Millot and Ambanja- the taste of Madagascar
Free cancellation up to 24h
Discount for kidsWhat You'll See
- Visiting the Millot plantation, known for his production of spices, vanila, essential oil and Valrhona cocoa exported all over the world
- Visit of “Adansonia digitata” baobab – unique species in the north of Madagascar
- Visit the local market in Ambanja feeling the authentic local life
What’s included
- Transfers
- Speedboat cruise
- Guide service
- Lunch in Ambanja, mineral water, beer and non-alcoholic beverages
- Entrance ticket to the plantation
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks
Program Description
Pickup from hotels and transfer by bus to Hell-Ville port. A boat trip (approx. 40 min) to the main island of Madagascar to Ankify port. Then, transfer by bus or all-terrain vehicle to the Millot plantation, famous for its production of vanila, essential oils and Valrhona cocoa, which is exported worldwide. Visit the plantation, established in the early 20th century, with its owner or a guide. Drive to Ambanja, where a colorful market is held daily, allowing visitors to see the daily life and culture of the local people. After a tour of the market, get off the beaten path and drive through the area known by locals as the Valley of Scents, where you can admire the diverse landscape and plantations of cocoa, pineapples, and vanilla. During the tour, there is an opportunity to see one of Madagascar's symbols – "Adansonia digitata” baobab tree. Then return to the town for lunch. Return to the harbor and then to the hotels.
Important information
Important: Additional insurance coverage is recommended.
Vouchers
- You'll receive your voucher via email, immediately after booking.
- Your voucher contains all key information, such as pickup times and meeting points.
- Use the digital voucher on your mobile device or print it for convenience. Be sure to reach the pickup point 15 minutes ahead of time to avoid delays and ensure a smooth start to your tour.
Cancellation Policy
Get full refund if you cancel up to 24h before the excursion begin. The conditions may vary depending on the guide's language. read terms
Reviews
It exhausts the possibilities of seeing everything interesting in a short time. I recommend it.
A trip to the so-called Old Continent, the main island of Madagascar, will allow you to see the roads of the Malagasy people, what a cocoa and vanilla plantation looks like, and see a baobab tree. The roads are incredibly potholed, the asphalt washed out by rain, pothole after pothole, making it feel like driving off-road, slow as if over bumpy roads, but bravo to the driver of the elegant jeep we drove in. The cocoa and vanilla plantation, with its history told by Karol, the resident, made a huge impression. Although there were no workers because it was a holiday weekend (June 26th, the Malagasy celebrate their independence), seeing the plantation and the awareness of the exploitation of the locals by white people is overwhelming. You`ll see cocoa fermenting. We learned about the diverse vegetation and the many different old trees on the plantation: spices and trees, such as breadfruit, and you could buy these spices beautifully packaged. Then we headed to the baobab tree, a massive, 250-year-old tree that several people could hug. This was the only opportunity to see baobabs during our stay in Nosy Be, as they are plentiful in this part of Madagascar`s main island, but there`s no road access. The avenue of baobabs is located in the south of the island, about 1,000 km away. Lunch at the hotel restaurant (an opportunity to see the hotel, its modest rooms, and the 10x2-meter pool) was delicious, with unlimited drinks and beer. The next stage of the tour involved a guided tour through the town`s market—full of spices, meat on benches (unimaginable in this heat), and everything you`d expect from a market. We returned by jeep to the port and sailed to Nosy Be. We arrived at the hotel at 5:00 PM. We recommend this tour for a true Madagascar experience—poorer, but real.
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