Name: African Pride
Telephone: 01904 619428
Price range: $

Madagascar Northern Contrasts

Tailormade Holiday

Antananarivo • Andasibe • Amber Mountain • Ankarana Reserve • Nosy Be Beach

Highlights

Madagascar Northern Contrasts

Madagascar Northern Contrasts

Fly overnight from the UK to Antananarivo via Addis Ababa
Antananarivo - 1 night, Maison Gallieni (BB)
Andasibe - 2 nights, Mantadia Lodge (HB)
Antananarivo - 1 night, Relais Des Plateaux (BB)
Amber Mountain National Park - 2 nights, Nature Lodge (BB)
Ankarana Reserve - 2 nights, Iharana Bush Camp (HB)
Nosy Be - 4 nights, Time + Tide Tsara Komba (FB)
Return to the UK on your overnight flight from Madagascar

BB = Bed & Breakfast. HB = Half Board. FB = Full Board

This holiday can be enjoyed exactly as described or it can be amended to meet your requirements. Choose from guesthouse style accommodation or premium hotels depending on your taste and budget, the below are simply suggestions. Ask the African Pride team for their recommendations on 01904 619428.

Day by day

DAY 1

Fly from the UK

Start your holiday with an overnight flight to Antananarivo via Addis Ababa.

DAY 2

Arrive in Antananarivo

On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay at the Maison Gallieni hotel or similar. The rest of your day is at leisure to explore the capital city independently as you wish.

DAYS 3-4

Antananarivo, Andasibe & Mantadia

This morning you will be met by your guide for a tour of the Old City and upper town areas of ‘Tana’. Afterwards depart by road for the drive to Andasibe, enjoying a tour of the Peyrieras Nature Farm along the way. Arrive in Andasibe and check into Mantadia Lodge (or similar) for a 2 night stay before heading out for a night walk with your guide in the Mitsinjo Reserve to observe the nocturnal wildlife. Next morning explore the primary forest of Mantadia Park, home to 14 lemur species and over 100 varieties of bird. Later visit the colourful village of Andasibe with its narrow, cobbled streets and fascinating market.

DAY 5

Analamazaotra and Vakona reserves

After an early breakfast depart for the Analamazaotra special reserve where you will enjoy an easy 2-3 hour hike searching for the largest lemur species, the Indri. Later visit the Vakona reserve, an island surrounded by freshwater that is home to a variety of lemurs including the diademed sifaka and offering a rare chance to get close to and interact with these fascinating creatures. Continue by road back to Antananarivo for a 1 night stay at Relais Des Plateaux or similar.

DAYS 6-7

Amber Mountain

Transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Antsiranana, where you will be met and transferred to Nature Lodge (or similar) for a 2 night stay. Spend a day with a guide exploring the lakes, waterfalls and rainforests of the Amber Mountain National Park. This volcanic area is home to several species of lemur, birdlife and the world’s smallest chameleon.

DAYS 8-9

Red Tsingy & Ankarana

Depart after breakfast and drive to visit the historic sandstone formations at Tsingy Rouge. Made up of hundreds of small, red sandstone needles, these unique geological structures are constantly evolving at the mercy of the elements. Continue on to Iharana Bush Camp or similar for a two night stay. The next morning, enjoy a hike in the Ankarana special reserve, a partially vegetation covered plateau home to a 150 million year old Jurassic limestone forest. The caves and underground rivers are culturally significant and also home to significant numbers of crowned lemurs.

DAYS 10-13

The beaches of Nosy Be

Drive through scenic coffee and cocoa plantations to the coastal harbour of Ankify, where you will board a boat for the transfer to your Nosy Be beach lodge. Check into Time + Tide Tsara Komba (or similar) for a 4 night stay. Located just off the north-west coast, Nosy Be is Madagascar’s best known beach destination and home to beautiful, azure seas. Relax on the sands, snorkel or sail the clear waters or explore the nearby islands and nature reserves – the choice is yours. Additional costs apply for extra trips and activities – please enquire for details.

14 nights

From £7,749 per person*

Ask the African Pride team or your travel agent for a personalised quotation.

Contact us on 01904 619428.

*Price based on 2 adults sharing, for a departure on 4 October 2025 from London Heathrow unless otherwise specified.

Prices correct at time of publication. Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply. See website terms of use for further information on guide prices.

What's included

Full details of inclusions will be detailed with your holiday quotation. (add entries for includes/excludes below)

Included

Economy class flights

Domestic flights within Madagascar as indicated

Accommodation

Meals as shown

Transfers as detailed

Private transportation with English speaking driver/guide

Entrance and guiding fees when visiting parks and sites listed in the itinerary

Shared return boat transfers to Nosy Be lodge

Not Included

Personal Travel Insurance

Visa and visa fees where relevant

Any items of a personal nature

Beverages unless otherwise shown

Gratuities

Additional activities not scheduled in the itinerary

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