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Day Trip to the Beach

Day Trip to the Beach, Antsiranana

 Over60 Says:  I recommend a day trip to the nearby beach at Ramena. This beach was frequented mainly by Malagasy, except for the usual set unattractive aging French expats with their ridiculously young Malagasy girlfriends. Its a beautiful white uncrowded sand beach. Arrival is in the... 

Hotels  

Le Grand Hôtel: The best in town

Le Grand Hôtel: The best in town, Antsiranana

 Dolevm Says:  We stayed 3 nights in this new hotel. It was our base to tours to Ramena and Month De Amber N.P.The hotel is situated in the main street of Diego Suarez. We enjoyed very much the hotel facilities. There is a nice pool and free internet . 

Le Colbert: Diego Suarez Hotel

Le Colbert: Diego Suarez Hotel, Antsiranana

 Over60 Says:  This is a modern hotel, not to be confused with the more elegant and expensive Le Grand Hotel Colbert a couple of blocks up the street. My room was pleasant and modern, but filled with mosquitos and without the net one would expect in this price range. Spent a lot of time... 

L'hôtellerie du Monastère: Great Place to Stay in Joffreville

L'hôtellerie du Monastère: Great Place to Stay in Joffreville, Antsiranana

 Over60 Says:  I spent three nights at L'hôtellerie du Monastère near Joffreville while visiting Montagne d'Ambre. This is a simple hotel run by a group of nuns and a truly wonderful place to stay. My room was simple but very clean and equiped with a balcony with a beautiful view down to... 

Restaurants  

Le Venilla: Malgasy Specials

Le Venilla: Malgasy Specials, Antsiranana

 Over60 Says:  I enjoyed a pleasant lunch in the patio area of what was billed as one of Diego's best restaurants. The menu was filled with French cuisine, but I went immediately for the local specialties. The Romazava reminded my of my grandmother's famous "greasy (turnip) greens," except... 

Restaurant La Rosticceria: Good Italian Food

Restaurant La Rosticceria: Good Italian Food, Antsiranana

 Over60 Says:  Good quality Italian restaurant right on the main drag. Pleasant outside tables to watch the world go by. Mediocre service but good food. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Airport Taxi Drivers

Airport Taxi Drivers, Antsiranana

 Over60 Says:  The airport evidently does not allow taxi drivers into the arrival area, but as the first out the door I was beseiged by a mob of taxi drivers much more aggressive than at the usual African airport. Be prepared ! My trip to Joffreville necessitated a trip into Diego first to... 

Diego Suarez Banks and ATMs

Diego Suarez Banks and ATMs, Antsiranana

 Over60 Says:  Getting money in Diego appeared easy but proved difficult. I visited several banks with very long lines and only made it to the front once before giving up, only to find that they would not accept my travellers checks. There are several ATMs, but they remained out of service... 

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Visit to Ankarana

Visit to Ankarana, Antsiranana

 Over60 Says:  I hired Cap Nord Voayges to take me to Ankarana. This is a first class operation, although the service does not come cheap. I was almost embarassed to have a staff of three at my disposal, driver, cook, and guide, but all did their work exceptionally well. The tent and food... 

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 Good quality Italian restaurant right on the main drag. Pleasant outside tables to watch the world go by. Mediocre service but good food. 

 

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Diego Suarez!

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  'Diego Suarez' was the first city on Madagascar we really got to know better. We arrived at night in Antananrivo , and before sun was up we left for Diego. Everybody loves Diego. Antsiranana is the... 

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