7-Day Tana and Miavana Resort Experience

Upon arrival, you will be transferred from the airport to your hotel in Antananarivo. After checking in, you’ll be free to rest after your long journey or alternatively, explore the city on your own for the day. Your hotel will be able to provide you with recommendations for what to see and do!.

From: Aéroport International
To: Carlton Madagascar

Located in the centre of the town by Anosy Lake, close to the administrative district, the Carlton is one of the finest hotels in the capital.

With 166 rooms and five suites, all of the rooms are equipped with a magnetic key system, air conditioning, mini bar, direct phone access on international calls, coffee and tea making facilities, internet access, an individual safe and a kitchenette.

Address: Carlton Madagascar, Antananarivo, Madagascar

This morning, you’ll catch a flight to the north of Madagascar. You will then be escorted to the helicopter for a 20-minute transfer to Nosy Ankao, this may be a shared transfer with a maximum of four passengers. On arrival on the island, you will have a quick introduction to the island and activities available, then you’ll be driven to the Miavana Resort to relax and settle in. The afternoon is free to spend as you wish; bike rides and snorkelling are popular activities.

From: Carlton Madagascar
To: Aéroport International

From: International Airport, Antananarivo, Madagascar
To: Arrachart Airport

+ optional (not included in price)

From: Arrachart Airport
To: Nosy Anko

They say Madagascar is the land in a forgotten sea; Miavana is set to change all that. Located on Nosy Ankao, the largest of five islands making up the reef protected archipelago, Miavana is an earthly paradise.

Accessible only by helicopter from nearby airports, Nosy Be or Diego Suarez (Antsiranana), Miavana offers pioneering blue safaris with a focus on guiding and building a personalised journey just for you.

The luxury villas are strung out along the island, all with direct access to the white sandy beaches, turquoise water and coral reefs. The one, two and three bedroom villas come with a kitchenette, lounge, private deck and pool overlooking the Indian Ocean and Madagascan mainland in the distance.

Each villa has its own electric buggy to traverse the island and transport you to the village and beach lounge. The main ‘piazza’ or village has many attractions from the glittering infinity pool and rooftop bar, to your choice of private dining in the beach pizzeria, lounge or Italian-inspired indoor grotto and cellar.

With one of the most sublime views in the world, it will be hard to leave the multitude of relaxing spaces and head out on one of the day’s recommended activities.

Unlock your imagination and explore the wealth of treasures collected from around Madagascar in the hotel’s museum or Cabinet de Curiosités – from an elephant bird egg to dinosaur bones and sunken treasure.

Address: Miavana – Time Tide, Madagascar

You can enjoy international cuisine at the wine cellar dining areas, as well as the outdoor dining and bar venue just next to the swimming pool, surrounded by the islands lush green vegetation.

For an added touch of intimacy, your meal can be delivered to your private villa by your private butler.

Address: Nosy Anko,, Madagascar

Get familiar with your surroundings by taking a bicycle out for a ride around the island.

There are many pathways you can use to explore the different beaches and coves of Nosy Ankao at your own pace. Exploring on a bike is the best way to get to know the island.

Address: Nosy Anko, Madagascar

Whether its guided or independent, a snorkelling experience in and around Noy Anko is an underwater experience like no other with numerous tropical fish in the waters of Madagascar.

You’ll have the choice of swimming around the bay in front of the villas or venture further by boat to explore the crystal clear waters that are home to the stunning coral reef.

Address: Miavana – Time + Tide, Madagascar

This morning, you’ll take a 25-minute boat ride to explore the magnificent forests and spend a day spotting the lemurs. You may spot the endemic golden crowned Sifaka, perrier’s sifaka, or the crowned lemur. After your morning exploring the forests around the archipelago, you will spend your afternoon by the private pool, or just enjoy a relaxing moment while sipping on a cool sauvignon blanc. The perfect day in Madagascar!.

Take a small boat to the mainland in search of lemurs. The area you will be exploring is called the Loky Manambato Protected Area, managed by a local NGO, Fanamby.

Your guide will show you a few different species of lemurs in this area including the critically endangered and endemic golden-crowned Sifaka; this is the only spot in Madagascar where you can see them.

You will also have the chance to spot Perrier’s Sifaka or the crowned lemur. The forest also contains butterflies, chameleons, and a variety of plants and birds.

⇒guided

Address: Loky-Manambato Protected Area

Depending on the season, you will have the opportunity to go for an unforgettable adventure watching turtles, whales or dolphins around the island today. Alternatively or in addition, you can also enjoy a little fly fishing accompanied by your guide to the prime locations around the area or explore the marine life in the archipelago. Today is a day to embrace the beautiful beaches, wonderful waters and abundant marine life in Nosy Ankao.

Learn about the vibrant and colourful marine life by doing turtle, whale and dolphin watching for an unforgettable adventure.

You’ll set off on your private boat for an experience of a lifetime, whether you are looking for turtles, whales or dolphins, as you cruise through the waters, you’ll have many an opportunity to take a swim or do some snorkelling.

From January to May, you may catch turtles hatching. Turtles also lay eggs from December to February. From July to October, you can watch whales and finally, October to December are the ideal months to watch dolphins.

Address: Miavana – Time + Tide, Madagascar

Depending on the tides, this could be a perfect day to practice or learn to fly fish off the sandy beaches of Nosy Ankao.

One of the guides there will be happy to assist you if you’re learning, taking you to the prime locations just off the main island or a short 10-minute boat ride to discover the bountiful marine life around Nosy Manamphao.

If you’re interested in exploring further afield, jump on a boat and search for the many Giant Trevally fish that hunt in and around Nosy Anko waters. It’s not uncommon to catch a Giant Trevally that is more than 35kgs (80 pounds) only a hundred meters offshore.

⇒guided

Address: Miavana – Time + Tide, Madagascar

You can enjoy international cuisine at the wine cellar dining areas, as well as the outdoor dining and bar venue just next to the swimming pool, surrounded by the islands lush green vegetation.

For an added touch of intimacy, your meal can be delivered to your private villa by your private butler.

Address: Nosy Anko,, Madagascar

Today, you can try out some exciting outdoor activities such as kite surfing, stand up paddleboarding and kayaking to explore the bays and lagoons of the island at your own place. The conditions here are perfect for those looking to try these activities for the first time. In the afternoon, don’t miss out on the opportunity to indulge in some relaxing wellness treatments you can get from a world-class spa within the hotel complex.

If you’re feeling adventurous and the time of the year is right, you can go kite surfing. The conditions here are perfect for beginners or pros.

You’ll be supplied with all of the equipment ready to get out there and catch a wave.

Address: Miavana – Time + Tide, Madagascar

Enjoy the beautiful sea with some kayaking along the shores or spend some time on a SUP board.

Whatever mode of transport you choose, you’ll be able to discover the coastline of the island at your own place; serene in its untouched state.

Address: Miavana – Time + Tide, Madagascar

If you’re feeling in need for rejuvenation, the resort has also an onsite spa with a range of treatments that only use handmade products.

Choose from a menu of specialist treatments carefully selected by your professionally trained masseurs or alternatively, you can opt for a private yoga class with your very own teacher.

Address: Miavana – Time + Tide, Madagascar

You can enjoy international cuisine at the wine cellar dining areas, as well as the outdoor dining and bar venue just next to the swimming pool, surrounded by the islands lush green vegetation.

For an added touch of intimacy, your meal can be delivered to your private villa by your private butler.

Address: Nosy Anko,, Madagascar

You will rise early this morning to catch the helicopter back to Diego Suarez. On arrival, you’ll take a connecting flight back to Antananarivo. Your driver-guide will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, you’ll head out on a tour of the old town of Antananarivo, steeped in history. You’ll finish your trip in style with an aperitif while enjoying the sunset on top of Analamanga Hill followed by dinner.

From: Miavana – Time + Tide
To: Antisiranana

From: Arrachart Airport
To: International Airport, Antananarivo, Madagascar

+ optional (not included in price)

From: International Airport, Antananarivo, Madagascar
To: Carlton Madagascar

Located in the centre of the town by Anosy Lake, close to the administrative district, the Carlton is one of the finest hotels in the capital.

With 166 rooms and five suites, all of the rooms are equipped with a magnetic key system, air conditioning, mini bar, direct phone access on international calls, coffee and tea making facilities, internet access, an individual safe and a kitchenette.

Address: Carlton Madagascar, Antananarivo, Madagascar

The Carlton’s Ile Rouge Restaurant offers an all-inclusive gastronomic experience in one of the best areas of Antananarivo.

Whether you have breakfast on the terrace with a view of the swimming pool or dine at lunch or dinner time, you’ll discover the creations of their chef’s passion for their profession in a restaurant with a contemporary atmosphere and design.

Address: Rue Pierre Stibbe- Anosy 959, Antananarivo 101, Madagascar

The Madagascar Museum of Photography’s mission is to digitise photographs taken in Madagascar between 1860 and 1960 to preserve and enhance evidence of Madagascar’s heritage and on the other hand, to encourage the appropriation of history and culture by all Malagasy people.

The museum invites its visitors on a journey through history displaying striking old photographs of the island before colonisation and independence. The gardens at the museum also offer fantastic views of the city.

⇒guided

Address: Ankadibevava, Antananarivo, Madagascar

The Andafiavaratra Palace, on the hilltops of the capital city of Antananarivo, is the former residence of Prime Minister Rainilaiarivony who governed Madagascar in the late 19th century.

The building is now a museum that exhibits a fascinating documentation of the country. The building is home to an estimated 1,466 objects of historical importance to Madagascar, all rescued from the 1995 fire at the Rova of Antananarivo.

⇒guided

Address: Ambohidahy, Antananarivo, Madagascar

Located on the highest hill in the city, the Rova of Antananarivo was the former home of the monarchs of Madagascar. Although many monarchs contributed to  the royal structures you see today, King Andrianjaka (1610 to 1630) constructed this particular Rova using rosewood, making it stand out from others in its rich hue tones.

Successive rulers continued to utilise the site, often expanding upon or replacing the royal structure to suit their needs. Finally, in 1839, Jean Laborde built the last wooden palace, which came to be known as the Manjakamiadana (“Queen’s Palace”) by order of Queen Ranavalona I. The palace was encased in stone by the Queen’s predecessor, Queen Ranavalona II, in 1869 by the British architect James Cameron.

There were seven monuments on the site including the Manjakamiadana, Tranovola, a Protestant temple and royal tombs. Along with other structures of the Rova, the Manjakamiadana burned in the fire of 1995. The Queen’s Palace is currently being reconstructed after the fire of 1995.

⇒guided

Address: Lalana Ramboatiana, Antananarivo, Madagascar

Contemplate the sunset on Antananarivo from Lokanga Boutique Hotel’s terrace whilst sipping your glass of sweet white wine and tasting foie gras.

The hotel was built during the French colonial period of the 1930s, with its terrace orientating to the west, to allow its visitors to observe the sunset over the city. The hotel has been passed down through generations, with great appreciation for its defining features.

Address: lot VW 115 Ambohimitsimbina, Antananarivo 101, Madagascar

Lokanga Boutique restaurant is perched upon a hill that overlooks the city, the restaurant and the building itself, takes you a step back in time in Madagascar’s history, offering traditional French and Malagasy cuisine.

The menu has an eclectic range of culinary delights, among their local specials are Malagasy Tsaky Tsaky, seafood Romazava, zebu skewers with peanut sauce, vanilla seafood fricassé and the truly unique, duck in baobab sauce.

You’ll have the opportunity to sample French classics such as foie gras poelé with fresh bread as well as an irresistible selection of home-made desserts that will tempt even those with a more savoury palate.

Guests can choose to dine on the terrace that overlooks the city or inside in the cosy dining that is heated by the chimney.

Address: lot VW 115 Ambohimitsimbina, Antananarivo 101, Madagascar

This morning, your driver will transfer you to the airport for your outbound flight.

From: Carlton Madagascar
To: International Airoport, Antananarivo, Madagascar