Trekking from Maroantsetra to Tampolo - Ambodiforaha - Masoala National Park

Trekking from Maroantsetra to Tampolo - Ambodiforaha - Masoala National Park, including camping on Nosy Mangabe. Return to Maroantsetra by speed boat.

This trek beginning at Maroantsetra to Tampolo is ideal for exploring the Aye-aye during an overnight stay at the private Farankaraina Tropical Park. After 3 days trekking you will see the beauty of the rainforest of Tampolo, Lohatrozona, Ambodiforaha and Masoala National Park. The difference by starting from Maroantsetra is a less expensive speed boat ride than from the Cap Masoala. There is also much wildlife and beautiful forest, but from the Cap you can visit two marine parks: Masoala village Marine Park and Tampolo Marine Park - for those who really want to experience some snorkelling.

Tour description

Day 1: Antananarivo - Maroantsetra - Farankaraina Tropical Park
At your arrival at Maroantsetra airport you are welcomed and picked up by your guide and taxi driver. After collecting all your luggage you drive to the harbour of Maroantsetra (15 to 25 minutes). From there you take a canoe for 1.5 hours following the river up to Andranofotsy. After an 2km walk you arrive at Farankaraina Tropical Park where you have lunch. In the afternoon we go for a hike to search for Aye-aye trees for our nightwalk. Throughout that search you can also see Madagascar crested ibis, White-fronted brown lemur and bamboo lemur. After a some rest and dinner we go for a nightwalk to find the nocturnal Aye-aye, Greater dwarf lemur and roosting birds. Overnight in bungalows at Farankaraina Tropical Park.