Overview
The BEST of Diégo Suarez and Nosy Be
This seaside discovery tour is part of our 10/12 days tour in Madagascar.
The tour in the north of Madagascar through the Diego Suarez and Nosy Be regions will allow you to discover the north and the must-see attractions of this part of the island. To start your trip, discover Diégo Suarez, the land of bays and lagoons. Breathtaking landscapes, swimming, beaches await you in Sakalava Bay, Pigeon Bay, Dunes Bay. Then the itinerary pass via Red Tsingy continue towards the Tsingy of Ankarana with its astonishing cathedral-shaped massifs. Continue your tour to the island of Nosy Be, nicknamed the Perfume Island, Nosy Be is located in the northwest of Madagascar in the Mozambique Channel, between the Mitsio archipelago and Radama archipelago. Its magnificent beaches have contributed to its fame, and the Nosy Be satellite islands surrounding it are home to exceptionally rich terrestrial and marine biodiversity. The itinerary offers you a variety of activities between land and sea, including discovering local activities in Nosy Be, observing the fishermen’s way of life, and tasting Madagascar local gastronomy during picnics on the beaches. Enjoy a pleasant moment watching the sunset at Montpassot. Explore some satellite islands of Nosy Be, such as Nosy Komba, Nosy Tanikely and Nosy Sakatia and Nosy Iranja.
Pass by Antananarivo-Diégo Suarez-3 baies of Diégo Suarez-Ramena beach-Emerald Sea-Ankarana National Park-Sambirano-Ambanja-Ankify-Nosy Be Island
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Departure city
Nosy Be
| Duration | Type | Axis | Level | Availability |
| 12D/11N | Seaside-discovery | North | 1 | All the year |
Itinerary
D1: Arrival in Antananarivo
Meet and great services from our representatives at the airport of Ivato
Transfer to the hotel
Overnight accommodation at the hotel San Cristobal Boutique*** or similar
D2: Antananarivo / Diégo Suarez / Sakalava Bay / Diégo Suarez (2hrs flight duration + 2x20KMS) 2x1h
Direct internal morning flight TNR-DIE
Greet services from our representatives at the Arrachart airport
Leave Diégo towards the three bays of Diégo Suarez. These bays will offer you splendid landscapes. Take a walk lasting 2 to 2.5 hours along the coast, starting with the Sakalava Bay, then passing through the Baie des Pigeons, and finally, the short coastal hike ends at the Dunes Bay. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to discover the largest baobab and small baobabs, mainly found in the northern region of Madagascar. This coastal walk promises swimming moments (do not forget to bring your swimsuits and the essentials in your walking bags)
The locals will pamper you by offering you massages and canoe activities.
Have your meal in a suitable restaurant
3 bays of Diégo Suarez, strolling, beach, the unforgettable sunset
Discoveries, encounters with baobabs, cultural exchanges with the local population, as well as immersion in local culture.
Overnight accommodation at Le Grand Hotel**** or similar
D3: Emerald Sea day excursion (2x19KMS)
Even in Ramena Beach is the embarkation point for the Emerald Sea. Ramena is renowned for its beach and atmosphere and a fishing villages.
Join a day trip by boarding a traditional dhow from Ramena beach to reach the Emerald Sea, the second largest bay in the world.
Picnic lunch
Landscapes, beaches, swimming, Emerald Sea, boat trip from Ramena
Overnight accommodation at Le Grand Hotel**** or similar
D4: Diégo Suarez / Mahamasina (142KMS) 3h
Start the day by taking the road toward Ankarana National Park. Pass by Amber Mountain National Park located in the south-west of Diégo Suarez, The NP of Amber Mountain is one of the region’s natural gems. In stark contrast to the surrounding dry landscapes, the massif offers a lush, cool and humid environment, typical of true tropical rainforest. Then Red Tsingy, located 17 kilometers from the national road. Continue towards Mahamasina where the Tsingy of Ankarana or Ankarana National Park is located.
Lunch in a suitable restaurant
Lemurs, birds, reptiles, includes the dwarf chameleon, amphibians…
Overnight accommodation at Ankarana Lodge*** or similar
D5: Visite of the National Park of Ankarana
Guided tour in Ankarana National Park and unveil the mesmerizing Tsingy of Ankarana a collection of limestone rock formations resembling intricate cathedrals. Embark on a 5/6-hour hike, tailored to your performance level, to fully appreciate the unique natural wonders within the park.
Picnic lunch
Mandresy Caves, lemurs endemic to the northern region (lemur coronatus), fauna and flora, the fruit bats of Madagascar, panoramas, viewpoints, the loss of water from Ankarana…
Overnight accommodation at Ankarana Lodge*** or similar
D6: Mahamasina / Ankify / Nosy Be (153KMS + 30min by speed boat) 3/4h
Early departure to catch the boat transfer before noon.
Going towards Ankify which is the place where you will take the boat to Nosy Be, pass through green landscapes scented by plantations of aromatic vegetation.
Transfer to the hotel
Then have a visit to Lemuria Land Park that is a park of lemurs with about ten species and many other fauna such as reptiles. Do have a good time to enjoy sunset in Mont Passot.
Lunch in a suitable restaurant
Vanilla, vetiver, coffee and cocoa plantation
Millot Plantation, varieties of lemurs, sunset at the highest point of the island with views of the sacred lakes of Nosy Be
Overnight accommodation at the hotel Eden Lodge***** or similar
D7: Nosy Be / Nosy Komba (30min by boat)/ Nosy Tanikely (30min) / Nosy Be (15min)
On the way by boat towards Nosy Komba or lemur island, take a tour of the village along small paths decorated with mats and artisanal embroideries. Then, a sports stop awaits you in search of lemurs in the mountain of Nosy Komba. After that, swimming and exploring in Nosy Tanikely 8.5 km southwest of Nosy Be. Guided tour of the Nosy Tanikely Marine National Park and take a walk to the lighthouse at an altitude of 40m.
Picnic lunch
Nosy Komba, Nosy Tanikely, landscapes, hiking, black lemurs or lemur macacco, strolling, people and cultures, beach, snorkelling, panorama, turtles, reptiles, birds, maki lemurs, several kinds of fish, corals…
Overnight accommodation at the hotel Eden Lodge***** or similar
D8: Nosy Be / Nosy Sakatia / Nosy Be (20min by speed boat)
Nosy Sakatia an authentic island with its biodiversity
Lunch in the appropriate restaurant
Nosy Sakatia, chameleon, birds, lemurs, 360°panorama, strolling, swimming, local way of life discovery, vanilla, orchids, cofee plantation, beach….
Swimming with Whale-shark from September to December
Overnight accommodation at the hotel Eden Lodge***** or similar
D9: Nosy Be / Nosy Iranja (1h30min by speed boat)
Join the paradise of Nosy Iranja, two islands held together by their white sand stretches of about 1 km, a beautiful jewel of Madagascar.
Lunch at the suitable restaurant
Nosy Iranja, hiking, diving, and windsurfing allowed as an option activity.
Overnight accommodation at the hotel Le Zahir or similar
D10: Nosy Iranja
Enjoy Nosy Iranja
Overnight accommodation at the hotel Le Zahir or similar
D11: Nosy Iranja / Nosy Be / Antananarivo (1h30min by speed boat + 1h45min flight duration)
Take advantage to visit Le Jardin des sens shop where you could find multiple Madagascar essential oil products
Transfert to the NOS airport
Direct flight NOS / TNR
Lunch at the suitable restaurant
Overnight accommodation at the hotel San Cristobal Boutique*** or similar
D12: Departure from Antananarivo
Shopping souvenirs at Lisy Art Gallery according to the time
Transfer to the airport TNR
End of services
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES IN DIEGO SUAREZ
– The mountain of Amber
– The beautiful beach of Ramena
– The Nosy Be mountain of the French or Montagne des Français
– Go kite-surfing and windsurfing in Baobaomby
– Joffre Ville
-Trekking
– Boat trip
– Fishing
– Quad…
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES IN NOSY BE
– Tour of Nosy Be by boat
– Visit of the surrounding islands of Nosy Be
Mitsio Archipelago (Nosy TsaraBanjina, Quatre Frères, Nosy Mitsio, Nosy Ankarea), Radama Archipelago, Nosy Fanihy, Nosy Tanikely, Nosy Raty, Nosy Sakatia, Nosy Komba
– Deep sea fishing
– Diving stay
– Whale Safari
– Cruise stay to Diégo Suarez
– Cruise stay to Majunga
– Kite surfing and wind surfing
– Walk and hike
– MTB
– Equestrian
– Quad…
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