the sacred island. You’ll discover the essential and complex ecosystem of the mangrove through an educational walk in the heart of the environment. You’ll then enjoy lunch in one of the most authentic spots in the north of Nosy Be. Your day ends with a visit to a typical fishing village, called Befotaka, where you’ll discover the daily life of its inhabitants: returning from fishing, building fish traps and dugout canoes.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
day 4
Your stay in the North of Madagascar comes to its end. Transfer to the airport of Nosy Be depending on your flight schedule. Madagascar always leaves exceptional memories for many travellers.
Meals included: – Breakfast
An authentic 12-day tour in small hotels and eco-lodges with your feet in the water. Come with your family, your partner or your friends to the paradisiacal and authentic islands of the Nosy Be archipelago, with their splendid diversity of beaches and landscapes. Experience exceptional moments diving with the turtles of Sakatia, enjoying a marine safari in the bay of Nosy Iranja, discovering the depths of the Tanikely National Park. And immerse yourself in the primary forest of Lokobe to discover the unspoilt nature of the area: everything has been thought of to make your stay unforgettable!
day 1
Arrival in the perfume island, Nosy Be: the climate is tropical and the temperature varies between 20 and 30 degrees. This archipelago is known worldwide as one of the ten most beautiful islands… your guide welcomes you to transfer you directly to the hotel. Free afternoon and night at your hotel.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel / Residence of your choice
Meals included: –
day 2
Set course for Sakatia, the authentic orchid island. Nosy Sakatia is certainly Nosy Be’s most authentic island (protected and classified by the Ministry of the Environment). Accompanied by a local guide, you’ll set off to discover the island during a 1 to 2-hour stroll: old flamboyant trees, coffee trees, pepper trees, vanilla trees, the traveler’s tree, pineapple trees, cashew trees, mango trees, jackfruit trees, guava trees, eucalyptus trees, raffia, orchids, medicinal plants, etc.). At the end of the day, you’ll be taken to relax on one of the island’s private beaches, a true corner of paradise and tranquility. Possibility of snorkelling. Return to your hotel at the end of the day or in the afternoon, depending on the tide.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel / Residence of your choice
Meals included: – Breakfast and pic nic lunch
day 3
Discover the town of Nosy Be by tuc-tuc: visit the market, historic monuments, the dhow port, and a short stopover in the shade of a sumptuous banyan tree, the sacred tree of Nosy Be. Then drive south through the coffee and ylang-ylang blossoms. Lunch is served in one of the island’s best-known restaurants. In the afternoon, swim and learn about braiding and masonjoany on Andilana beach, reputed to be one of Nosy Be’s most beautiful beaches. End the day with a cocktail on Mont Passot, the island’s highest point, from where you can admire a magnificent 360° sunset.
Accommodation : Standard hotel / residence of your choice
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
day 4
First stop of the day : Nosy Komba. The program includes a visit to the lemur park, the fishing village and its traditional pirogues. Visit the tablecloth market, then cross the village for a moment of shopping with Nosy Komba’s famous sculptures, handicraft stalls and… colorful smiling faces. Possibility of tasting a small local snack prepared by the locals, yum-yum! Second stop : Nosy Tanikely, or the protected underwater nature reserve. All you need is a mask and snorkel to dive into a veritable natural aquarium. Just a few fathoms from the beach, you can contemplate the magnificent spectacle of corals and anemones, myriads of multicolored fish, crustaceans, groupers and, with a little luck, sea turtles. Lunch on site, followed by a walk to the island’s lighthouse, where you’ll see fruit bats and lemurs leaping from tree to tree. Return to the hotel after the visit.
Accommodation : Hotel
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch – dinner
day 5
A vous de concocter votre programme pour ces journées de vacances. Envie d’un repos, votre hôtel vous propose une vue magnifique sur la mer afin que vous puissiez profiter pleinement de votre journée. Envie d’une balade ou d’une excursion : l’hôtel peut vous organiser diverses activités, maritimes ou terrestres. Fin de journée et nuit sur place.
Hébergement : Hôtel
Meals included : Breakfast – dinner
day 6
Visit Madagascar’s pristine coastline and its miles of unspoilt beaches. Nosy Iranja is made up of two islands linked by a 2 km sandbank. It is located 1h30 by speedboat from Nosy Be, an island paradise with postcard-perfect white sand, a small traditional village and lush natural surroundings. Whales can be seen here from July to September. Take advantage of this day for snorkelling. Lunch in the shade of the coconut palms. Then sail to the island of Ankazoberavina. End of the day and overnight at the Ecolodge of the same name, the only building on the island… surely one of the most beautiful places in the archipelago.
Accommodation : Ecolodge
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch – dinner
day 7
Boat transfer to Antsoha Island. You can bathe at low tide in crystal-clear waters with superb emerald green and blue colours; or you can sunbathe on the coral beach. Encounter of different species of birds including herons, straw in the queue, eagles of fish, and especially the gannets, along the rocky islet. Return to the Ecolodge in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Ecolodge
Meals included: – Breakfast – lunch and dinner
day 8
For this day, enjoy the beautiful beach and the sun of Ankazoberavina. The lodge also offers massages to relax, and various land excursions and marine activities.
Accommodation: Ecolodge
Meals included: – Breakfast – lunch – dinner
day 9
Departure at 10 a.m. to get around the immense Sugar Loaf and its thousands of birds before arriving in Nosy Be. Afternoon free to enjoy the hotel.
Accommodation : Standard hotel / residence of your choice
Meals included : Breakfast
day 10
Lokobe is Nosy Be’s last protected primary forest, with its many varieties of medicinal plants endemic to Madagascar and its thousand-year-old trees.
This forest, which is the delight of many scientists, will enable you to discover a dense entity of tropical forest. Like an initiation rite, let yourself be guided into this preserved universe to discover nocturnal and diurnal lemurs (Macaco and Lépilémur), reptiles, chameleons, insects and tropical birds. Transfer by land to the fishing village of Ambatozavavy in the south of the island, from where you’ll board a traditional pirogue – you can row if you like! You row along the mangrove to the Lokobe East Reserve.
Accommodation : Standard hotel / residence of your choice
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
day 11
The stay is coming to its end, your driver is waiting to take you through the Ylang-Ylang plantations. The best memories of Nosy Be archipelago are engraved in your memories. See you very soon!
Meals included: – Breakfast
This itinerary concentrates the main sites of The North : the Montagne d’Ambre National Park, the Baobab forests, the Emerald Sea and the 3 bays of Diego Suarez, but also the canyon of the Tsingy rouges, the sapphire villages, the Tsingy de l’Ankarana, the Ambanja cocoa plantations and the lemur island of Nosy Komba. The trip ends with a dolphin- and whale-watching safari to the magnificent island of Nosy Iranja. Between charming hotels and ecolodges, escape in 14 days to a true concentrate of Madagascar…
Day 1
Arrive in the “City of a Thousand”, with its colorful hills and rice paddies. While the upper town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the lower town is particularly lively and cosmopolitan. Transfer to hotel for first night in the capital.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included :
Day 2
Transfer to the airport for a flight to northern Madagascar. Fly over the island to the bay of Diego Suarez. Arrival in Diego Suarez, greeted by your driver who will take you to your hotel. Check-in at your hotel.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
Day 3
Description 3 bays + Ankorikahely village : 8 a.m.: pick-up to drive along the coastal road, discover the Pain de Sucre, the region’s endemic baobabs and the Massif de la Montagne des Français. Pass through the village of Ankorikahely. Part of one of the two outlying villages of the new Orangia Protected Area (NAP), it lies 12 km from the town of Antsiranana on the Ramena road, at the fork in the road to Sakalava Bay. Each as beautiful as the next, these little-visited bays of white sand border a turquoise sea. In succession, discover the Baie des Sakalava and its fun boarders, the inaccessible but seductive Baie des Pigeons, and the refreshing Baie des Dunes. After a dip in the Indian Ocean, you’ll continue on to Cap Miné, where you’ll find old cannons from colonial times, an old lighthouse and a breathtaking view of the Diégo Suarez channel. You’ll then pass the beach of the former Orangea military camp before arriving in Ramena, a traditional fishing village. Lunch by the beach.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
Day 4
Montagne d’ambre + Lunch at Henriette Pick-up at your hotel at 07:30. This day, we head for Montagne d’Ambre, Madagascar’s first national park, a volcanic and mountainous region located 60 km from Diego Suarez. Rightly considered a “biological treasure”, it is home to a magnificent protected rainforest, preserved from any human impact, where rich and complex nature thrives. Take a stroll along the botanical trail and appreciate the different forms of vegetation (canarium, ficus, orchids…). Meet different species of chameleon, including the world’s smallest, the Brokesia Minima Tuberculata. Then meet the lemurs (crowned, fulvus…). Discover the various waterfalls such as the Cascade d’Antomboka, the Cascade Sacrée and others, as well as beautiful panoramas of the far north of the island. For lunch, stop off at the Relais de la Montagne d’Ambre, where you can sample some of mama Mary’s delicious dishes. Return to your hotel at the end of the day.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
Day 5
Pick-up according to the tide for a 45-minute drive. Along the harbor, you’ll see the Pain de Sucre, baobabs endemic to the region and the Massif de la Montagne des Français. Arriving in Ramena, board a traditional sailing and motor dhow for an hour to the Emerald Sea. Take an hour’s cruise to get there. It’s located just beyond the small pass heading north. Take advantage of the shallow turquoise waters to try your hand at snorkelling. Discover the seabed and fine white sand beaches. Relax and fish on site. Prepare breakfast with the team and enjoy lunch. On the way back, after a stop in a small fishing village, discover the marine Tsingy at the small pass. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
Day 6
A day of discovery awaits you, heading towards the village of sahafary, where a surprising site awaits you: “les Tsingy rouges”, a spectacle resulting from the whims of wind and rain. An erosion that has been sculpted over time into ephemeral, phantasmagorical red fairy chimneys. They can form in a relatively short geological time. This is a place of breathtaking beauty, unique to Madagascar. A must-see. After lunch, head for the village of Anivorano to immerse yourself in history and discover the famous sacred crocodiles of Lake Antanavo. The scenery features lush green vegetation, rice paddies, banana trees and rivers: the walk to the lake is particularly gentle and beautiful. In the late afternoon, return to your hotel.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
Day 7
The Tsingy of Ankarana are home to a wide variety of flowers and vegetation. You can descend into a cave filled with stalactites, stalagmites and bats! Take the suspension bridge and discover the endemic Euphorbia Ankaranensis.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
Day 8
After breakfast at the hotel, we’re off to Ambanja. We stop off at the Millot plantation, where you’ll discover the secrets behind the preparation of the finest cocoa, and see the birth and transformation of the most beautiful perfume essences (ylang ylang, vetiver, patchouli, palmarosa). Crossing by boat to Nosy Be. In the afternoon, visit the small villages around the hotel.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast
Day 9
Set course for Sakatia, the authentic orchid island. Nosy Sakatia is the most authentic island of Nosy Be (protected and classified by the Ministry of Environment). Accompanied by a local guide, you’ll set off to discover the island during a 1 to 2-hour stroll: old flamboyant trees, coffee trees, pepper trees, vanilla trees, the traveler’s tree, pineapple trees, cashew trees, mango trees, jackfruit trees, guava trees, eucalyptus trees, raffia, orchids, medicinal plants, etc.). At the end of the day, you’ll be taken to relax on one of the island’s private beaches.
a true corner of paradise and tranquility. Possibility of snorkelling. Return to your hotel at the end of the day or in the afternoon, depending on the tide.
Accommodation: Standard hotel / residence of your choice
Meals included: Breakfast – lunch – dinner
Day 10
Discover the town of Nosy Be by tuc-tuc: visit the market, historic monuments, the dhow port, and a short stopover in the shade of a sumptuous banyan tree, the sacred tree of Nosy Be. Then drive south through the coffee and ylang-ylang blossoms. Lunch is served in one of the island’s best-known restaurants. In the afternoon, swim and learn about braiding and masonjoany on Andilana beach, reputed to be one of Nosy Be’s most beautiful beaches. End the day with a cocktail on Mont Passot, the island’s highest point, from where you can admire a magnificent 360° sunset.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
Day 11
Visit Madagascar’s pristine coastline and its miles of unspoilt beaches. Nosy Iranja is made up of two islands linked by a 2 km sandbank. It is located 1h30 by speedboat from Nosy Be, an island paradise with postcard-perfect white sand, a small traditional village and lush natural surroundings. Whales can be seen here from July to September. Take advantage of this day for snorkelling. Lunch in the shade of the coconut palms. Return to the hotel mid-afternoon.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
Day 12
It’s up to you to choose your program for these two days: horseback riding on the beach, golfing in the heart of the island, scuba diving or cycling along the wild beaches. Nosy Be offers a wide range of activities. Give free rein to your imagination and set off on an adventure that will bring your stay to an end.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast
Day 13
As your stay draws to a close, your driver is waiting to take you through the Ylang-Ylang plantations. The best memories of the Nosy Be archipelago are etched in your mind. See you soon!
Meals included: Breakfast
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