Madagascar · Wildlife

5-Day Nature and Wildlife Tour in Antsiranana with Emerald Sea

5 Days Round trip from M72W+34R Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Climb the French Mountain for views over the Indian Ocean and endemic baobabs
02 Sail by fisherman's boat into the Emerald Sea and relax on its white sandy beach
03 Explore Amber Mountain National Park for waterfalls, lemurs, and Brookesia minima
04 Discover the Red and Grey Tsingy formations of sandstone and karst limestone
05 Learn about Ramena's World War II history around The Three Bays
06 Visit cocoa, vanilla, and spice plantations on the way to Ankify Harbor

Immerse yourself in nature, wildlife, and a paradisiacal experience in the Emerald Sea of Northern Madagascar. Discover the region's unique wildlife in Amber Mountain National Park and Ankarana National Park, including seven varieties of lemurs, Brookesia minima, the world's tiniest chameleon, and geckos. Swim, relax, and snorkel at Ramena Beach, then discover Ramena's World War II history.

Immerse yourself in nature, wildlife, and a paradisiacal experience in the Emerald Sea of Northern Madagascar.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Antsiranana, Nosy Be, Montagne d'Ambre National Park, Ankarana Reserve

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Antsiranana and French Mountain

Your guide and driver will pick you up from Arrachart Airport. Next, you will check in at the hotel before heading out to climb the French Mountain. It is an extraordinary place to enjoy views of the Indian Ocean and see endemic species of baobab. Later, lunch will be served at Ramena Beach.

Day 02

Emerald Sea Excursion and Ramena Discovery

From Ramena Beach, you will take a fisherman's boat and sail into the Emerald Sea, a paradise-like place in the middle of nowhere. Swim, relax on the white sandy beach, and enjoy a picnic of delicious seafood.

In the afternoon, return to Ramena to explore The Three Bays, the second-largest bay in the world, while also learning about its World War II history between the Vichy French and the English. You will be back at the hotel before sunset.

Day 03

Amber Mountain, Red Tsingy, and Drive to Ankarana

Depart early in the morning to visit Amber Mountain National Park, where you will see Brookesia minima, the tiniest chameleon in the world, along with waterfalls, lemurs, and diverse endemic flora species found in this forest.

After lunch at Mama Be, drive to Red Tsingy to explore the area's unique sandstone formations. After visiting the Tsingy, continue to Ankarana or Ambilobe for an overnight stay.

Day 04

Full-Day Exploration of Ankarana National Park

Today is a full-day visit to Ankarana National Park to witness the Grey Tsingy, formed from karst limestone, as well as a hanging bridge, lemurs, a dry sinkhole, a bat cave, and baobabs. After the visit, drive back to the same hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 05

Ankify Harbor, Spice Plantations, and Speedboat to Nosy Be

You will depart in the morning for Ankify Harbor, where you will board the speedboat to reach Nosy Be. On the way, you will visit cocoa, vanilla, and other spice plantations, where you can buy gifts. The tour ends in Nosy Be.