Book this 9-Day North Madagascar Tour to see the hidden gems of northern Madagascar, from rainforest to beach.
This 9-day trip introduces you to Madagascar’s hidden gems, from rainforests to quiet beaches. See unique wildlife like lemurs, explore the land, learn about the island’s history, and experience local culture through villages and markets along the way.
9-Day North Madagascar Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival in Antananarivo and Hotel Transfer
- Day 2: Fly to Northern Madagascar and City Tour
- Day 3: Visit the Red Tsingy and Travel to Ankarana
- Day 4: Explore Ankarana National Park
- Day 5: Travel to Ankify with Stop at Millot Plantation
- Day 6: Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely Island Tour
- Days 7 to 8: Leisure Days at Nosy Be
- Day 9: Departure from Madagascar
Detailed 9-Day North Madagascar Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Antananarivo and Hotel Transfer
On arrival, your English-speaking guide will meet and welcome you, then transfer you to your hotel near the airport. After checking in, relax and refresh, with the rest of the day free for you to enjoy.
Day 2: Fly to Northern Madagascar and City Tour
After breakfast, transfer to Antananarivo Airport for your flight to northern Madagascar. On landing, the local Antakarana people will greet you. Your tour starts with a city visit, then check in to your hotel with free time to relax.
Day 3: Visit the Red Tsingy and Travel to Ankarana
In the morning, travel through open land and sandy tracks to reach the Red Tsingy, meaning “pointed rock.” This area has tall rock formations shaped by wind and rain in shades of yellow and red. Continue to Ankarana, where you stay overnight.
Day 4: Explore Ankarana National Park
After breakfast, head to Ankarana National Park for a day of exploring. Walk through rainforest with tall trees and thick plants, seeing baobabs along the Tsingy Trail and the Lost Rivers Trail.
A highlight is the Bat Cave, where you can spot lemurs, black parrots, and bats. The trail is not too hard but has some steep spots to keep it interesting.
Day 5: Travel to Ankify with Stop at Millot Plantation
Travel to Ankify, stopping at the Millot Plantation to learn how cocoa is grown and processed. See how local plants like ylang-ylang, vetiver, patchouli, and palma rosa are used to make perfumes. Continue your drive to Ankify for the night.
Day 6: Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely Island Tour
After breakfast, head to the port, where a speedboat takes you to Nosy Komba, the second largest island after Nosy Be. Visit a fishing village with traditional boats and a local market selling embroidery and wood crafts.
Stop at a mini park to see boa constrictors, chameleons, and tortoises, and meet the macaco lemur, which may climb onto your shoulder. Then head to Nosy Tanikely, a protected underwater reserve, for snorkeling with colorful coral, fish, and sea turtles.
Visit the lighthouse and look for dogfish and lemurs in the trees. Enjoy a picnic lunch before heading back to the hotel in the afternoon.
Days 7 to 8: Leisure Days at Nosy Be
You have two full days to enjoy as you like. Relax at the beach, go diving, or ride a bike along the coast, with plenty of activities to choose from.
Day 9: Departure from Madagascar
On your last day, transfer to the airport after breakfast for your flight home.
Book this 9-Day North Madagascar Tour today and explore Ankarana National Park, Red Tsingy, and the islands of Nosy Be.
