SPLENDID NORTH

Discover the breathtaking landscapes and cultural wonders of northern Madagascar with our Splendid North tour. Explore lush national parks, pristine beaches, and traditional villages on this unforgettable adventure.

Tour highlights

Diego-Suarez, Montagne d’Ambre, Tsingy Rouge, Ankarana National Park, Nosy Be

Explore the Wonders of Madagascar with Our Tailor-Made Tours

Embark on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity of Madagascar with our carefully organized itinerary.

Start your adventure in Antananarivo, where our team ensures a smooth arrival and transfer to your chosen accommodation, ranging from the luxurious Louvre Hotel to the cozy Chalet des Roses.

Each day brings new discoveries: from the lush tropical forests of Montagne d’Ambre to the wild beauty of the Ankarana Reserve, where lemurs and unique wildlife await. Dive into the crystal-clear waters of Nosy Be, known as Madagascar’s earthly paradise, and relax at Palm Beach Hotel or Émeraude Hotel.

With thoughtfully planned activities and premium accommodations, our tours promise an unforgettable experience tailored to all your needs. Discover why we are now among the most recommended tour operators in Madagascar!

Itineraries

PERIOD: From April to December

DAY 1: ANTANANARIVO

DAY 2: ANTANANARIVO – DIEGO – AMBER MOUNTAIN

DAY 3: AMBER MOUNTAIN – DIEGO

DAY 4: DIEGO – ANKARANA

DAY 5: visit at ANKARANA

DAY 6: ANKARANA – ANKIFY – NOSY BE

DAY 7: NOSY BE – NOSYKOMBA – NOSYTANIKELY – NOSY BE

DAY 8: NOSY BE

DAY 9: NOSY – ANTANANARIVO

DAY 10: FLY HOME

D1

ANTANANARIVO

You will be welcomed by a member of our Team upon your arrival at Antananarivo Ivato International Airport before transferring you to your hotel in the city center for overnight at the hotel du Louvre or at the hotel Palissandre (high-end) in BB or at the hotel Chalet des Roses Hotel or at Rova hotel (high-midrange), in BB.

D2

ANTANANARIVO – DIEGO – AMBER MOUNTAIN

Transfer to the airport and then you will be welcomed by a member of our Team upon your arrival and drive directly to the amber mountainsettling at Nature Lodge (high-end) or at Chez Monastere (Midrange), in BB.

D3

AMBER MOUNTAIN – DIEGO

We devote this morning visiting the park in search of various fauna and flora species. Located twenty kilometers from the port, the green Amber Mountain Park (a.k.a Montagne d’Ambre) is home to lemurs, sacred waterfalls and lush vegetation. The Montagne d’Ambre is the first national park to be created in Madagascar. We will do a trek in the national park to see the different species of lemurs, the smallest and rarest chameleon in the world, and both sea and land turtles. Afterwards you will continue to Grand Cascade, a beautiful waterfall that pours into a natural swimming pool surrounded.
 After the visit, we head back to Diego for overnight at Grand Hotel (high-end), in BB or at the hotel Victoria  (high-midrange), in BB.

D4

DIEGO – ANKARANA

Morning departure by 4wd heading to Ankarana reserve, stop at Tsingy Rouge for half an hour visit, then continue to Ankarana, after lunch visit the park.
Overnight at the hotel Iharana Bush Camp or at Ankarana lodge (high-end) or at the hotel Relais d’Ankarana (midrange), in BB.

D5

ANKARANA

We explore the morning visiting the park until noon time. Note that Ankarana harbors many species of lemurs such as the crowned lemurs, Sanford’s brown lemurs and different species of birds as well. Besides, it is mostly known for its limestone pinnacles known as the ‘Tsingy’. The local biological inventories reported 50 fauna species with 40 reptiles and 10 amphibians, 96 species of birds, 50 species of mollusks and a huge number of snails. 14 species of bats representing half of the bats of Madagascar live in the underground cave of Ankarana.
Overnight at the hotel Iharana Bush Camp or at Ankarana lodge (high-end) or at the hotel Relais d’Ankarana (midrange), in BB.

D6

ANKARANA – ANKIFY – NOSY BE

Morning drive to Ankify and take the boat to Nosybe, Nosy Be is the apotheosis of tourism in Madagascar. The charm offered its beaches, vegetation, population and its sun, sea-bottom came together to found his fame. It is found that the term “Earthly Paradise” is best suited to describe this island of rare beauty. The temperature of this island is very pleasant and the sky is always bright to allow the full benefit of the sea Enjoy the fascinating spectacle offered by a sunset and melodious rustle of the ocean. There are tremendous choices on your charge that can be arranged from your hotel. In fact, two days set for day at leisure. Overnight or at the hotel Palm Beach, (high-end) in BB or at the Emeraude (midrange), in BB.

D7

NOSY BE – NOSYKOMBA – NOSYTANIKELY– NOSYBE

After breakfast take the boat to Nosykomba and Tanikely in one day
Encounter with free lemurs and discovery of the luxuriant vegetation of NosyKomba.
Then continue by boat to Nosytanikely is small lisland about 20 mn by boat from Ambatoloaka, one of the best place for snorkeling and diving and well-known for a day excursion. It is not just beauty that defines NosyTanikely. It is care. This sanctuary is fiercely protected and is a living commitment to conservation in Madagascar. Visitors are asked to tread lightly, to leave no trace. Fishing is forbidden, and even the most seasoned traveller is reminded they are a guest here. In return, the island offers something rare and profound: the chance to witness nature not only surviving, but flourishing. This is far more than a sightseeing trip; it’s acrossing. From the familiar into the extraordinary, NosyTanikely returns you to that wide-eyed, barefoot kind of wonder we so often leave behind. Here, you are more than a spectator – you don’t just observe nature, you’re drawn into it and find yourself fully immersed. The island opens like a story book, each page more vivid than the last. A wild, joyful story that feels like a fantasy, but is something beautifully true.
Overnigh tat the hotel Palm Beach (high-end) or at the hotel Orangea (high-end), in FB.

D8

NOSY BE

There are tremendous choices on your charge that can be arranged from your hotel. In fact, two days set at leisure.
Overnight or at the hotel Palm Beach, (high-end) in BB or at the Emeraude (midrange), in BB.

D9

NOSY BE – ANTANANARIVO

You will be transfered to the airport to take a flight heading back to Antananarivo. Settle in your hotel Louvre or at Palissandre (high-end) or at the hotel Chalet des Roses or at the Rova hotel (high-midrange), in BB.

D10

FLY HOME

You will be transferred to Antananarivo international airport for flight back home.

Rates & conditions

Included

  • A 4WD witha driver who speaks English or a tour guide and a driver
  • Fuel
  • Driver and his accommodation
  • Hotel in BB
  • Picnic lunch at NosyTanikely
  • Local guide at the park
  • Park entrance fees
  • All transfers

Excluded

  • Tips
  • All lunches/dinners which are not mentioned above
  • All  activities which are not mentioned above
  • Drinks
  • Domestic flight
  • Other activities not mentioned

Discover the breathtaking landscapes and cultural wonders of northern Madagascar with our Splendid North tour. Explore lush national parks, pristine beaches, and traditional villages on this unforgettable adventure.
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