Ankarana Special Reserve

Getting There

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Expert

Philip is the author of the Insight Guide to Madagascar.

Your point of entry to Madagascar will most likely be Ivato International Airport (TNR) in the capital city of Antananarivo (Tana). In most cases, your tour operator will organize all further transportation, including your airport pickup.

Ankarana Special Reserve is about 1,000km/620mi north of Tana. As the roads tend to be in bad condition and driving times are very long, most people fly around the island when visiting different areas. The most direct way to visit the reserve is to fly to Antsiranana (Diego Suarez). The distance from Antsiranana to the park entrance is 105km/65mi and the driving time is 2 to 3 hours*. Coming from the south, the 120km/75mi road to Ankarana from Ankify (the mainland ferry port opposite the popular resort island of Nosy Be) can be covered in 3 to 4 hours*.

*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.

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Airlines & Ticket Prices

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Domestic Flights

All domestic flights (chartered or scheduled) that are part of your tour are usually arranged by your tour operator and included in the price of your safari package.