Madagascar · National Parks

10-Day Madagascar Tour with Mount Amber, Ankarana and Nosy Be

10 Days Round trip from Antananarivo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Diego Bay, the second-largest bay in the world
  • 02 Marvel at the red laterite stone formations at Tsingy Rouge
  • 03 Sail on the crystal blue waters to Nosy Be
  • 04 Explore Ankarana National Park's caves, subterranean rivers, and wildlife
  • 05 Relax on the white-sand beaches of Iranja Island and Nosy Be

Fly to northern Madagascar for a journey through magnificent beaches, dramatic landscapes, and remarkable wildlife. Explore Diego Bay and the red laterite formations of Tsingy Rouge, discover the rich fauna of Ankarana National Park, and travel through the Sambirano valley with its cacao, vanilla, and girofle plantations. The tour also includes time to unwind on the white-sand beaches of Nosy Be and visit key historical sites in Antananarivo.

Feast your eyes at the second-largest bay in the world after Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Diego Bay.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Antananarivo, Antsiranana, Nosy Be, Montagne d'Ambre National Park, Ankarana Reserve
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival at Antananarivo

  • Arrive at the airport where the Malagasy guide will be waiting with a sign with your name on it.
  • After pick-up and transfer to the hotel in Antananarivo, get a special briefing about your upcoming journey and ask any questions you may have about your upcoming adventure.

2
Day 02

Diego Suarez

  • After your breakfast, drive to the Ivato Airport and board a domestic flight that will take you to the city of Antisiranana (Diego Suarez).

  • Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy some free to either explore the city of Diego or simply relax.

3
Day 03

Mount Amber

  • Drive down three hours and visit the “Montagne des Francais”, where you will find the endemic Baobab that is indigenous to the northern region of Madagascar. 

  • Feast your eyes at the second-largest bay in the world after Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Diego Bay.

  • Continue your drive south to the final destination Joffreville. 

  • Arrive and check into your hotel. 

  • Spend three to four hours at the Mount Amber National Park and learn about the various fauna such as lemurs and orchids. Take the opportunity to view the beautiful cascade and crater lake located at Mount Amber National Park.

4
Day 04

Rec Tsingy

  • Start towards your final destination Ankarana with your Madagascar guide on a 3-hour drive.

  • On your way to Ankarana, stop by Red Tsingy. A stone formation of red laterite formed by the Irodo River's erosion, it is one of the most impressive tourist destinations. 

5
Day 05

Ankarana National Park

  • Spend the day wandering in the National Park of Ankarana. See big rocks that are millions of years old and spectacular caves, subterranean rivers with underground-dwelling and meet several animals such as the Nile crocodiles, blind cavefish. 

  • Return to the hotel and settle in for the evening. 

6
Day 06

Nosy Be

  • Drive 6 hours south to Ankify, where you will experience sailing on the beautiful blue waters for 45 minutes till you reach the island of Nosy Be.

  • On your journey to Nosy Be, you will cross the valley of Sambirano and see the cacao and vanilla, “girofle” plantations.

  • Arrive and check into the hotel.

  • You can either relax at the hotel or roam around the island and enjoy a beautiful sunset.

7
Day 07

At leisure in Nosy Be

  • Indulge in the activities offered by the hotel, such as visiting the nearby islands, kayaking, snorkelling, etc., spend the day at your leisure.

8
Day 08

Iranja Island & Nosy Be

  • Spend the morning exploring Iranja Island. It has one of the best beaches in the world, and all of the guests that visit this island fall in love with it.

  • In the afternoon, head back to Nosy Be and enjoy some more free time on the island, or take the opportunity to visit Mont Passot and Crater Lake.

9
Day 09

Fly to Antananarivo

  • After breakfast, drive to the airport in Nosy Be and board the one hour flight to Antananarivo.

  • Upon arrival, check into the hotel and get settled.

  • Continue the day with a visit to the upper city, the Manjakamiadana Palace and Andafiavaratra Museum, which are key historical places of Madagascar.

10
Day 10

Shopping & Depature

  • Delight in a free morning to shop for pretty souvenirs. During your shopping tour, look at Malagasy craftwork, local spices, vanilla, and much more.

  • After shopping, prepare for your departure to Ivato International Airport.

  • Arrive at the airport 2 hours before your departure time.

Tsingy Rouge, Ankarana National Park, Iranja Island, Diego Bay

Where this trip takes you

Tsingy Rouge, Ankarana National Park, Iranja Island, Diego Bay

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Antananarivo 5 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Madagascar tour guide

  • 4WD driver

  • Hotels with breakfast

  • Park entrance fees

  • Fuel for the whole trip

  • Communal taxes

What's Not Included

  • Lunch and dinner

  • Flight tickets

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Ivato International Airport, N52, Antananarivo, Madagascar
Tour start
Antananarivo, Madagascar
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in Antananarivo.

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