Montagne d'Ambre National Park

Easily accessible from Diego Suarez (Antsiranana), this area of montane rainforest situated on a volcanic massif lies between altitudes of 850m and 1475m and is characterised by towering trees, waterfalls, crater lakes, ferns and orchids.  Sanford’s brown lemur, crowned lemur, northern ring-tailed mongoose, and with luck, the elusive fanalouc may be encountered.  Various chameleons include the tiny Brookesia minima – smallest in the world, and the beautifully multicoloured panther chameleon.  Birds include the Amber Mountain rock thrush, Madagascar crested ibis, pitta-like ground roller, souimanga sunbird and Madagascar blue pigeon.

Domaine de Fontenay

A lovely boutique hotel occupying a converted French colonial mansion situated outside Joffreville with comfortable rooms, tennis court, good cooking and a private secondary forest reserve containing waterfalls, trails and many lemurs and birds.