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

A scenic view from a rocky mountain overlooking lush greenery, a sandy beach, a town, and a calm blue bay with a small island under a cloudy sky.

A striking landscape with two leafless baobab trees dominating the foreground, their thick, gray trunks and outstretched branches creating a stark contrast against the blurred background of dry vegetation.

A scenic view of a bay with a pyramid-shaped island, a mountainous backdrop, and a dry, vegetated foreground under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

A landscape shot featuring silhouetted baobab trees on a hillside overlooking a sea under a golden, hazy sky.

A staircase with metal railings leads through a rocky tunnel in a forest, with sunlight shining at the end.

A scenic view of the ocean and coastline under a clear blue sky, with some dry vegetation in the foreground.

A scenic landscape with a dry, leafless tree in the foreground, overlooking a green hillside, a valley, and a distant coastline under a bright sky.

This is a scenic view of a tropical beach lined with thatched-roof huts, palm trees, and people enjoying the day under a clear blue sky.

An aerial view showcases a landscape with a turquoise sea, a sandy stretch, lush green hills, and distinctive rock formations under a partly cloudy sky.

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.

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

Half Day Reserve of Reniala Tour from Tulear

Reniala, which quite fittingly means baobab in Malagasy, is a 60 hectare protected reserve very well known for its spiny forest and the spectacular baobab trees within it, some that are said to be over 1200 years old. In addition to these spectacular trees and the forest, there is a good chance you can spot some lemurs on your tour as the reserve is home to a small lemur refuge, although we cannot guarantee that they will not be taking a nap during the time of your visit!