Rainforest, lemurs, sacred waterfalls and the colonial village of Joffreville
Rising above the dry plains of the north, Amber Mountain is a cool oasis covered in tropical rainforest. Created in 1958, it is one of the first national parks in Madagascar, known for its biodiversity, sacred waterfalls and crater lakes, about 1h15 by road from Diego Suarez (Antsiranana).
With your guide, you walk the park trails in search of endemic wildlife: several lemur species, including crowned lemurs, chameleons and many birds. The animals are wild, but your guide knows where sightings are most frequent.
The easy walk leads to the Sacred Waterfall in the heart of the forest. As the ground can be wet, good walking shoes are recommended. The climate is noticeably cooler than on the coast.
Lunch in Joffreville, at a guesthouse table or a charming inn, then a stroll through the village and its old colonial houses, with views over the coast. Back in Diego Suarez around 5:00 pm.
Amber Mountain lies near Diego Suarez, several hours from Nosy Be. To visit it from Nosy Be, our northern Madagascar tours include it, together with the Ankarana tsingy and the Emerald Sea.
08h00
Pick-up at your hotel by 4x4 and climb to the heights of Amber Mountain, about 1h15 by road.
09h15
Guided walk on the park trails in search of endemic wildlife, lemurs and chameleons, with a stop at the Sacred Waterfall.
12h30
A meal prepared with local produce at a guesthouse table or a charming inn in the village.
14h00
A walk through the village to see its old colonial houses, meet the locals and enjoy views over the coast.
15h30
Drive down to Diego Suarez with photo stops at viewpoints over the bay, arriving around 5:00 pm.
Pick-up at 8:00 am from your hotel in Diego Suarez, back around 5:00 pm. Groups of 2 to 12 people. The climate is cooler and wetter than on the coast: bring walking shoes, a warm layer, insect repellent, a hat and sunscreen. Trails are drier in the dry season.
€70 per adult, €35 per child aged 5 to 10 and €50 for ages 11 to 15. The price includes 4x4 transport from your hotel in Diego Suarez, the guide, national park entrance fees, lunch in Joffreville and water. For children under 5, please contact us.
A full day: pick-up at your hotel at 8:00 am and return around 5:00 pm, including about 1h15 of driving on the way there.
Amber Mountain is home to several lemur species, and sightings along the trails are frequent. They are wild animals: their presence depends on the time of day and the weather, and is never guaranteed. Your guide knows the best areas.
The route is rated easy: walking on forest trails at a pace suited to the group, followed by a stroll through Joffreville. Walking shoes are recommended, as the ground can be wet and slippery.
The climate is noticeably milder and cooler than on the coast, which makes the day very pleasant. A warm layer is recommended, especially in the morning and in case of rain, as the forest is humid all year.
The park can be visited all year. The forest stays humid in every season, but the trails are drier and more pleasant during the dry season: ask us for advice based on your dates.
It is led by our local team, with a 4x4, an experienced driver and a guide who knows the park. Before travelling to Madagascar, also check your government's official travel advice.
Not as a day trip: the park lies near Diego Suarez, several hours from Nosy Be. Our northern Madagascar tours include it, starting from Nosy Be.
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