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ANTSIRANANA, MADAGASCAR
The north of Madagascar is characterized by its variety. The Tsarantana massif includes Madagascar’s highest peak (Maromokotro, 2,876m). The weather can alter dramatically within short distances in this region. Due to weather changes, this region is particularly interesting for botanists and other naturalists.
ABOUT ANTSIRANANA
Antsiranana Nosy Be is the most well known of all Madagascar’s islands offering a wide choice of accommodation from budget to exclusive private island resorts. Situated off the northwest coast of Madagascar, the Island has a tropical climate, and is great for those looking for a sea, sun and sand destination. Tropical climate, palm-fringed beaches and coral reefs abound. Nosy Be is the largest in the extensive archipelago, which lies off the northwest coast. Deservedly, the most popular is Nosy Tanikely, a marine reserve that offers astounding snorkelling and diving opportunities. Nosy Komba is an unofficial ‘sanctuary’ for a thriving population of endangered black lemurs. Iranja and Tsarabanjina are remote jewels for the discerning traveler, and the Lokobe Reserve nature trail on southeast Nosy Be. The islands can be visited year round except during February, which is cyclone season.
Montagne D’Ambre Reserve is a well known mountain rainforest National Park, a mere 45 minute drive to the south of Diego. This is one of the most popular hiking venues on the island. Splendid scenery, including lush mountain rainforest, crater lakes and the island’s two best-known waterfalls. You will see lemurs (Crowned and Sanford’s); birds (Madagascar crested ibis and white throated oxylabes) and various reptiles. Tiny stump-tailed chameleons may be found underfoot and if your eyes are sharp, the remarkable master of camouflage, the leaf-tailed gecko may spring into view.|
To witness some of Madagascar’s most magnificent limestone, you may have to sacrifice some comforts (only camping facilities are available in Ankarana). The best time to visit is late August to December. The Ankarana reserve may be inaccessible between January and April. Ankarana is the most bizarre place in Madagascar and is the subject of a National Geographic video, as well as books like the excellent “Lemurs of the Lost World” (Jane Wilson/ Impact Books). Ankarana is absolutely mind boggling: A 5 km x 20 km limestone plateau surrounded by formidable cliffs and walls, with fields of razor-sharp pinnacles called “Tsingy”. Below all this, are hundreds of miles of caves, passages and subterranean rivers. In between the sheer walls and cliffs are sunken tropical deciduous forests, where lots of rare wildlife finds sanctuary in virtual isolation. Species include high concentrations of crowned, sportive and Sanford’s brown lemurs.
Wooden bungalows built on a cliff overlooking the famous Madirokely/Ambataloaka Bay. Comfortable sea facing bungalows with arty design each with their own little veranda.
Anjajavy is so remote that it enjoys its own time zone, an hour ahead of the rest of Madagascar. It is set in its own sandy bay with limestone cliffs at each end, an hour and a half by private plane from Tana.
