Antsiranana: all 9 tours and excursions for your cruise

Depart the port and drive to The Ankarana Special Reserve, located 108km's south of Antsiranana, covering 18,220ha and created in 1956. It is a small, partially vegetated plateau composed of 150-million year-old limestone, which has eroded to form the Tsingy. The Ankarana Special Reserve is a scenic challenging hiking destination but rewarding, with a number of trails and pathways that wind through the rocks and with the focus being on seeing the Tsingy, caves and lakes. (Weather...

Close to the northern tip of Madagascar, the French colonial port town of Antsiranana, formerly known as Diego Suarez, named after a Portuguese navigator who visited the bay in 1500. Antsiranana is home to the second largest natural bay in the world and offers fantastic views of the Indian Ocean. In 1880, the port served as a base for the first French attempt to colonize the island by force and was ceded to them, along with Nosy Be and Nosy Boraha, long before the whole island...

Enjoy a four hour historical-cultural tour through the third largest bay in the world, where you will have the opportunity to discover panoramic points, baobabs, a bit of history and local customs.Ramena Village Begin your adventure with a scenic departure from the port, heading towards the traditional fishing village of Ramena. Here, the villagers still weave their fishing nets by hand, preserving skills passed down through generations. As you wander through the village, you can experience the...

Depart for the Montagne d'Ambre National Park for a half day excursion in a 4WD vehicle. A lush tropical forest surrounded by semi-arid savanna, a series of extinct volcanoes, lakes and rivers, make up Amber Mountain National Park a paradise destination for birders, botanists and hikers. Beginning from lower altitudes, the park comprises of 3 different types of forest: the dry deciduous forest, the montane rainforest and the mid-altitude rainforest that peak at 1400 mt. To visit...

Explore Antsiranana at your leisure during your half-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private 4x4 vehicle (air-conditioning is not available). Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Antsiranana City Orientation, Baie des Francais,...

Explore Antsiranana at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private 4x4 car (air-conditioning is not available). Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Antsiranana City Orientation Note...

Discover the Tsingy Rouge:After meeting your guide, set off along the main national road, taking in the views before following a rugged dirt path that leads to the Tsingy Rouge canyons. This off-the-beaten-track route offers a closer look at Madagascar’s diverse landscape and gives glimpses of the natural wonders ahead. As you approach the canyons, the adventure truly begins with a firsthand encounter of the famous “Red Tsingy” formations. Red Tsingy and CanyonsThe hike starts...

Le Domaine de Fontenay is situated in Joffreville, at 34km from the harbor, a village a short distance from Diego Suarez, located on the flanks of Montagne d'Ambre, and boasting picturesque, late nineteenth century colonial architecture derived from a former French Army health center. This place is also within easy reach of the well-known Montagne d'Ambre National Park. A tourism highlight in Madagascar, Le Domaine de Fontenay provides the perfect base for discovering the primary...

Le Domaine de Fontenay is situated in Joffreville, at 34km from the harbor, a village a short distance from Diego Suarez, located on the flanks of Montagne d'Ambre, and boasting picturesque, late nineteenth century colonial architecture derived from a former French Army health center. This place is also within easy reach of the well-known Montagne d'Ambre National Park. A tourism highlight in Madagascar, Le Domaine de Fontenay provides the perfect base for discovering the primary...