The massif of Ankarana is dominated by attractive limestone karst formations called locally “Tsingy”, it extends on a little over 20km on the west coast. We count an underground complex network, extending over nearly 120km.
Ankarana is home of 13 species of bats, 10 species of Lemurs (Crowned Lemur and Brown Lemur), and 92 species of birds. The specific fauna, adapted to the life caves, gives to Ankarana its particular character. Ankarana preserves a dense, tropical deciduous forest with spiny forests, baobabs, tall trees.
Rare and endemic birds and many species found their holiday cottage in the reserve, as the fosa, the unique predator of the species of the family of Felidae in Madagascar.

Joffre Ville, gateway to the Montagne d’Ambre National Park, is a small station southwest of Diego founded early in the century by Marshal Joffre. Synonymous with rest and freshness over 700 meters above sea level, the resort is known for its famous litchi on the Big Island. Visitors can find several attractions: the presence of a microclimate of a tropical wet evergreen rainforest, forest tracks, crater lakes, botanical trail, waterfalls and views. 7 species of lemurs, and a variety of endemic terrestrial species that can be observed in their natural habitat. 12 species of small mammals, 75 species of birds of which 35 are endemic, 49 species of reptiles and 24 species of amphibians …
These include: the crowned lemur, who will meet you; Brookesia sp, one of the smallest chameleon in the world; Microcebus sp, which is the smallest primate in the world, the fosa the largest carnivorous mammal of Madagascar, butterflies, boa, endemic birds … that you will discover with patience and luck …

Departing from Diego towards Ramena, after a few kilometres on bad roads, we will take a sandy track up to the Bay of Sakalava. An imposing a 300 years old Baobab tree is soaring above the road before we reach a very beautifully white sandy beach where, with a bit of luck we will able to encounter some lemurs.
Then we leave for the Bay of the Pigeons and after crossing some dunes, we will arrive at bay named the dunes (Bay of the Dunes). A deserted beach will welcome you with an invitation to bathe.
Depending on the seasons, you may get a chance to watch a ballet of tortoises.
We will continue through Cap Miné where the vestiges of war guns and fortifications attest historic presence of the French Army and its former role as guardian of the pass (or the main gateway to Diego Bay), and the lighthouse which is still in good repairs.

Departure by boat from the port Diego to Cape Jasmine Diego (Panoramic view of both the harbor and the tip of the cap). We follow the coast where you can enjoy to watch an interesting combination of Baobabs.
We visit the old military town and its remarkable natural cave.
We will go to a desert beach where the boat awaits us. We will discover another secluded beach where crystal clear water will push you to enjoy scuba diving.
Picnic and bathing therein.