Veloma Trip

DAY 1: NOSY BE – ANKIFY – ANKARANA SPECIAL RESERVE – AMBILOBE

Highlights: Landscape, meeting with farmers, Grey Tsingy of Ankarana (10 circuits to choose from in the park).

Visits: Grey Tsingy – Riverbank – Wildlife and Plant Species.

Departure: Around 7:00 a.m. from your hotel and head to the port of Nosy Be, for a 35-minute boat transfer to the port of Ankify.

From the port of Ankify, we continue north, passing through typical Antakarana tribal villages on one side and a vast mahogany field on the other, before reaching the urban commune of Ambilobe, crossing superb landscapes for panoramic views and, above all, the ravinala forest, one of Madagascar's emblematic plants. A 2.5-hour drive from the town of Ambilobe leads to Mahamasina, the main entrance to Ankarana National Park. After settling in, we'll enjoy a delicious lunch. We begin our tour of the park with the Tsingy Gris, with its sharp and spectacular formations; with its fossilized animal tracks, the 11 species of lemurs, and the 92 species of birds that call its forests home. Toward the end of the day, a visit to the village of Mahamasina is another option. Dinner and overnight stay in a bungalow in Mahamasina.

DAY 2: AMBILOBE – ANKIFY – NOSY BE

Highlights: Ambilobe town: market, royal palace and surrounding area, pottery workshop.

Departure: After a hearty breakfast, we leave the town of Ambilobe around 8:00 a.m. to reach a spice plantation. Then we will continue to Ankify, followed by a boat transfer to Nosy Be.

Transfer by vehicle to the port of Ankify and by boat to Nosy Be.

• Number of Passengers: Clients, Guide, Driver
• Vehicle Type: Spacious, comfortable, and air-conditioned 4WD