Cape-East Antalaha

West of Antalaha two branches of a large river meet before emptying into the Indian Ocean, with Ankavanana being the right fork and Ankavia the left one. Their estuary is called Ambinany or Mananarabe. The place can be visited on a tour that follows the Ankavia River to the Eastern Cape forest area and offers several attractions. On one hand, there's an adventurous aspect of the trip by off-road motorcycle or quad and on the other there's the exploration of the villages and a visit to Masoala National Park. It is an ideal site for trekking enthusiasts. The river originates in the hills and mountains of Masoala in the northeastern part of Madagascar, shaping the region's watershed, dense forests and forest valleys.

Exotic villages every 4 km Coming from Antalaha, you will pass three municipalities: Antombana, which is 15km away, an hour's drive. Then Marofinaritra, 15 km further on, a large and very dynamic community with a focus on vanilla cultivation and rice growing. From there, access to the park becomes more difficult and you should plan for a day's walk along the path that leads to Manakambahiny and provides access to the Masoala Park. This part is very popular among two-wheel enthusiasts. The trail crosses small wooden bridgesand every 4km there's a typical Betsimisaraka village.