A hike among baobabs and military ruins, in the heart of Antsiranana Bay
Opposite the town of Diego Suarez (Antsiranana), Cap Diego closes one of the largest bays in the world. Baobab forest, views over the bay and traces of a military past: a nature and history excursion, away from the busiest routes in northern Madagascar.
Your guide and driver pick you up at your hotel at 7:45 am and take you to Diego Suarez port. The bay crossing takes about 45 minutes, already with fine views of the cape's baobabs.
The hike lasts 2h30 to 3h depending on the group's pace, on natural and sometimes uneven ground. Your guide shows you the baobabs, the cape's dry vegetation and viewpoints over the bay.
Lunch, prepared by your captain, is served in the Officers' Mess cave, one of the traces of the cape's military past. In the afternoon, visit the French cemetery, then return by boat to Diego Suarez and transfer to your hotel.
Cap Diego is in Diego Suarez, several hours from Nosy Be. To explore the far north from Nosy Be, our northern Madagascar tours visit Diego Suarez, the Emerald Sea and Amber Mountain.
07h45
Your guide and driver pick you up at your hotel, then transfer to Diego Suarez port. A crossing of about 45 minutes across Antsiranana Bay.
09h00
A hike of about 2h30 to 3h among the baobabs, with your guide showing you the surroundings and viewpoints over the bay.
12h30
Lunch prepared by your captain in the Officers' Mess cave, a restful break in a place steeped in history.
14h00
Visit to the French cemetery, another reminder of the bay's military history.
15h00
Boat back to Diego Suarez, then transfer to your hotel.
Pick-up at 7:45 am from your hotel in Diego Suarez, boat back around 3:00 pm. Groups of 2 to 12 people. A moderate 2h30 to 3h hike depending on the group's pace. Bring good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and swimwear. The crossing depends on weather and sea conditions.
€75 per adult, €40 per child aged 5 to 10 and €55 for ages 11 to 15. The price includes the transfer from your hotel in Diego Suarez, the boat, the guide, lunch and water. For children under 5, please contact us.
Pick-up at your hotel at 7:45 am and boat back around 3:00 pm. Crossing Antsiranana Bay takes about 45 minutes each way. It is one of the largest bays in the world, and the boat ride already offers fine views of the cape's baobabs.
The hike lasts 2h30 to 3h depending on the group's pace, on natural and sometimes uneven ground. It is suitable for anyone in normal good health. Closed shoes, a hat and water are essential.
Cap Diego keeps traces of its military past: old installations, the Officers' Mess cave where lunch is served, and the French cemetery visited at the end of the day. Your guide explains the bay's strategic importance throughout its history.
The excursion runs all year, depending on weather and sea conditions for the crossing. As the site is exposed to the sun, an early start makes the hike more pleasant: that is why we leave at 7:45 am.
It is led by our local team, with an experienced guide and captain, and the crossing only takes place when sea conditions allow. Before travelling to Madagascar, also check your government's official travel advice.
Not as a day trip: Cap Diego is in Diego Suarez, several hours from Nosy Be. Our northern Madagascar tours from Nosy Be include Diego Suarez.
Times and the programme may be adjusted to weather and sea conditions. If the crossing is impossible, we contact you to arrange a new date or another solution.
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