9-Day Northeastern Madagascar Nature Discovery Tour from Antananarivo

Trek off the beaten path for 9 days to discover Northeastern Madagascar's best-kept secrets! Aside from its iconic northern tip and stunning east coast, Madagascar has a lot to offer. These areas include magnificent beaches, unspoiled waters, and dense rainforests rich with exotic plants and wildlife. Continue traveling north from Antananarivo until you reach the remote town of Maroantsetra. Visit the famous island of Nosy Mangabe and the cloudy peaks of Marojejy National Park, which is home to some of Madagascar's most spectacular rainforests.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Antananarivo - Maroantsetra

Arrive in Antananarivo and transfer to Maroantsetra. Upon arrival in Maroantsetra, greet your guide at the designated pick up location. Your local guide will then take you to the hotel for check in. Take time to freshen up before heading out to explore at your own leisure.

Day 2 - Nosy Mangabe

Transfer to Nosy Mangabe via speedboat, then assemble all of your camping gear. Continue with a visit to Nosy Mangabe National Park, which is a part of the larger Masoala National Park complex located at Antogil Bay. A notable island reserve known as a refuge for several species of lemur and other wildlife creatures, get a chance to spot the Black and White ruffed Lemur, White faced Brown Lemur, Aye-Aye, Snakes, Tree-boas, Ground Boas, and Leaf-tailed Geckos while you explore the tropical rainforest. The island is also home to historical monuments including the Betsimisaraka Tombs and an Old Lighthouse. 

Day 3 - Nosy Mangabe - Maroantsetra - Fizono

Journey back to Maroantsetra to take a canoe trip heading to Andranofotsy, followed by a trek through a private tropical park called Farankaraina. Along the way, pass by several plantations of Vanilla, Cloves, Peppers, Coffee before stopping by the Mahalevona Community for a picnic. Walk through the rest of the afternoon until you reach the village of Fizono, where you spend the night.

Day 4 - Fizono - Ampofako

Begin the day with an early breakfast before packing up and trekking your way through several streams and steep mountains. Take in the majestic beauty of Masoala National Park while you search for the distinctive Red Ruffed Lemur at the Forest Coridores of Ambatolaidama. You will enjoy a short break for a picnic lunch before hiking until you reach the village of Ampokafo, where you will camp overnight. 

Day 5 - Ampofako - Antsahabe

Continue your journey to Antsahabe after breakfast. Pass by several rice fields and vanilla plantations along the route. You will also get the opportunity to catch a glimpse of a variety of wildlife that are only found in Madagascar, such as lemurs, chameleons, birds, and frogs, while you trek your way to Antsahabe, where you will spend the night.

Day 6 - Antsahabe - Marofinaritra - Antalaha - Sambava

After breakfast, continue your hike through Marofinarita, then take a taxi heading to Antalaha, where you will hop on another taxi ride to get to Sambava.

Day 7 - Sambava - Marojejy National Park

Transfer from Sambava to Andapa, then take the Metro to reach Manantenina. Stop in the hamlet to complete the necessary paperwork to obtain a park permit. You will be dropped off at the Mandegny Village, where your trekking adventure begins. It can take 2 to 3 hours to walk from Mandegny to Camp Mantella (Camp 1), passing through various plant plots, rice fields, and Savoka. Along the journey, you may encounter camels, snakes, and many types of frogs.

Day 8 - Marojejy National Park

Take a safari walk to the Competition Mountains from Camp Mantella (Camp 1) after breakfast. On the way, pass the Humbert Waterfall, which is constantly on the lookout for the stump-tailed chameleon (Brookesia perierasii), as well as several frogs that jump from leaf to leaf and from the ground. Other sights include the Helmet Vanga, Silky Sifaka, the famous endemic lemur in this area and Makira, and Takhtajania perieri, one of the rarest tree species. Enjoy a picnic on the road to Camp Marojejia (Camp 2). Then, hike across more challenging terrain to reach Camp Simpona (Camp 3) and see the endangered Dypsis marojejia palm tree.

Day 9 - Marojejy National Park - Sambava

After breakfast at Camp Simpona (Camp 3), start your journey back to Mandegny, where you catch a taxi to take you back to Sambava for your onward journey. The routes down are much faster than the routes up, and on the routes, if you are lucky, you may find other wildlife creatures like the Silky Sifaka lemur, the lovely Helmet Vanga bird, and many Emphibiens and Reptils that can be found in Marojejy National Park. 

Inclusions

• Pick Up and Drop Off

• 8 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.