Madagascar North
Adventure
Duration: 8 day(s)
Priced from: EUR 1070 / US $ 1755
Come and explore the beaches and rainforests of Madagascar. This Madagascar
North Adventure tour takes you to Diego Suarez and the Montagne d’Ambre National Park.
Scarcely populated but with a rich mix of scenery, vegetation
and culture – the north of Madagascar invites you for a real adventure!
Explore the world’s biggest bay on the extreme northern tip
of the island – in Diego Suarez before continueing your adventure in one
of Madagascar’s most diverse rainforests – Montagne d’Ambre. Find night lemurs,
the world’s smallest chameleons, hidden waterfalls and crater lakes! Your next
highlight will be Ankarana Reserve – erosion has created a spikey stone forest
landscape with underground riverbeds and caves which helped to protect the
region from human intrusion.
Highlights: Antananarivo, Montagne d’Ambre National Park, Ankarana nature reserve with its tsingy and caves, Nosy Be (A further
extension in Nosy Be is possible)
Group Size: Maximum 10 people
Type of Safari: Non-participation accommocated safari
Accommodation: Accommodation will be in basic Hotels.
2011 Price: Per Person Rate *
Tour Fare 2011
2 pax: USD 1755/ EUR 1170
4 pax: USD 1605 / EUR 1070
6 pax: USD 1490 / EUR 995
8 pax: USD 1455 / EUR 970
10 pax: USD 1420 / EUR 945
Single Supplement: USD 425 / EUR 285
Single Rate (single supplement does not apply): USD 3050 / EUR 2035
* Tour fare to be paid in currency applicable to country of
origin.
* Please note that internal flights should be booked in conjunction
with international flights and the rates are subject to class,
availability and change.
Click on the below video clip to hear what
John Maytham had to say about his Madagascar holiday: he went on a tailor-made
package that consisted of our North Adventure and our Madagascar
dhow:
Included in the price: Accommodation is based on a BED & BREAKFAST
basis at mid range hotels, (except in Ankarana which is a basic lodge on a half
board basis, and at Sakatia Towers where you will stay on half board basis),
all transfers and transport mentioned in the program, all park and reserve
entrance fees, specialist guides in the parks and reserves as per program, all
excursions mentioned in the program, an English-speaking guide.
Not included in the price: International and domestic flights, airport
taxes, all excursions not mentioned in the program, bottled water, soft drinks
and alcoholic beverages, laundry, visas and travel insurance, all lunches
(except in Ankarana), all dinners except at Sakatia Towers), personal items,
excursions in Nosy Be. (Flights from/to Johannesburg can be arranged by Jenman
African Safaris
Tailor-Made Travel: This safari runs on scheduled dates throughout the
year. We can tailor-make a private safari to meet your departure date, time
period, group size and budget. Contact the office for further information.
Departure Dates & Availability:
Please click here regularly as availability is updated
every week.
Day 1: Johannesburg - Antananarivo
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Antananarivo, the picturesque capital of Madagascar. With its bustling markets, friendly
people and ancient town on a hill with freestone churches and ancient royal
places, it is unique among the world’s other capitals. [B]
Accommodation: Residence Lapasoa or similar
Day 2: Antananarivo – Diego Suarez – Montagne
d’Ambre
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Diego Suarez,
where you will be collected at the airport. We then drive directly to Montagne d'Ambre National Park, which covers 18,200 ha of a prominent volcanic massif and with
its striking scenery, rainforest and waterfalls, it is one of Madagascar’s most visited natural attractions. It was created in 1958 to protect the massif
and its ecosystems, including the region’s unique flora and fauna. In the Park
you will have the chance to see seven species of lemurs, the aye-aye, the
ring-tailed mongoose and a variety of reptiles including frogs, geckos and
chameleons, as well as more than 70 species of birds. [B]
Accommodation: Nature Lodge
Day 3: Montagne d’Ambre - Ankarana
Today we head to Ankarana - a nature reserve with karst pinnacles, sacred
caves, underground rivers and beautiful scenery. The rich and diverse flora and
fauna includes many lemurs and interesting bird species. Its limestone
pinnacles are called tsingy formations. Running through and under the
tsingy are hidden forest-filled canyons and numerous subteranean rivers. We
will explore the extensive cave system, which includes several fascinating
bat-filled grottoes. [BL]
Accommodation: Hotel Relais de l’Ankarana
Day 4: Ankarana - Ankify
In the morning we will go for a visit of the Ankarana nature reserve, where
once again you will have the chance to admire the remarkably rich and varied
vegetation and the abundant wildlife of the reserve. Later we drive to Ankify -
a small village situated along the white sand beach. [B]
Accommodation: Hotel le Baobab or similar
Day 5: Ankify – Nosy Be
Today you will go on a boat transfer to Nosy Be where you will be
transferred by car and boat to your hotel. Nosy Be, commonly known as “the
island of perfumes” and the largest of Madagascar’s offshore islands, is a
beautiful tropical island covered with palm trees and bougainvillea. Nosy Be is
a beautiful place where you could easily spend the entire day simply watching
the changing hues of blue in the sea and the sky. In addition to its attractive
beaches, the island’s assets include luxuriant foliage, friendly people and a
relaxed Indian Ocean ambience. [BD]
Accommodation: Sakatia Towers
Day 6: Nosy Be
This day in Nosy Be is at leisure. Visit the Lokobe Reserve, a rainforest
reserve that protects most of Nosy Be’s endemic vegetation. You might see
lemurs, birds and chameleons. Or go on a day-cruise to the islands "Nosy
Komba"- the island of lemurs or "Nosy Tanikely"- an underwater
reserve offering a rich diversity of marine life, such as beautiful corals and
a big variety of fish, with excellent diving and snorkelling opportunities.
Fish you might see include surgeonfish, clown fish, barracuda, manta rays, sea
urchins, starfish, eels, anemones and many more. At the end of the afternoon we
will go back to the hotel where you will have the chance to enjoy the amenities
on offer. [BD]
Accommodation: Sakatia Towers
Day 7: Nosy Be - Antananarivo
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Antananarivo, where a transfer will take you to your hotel in Antananarivo, the
picturesque capital of Madagascar. You can wander through the capital’s steep
and narrow streets, taking in its architecture, atmosphere and pace. Or you can
climb up to the old rova (palace) and enjoy the views over Antananarivo and the
surrounding countryside. The town is at its best in the evening when the setting
sun spectacularly illuminates its hillsides. [B]
Accommodation: Residence Lapasoa or similar
Day 8: Antananarivo - Home
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home
where your unforgettable tour ends. We hope to welcoming you in Madagascar again very soon! [B]
