Nomadic stay and the tsingy of Ankarana

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
Mealsincluded: Dinner

The submarine reserve and the island of lemurs

For this day, discover the island of lemurs: Nosy Komba, an island cut off from civilization.Nosy Komba is the 2nd biggest island behind Nosy Be. Visit of the Lemurs Park, the fishermen’s village Ampangorianawith its traditional boat. We will also see the table clothes market, then through the village for a moment of shopping with the famous sculpture of Nosy Komba, its colorful stalls and its smiling faces. Second stop: Nosy Tanikely is a protected submarine natural reserve. Snorkelling equipment is all you need to dive into a real life size of aquarium. A few steps from the beach, you can see all kinds of corals, anemones, multi colored fishes, shellfish, and if you are lucky you’ll see turtles. Bathing, strolling to the lighthouse in order to see giant bats and lemurs, lizards, chameleons and butterflies. Transfer back to your hotel in the afternoon depending on the tide.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: – Breakfast – Lunch and dinner

Free day in Nosy Komba

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

Transfer to Ankarana (+/- 01h of crossing and 03h30 of road)

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.

Accommodation: Superior hotel
Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner

Excursion within the Tsingy

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 stay

Accommodation: Superior hotel
Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner

Free stay in Iharana

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

Iharana - Ankify - Nosy Be (03h30 of road and 1h of navigation)

Breakfast and early morning departure to Ambanja, the economic lung of the region. You will go along the Sambiranoriver, whose excesses and overflows enrich the land to irrigate an exceptional cocoa, but also the essences of flowers that compose the good perfumes. Upon arrival to Ankify Harbor, transfer to Nosy Be Island. Welcome and drive to your hotel.

Accommodation: Standard hotel/ Residence of your choice
Meals included: Breakfast

Paradisiacal island

Nosy Iranja is situated at 1 hour and 30 minutes from Nosy Be by speed boat. These two islands is connected by a white and fine sandbank, covered in high tide and discovered in low tide. It is a paradisiacal island with its turquoise blue colors, white paradise, and green nature. Tortoises still lay there this day, hence its name «Turtle Island». Various type of birds can be seen there; terns, herons and sometimes maritime eagles too. Lunch buffet is served under the shave of coconut trees (crabs, grilled fish, beef stew, shrimps, coconut rice, salads, and tropical fruits). Photo shoot ensured. Visit of the lighthouse and the authentic village of Iranja Be. On the course, discover the coast of Madagascar and kilometer of bare beaches, «the sugar loaf» (big rocky mass of rocks at mid-way), And Nosy Antsoa, island still totally authentic, worthy of Robinson Crusoe.

Accommodation: – Standard hotel / Residence of your choice

Meals included: – Breakfast and pic nic lunch

Sakatia, "the island of orchids"

Nosy Sakatia is the most authentic island of Nosy Be (protected and classified by the Ministry of Environment). Accompanied by a local guide, discover the inside of the island during a trekking of one hour and half: blazing flamboyant, coffee trees, pepper pots, vanilla, tree of the “traveler”, pineapple, anacardier, mangos, jacques, guava, eucalyptus, raphia, orchids, healing plants, etc… Everything is there !!! Culture and traditional activities of the Malagasy autochthons, fishermen, and craftsman invite you to share their lives with the rhythm of a generous and respected nature. For your wellness, you will finish your journey on a private and splendid beach; a real piece of paradise and tranquility. Lunch on a beach, snorkeling, kayaks and beach games are at your disposal.

Accommodation: – Standard hotel / Residence of your choice

Meals included: – Breakfast and pic nic lunch

Outdoor and solidarity day « Immersion in the community life at the residents’ »

It is during the Discovery of the local traditional life of the Andrahibo village with the association Home Madagascar that you will participate indirectly in the efforts of the latter. In full transparency, part of the excursion cost will be donated to the association to support the development effort in education, health, environmental preservation in the area, and financing professional projects of the villagers in the form of micro credits. You will leave your hotel to spend a day in total immersion in the typical and authentic life of a northern bush village of Nosy Be. The guided walk in this remote area of the island will give you opportunity to meet small YlangYlang producers and the various market gardening they practice. While crossing their fields, you will benefit from their explanations translated directly by the guide. Once you arrive in the village, you will be received by a family, at their home, with whom you will learn to prepare a typically Malagasy meal in the local way. Once this culinary discovery tasted in all conviviality, your guide will take you to the villagers. You will visit the school where local children’s songs resonate; you will also discover the techniques of pounding rice by the women of the village, the techniques of the carpenter for house construction, or the traditional hair braiding. It is during the visit of a home-made still and its distillation principle that you will be dazzled by the most exceptional specialties of Nosy Be, the distillation of YlangYlang essential oil, true pillar of the local economy.

Accommodation: Standard hotel / Residence of your choice

Meals included: – Breakfast and pic nic lunch

End of your stay, transfer to the airport.

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