Anivorano Nord

Anivorano Nord or Anivorano du Nord is a town and commune located along the RN6 in the Antsiranana II district in the north of Madagascar.

East of the town and reachable by foot there is Lac Antagnavo. The lake is sacred to the Malagasy people and home to many crocodiles. As with other sacred lakes in Madagascar, also this one shares the story that its crocodiles are cursed humans.

Accommodation

La Reine d'Ankarana (10 rooms)
Tel: +261 (0)32 67 316 79

La Refuge de Maeva
Tel: +261 (0)34 67 776 61 / +261 (0)34 01 348 40

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Geographic coordinates: 12.755626S 49.237874E

Photos

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Additional information

• Bike ride Diego Suarez to Ambanja to Diego Suarez - 506.94 kilometres
• Bike ride Diego Suarez to Sambava to Diego Suarez - 846.17 kilometres