Nord et SAVA – Entre Tsingy, Forêts et Lagons Émeraude

The National Park of Ankarana The Ankàrana Special Reserve (National Park) allows you to see tsingy, these karst formations offering the rather breathtaking vision of hundreds of sharp limestone needles and peaks, erect towards the sky. In addition, water erosion has caused the creation of more than 100 caves which were inhabited during inter-ethnic conflicts. Some even house royal tombs. A dream place for hikers. Loky Manambato (Daraina) The Loky Manambato Protected Area, which is accessible from Daraina, about 53 km from Vohemar, is one of the best destinations for ecotourism on the Big Island. Indeed, this protected area shelters an astonishing biodiversity whose rate of endemism can reach 80%. It is best known as the natural refuge of the famous lemur propithecus tattersalli. Vohemar Coastal city in the northeast of Madagascar, the city of Vohémar is located in a bay that benefits from natural protection against bad weather and other natural phenomena of Indian Ocean. Green city, with the sweet scent of  vanilla never too far, Vohémar, is a municipality of spice producers and also a fishing town. Vohemar is the only port of the northeast area of Madagascar. Marojejy National Park 60 km from Sambava, Marojery is arguably the most beautiful park in Madagascar. This "wonder of nature" has the unique property on the island of being traversed by a primary forest over 2000 meters above sea level. Consequently, the park presents a rare diversity in humid tropical environment. Sambava Sambava is the hub of the vanilla and coffee trade of Madagascar. It also has the largest industrial coconut grove in the country. The city does not deserve a big stop (except to buy a vanilla pod in season). The Sambava river cuts the city in two. The center and the main shops are located south of the bridge. Andrafiamena Reserve It is a Nature Reserve of about 30,000 hectares, with very varied landscape, made up of subtropical primary forest, stoneware massifs and calcareous formations called Tsingy. Great variety of lemurs, we can also find a great variety of woes (49 different species), endemic plants, reptiles (chameleons and snakes) and a large number of amphibians. The Red Tsingy of Irodo Valley 50 km south of Diego-Suarez is a group of beautiful red tsingy, to visit in the afternoon before sunset to profit from the great colors. These tsingy are the result of an erosion also called limestone pavement. The mixture of different oxides and the work of time gave birth to a set of a few hundred small fairy chimneys. Ramena Twenty kilometers from Diégo-Suarez, Ramena a small authentic fishing village with a great choice of shacks that serve the most amazing seafood at great prices. The beach is also great with great warm clear water. A great destination for beach lovers. Nosy Hara The Nosy Hara archipelago, in the north in the province of Antsiranana, is located between Cape Anorintany and Cape Vohilava. Covering an area of approximately 75,000 ha, it consists of 17 islands surrounded by vast coral reefs. An escape from the real world. Diego Suarez At the northern tip of Madagascar is Diego-Suarez (Antsiranana). It is the 3rd port of Madagascar. Former French garrison, the city has lost its grandeur but still retains a feeling of nostalgia and great atmosphere. The marks of colonization haunt her like ghosts. There is an amazing cultural diversity in the city, always ready to party. Great place for nature lovers, natural and marine  parks are a stone throw away.