North Tour
10 days—North Tour
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$1652 USD
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Safari summary
This visit to the North of Madagascar includes visit of Ankarafantsika National Park. The chance to see the critically endangered Lemur species of Madagascar is very high. The visit of Ankarana National Park, the visit of Amber Mountain National Park, the visit of the 3 baies de Diego Suarez: Baie de pigeon, Baie de Dune and Baie des Sakalava; the visit of the Tsingy Rouge of Diego Suarez or the Red Tsingy makes this tour a very special one. You will also visit Diego Suarez and stay in the Beach front hotel of Ramena Beach in Diego Suarez which is also called Antsiranana.
You can also visit the conservation areas in the Southwest of Majunga wetland complex which includes: Tsingy de Namoroka, Baie de Baly.
Note that we organize extension to visit the Special reserve of Sahamalaza, the protected forest of Analamera and Daraina for the critically endangered Lemur and Sifaka species. We also organize tour until Marojejy National Park for the visit of the Silky Sifaka with extension to Anjanaharibe Sud Natural Reserve. These extensions require very good level of fitness.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Primate trekking | |
Activity level | Moderate activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Itinerary
Day 1
Ankarafantsika
Day 1: Drive from Tana to Ankarafantsika NationalPark Start from Tana, drive to Ankarafantsika National Park, Overnight in a Hotel or Camping Hotel: [Recommended Hotel in Ankarafantsika] The Lodge runs by the National Park
Day 2
Ankarafantsika
Day 2: Visit of Ankarafantsika National Park Full day visit of Ankarafantsika National Park: Lemurs, Birds, reptiles…, go on a night walk to see the mouse lemurs and other nocturnal species of wildlife, Overnight in a Hotel or Camping Hotel: [Recommended Hotel in Ankarafantsika] The Lodge runs by the National Park
Day 3
Ankarafantsika
Day 3: Drive from Ankarafantsika to Antsohihy Drive from Ankarafantsika to Antsohihy: Landscape, people and village, Overnight in a Hotel
Day 4
Ankarana
Day 4: Drive from Antsohihy to the Tsingy of Ankarana National Park, Overnight in a Hotel Hotel: [Recommended Hotel in Antsohihy] Relais des Sofia: Simple accommodation
Day 5
Ankarana
Day 5: Visit of Ankarana National Park Full day visit of the Ankarana National Park: Limestones pinnacles, caves, landscape, Overnight in a Hotel Hotel: [Recommended Hotel in Ankarana] Ankarana Lodge: Basic hotel
Day 6
Ankarana
Day 6: Visit of the Tsingy Rouge de Diego Suarez Drive from Ankarana National Park to visit the Tsingy Rouge in Diego Suarez: Eroded red soil called Tsingy rouge or Red Tsingy: spectacular Hotel: [Recommended Hotel in Diego Suarez] La Rascasse Hotel (mid range), Concorde Hotel (mid range), In Ramena: Ramena Nofy Hotel (mid range)
Day 7
Day 7: Visit of Amber Mountain National Park This is a full day visit to see: Lemurs, Sifakas (white Lemurs), Birds including the Amber Mountain Rock Thrush as a local endemic bird), frogs, chameleons, waterfall... Drive back to Diego Suarez, Overnight in a Hotel Hotel: [Recommended Hotel in Diego Suarez] La Rascasse Hotel (mid range), Concorde Hotel (mid range), In Ramena: Ramena Nofy Hotel (mid range)
Day 8
Day 8: Visit of the 3 baies de Diego Suarez Drive from Diego to visit the 3 BAIES: Pigeon, Sakalava and Dune: Beautiful landscapes, wildlife Extension to Ramena Beach, Overnight in a Hotel in Ramena Beach Hotel: [Recommended Hotel in Ramena Beach] Ramena Nofy Hotel (mid range)
Day 9
Day 9: Drive from Diego Suarez to Ambanja to reach Nosy Be Island Drive from Ramena Beach to Diego then from Diego Suarez to Ambanja, Overnight in a Hotel in Ambanja. Hotel: [Recommended Hotel in Ambanja] Hotel Palma Nova (Luxury with A.C), Hotel Patricia (mid range)
Day 10
Day 10: Drive from Ambanja to Ankify where ferry boats leave to Nosy Be Island.
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