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Suggested tailor-made tour · Madagascar

Tana + Nature Parks + Dive Reort

Around £5900 per person 14 days 4 stops

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Tour highlights

Dive, and the Madagascar you'd hate to miss

This exceptional Madagascar journey begins with two nights in Antananarivo, where a private city tour introduces the island’s history, culture and colourful markets. Continue for two nights in the Mandrare region, exploring unique wildlife and local communities on guided walks and nature tours, before heading to Amber Mountain for two nights of rainforest hikes, waterfalls and cooler highland scenery with an expert guide.

The adventure concludes with a luxury escape to Constance Tsarabanjina, a private island retreat offering pristine beaches and outstanding diving. It’s the perfect balance of cultural discovery, soft adventure and barefoot island indulgence.

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Around £5900 per person

Price includes

Private 4x4 transfers with driver and guide

All tours with a private guide

All-inclusive accommodation on the luxury dive resort

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Minimum of 2 people travelling (or single supplement will apply. Excluding flights (please call for flight inclusive tour)

This is a suggested itinerary — your Madagascar specialist will tailor every stop to your dates, level and budget.

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Your route

4 stops through Madagascar

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Day by day

The itinerary

Days 1–3

Antananarivo

4* Maison Gallieni Breakfast

Start the trip with two nights in Antananarivo (Tana), easing into Madagascar in style with a private city tour taking in the historic Upper Town, lively markets, artisan workshops and local culinary highlights, with time to relax between outings.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your internal flight north to Diego Suarez, where your nature adventure begins.

About Antananarivo +

Antananarivo, affectionately known as Tana, is the bustling and colourful capital of Madagascar. Nestled among the central highlands, the city is an intriguing mix of history, culture, and vibrant modern life. As you explore, you'll notice its unique charm, with winding cobblestone streets, French colonial architecture, and traditional Malagasy houses perched on steep hillsides.

The city's heart is a hive of activity, where lively markets such as Analakely offer a sensory feast of colours, sounds, and smells. Here, you can shop for local crafts, fresh produce, and vibrant fabrics while soaking in the energy of daily Malagasy life. Tana's historical landmarks, like the Rova of Antananarivo, perched atop a hill, tell the story of the island's royal past and offer breathtaking views of the city below.

Tana also serves as a cultural hub, where traditional Malagasy music and dance can be experienced alongside the flavors of its diverse cuisine, blending African, Asian, and European influences. As you wander, you'll discover cosy cafes and bustling restaurants that showcase the island's rich culinary heritage. Beyond the city, lush landscapes and picturesque rice paddies stretch into the distance, hinting at Madagascar's natural beauty waiting to be explored.

Rova of Antananarivo (Queen's Palace) - A historic royal palace offering stunning views and insight into Madagascar’s monarchy.

Andafiavaratra Palace - A museum showcasing royal artifacts and historical exhibits.

Analakely Market - A bustling market filled with local crafts, food, and textiles.

Ambohimanga - A UNESCO World Heritage Site and sacred royal hill located just outside the city.

Botanical Garden - Home to lemurs, endemic plants, and Malagasy wildlife.

Lac Anosy - A peaceful lake with a striking World War I memorial in its center.

Independence Avenue - A lively area with shops, cafes, and colonial architecture.

Piratenmuseum (Pirate Museum) - A fun spot to learn about Madagascar’s pirate history.

Faravohitra Cathedral - A charming colonial-era church with panoramic city views.

Antananarivo Museum of Art and Archaeology - A museum exploring Malagasy culture and history.

Days 3–5

Amber Mountains National Park

4* The Litchi Tree, Amber Mountains Half Board

Meet and assist at Diego Suarez airport (in the Northwest) and then travel by 4x4 to Joffreville (around 90 minutes), the gateway to exploring the Amber Mountains. After checking into your hotel, your private guide will take you to the Amber Mountains National Park for an afternoon guided tour, then overnight at The Litchi Tree Hotel. The following morning, a 2nd tour of Amber Mountains National Park followed by a relaxing afternoon and overnight.

About Amber Mountains National Park +

Amber Mountain National Park, or Montagne d'Ambre, is one of Madagascar’s most enchanting natural reserves, located in the northern part of the island near Diego Suarez. This lush, tropical paradise is a stark contrast to the surrounding dry landscapes, offering visitors a cool and verdant escape filled with diverse flora and fauna.

The park is renowned for its dense rainforests, cascading waterfalls, and crater lakes, all set against a backdrop of volcanic mountains. The lush vegetation is home to an extraordinary variety of plant species, including ferns, orchids, and endemic trees. Wildlife enthusiasts will delight in spotting the park’s unique inhabitants, such as crowned lemurs, Sanford's brown lemurs, and a variety of brightly colored chameleons, including the smallest chameleon species in the world, Brookesia minima.

Amber Mountain National Park offers well-maintained hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels. Along these trails, you can visit stunning natural landmarks like the Sacred Waterfall and the emerald Lac Mahery. Birdwatchers will enjoy the park’s vibrant birdlife, while others might marvel at the strange leaf-tailed geckos camouflaged among the trees.

The park’s cool, misty climate is a refreshing break from the heat of the surrounding areas, making it an ideal spot for exploration. It is easily accessible from Diego Suarez, with guided tours available to help visitors navigate its trails and learn about its unique ecosystems.

Amber Mountain National Park is a magical destination that showcases Madagascar’s unparalleled natural diversity and offers a serene retreat into the heart of the island’s wilderness.

Days 5–7

Ankarana National Park

2* Ankarana Lodge Half Board

Today, you will travel from Joffreville to Ankarana (around 4 hours of very bumpy roads, with a stop en route at the Red Tsingy). On arrival in Ankarana, your private guide will take you on an afternoon guided tour of the Ankarana Nature Reserve. Overnight at Ankarana Lodge, followed by a morning tour of the Ankarana Nature Reserve.

About Ankarana National Park +

Ankarana is one of the best places in Madagascar to see the famous limestone tsingy (a geological oddity sculpted by erosion). The limestone massif rises up from the forest, and though a few tiny succulent plants cling to the rocks, the tsingy is largely bare and spikey limestone. A few paths wind through the rocks, and hiking is challenging, but rewarding with some spectacular views out over the reserve. Among the forests and rivers of the lower levels of the park lie several caves, stretching for thousands back into the limestone. Colonies of hundreds of bats live within, and twisted limestone formations glint in the torchlight.

The lower levels of the park are deciduous forest, where crowned lemurs, and Sanford's brown lemurs can be seen among the trees. Two nocturnal lemurs are also present in Ankarana Special Reserve, including the gray mouse lemur and the northern sporting lemur. Even during the day, sleepy-eyed sporting lemurs can be found snoozing in the fork of a tree, although they are most often heard at night-time.

Ankarana is spared the heavy rains that fall on the east coast of Madagascar from December through until April, but this remains the wettest time of year, and the lower reaches of the park are off-limits. In particular, it is not possible to visit the caves during this period, as sudden rainfall and rising waters make this rather dangerous. On the plus side, the plants thrive in the rain, and orchids bloom in the early months of the year. From April onward, the weather becomes drier. June and July are the coolest months of the year and are good times for some of the most challenging hiking activities. The warmer months of October, November, and December are excellent for wildlife: snakes come out to bask in the sunshine, migratory birds arrive from the north, and lemurs are at their most energetic and easily spotted.

Days 7–14

North Madagascar

5* Constance Tsarabanjina Madagascar All Inclusive

After a relaxing breakfast this morning, we will drive to the small port of Ankify (around 3 hours). From here, you will head North up the coast for around 1 hour, followed by a 1-hour boat crossing to Constance Tsarabanjina. Tide depending

On arrival at the stunning Constance Tsarabanjina small luxury resort, you can rest your walking boots and put on your flip-flops, ready for some well-earned beach relaxation plus epic diving and Whaleshark watching.

About North Madagascar +

Northern Madagascar is an extraordinary destination for a scuba diving holiday, celebrated for its diverse marine life, pristine coral reefs, and untouched dive sites. The region, particularly around the Nosy Be Archipelago, Nosy Mitsio, and Nosy Sakatia, offers some of the best diving conditions in the Indian Ocean. It combines vibrant coral ecosystems with consistently warm, clear waters and a fascinating range of dive environments. This area is ideal for divers seeking both adventure and tranquillity in a truly remote setting.

In northern Madagascar, snorkelling trips with whale sharks offer an unforgettable experience, especially around the Nosy Be Archipelago and nearby islands. These majestic creatures migrate to the region's warm waters primarily between September and December, drawn by the plankton-rich environment that makes northern Madagascar one of the world’s best spots for observing whale sharks up close.

Northern Madagascar is also a good whale-watching destination, especially around Nosy Be and the islands off its coast. From July to September, humpback whales migrate from the Antarctic to Madagascar’s warm waters to breed and give birth, making this an ideal time for whale-watching.

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