Madagascar· 15 days · Wildlife & multi-activity
The Amazing Beauty of the North
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This 15-day tour will take you to the extreme north of Madagascar, precisely to Diego Suarez or Antsiranana, the second most visited city in the northern part of the Red Island. Diving into both the Mozambique Channel and the Indian Ocean, it offers one of the most beautiful long beaches of Madagascar, namely Ramena. Your adventure will start in Diego Suarez with its beautiful bays that you will explore on a quad bike followed by a short jet ski ride. You will then have a stay at the bay of Sakalavas to practice kitesurfing. With its ideal wind conditions for windsurfing and kitesurfing, Sakalava Bay is a real paradise for water sports lovers. After that, the trip will take you to the Parrot Valley which is a world of adventure and a favorite place for rock climbing fans. Then, the tour will continue by the discovery of the Amber Mountain National Park with its various waterfalls before continuing the exploration of the impressive Tsingys of Ankarana. You will end with a relaxing stay at the idyllic beach of Nosy Be.
About this trip
A trip we'd happily do again next month
This 15-day tour will take you to the extreme north of Madagascar, precisely to Diego Suarez or Antsiranana, the second most visited city in the northern part of the Red Island. Diving into both the Mozambique Channel and the Indian Ocean, it offers one of the most beautiful long beaches of Madagascar, namely Ramena. Your adventure will start in Diego Suarez with its beautiful bays that you will explore on a quad bike followed by a short jet ski ride. You will then have a stay at the bay of Sakalavas to practice kitesurfing. With its ideal wind conditions for windsurfing and kitesurfing, Sakalava Bay is a real paradise for water sports lovers. After that, the trip will take you to the Parrot Valley which is a world of adventure and a favorite place for rock climbing fans. Then, the tour will continue by the discovery of the Amber Mountain National Park with its various waterfalls before continuing the exploration of the impressive Tsingys of Ankarana. You will end with a relaxing stay at the idyllic beach of Nosy Be.
This is one of our signature multi-activity journeys in Madagascar. We've walked it many times — alone, with friends, with our own families — and we've shaped it into something we're genuinely proud of.
You'll be in a small group, led by a local guide who knows the trails, the families along the way, and the best place to stop for lunch. Nothing rushed. Nothing generic.
Glimpses of the trip
Photos from the trail
Day by day
Your 15-day itinerary
A draft of how the trip flows — every itinerary is fine-tuned around your group, fitness and pace before we book anything.
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Diego Suarez (Antsiranana)
Arrival in Diego Suarez (Antsiranana), the second most visited city of northern Madagascar, between the Mozambique Channel and the Indian Ocean, near the long beach of Ramena.
Arrival in Diego Suarez (Antsiranana), the second most visited city of northern Madagascar, between the Mozambique Channel and the Indian Ocean, near the long beach of Ramena.
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Bays of Diego Suarez
Explore the beautiful bays of Diego Suarez on a quad bike, followed by a short jet ski ride.
Explore the beautiful bays of Diego Suarez on a quad bike, followed by a short jet ski ride.
- 06+
Sakalava Bay
Stay at Sakalava Bay to practice kitesurfing and windsurfing in its ideal wind conditions, a real paradise for water sports lovers.
Stay at Sakalava Bay to practice kitesurfing and windsurfing in its ideal wind conditions, a real paradise for water sports lovers.
- 08+
Parrot Valley
Discover the Parrot Valley, a world of adventure and a favorite place for rock climbing fans.
Discover the Parrot Valley, a world of adventure and a favorite place for rock climbing fans.
- 10+
Amber Mountain National Park
Discovery of the Amber Mountain National Park with its various waterfalls.
Discovery of the Amber Mountain National Park with its various waterfalls.
- 13+
Tsingy of Ankarana
Exploration of the impressive Tsingy of Ankarana with its sharp peaks.
Exploration of the impressive Tsingy of Ankarana with its sharp peaks.
- 15+
Nosy Be
End with a relaxing stay at the idyllic beach of Nosy Be before returning to the capital.
End with a relaxing stay at the idyllic beach of Nosy Be before returning to the capital.
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What's included
Everything that's covered
- ✓Local guide throughout
- ✓All accommodation in selected guesthouses & hotels
- ✓Daily breakfast and most dinners
- ✓Luggage transfers between stages
- ✓All ground transport during the trip
- ✓Detailed route notes and maps
Not included
What you'll arrange yourself
- —International flights to/from Madagascar
- —Madagascar visa (€35 on arrival)
- —Travel insurance
- —Drinks, tips and personal expenses
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15 days · Wildlife & multi-activity
The Amazing Beauty of the North