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'''Masoala National Park:''' Discover endemic [[Red ruffed lemur]], [[Eastern woolly lemur|Masoala wolly lemur]], Masoala sportive lemur, [[Helmet vanga]], [[Bernier's vanga]], Red-breasted coua, Short-legged ground-roller<br>
'''Nosy Mangabe:''' visit Dutchmen’s beach Dutchmen Beach to see the rock inscription by Dutch sailors, Betsimisaraka tomb, observe [[Black-and-white ruffed lemur]], White-fronted brown lemur, Antongil leaf chameleon, Climbing mantella, Common leaf-tailed gecko<br>
'''Maroantsetra:''' Discover colourfully Tomato frog<br>
'''Farankaraina Tropical Park:''' Observe [[Aye-aye]], [[Malagasy ring-tailed mongoose|Ring-tailed mongoose]], Big-nosed chameleon
'''Day 4: Masoala National Park (B/L/D)'''
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Breakfast and thereafter day excursion by traditional pirogue on the Tampolo River to visit beautiful landscapes and mangroves and thereafter snorkelling in the corral reef.
The marine protected reserve has very colourful corals, several reef fish species such as parrotfish, surgeonfish and clownfish swim amongst sea anemones and shellfish. It is possible to see Green sea turtles and dolphins. Picnic lunch based on seafood on the beach. Afternoon, visit of a plantation growing vanilla, coffee, clove and pepper followed by traditional dance and singing. Dinner and overnight in the Lodge
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'''Day 5: Masoala National Park - [[Nosy Mangabe]] (B/L/D)'''<br>
After breakfast transfer by boat (2h). If we are lucky we might see dolphins and Humpback whales during July and the first two weeks in September. Nosy Mangabe is a pristine lowland rainforest island of 5.20km² and the best place to see Black-and-white ruffed lemur and White-fronted brown lemur.
Nosy Mangabe's reptile and amphibian fauna is equally dramatic; among others there are countless colourful and photogenic frogs, chameleons and geckos. We may encounter the Panther chameleon, Antongil leaf chameleon (the second smallest chameleon in the world), Climbing mantella (mantellaleavigata), Green day-gecko and the incredibly camouflaged Common flat-tail gecko
sleeping during the day. We may see snakes such as the Madagascar tree boa and Madagascan giant hognose snake. Dinner and overnight in the Lodge
. '''Day 6: Nosy Mangabe - Maroantsetra - [[Farankaraina Tropical Park]] (B/L/D)'''<br>
We visit a Betsimisaraka tomb located in the middle of Nosy Mangabe. We will see ancient graves of the first inhabitants of the island and the rock inscriptions left by Dutch sailors during the 16th century on a beach named Plage des Hollandais.
Picnic lunch on Dutchmen Beach. Transfer back to Maroantsetra and thereafter a short walk in town to search for the amazing colourful Tomato frog which is endemic to this region. Continuation to the jetty and boat transfer (2h) followed by a 1.5 hours walk to Farankaraina Tropical Park. Usually the Ring-tailed mongoose welcomes us around the camp. Picnic lunch on the way. Night walk to observe the Aye-aye, Big-nosed chameleon, tailed frog, Brown mouse lemur,...
Dinner and night in the camp.
