Great North Tour
On request 10 days REF.MDW-T01

REF.MDW-T01 · DIEGO-SUAREZ & ITS BAY

Great North Tour

10 days Mixed On request Departures all year round — dates of your choosing

The journey that built our reputation. Ten days by private 4x4 and boat between Nosy Be and Diego-Suarez, in the direction that follows the light: islands first, the great Ankarana karst next, then Diego bay as the finale.

Nights in hand-picked lodges — Antoremba facing the sea, Iharana Bush Camp at the foot of the tsingy, Nature Lodge below Amber Mountain. A dedicated guide from first day to last.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Nosy Be — Antoremba

13.40°S · 48.28°E

Welcome at Nosy Be airport, briefing, transfer to Hellville port and embarkation on a private boat to Antoremba.

Meals : D Lodging : Antoremba Lodge
Day 2

Tanikely & Nosy Komba

13.49°S · 48.24°E

Full-day sea excursion to the Nosy Tanikely marine reserve and the lemurs of Nosy Komba.

Meals : B,L Lodging : Antoremba Lodge
Day 3

Towards Ankarana

13.05°S · 49.05°E

Short boat transfer to Ankify port, the cocoa plantation road, then on to Antsaravibe and Iharana Bush Camp.

Meals : B,L Lodging : Iharana Bush Camp
Day 4

Ankarana — West section

12.95°S · 49.13°E

Visit of Ankarana National Park’s West side, then drive to Mahamasina.

Meals : B,L Lodging : Ankarana Lodge
Day 5

East Ankarana then Diego

12.94°S · 49.11°E

Suspended walkways of the East section, caves and chasms, then the road to Diego-Suarez.

Meals : B,L Lodging : Hôtel Allamanda, Diego
Day 6

Emerald Sea

12.23°S · 49.37°E

Day by 4x4 and traditional boat to the Emerald Sea lagoon — grilled fish on the islet.

Meals : B,L Lodging : Hôtel Allamanda, Diego
Day 7

Red Tsingy

12.75°S · 49.16°E

4x4 day trip to the laterite organ pipes of the Red Tsingy, golden light guaranteed.

Meals : B,L Lodging : Hôtel Allamanda, Diego
Day 8

The Three Bays & Ramena

12.27°S · 49.40°E

4x4 excursion to the Three Bays — Sakalava, Pigeons, Dunes — and the fishing village of Ramena.

Meals : B,L Lodging : Hôtel Allamanda, Diego
Day 9

Amber Mountain

12.49°S · 49.20°E

A day in the highland forest: waterfalls, crater lakes, crowned lemurs and chameleons.

Meals : B,L Lodging : Nature Lodge, Joffreville
Day 10

Back to Nosy Be

13.40°S · 48.28°E

4x4 transfer from Joffreville to Ankify, private boat crossing to Hellville and transfer to your hotel — or the airport.

Meals : B Lodging : Hôtel Arc en Ciel, Nosy Be

Tour route

Great North Tour

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Madagascar time · GMT+3
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Included

  • Private 4x4 with driver
  • EN/FR/IT accompanying guide
  • Boat crossings Nosy Be – Ankify
  • Charming lodges
  • Breakfasts and lunches
  • Park fees and local guides
  • Emerald Sea dhow excursion
  • Airport transfers

Not included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Dinners and drinks
  • Visa (issued on arrival)
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

Prices

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When is the best season for this trip?
The dry season runs April to November, the rainy season December to March — but the climate varies by region: humid in the East, dry in the South. We adapt the itinerary to your dates; ask us for advice.
Is the tour private and adjustable?
Yes — all our trips are private and 100% adjustable: pace, lodges, beach or cruise extensions. Quotes are free, no commitment, answer within 24 hours.
Visa, currency, payment: how does it work?
Visa issued on arrival (stay < 30 days ≈ On requestcash; passport valid 6 months after return). Local currency: the Ariary (On request≈ MGA 3,500). For the trip: 30% deposit on confirmation, balance 30 days before departure, in euros or Ariary.

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