Duration
7-Day
Accra, Madagascar
This 7-day, 6-night tour of northern Madagascar starts and ends in Nosy Be, traveling through Diego Suarez and Ambilobe. Highlights include a scenic boat and road journey, visits to Ankarana East National Park and Mahamasina Park with guided walks among forests, Tsingy rock formations, and caves, plus cultural stops in local villages and markets. The itinerary combines adventure, nature, and Malagasy culture for an immersive experience.
Plan snapshot
Duration
7-Day
Route
Nosy Be to Nosy Be
Via Antsiranana (City), Ambilobe (Town)
Country & park
Madagascar
Style
Mid-range shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide), boat trip & beach time
Accommodation
Loharano Hotel - Mid-range hotel on Nosy Be – Meals at Own Expense
Meals
Meals at Own Expense; Breakfast & Lunch Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
EUR
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
EUR
Before booking
Quote flow
This mid-range tour uses hotels.
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 8 people per group.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Day 1
Mid-range hotel on Nosy Be – Meals at Own Expense
Meals at Own Expense
Day 2-5
Mid-range hotel in Antsiranana (City) – Breakfast & Lunch Included
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 6
Mid-range hotel in Ambilobe (Town) – Breakfast & Lunch Included
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 7
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Airport welcome in Nosy Be. A professional English-speaking guide will pick you up from the airport. Give a briefing and transfer you to the planned West Coast hotel. Lunch on your own. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay on your own. Mid-range hotel located on Nosy Be Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Day 2
Tour starts at a west coast hotel in Nosy Be, with a transfer to Hellville port and a fast boat ride to Ankify. After meeting the guide, guests drive 140 km to Mahamasina, passing Ambilobe’s colorful market and varied landscapes. The itinerary features guided walks in Ankarana East National Park and Mahamasina Park, exploring dry tropical forests, Tsingy rock formations, suspension bridges, and caves. Lunch is at a typical Malagasy restaurant, Chez Aurélien. In the afternoon, the journey continues with a 3.5-hour transfer to Diego Suarez, ending with a hotel stay and dinner. This experience highlights Madagascar’s nature, adventure, and culture. Mid-range hotel located in Antsiranana (City) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Emerald Sea - 1 hour by car to the village of Ramena and 1 hour by traditional boat Meeting time with the guide at the hotel will depend on the tides. Departure from Diego Suarez by car to the village of Ramena, followed by a trip on a traditional Malagasy boat (sail and motor) to the Emerald Sea, located to the north, at the exit of Diego Suarez Bay. Lunch on the pristine island, surrounded by the magnificent waters of the Emerald Sea. Day of relaxation on a powdery white beach. Return to Diego Suarez will be scheduled according to the tides, before sunset. Dinner and overnight stay. Mid-range hotel located in Antsiranana (City) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Meeting at the hotel with the guide. Visit of the park with a certified Madagascar National Parks guide for a walk of approximately 2.5 hours. Evergreen forest with a humid tropical microclimate, forest trails, botanical paths, and waterfalls. The park is home to seven species of lemurs and a variety of endemic terrestrial species that can be observed in their natural environment. Lunch at Le Relais de la Montagne d'Ambre, a former colonial house surrounded by a magnificent tropical garden decorated with flowers and various types of tropical plants such as lychee, cocoa, vanilla, coffee, cinnamon, and pepper, or inside the park. Optional stop on the return journey at a monastery, where we can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view in a peaceful atmosphere. Here, it is possible to visit their carefully maintained garden of medicinal and aromatic plants, from which essential oils and healing balms are produced according to local tradition. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay. Mid-range hotel located in Antsiranana (City) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Visit of Sakalava Bay, Pigeon Bay, and Dune Bay, where we can enjoy a stunning panorama of the Indian Ocean. Opportunity to swim in the magnificent crystal-clear waters of the bays, sheltered from the ocean by coral reefs and surrounded by white sandy beaches. We will continue with a visit to the military ruins, the lighthouse, and the village of Orangea, also overlooking a pristine white-sand beach. Lunch at a restaurant in Ramena, a traditional fishing village, featuring fish specialties to be enjoyed amidst a lush tropical garden. In the afternoon, walk in Ramena, a picturesque fishing village, where we can see the fishermen at work building their typical pirogues and repairing fishing nets along the splendid 3 km-long beach. Return to Diego Suarez, along the coast dominated by Sugar Loaf islet and vast stretches of mangroves. Dinner and overnight stay. Mid-range hotel located in Antsiranana (City) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Visit to the Tsingy Rouge Canyon Departure to reach the site through the colorful Malagasy countryside. Visit to the fascinating natural geological formation created by a combination of combustion, erosion, and infiltration processes: the Tsingy Rouge, composed of sandstone, marble, and limestone, display their striking, ephemeral spires at the heart of Madagascar's only sedimentary basin. Lunch at a small local-style restaurant on the plateau near the site. Departure from Analamera heading south through ever-changing landscapes - rice fields, palm forests, and plantations - until reaching Ambilobe. Transfer to the hotel in Ambilobe. Dinner and overnight stay. Mid-range hotel located in Ambilobe (Town) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
After breakfast, departure for Ankify. Boarding of a fast boat (40 minutes of navigation), arrival at the port of Hellville. Transfer from the port of Hellville to the west coast hotel in Nosy Be. End of services. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
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Office In
Uganda
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2017)
Member Of
AUTO & TUGATA
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda
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Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).
This tour is unavailable for children.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Loharano Hotel - Mid-range hotel on Nosy Be – Meals at Own Expense. Meals: Meals at Own Expense
This tour starts and ends in Nosy Be
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Signature Tours and Travel, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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