Duration
5-Day
Accra, Madagascar
Discover the beauty of Northern Madagascar with visits to Nosy Be, Diego Suarez, and Ambilobe. This tour combines relaxing island experiences in Nosy Be with nature adventures in the national parks around Diego Suarez and Ambilobe, including Montagne d'Ambre National Park and Ankarana Special Reserve, known for waterfalls, wildlife, and dramatic limestone formations. Enjoy a perfect mix of beaches, culture, and Madagascar's unique natural landscapes.
Plan snapshot
Duration
5-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
walking safaris (with an armed guide), nature hikes/walks, 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 2-3
Mid-range hotel in Antsiranana (City) – Breakfast & Lunch Included
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 4
Mid-range hotel in Ambilobe (Town) – Meals at Own Expense
Meals at Own Expense
Day 5
(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
Arrival in Nosy Be Warm airport welcome, followed by a brief orientation and transfer to your charming hotel on the island's beautiful west coast. Afternoon at leisure - unwind on the beach, enjoy the hotel facilities, or simply relax and take in the tropical atmosphere. Dinner at your leisure - discover one of the island's delightful local restaurants or dine at your hotel. Mid-range hotel located on Nosy Be Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Day 2
Meet at West Coast Hotel, Nosy Be. Transfer to Hellville port, then take a 40-minute exclusive boat to Ankify. Meet the guide and drive 140 km (road under repair) through diverse landscapes and Ambilobe’s market. Arrive in Mahamasina, visit Ankarana East National Park with a certified guide. Enjoy walks (2.5–4 hours) through dry forest, exploring circuits like Perte de Rivière, Tsingy Tower, suspension bridge, and Bat Cave. Lunch at Chez Aurélien near the park. Afternoon transfer to Diego Suarez (110 km, rough road, 3.5 hours). Arrive, transfer to hotel. Dinner at your leisure. Mid-range hotel located in Antsiranana (City) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Visit of the Sakalava Bay, Pigeon Bay, and Dune Bay, where we can enjoy a breathtaking 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 beautiful white-sand beach. Lunch at a restaurant in Ramena, a traditional fishing village, where you can enjoy fish specialties surrounded by 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, where the Sugar Loaf islet and vast stretches of mangroves dominate the landscape. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner on your own. 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 route of about 2.5 hours of walking. Evergreen forest with a humid tropical microclimate, forest trails, botanical paths, and waterfalls. The park is home to seven species of lemurs and a wide variety of endemic terrestrial species that can be observed in their natural environment. Continue southeast toward Analamera. Lunch at a small local-style restaurant on the plateau near the Tsingy Rouge site Visit the fascinating site of natural geological formations 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. Departure from Analamera heading south through ever-changing landscapes back to Ambilobe for about 2.5 hours by car. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay. Mid-range hotel located in Ambilobe (Town) Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Day 5
Departure from Ambilobe to reach Ankify. Approximately 3 hours by car. Boarding of a fast boat for exclusive Madaway use (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 service. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) 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
Traveler feedback
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5.0/5Cultural value
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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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