Duration
11-Day
Accra, Madagascar
11-Day Northern Madagascar Discover of Untouched Paradise
Overview
Experience the magic of Northern Madagascar on this unforgettable 11-day adventure. From the tropical shores of Nosy Be to the vibrant culture of Ambilobe, the stunning bays of Antsiranana, and the lush rainforest escape of Joffreville, every day brings something new. End in Ankify with breathtaking landscapes, rare wildlife, and authentic moments you'll never forget.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Nosy Be to Nosy Be
Via Ambilobe (Town), Antsiranana (City), Joffreville (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, 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
Rates Per Person
EUR
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
€6.393 EUR
€3.637 EUR
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 8 people.
This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).
This tour is unavailable for children.
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Route
country
Madagascar
Start
Nosy Be (Day 1)
Day 2
Ambilobe (Town)
Day 3-6
Antsiranana (City)
Day 7
Joffreville (Town)
Day 8-10
Ankify (Village)
End
Nosy Be (Day 11)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and hotels.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 8 people per group.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Cannot be customized
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Suitable for single travelers
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
18
Minimum age of 18 years
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, nature hikes/walks, boat trip & beach time
Game drives: minivan
Getting around: minivan, boat & hiking/walking
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Loharano Hotel
Mid-range hotel on Nosy Be – Meals at Own Expense
Meals at Own Expense
Day 2
Kozobe Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Ambilobe (Town) – Breakfast & Lunch Included
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 3-4
Allamanda Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Antsiranana (City) – Breakfast & Lunch Included
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 5-6
Filao Eden Sakalava Hotel
Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Antsiranana (City) – Breakfast & Lunch Included
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 7
Nature Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Amber Mountain NP – Breakfast & Lunch Included
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 8-10
Diana Lodge
Mid-range lodge in Ankify (Village) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 11
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Welcome to Nosy be
Airport welcome in Nosy Be, briefing, and transfer to the planned west coast hotel. Marvel at the beautiful beach town as you get ready for the adventure that lies ahead on this 11-day journey. Lunch on your own. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay. Mid-range hotel located on Nosy Be Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Destination: Nosy Be Stay: Loharano Hotel Mid-range hotel located on Nosy Be Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Day 2
Explore Ramena River by Pirogue and Ambobaka Village
Meeting at the west coast hotel in Nosy Be and transferring to the port of Hellville. Boarding of a fast boat (40 minutes of navigation), arrival in Ankify. Excursion: Ramena River by Pirogue and Ambobaka Village—30 minutes by road and 1 hour on rough track. Departure from Ankify toward Ambanja. We will begin our excursion by visiting the plantations (cocoa, vanilla, ylang-ylang, pepper, patchouli, vetiver) and then take the track that will lead us to the remote Sambirano River and the Bons Pères Waterfall. Descent by pirogue along the riverbanks. Return to Ambanja. Lunch at a local restaurant. Transfer from Ambanja to Ambilobe. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay. Mid-range hotel located in Ambilobe (Town) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ambilobe (Town) Stay: Kozobe Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Ambilobe (Town) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Visit to Ankarana East National Park
Departure from Ambilobe heading north. We will travel on a rough road for approximately 135 km through rice fields, villages, and ever-changing landscapes until reaching Diego Suarez Visit to Ankarana East National Park Visit of Mahamasina Park, located about halfway between Ankify and Diego Suarez, with a certified Madagascar guide. The park features dry tropical forest and uneven forest trails. The itinerary varies depending on available time and physical condition, ranging from 2.5 to 4 hours of walking. Different circuits are possible in agreement with the guide, including: La Perte de Rivière, The Tsingy Tower, the Tsingy Rary, the Suspension Bridge, and the Bat Cave. Lunch at the small restaurant Chez Aurélien, a typical Malagasy establishment located at the entrance of Ankarana Park. In the afternoon, transfer to Diego Suarez We will continue for approximately 3.5 hours through ever-changing landscape to the city of Diego Suarez. Transfer 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)
Destination: Antsiranana (City) Stay: Allamanda Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antsiranana (City) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Emerald sea
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)
Destination: Antsiranana (City) Stay: Allamanda Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Antsiranana (City) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Visit of Ramena and the Bays of Diego Suarez
Visit 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 will see the fishermen building their typical pirogues and repairing fishing nets along the splendid 3 km-long beach. Return to Sakalava Bay. Dinner and overnight stay. Beach stay. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Antsiranana (City) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Antsiranana (City) Stay: Filao Eden Sakalava Hotel Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Antsiranana (City) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Excursion to Pirate Bay and the Great Baobabs of the North
A day dedicated to an unusual destination on the eastern coast of Diego Suarez. We will go on a safari along sandy tracks, immersing ourselves in the dry forest bordering the vast bay of the Indian Ocean. After 2 hours of off-road driving, passing through the fishing villages of Ivovona and Ambodivahibe, among typical vegetation, pachypodium, and red rock formations, we will reach the magnificent white sands of Pirate Bay. Here, on the endless deserted beach, sea turtles nest, and dolphins and rays are often sighted. Trekking within the forest to discover gigantic centennial baobabs. Lunch at a local restaurant in Antalaha Bay. Continuation along the coast to Sakalava Bay. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. Beach stay. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Antsiranana (City) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Antsiranana (City) Stay: Filao Eden Sakalava Hotel Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Antsiranana (City) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Visit to Montagne d'Ambre National Park
Departure from Diego Suarez heading south through ever-changing landscapes, rice fields, palm forests, and plantations. We will then turn west to reach Joffreville, the gateway to Montagne d'Ambre National Park. Visit to Montagne d'Ambre National PARK Visit the park with a certified 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 7 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, an old colonial house surrounded by a magnificenttropical garden decorated with flowers and various tropical plants such as lychee, cocoa, vanilla, coffee, cinnamon, and pepper. Here we can visit their carefully curated garden of medicinal and aromatic plants, from which essential oils and healing balms are extracted according to local tradition. Return to the hotel overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located just outside Amber Mountain NP Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Joffreville (Town) Stay: Nature Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Amber Mountain NP Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Visit to the Tsingy Rouge Canyon
Changing landscapes and villages. 260 km of rough road, approximately 7 hours by car. Visit to the Tsingy Rouge Canyon Departure to reach the site through the colorful Malagasy countryside. Visit the fascinating natural geological formation, created by a combination of fires, erosion, and infiltration: the Tsingy Rouge, made of sandstone, marble, and limestone, reveals in all their beauty their ephemeral spires, located in the heart of Madagascar's only sedimentary basin. Lunch at a small local restaurant. Departure for Ankify. Arrival in Ankify. Transfer by speedboat from Ankify Port to Diana Lodge. Dinner and overnight stay. Beach stay. Mid-range lodge located in Ankify (Village) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ankify (Village) Stay: Diana Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Ankify (Village) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
Enjoy Ankify
Enjoy the day at leisure. Enjoy Ankify’s laid-back ambiance, combined with its natural surroundings and cultural authenticity. You can discover the production of cocoa, vanilla and essential oils like ylang-ylang, one of Madagascar’s key exports. The scents of these crops often linger in the air, enhancing the sensory experience of the region. Dinner and overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located in Ankify (Village) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ankify (Village) Stay: Diana Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Ankify (Village) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
Enjoy Ankify
Enjoy the day at leisure, dinner, and overnight stay. The area is known for its scenic landscapes, where green hills meet the turquoise waters of the Mozambique Channel, creating a relaxing and picturesque atmosphere. Enjoy the beach. Dinner and overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located in Ankify (Village) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ankify (Village) Stay: Diana Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Ankify (Village) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 11
Bid farewel to Ankify end of tour
Boarding a private boat from Diana Lodge to Hellville Port. Transfer from Hellville Port to Hotel Costa Ovest or Nosy Be Airport, with assistance. End of services. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Nosy Be Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
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)
Excluded
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)
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Nosy Be
This operator can book your international flights
Fly to/from Fascene Airport (NOS - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Signature Tours and Travel
5.0 operator rating
2 reviews
We are a dedicated African travel specialist team committed to providing African wildlife safaris and holiday experiences that are exceptional in every way in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Madagascar. For groups and families and individuals with a standard or luxury budget, allow us to use passion and experience to design and book the perfect itinerary for you. Our safaris include birding tours, cultural tours, mountain climbing, coffee tours, community, and experiences. Contact us today.
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
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Signature Travel was professional, organized, and made our family trip smooth and unforgettabl
Our family trip to Egypt with Signature Travel was unforgettable and perfectly organized. The resort was amazing, and our kids absolutely loved the activities and family-friendly environment. The Nile cruise was a highlight, especially for my mum, who enjoyed the peaceful views and excellent service. Visiting the pyramids was breathtaking, and the guides were knowledgeable, kind, and wonderful with children. Celebrating the 31st as a family made it even more special. We truly had the best time and highly recommend Signature Travel for a memorable family holiday.
persis nakayizi · Uganda
Operator was very profesional, handy, providing all the info needed, meeting our budget and wishes.
Wonderful experiance in animal's world. Waking up in a middle of the zebra's and wild beast's herd. The staff in our camp was relly freandly and the cook was excelent. Don't miss balloon safary no matter the price. Organization was relly good, airplanes, car with driver was waiting for us, gave us a relly adventurous drive. Be aware, the quality of accomodation and SUV is related to the price you plan to invest. Low budget, basic quality.
Dejan Jeremic · Serbia
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Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).
Can children join this tour?
This tour is unavailable for children.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Loharano Hotel - Mid-range hotel on Nosy Be – Meals at Own Expense. Meals: Meals at Own Expense
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Nosy Be
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Signature Tours and Travel, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
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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