Explore the riches of Madagascar

Antananarivo

Day 1: Welcome to Madagascar!

Welcome to Madagascar!

Upon the landing of your international flight at Ivato airport in Madagascar your visa can be issued at the airport.

After getting your luggage, exchange money right away. Your driver, who will be waiting for you at customs will surely assist. Afterwards, he will bring you to the Urban Hotel, a charming hotel located right in the city center.

Andasibe

Day 2: Make Your Way To Lush Andasibe

Have breakfast at your hotel, and drive eastward to Andasibe.  Andasibe National Park is considered one of the nicest and well-known parks of Madagascar. There, you will have time to visit some private parks at night at your own expense. There are some major spots worth seeing:

The Mitsinjo Park, which has a lot of animal and tree/flower species to see. You can see lemurs here as well, but the private park is well known for its diversity of amphibian species.

Vondron'olona Ifotony: a small local reserve managed by local people, which also protects different species of animal and flowers. The Vakona Private Park, which is famous for its lemur islands, its crocodile park, but also for the possibility of a night visit to have the chance to see nocturnal species.

Antananarivo

Day 3: Discover The Striking Biodiversity At Andasibe National Park

Spend the morning visiting  Andasibe National Park. Here, you will find 11 species of lemurs, many species of birds, large chameleons, an orchid park, rosewood trees, lianas, etc.

In this forest, the largest of the lemurs is found - the Indri.

After the visit, you will head back to the capital city of Antananarivo. Stay in a charming hotel located near the airport, so that you can easily catch your domestic flight the next day.

Diego Suarez - Montagne d'Ambre

Day 4: Explore The Stunning Montagne D'Ambre National Park

Today is the day for you to begin your northern adventure. Take a domestic flight toward Diego Suarez. This coastal city is not only famous for its harbor, but also for its wonderful bays and beaches.

Here, your car and English-speaking driver will be already waiting for you to take you to Montagne d'Ambre National Park. Created in 1958, this national park is located in a volcanic area and it is the home of a fantastic rainforest, preserved from any human influence.

Discover the many waterfalls such as Antomboka, Antakarana; the sacred waterfalls and the Mahasarika Lake, and you will understand why the National Park is considered the water tank of the region. This place is a paradise for birdwatching, and it will also give you the chance to encounter some awesome reptiles and, of course, lemurs! Do not miss the chance to have a picnic in the park! 

Red Tsingy - Ankarana Reserve

Day 5: See The Rare Red Tsingy

Today, you will head to the Ankarana region, a journey of about 5 hours. On your way to the Ankarana National Park, an amazing site awaits you. It is called "the red tsingy" and it is the result of rock erosion due to the work of wind and rain during hundreds of years.

The place is of a stunning beauty. This miracle of nature can disappear quickly if not respected. In the middle of a savanna-like area with wild palm trees is the path that leads you to this special tsingy.

The walk can be quite difficult, but it will definitely worth it. After a picnic lunch, you will drive to the Ankarana region, where you will stay at the Ankarana Lodge.

Ankarana Reserve

Day 6: Discover The Grey Tsingy Of Ankarana

After breakfast, head to the Ankarana reserve. This relatively short journey will bring you to an amazing rocky world. Indeed, this park is well-known for its rocky peaks: the "Grey Tsingy of Ankarana".

These incredible karstic rock formations exist only in the north and in the southwest of Madagascar. Follow the path that leads you to the "Benavony" trail, where you will find a suspended bridge while walking to the lower parts of this famous tsingy.

Do not miss the wildlife encounters, such as species of endemic lemurs of the area! Enjoy the typical vegetation of Ankarana like the pachypodium and baobab trees, to name a few.

Have a picnic lunch in the park.

Ankify - Nosy Be

Day 7: Visit A Spice Plantation

In the morning, leave extraordinary Ankarana Reserve and make your way southward to Ankify, the starting point to Nosy-Be island.

On the way, you can see spice plantations (vanilla, pepper, red pepper, coffee), as well as its fragrant plants (ylang - ylang, vetiver, patchouli, basilica, combava) in the Sambirano valley.

Arrive in Ankify in the afternoon, where a private motor boat will take you to Nosy Be island.

Nosy Be

Day 8: Take In The Incredible Beauty Of Nosy Be

On the perfumed island of Nosy-Be you will have two whole days devoted to relaxing, sunbathing or doing some interesting activities.

Nosy-Be is known as the ultimate beach destination of Madagascar, as the beaches, surrounded by a turquoise sea, are simple mind-blowing.

On the island, you will find many ylang-ylang trees, sugar cane plantations, as well as clove and other herb trees and plants.

Nosy Be

Day 9: Enjoy Nosy Be To Your Heart's Content

Continue enjoying the wonderful island of Nosy Be. From Passot Mount, a 350m high hill, you will have a beautiful view of Nosy Be and its surroundings, especially at sunset.

Apart from holidaying on the beach, snorkeling is a must around Nosy Be. Plus, different (half) day excursions to small islands around Nosy-Be for visit and snorkeling can be easily booked on the spot on your own.

And for those who are willing to discover the archipelago's flora and fauna, there is one small island called Nosy Komba, which is known for its lemurs. The Lokobe reserve is also a great place to visit.

Antananarivo

Day 10: Farewell Madagascar!

Today, you will be transferred back to the airport of Nosy Be to catch your return flight to Antananarivo.

Upon your arrival in the capital, you will be transferred to a hotel near the airport for a day's use. Afterward, you will be taken to the Ivato International Airport.

Safe travels home and visit again soon!