Antakarana traditions & Tropical Escape

Road to the village community of Ankoriahely for an authentic immersion in Antakarana country. Meet the locals, discover traditions, customs and the local way of life. A special moment of exchange and cultural understanding before returning to your hotel.

Exploration of the Montagne des Français and its military remains dating from the colonial period and the Second World War. Discovery of the Three Bays, between dunes, wild coves and exceptional marine panoramas, where history mixes with natural beauty.

Visit the Montagne d’Ambre national park, a lush tropical forest home to lemurs, waterfalls and endemic flora. Continuation towards the spectacular Tsingy Rouges, ephemeral formations sculpted by erosion, in flamboyant colors. Night in a bush lodge in the heart of a wild setting.

Road to the Ankarana massif, famous for its impressive limestone Tsingy, deep caves and canyons. Installation at Black Lemur Camp, surrounded by nature, for total immersion.

Day dedicated to exploring Ankarana: suspension bridges, sacred caves, endemic fauna and unique karst landscapes. This site is also a spiritual hotspot for the Antakarana people, deeply linked to their ancestral beliefs.

Stop at Anivorano to discover the sacred lake and the cult of crocodiles, an emblematic place of local traditions. Continue to Ambanja, a region renowned for its cocoa and spice plantations. Night with a local in Ambalahonko for a friendly and authentic experience.

Day of immersion in the community (Maison des Voyageurs). Sharing daily life, cultural exchanges, discovery of Antakarana traditions and participation in local activities.

Discovery of the local agricultural world: plantations of cocoa, vanilla, ylang-ylang and other spices for which the region is famous. Participation in rural activities and enriching encounters.

Transfer to the port and boat crossing to Nosy Be, the Perfume Island. Installation at the hotel then cultural city tour to discover the history and traditions of the island.

Exploration of the island: traditional villages, colorful markets, panoramic viewpoints and tropical landscapes. A day between nature, culture and the sweetness of island life.

Visit to the Lokobe reserve, a primary forest sheltering exceptional biodiversity. Return to Ambatozavavy for a cultural discovery of the local community before concluding this journey between traditions, nature and emerald islands.