Also called the coast of vanilla, this part of the Big Island attracts more adventurous tourists. The reason is that the interesting areas are landlocked. Most roads are a mess, probably because of the high rainfall in the region. How then reach the east coast of Madagascar ?

How to reach the coast of vanilla ?

By plane, dhow, road or on foot, it behooves you to choose according to your possibilities, Firstly, and the program of your stay, on the other hand. The starting points are different effect.

By plane

If you opt for the aircraft as a transport, know that you land in Sambava and Antalaha.

By sea

The thrill seekers who enjoy the sea air may attempt the crossing dhow. A condition, however, : that you paid at least the sea voyage. Indian Ocean harshness spares Indeed person, or almost, seasickness ! You then embark on motor dhows in Antsiranana and Toamasina. Off of Antalaha and Sambava, you will have to suffer the breaking bar.

on the road

Those who chose to borrow the circuit in the dry season that can visit the national park of Ankarana leave the scene early in the morning and, by car 4×4, will enter the track starting from Ambilobe to Vohémar. Allow six to seven hours for your trip because the last twenty kilometers are quite difficult. It is important to stress that we should not choose this route in rainy weather, that is to say between December and April. If you are tempted to try the good paved road to Sambava, it would be better if you extend your trip to the capital of vanilla ! In that case, you will still 150 km to, that is to say, three hours away.

A pied

Traveling to Madagascar, it is also trekking. This trip delights lovers of this discipline. The steps of the journey :

From Maroantsetra, cross the Masoala National Park. You can make a stop in this World Heritage site to observe the fauna and flora of Madagascar. Ensuite, you continue to Antalaha. Allow one week trek. This is the first opportunity.

The second possibility is the reverse path. You leave Andapa. You may be lucky enough to visit the Marojejy National Park, if you wish it, of course, before continuing on foot to Maroantsetra. It is also a one-week trip.

Chrono for some trips

You will travel the distance 89 km between Antalaha and Sambava for half past one. The road is good. The landscape is picturesque lakes. It is customary to hunt waterfowl in these locations.

The distance between Sambava and Marojejy National Park is 65 km. It also runs in half past one. Sporty hikers love to race to reach the top of the Marojejy mountain whose altitude goes back 2 100 m.