Diego-Suarez

Best period

avr–nov

Recommended duration

3 nights

Antsiranana — better known by its former name, Diego-Suarez — sits on one of the most striking natural bays in the world. It's mainly the gateway to the red tsingy, the white sand bay, and Montagne d'Ambre.

Experiences on site

Sunset at the red tsingy
Hike in the Montagne d'Ambre reserve
Swim at the white sand bay

The planner's tip

Set aside a full day for the red tsingy — the track is long, and the site is best visited late afternoon when the low light colours the rock.

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