The Vanilla Coast and the Masoala Peninsula
Explore Madagascar’s hidden gems for 4 to 12 days, venturing into unique places away from typical circuits. This adventure unfolds in the North, where Maroantsetra, a village with a Western-style setting, attracts forest enthusiasts. Between sea and primary forest, explore parks and reserves. In Sambava and Antalaha, breathe in the authentic scent of vanilla.
Itinerary: Antananarivo – Sambava – Antalaha – Maroantsetra – Masoala Peninsula – Masoala National Park
(Option: Direct landing in Maroantsetra-Tamatave)
Day 1- Antananarivo
- Welcome at Antananarivo International Airport, formalities, and hotel transfer.
- Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2- Antananarivo – Maroantsetra
- Transfer to the airport, flight to Maroantsetra.
- Check-in at the hotel and free lunch.
- Afternoon dedicated to the beach or a canoe excursion on the canals of Maroantsetra.
- Opportunity to observe abundant amphibian fauna, including chameleons, frogs, and various birds.
- Discover the activities of Malagasy farmers in rice fields and vanilla plantations.
- Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3- Maroantsetra – Nosy Manga be – Masoala
- Transfer to Masoala National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Visit Nosy Mangabe Island: a special reserve.
- Check-in at the hotel for a restful night.
Day 4 – Masoala National Park
- Full day dedicated to the visit of Masoala National Park.
- Explore its primary forest housing the Red Ruffed Lemur and the Helmet Vanga.
- Numerous lemurs, abundant flora, and avifauna.
- Picnic lunch and afternoon snorkeling on coastal coral reefs.
- Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5- Masoala – Maroantsetra – Manambolosy
- Transfer to Maroantsetra and continue the road to Manambolosy.
- Check-in at the hotel + village visit.
Day 6- Manambolosy – Mananara
- 4×4 expedition on the fabulous Mananara track.
- Visit the Aye-Aye forest.
- Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7- Mananara – Manompana
- Continue the 4×4 journey to reach Manompana for the pier to Sainte-Marie Island.
- Photo session throughout the journey.
- Possibility to continue directly to Foulpointe to reach Tamatave
Day 8- Tamatave
- Transfer to the airport and flight to the capital.
- Welcome at Ivato airport.
- Check-in at the hotel.
- Souvenir shopping at the grand market.
