Diego to Montagne des français and Ramena, Valley of the Parakeets

A scenic landscape view from atop Montagne des Français in Diego Suarez, showcasing a coastal town, a large bay with an island, and lush green vegetation.

Two large, leafless baobab trees stand prominently in the foreground, their thick trunks and branches contrasting with the dense, dry forest in the background.

A scenic view of a turquoise bay with a distinctive cone-shaped island and a mountain range in the background, framed by dry, tropical vegetation and a partly cloudy sky.

A scenic view of dry trees and a hillside overlooking the ocean at sunset near Diego Suarez.

The image shows a stairway leading through a cave or tunnel in a rocky landscape, with lush vegetation on either side.

A scenic view of the ocean, islands, and clear blue sky taken from a shoreline with shrubs and trees in the foreground.

A scenic, high-angle shot features a mountain partially covered with trees in the foreground, with a clear sky and distant landscape filling the background.

This is a scenic view of a sunny beach with people enjoying themselves near thatched-roof huts and red parasols, with palm trees swaying under a blue sky.

A panoramic view from Montagne des Français reveals a landscape with turquoise waters, a distinctive cone-shaped island, and the town of Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) along the coast.

Duration: 1 Day (approx.)
Location: Diego suarez
Product code: diegoday1

Day Tour from Diego Suarez (Antsiranana) : Montagne des Français & Ramena

Best of Diego & Around : Day trip excursion/shore excursion from Diego Suarez / Antsiranana (Madagascar):

Montagne des Français, Valley of the Parakeets, & Ramena

Today we hit the unmissable site of the region, 45 minutes' drive from the city. There were historic battles here during the colonial period, but today it is a favorite spot for local flora and fauna (animals and plants!)

We take a nature route with our local guides who will introduce to you baobabs, thorny trees and aloe plants, and search for birds, reptiles, and even (rarely sited but in the area) lemurs! The jungle-thronged valley of the parakeets is the single best hike in the Diego area.

On this unique pilgrimage site, follow the path to the panoramic terrace from where you will see one of the most beautiful bays in the world and on the island.