6 days' journey from Antsiranana to Nosy Be

Tour Overview Discover dramatic tsingy formations, lemur-filled rainforests, volcanic craters, and pristine Nosy Be islands. Expect moderate hikes, wildlife spotting, and cultural stops like plantations. Travel by private 4x4 vehicle (8-9 hours total driving) with an English-speaking guide, mid-range hotels, meals (B/L/D where noted), and park fees included; Day 1: Antsiranana Exploration Begin in Antsiranana with a city tour of its vast bay and colonial sites. Afternoon visit to nearby Ramena Beach for snorkeling and a fresh seafood lunch. Evening free in town; overnight at Hotel Le Suarez or similar (B/D). Day 2: Amber Mountain National Park Drive 45 minutes to Amber Mountain National Park for a 3-4 hour guided hike amidst waterfalls, endemic birds, and lemurs. Spot chameleons and enjoy a picnic lunch by sacred cascades. Return to Antsiranana; overnight at the same hotel (B/L/D). Day 3: Three Bays & Travel Prep Full-day excursion to the iconic Three Bays (Sakatia, Dzaoudzi, Pigeon): golden sands, baobabs, and pirogue rides. Relax or snorkel before an evening drive south (2 hours) towards Ankarana. Overnight at Ankarana lodge (B/L/D). Day 4: Ankarana National Park Explore Ankarana’s canyons, tsingy rocks, caves, and underground rivers on a 4-hour trek; spot fossa and lemurs. Picnic amid Jurassic formations. Afternoon drive 3-4 hours to Ankify port with a cocoa/coffee plantation stop. Ferry (40 min) to Nosy Be; transfer to hotel in Hell-Ville area (B/L/D). Day 5: Nosy Komba & Nosy Tanikely Boat to