Tsingy d'Ankarana – Limestone Forests, Caves, and Lemurs in Northern Madagascar
Two days of adventure in the unique limestone plateau – reachable directly from Nosy Be.
Discover Tsingy d'Ankarana
The Tsingy d'Ankarana is one of Madagascar's most fascinating natural wonders – and one of the least known outside the island. The limestone plateau in northern Madagascar consists of sharp rock needles, underground rivers, caves, and dense jungle. Lemurs live here freely in their natural habitat.
The tour starts on Nosy Be: pickup, boat crossing to the mainland, transfer to a car with a local driver. On the way north, the group stops at a spice plantation – ylang-ylang, vanilla, and tropical spices that give Nosy Be its nickname 'Île aux Parfums'. Overnight in a local hotel en route.
On the second day, it's straight into the Réserve Spéciale d'Ankarana. A 3–4-hour jungle trek through the limestone labyrinth – with caves, viewpoints, and guaranteed lemur sightings. I guide the entire tour in English, French, or German.
What most travelers don't know: The Tsingy d'Ankarana is doable in 2 days from Nosy Be – no weeks-long expedition needed. It's the perfect extension of a Nosy Be holiday for anyone who wants more than just beaches.
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What awaits you
- Tsingy d'Ankarana – sharp limestone rocks, caves, underground rivers
- Guided jungle trek 3–4 hours with me
- Black lemurs and endemic animals in their natural habitat
- Spice plantation en route (ylang-ylang, vanilla)
- Boat crossing from Nosy Be harbor to the mainland
- Only 2 days – perfect extension of a Nosy Be holiday
- Little-known alternative to the famous Tsingy de Bemaraha
Itinerary
- 1Day 1: Pickup on Nosy Be → Harbor → Boat crossing to mainland → Car transfer → Spice plantation (ylang-ylang, vanilla) → Continue north → Overnight local hotel.
- 2Day 2: Réserve Spéciale d'Ankarana – Jungle trek 3–4 hours, caves, lemurs, viewpoint → Return drive → Harbor → Boat back to Nosy Be.
Practical Info
- Bring: sturdy footwear, light long pants, insect spray, camera, travel documents
- Included: Pickup Nosy Be, boat crossing, car + driver, guide, Ankarana national park fee, 1 overnight (local guesthouse)
- Not included: Meals, drinks, personal expenses
- Best time: May to October
Tsingy from Nosy Be in 2 days: Many think Madagascar's Tsingy formations are only reachable with a long expedition. The Tsingy d'Ankarana is in the north – and can be comfortably booked as a 2-day tour from Nosy Be with me.
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