Madagascar· 22 days · Hiking & trekking
The Land of Sifaka
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This 22-day tour will start with a flight to the north-eastern part of the island where you will first explore Marojejy National Park, with its thousand-year-old trees that have been identified as the island's green lung. The silky lemur "Simpona" has found refuge there and has made this mountain its one and only habitat. The trekking will start by crossing the high forests of low altitude followed by the cloud forests to finally reach the summit which dominates the whole region. Afterwards, the trip will continue by the north of the island crossing difficult routes that allow you to discover the richness of different parks like Loky Manambato with its golden crown lemurs and Analamera the only park that shelters the black Sifaka. Then, you will move on to discover the impressive Tsingys of Ankarana with its sharp peaks and the Amber Mountain with its various waterfalls to finish in Diego Suarez with its magnificent bays and its emerald sea. After this great adventure, you will return to the capital and discover the city of Antananarivo with its ancient architecture and the sacred hill of Ambohimanga which was the cradle of the ancient Merina monarchy classified as world heritage site by UNESCO.
About this trip
A trip we'd happily do again next month
This 22-day tour will start with a flight to the north-eastern part of the island where you will first explore Marojejy National Park, with its thousand-year-old trees that have been identified as the island's green lung. The silky lemur "Simpona" has found refuge there and has made this mountain its one and only habitat. The trekking will start by crossing the high forests of low altitude followed by the cloud forests to finally reach the summit which dominates the whole region. Afterwards, the trip will continue by the north of the island crossing difficult routes that allow you to discover the richness of different parks like Loky Manambato with its golden crown lemurs and Analamera the only park that shelters the black Sifaka. Then, you will move on to discover the impressive Tsingys of Ankarana with its sharp peaks and the Amber Mountain with its various waterfalls to finish in Diego Suarez with its magnificent bays and its emerald sea. After this great adventure, you will return to the capital and discover the city of Antananarivo with its ancient architecture and the sacred hill of Ambohimanga which was the cradle of the ancient Merina monarchy classified as world heritage site by UNESCO.
This is one of our signature trekking 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 22-day itinerary
A draft of how the trip flows — every itinerary is fine-tuned around your group, fitness and pace before we book anything.
- 01+
Marojejy National Park
Flight to the north-east of the island and start of the trek in Marojejy National Park, the island's green lung with its thousand-year-old trees, sole habitat of the silky lemur Simpona.
Flight to the north-east of the island and start of the trek in Marojejy National Park, the island's green lung with its thousand-year-old trees, sole habitat of the silky lemur Simpona.
- 04+
Marojejy Summit
Trekking across the high low-altitude forests and cloud forests to reach the summit that dominates the whole region.
Trekking across the high low-altitude forests and cloud forests to reach the summit that dominates the whole region.
- 07+
Loky Manambato
Crossing difficult routes through the north to discover Loky Manambato with its golden crown lemurs.
Crossing difficult routes through the north to discover Loky Manambato with its golden crown lemurs.
- 10+
Analamera
Discovery of Analamera, the only park that shelters the black Sifaka.
Discovery of Analamera, the only park that shelters the black Sifaka.
- 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.
- 16+
Amber Mountain
Discovery of the Amber Mountain and its various waterfalls.
Discovery of the Amber Mountain and its various waterfalls.
- 19+
Diego Suarez
Reach Diego Suarez with its magnificent bays and emerald sea.
Reach Diego Suarez with its magnificent bays and emerald sea.
- 22+
Ambohimanga & Antananarivo
Return to the capital to discover the city of Antananarivo with its ancient architecture and the sacred hill of Ambohimanga, cradle of the ancient Merina monarchy and UNESCO world heritage.
Return to the capital to discover the city of Antananarivo with its ancient architecture and the sacred hill of Ambohimanga, cradle of the ancient Merina monarchy and UNESCO world heritage.
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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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22 days · Hiking & trekking
The Land of Sifaka