8-Day Northeastern Madagascar Trekking Tour from Antananarivo

Spend 8 days exploring Northeastern Madagascar's best-kept secrets by wandering from the beaten path! Madagascar has a lot to offer, including its recognizable northern tip and its beautiful east coast. These regions have breathtaking beaches, pristine oceans, and dense rainforests overflowing with flowers and exotic species. From Antananarivo, continue heading north, leading to the secluded town of Maroantsetra. Travel to Nosy Mangabe, a legendary Island, and the cloud-covered slopes of the Marojejy National Park, which is home to some of Madagascar's most breathtaking rainforests.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Maroantsetra - Nosy Mangabe

Meet your guide at the appointed pick-up point, travel by speedboat to Nosy Mangabe, and then set up your camping equipment. Visit Nosy Mangabe National Park next, which is a section of the larger Masoala National Park complex that is situated in Antogil Bay. Get a chance to see the Black and White ruffed Lemur, White faced Brown Lemur, Aye-Aye, Snakes, Tree-boas, Ground Boas, and Leaf-tailed Geckos when you explore the tropical rainforest on this well-known island reserve that serves as a refuge for many lemur species. The Betsimisaraka Tombs and an old lighthouse are only two of the historical landmarks that can be found on the island.

Day 2 - Nosy Mangabe - Maroantsetra - Fizono

Trek through the Farankaraina Private Tropical Park after returning to Maroantsetra and taking a canoe ride to Andranofotsy. Before stopping at the Mahalevona Community for a picnic, drive by a number of vanilla, pepper, coffee, and clove plantations to get to the village of Fizono, where you will spend the night.

Day 3 - Fizono - Ampofako

Spend the morning eating a leisurely breakfast before packing up and hiking via numerous streams and high mountains. Enjoy Masoala National Park's spectacular scenery while looking for the rare Red Ruffed Lemur in the forest corridors of Ambatolaidama. After a brief break for a picnic lunch, you will continue hiking until you arrive at the settlement of Ampokafo, where you will set up camp for the night.

Day 4 - Ampofako - Antsahabe

After breakfast, continue your journey to Antsahabe. Along the way, pass through a number of vanilla plantations and rice farms. While trekking to Antsahabe, where you will spend the night, you will also have the chance to see a variety of wildlife that is unique to Madagascar, such as lemurs, chameleons, birds, and frogs.

Day 5 -  Antsahabe - Marofinaritra - Antalaha

Continue your hike through Marofinarita after breakfast. Then, take a taxi to Antalaha, where you will spend the night. 

Day 6 - Antalaha - Marojejy National Park

Transfer to Marojejy National Park from Antalaha. Stop in the hamlet to complete the necessary paperwork to obtain a park permit. Your trekking journey will start at the Mandegny Village, where you will be dropped off. The distance between Mandegny and Camp Mantella (Camp 1) can be covered on foot in 2 to 3 hours while traveling through several plantations, rice fields, and Savoka. You might run upon camels, snakes, and many frog species on the way.

Day 7 - Marojejy National Park

After breakfast, go on a safari trek from Camp Mantella (Camp 1) to the Competition Mountains. Pass the Humbert Waterfall along the way, which is frequently on the watch for the stump-tailed chameleon (Brookesia perierasii) and a number of frogs that hop from the ground and from leaf to leaf. The Helmet Vanga, Silky Sifaka, a well-known indigenous lemur in this region, Makira, and Takhtajania perieri, one of the rarest tree species, are other sights. Take in a picnic while traveling to Camp Marojejia (Camp 2). After that, travel through more difficult terrain to Camp Simpona (Camp 3), where you may witness the endangered Dypsis marojejia palm tree.

Day 8 - Marojejy National Park - Sambava

Start your journey back to Mandegny after breakfast at Camp Simpona (Camp 3), where you can grab a taxi to return to Sambava for your next destination. The paths down are considerably quicker than the routes up, and if you're lucky, you might see other Marojejy National Park residents like the Silky Sifaka lemur, the adorable Helmet Vanga bird, and several emphibiens and reptiles.

Inclusions

• Pick Up and Drop Off

• 7 Nights Accommodation

• Meals

• Cook

• Porter

• Camping Gear

• Mineral Water

• English-Speaking Local Guide

• Transportation as Per Itinerary

• Entrance Fees as Per Itinerary

Exclusions

• Local and International Flights

• Airport Transfers

• Accommodation in Sambava

• Meals Not Mentioned

• Drinks

• Visas

• Travel Insurance

• Personal Expenses

• Gratuities (Optional)

Additional Information

• This experience involves a moderate amount of walking; Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

• This experience requires good weather conditions. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.

• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum is not met, you will be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

• This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. 

• Arrival time at each location may vary depending on the season.

• If there is insufficient time for all attractions/destinations on the itinerary, the tour guide will adjust the length of time spent at other attractions/destinations. 

• Delays, shortening of the tours, or omissions to the itinerary due to traffic, weather, or other unforeseen circumstances are not subject to refund.

• Itinerary is subject to change and the attractions may be closed due to traffic, weather, and force majeure. An alternative itinerary may also be omitted depending on road conditions.

• Please note that on days in which no activities are planned, you are free to explore at your leisure; all activities and purchases will be at your own expense. You will have your tour guide's mobile number in case of emergency.