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North of the great island and the tsingy of ankarana

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NORTH OF THE ISLAND: STAY OF 13 DAYS AND 13 NIGHTS

This itinerary concentrates the main sites of the North: the Amber Mountain National Park, the Baobabs forest, the Emerald Sea and the 3 bays of Diego Suarez, but also the Red Tsingy, the sapphire villages, the Tsingy of Ankarana, the Ambanja cocoa plantations and the Nosy Komba lemur island. The stay ends with a safari to meet dolphins and whales to the beautiful island of Nosy Iranja. Between charming hotels and eco-lodges, escape in 14 days in a real concentrate of Madagascar…

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Carte

Seranam-piaramanidina Antananarivo-Ivato, N52, Tananarive, Madagascar

Aéroport diego Suarez

Plage de Ramena, Madagascar

Unnamed Road, Madagascar

Mer d'Emeraude, Madagascar

Tsingy Rouge, 5, Madagascar

Réserve spéciale d’Ankarana, Madagascar

Plantation Millot, District d'Ambanja, Madagascar

Nosy Sakatia, Madagascar

Mont Passot, Madagascar

Nosy Iranja, Madagascar

Nosy Be, Madagascar

Fascene Airport, Madagascar

Jour par jour

JOUR
1
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Transit in the capital Antananarivo

Arrival in the «City of the Thousand» colorful hills and rice fields. While the upper town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the lower town is particularly lively and cosmopolitan. Transfer to the hotel for a first night in the capital.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: –

JOUR
2
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Flight to Diego Suarez and transfer to Ramena (01h of road from Diego)

Transfer to the airport to take a flight to the North of Madagascar. Fly over the big island to Diego Suarez Bay. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your driver guide who will transfer you to your hotel. Take advantage of this day to walk on the sandy beach of Ramena

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: – Breakfast

JOUR
3
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Discover the three bays of Diego Suarez

After your breakfast, drive to reach the three bays. Renowned for their wild beauty, Sakalava Bay, Pigeon Bay and finally the Bay of Dunes will dazzle you with their long beaches of white sand and turquoise sea …Possiblity to swimming. Snorkelling materials are provided to allow you to fully enjoy the underwater beauty.Lunch. On your way, through the track, you can see a big baobab tree.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: – Breakfast – Lunch

JOUR
4
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The baobabs circuit and Amber mountain discovery (a walking day)

After your breakfast, your guide will take you at your hotel for an adventure. You will embark for one hour of crossing. Far off, you will see a panoramic view of the city of Diego and its famous factory of boat manufacturing known under the name of SECREN. You will have also an overview of the forest of baobabs. Beginning of the trekking on the Beach called ” the point cocoa ” for the visit of Baobabs, then gone back up on the tray through the savanna and the local plantations. You will discover varied flora and fauna, endemic baobabs, mangroves, the ficus (megapolite), some species of birds as egrets, birds of prey, herons, etc…. Continuation in the village of Cap Diégo (by boat), visit of the village, the military camp and its cave. Then head to Amber Mountain, a volcanic and mountainous region located 40 km from Diego Suarez. This tour will allow you to appreciate various forms of vegetation and different species of lemurs, birds, chameleons… You will also discover beautiful waterfalls and lakes, as well as beautiful panoramas on the extreme north of the Island. An exceptionaldiscovery, an adventure in itsown right!

 

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: – Breakfast – Lunch

JOUR
5
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The Emerald Sea

We leave the hotel to go to Ramena, a fishermen’s village outside the town of Diego. From there, we embark in a motorized dinghy to reach the Emerald Sea lagoon, with its crystal-clear blue-green waters (hence its name) and its beautiful coral reefs filled with multi-colored fish. While you’ll lazily snorkel close to the beach, our guides, sometimes with the help of local fishermen, will get fresh fish that will be grilled for your pic-nic lunch. We go back to Ramena after lunch and then to Diego. Transfer to yourhotel.

 

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: – Breakfast – Lunch

JOUR
6
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Walk in the heart of red Tsingy

Located 65 km from Diego, not far from the Analamera reserve, the Red Tsingy are the result of the erosion that has sculpted over time, these colorful and phantasmagoric forms, ephemeral and shaped according to the whims of the wind, unique in Madagascar. Picnic lunch. Transfer to the hotel between 15:00 to 16:00 pm according the stop on the road.

 

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: – Breakfast – Lunch

JOUR
7
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Hiking in the Tsingy of Ankarana(03 to 06h walking)

The Tsingy of Ankarana have a wide variety of flowers and vegetation. Possibility to go down in a cave populated by stalactites, stalagmites but also bats! You take the suspension bridge and discover the very endemic Euphorbia Ankaranensis.

 

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: – Breakfast – Lunch

JOUR
8
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Road to Ankify and boat transfer to Nosy Be (03h30 of road – 02h of visit and 1h of crossing)

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. Visit the local plantation for a guided tour: coffee, cocoa, vanilla, etc… Then drive to Ankify Harbor for your transfer to Nosy Be Island. Welcome and drive to your hotel.

 

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: – Breakfast

JOUR
9
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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
Meals included: – Breakfast – Lunch

JOUR
10
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Tour of Nosy Be island and Mont Passotcoktail

Historical, economic and cultural aspect of Nosy Be. Visit of the village of Dzamandzar, the sugar factory which still stands as a landmark despite its lockout, and the sculptor. Tour of Hell Ville (capital of Nosy Be), its covered market with spices, slacks of crabs, tropical fruits, its colonial buildings, and its table cloth market. Quick visit at the harbor and free time for shopping, Departure to discover an authentic sacred tree (Banyan millennium). On the road we will be perfumed by the flowers of coffee, of pepper, fruit trees, and above all “YlangYlang”. Lunch in one of the famous restaurant of the island. Bathing in the afternoon on the beach of Andilana, the most beautiful beach of Nosy Be.

 

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: – Breakfast – Lunch

JOUR
11
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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
Meals included: – Breakfast – Lunch

JOUR
12
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Free days in Nosy Be

During these days, we let you take advantage of the activities offered by your hotel or you may choose your program. You have opportunities to discover Nosy Be and its wonders. Nosy Be offers many activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, horseback riding, cycling along wild beaches or even golf. Let your imagination run wild and go on an adventure for a taste of what will await you the following days on the 8th most beautiful island in the world.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: – Breakfast

JOUR
13
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End of stay

Your 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 soon!

Meals included: – Breakfast

 

 

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