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'''Mountains and montane rainforest in Marojejy National Park:''' Landscapes, to see Silky sifaka and [[Helmet vanga]]<br>
'''Daraina Reserve:''' Observation of the Golden-crowned sifaka<br>
'''Tsingy of Ankarana West:''' Visit of Big Tsingy and Lac Vert (Green lakeLake)<br>'''Tsingy of Ankarana East:''' Visit of Tsingy Meva and bat cave <br>
'''Andrafiamena Special Reserve:''' Observation of the endangered Perrier's sifaka<br>
'''The rainforest of Amber Mountain National Park''': Discover of [[Crowned lemur]]<br>
'''Day excursion to Emerald Sea''' in a traditional sailing boat (pirogue)
=== When do go ===
Feasibility: January to December
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Best season: April to December
'''Day 5: Sambava - Vohemar - Daraina Reserve (B/L/D)
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Breakfast and early departure from Sambava to Vohemar (3h). Lunch on the way in a local restaurant. To reach the remote paradise of Daraina Reserve from Vohemar is not easy; this is a tough drive on a very bad road including river crossings (4h of bumpy road). Arrival at the camp. At sunset, possibility to go for a night walk in search of the rare [[Aye-aye]]. Night in Daraina Reserve.
'''Day 6: Daraina Reserve (B/L/D)'''<br>
'''Day 8: Ankarana National Park (B/L/D)'''<br>
Breakfast and thereafter half a day of leisure. In the afternoon visit of to the bat cave and lost river. This park protects one of the largest stretches of Tsingy, Madagascar’s most bizarre, wonderful and like from another world landscape. Dinner and night in Ankarana.
'''Day 9: Day visit of Ankarana National Park (West) (B/L/D)'''
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Breakfast and drive to the western part of Ankarana National Park (2h of bumpy road). We will pass the Big Tsingy and Lac Vert (Green lakeLake). Picnic lunch on the way. Drive back to the lodge in the afternoon. We can do a night walk to search for Ankarana sportive lemur, Northern rufous mouse lemur, Madagascar scops-owl and perhaps we spot an interesting gecko or two. Dinner and night in Ankarana. '''Day 10: Day exploration of Andrafiamena Special Reserve (B/L/D)'''
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Breakfast and departure to Andrafiamena Special Reserve (2h drive). Although the endangered Black sifaka (Perrier's sifaka) is the focus at Andrafiamena Special Reserve, there are also many birds in the rainforest of this reserve. These include Madagascar blue pigeon, Hook-billed vanga, Sickle-billed vanga, Red-tailed vanga, Common newtonia, Common jery, Greater vasa parrot, Lesser vasa parrot, Common Hoopoe and many others. Picnic lunch. Return to the lodge in the afternoon. Dinner and night in Ankarana.
'''Day 11: Ankarana National Park (East) - Red Tsingy - Amber Mountain National Park (B/L/D)'''<br>
Breakfast at the hotel and morning walk in the Tsingy Meva and Tsingy Rary. This park protects one of the largest stretches of Tsingy, Madagascar's most bizarre, wonderful, and out-of-another-world landscape. Lunch at the lodge and departure to Amber Mountain National Park (3h drive). Visit of the Red Tsingy on the way. Arrival at the lodge. Dinner and night at Amber Mountain National Park.
'''Day 12: Amber Mountain National Park - [[Diego Suarez]] (B/L/D)'''
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Breakfast at the hotel and day visit to Amber Mountain National Park. The Amber Mountain National Park is a volcanic and mountainous area. Founded in 1958, the park is home to seven species of lemurs, including the Crowned lemur, Brown lemur, Sanford's brown lemur, Northern rufous mouse lemur, Northern sportive lemur, Aye-aye and the Amber Mountain fork-crowned lemur (Montagne d'Ambre fork-crowned lemur). Amongst the mammals, the [[Malagasy ring-tailed mongoose|Ring-tailed mongoose]] is probably the most frequently observed. There are also many species of birds and the ''Brookesia minima'', the smallest chameleon in the world. You will discover beautiful waterfalls and lakes, and beautiful views of the extreme north of the island. The park aims to preserve the unique flora and fauna of northern Madagascar. This mountain is home to a beautiful tropical forest preserved from any human impact. During this visit you will enjoy the various forms of vegetation: canarium, ficus, orchids, ferns. Picnic lunch at Station des Roussettes. Departure to Diego Suarez in the afternoon (1h drive). Dinner and overnight in Diego Suarez.
'''Day 13: Diego Suarez - [[Emerald Sea]] - Diego Suarez (B/L/D)'''<br>
Breakfast and day excursion to Emerald Sea. Transfer to [[Ramena]] (30min drive). Then we sail by traditional pirogue to Emerald Sea. We arrive at Suarez Island, where we have time for relaxation and leisure and the possibility to swim and snorkel at the coral reef. Picnic lunch on the beach on the little island and transfer back in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Diego Suarez.
'''Day 14: Diego Suarez - Tana (B/L/D)
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Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport for the flight from Diego Suarez to Antananarivo. Arrival in Tana, reception and transfer to the hotel and lunch. Leisure time in the afternoon.
'''Day 15: Tana (B)
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Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport for the international flight. End of services.
=== Contact ===
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For more information about this tour please contact [[Pascal]] directly:
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