Things to see and do Dzamandzar

A one-day excursion with a walk of about 2 to 3 hours, guided by a professional who will enlighten us on the surrounding fauna and flora, as well as on the habits and customs. The program includes fruit and spice picking, a visit to the ylang-ylang still (the estate has no less than 1,100 of them!), an exhibition on the history and traditions of the Sakalava people, and a full meal with a Creole and Malagasy accent. The park, on 30 ha, is located in a magnificent environment. You can also buy pepper, nutmeg, turmeric, mustard, or other sesame!

It's the highest point on Nosy Be, with a peak of 329 m, and the view is splendid: the sunsets are grandiose, so don't hesitate to stay and enjoy the view, even if you're not alone! From the top, you can see several crater lakes stretching through the greenery; they are said to be inhabited by the spirits of the Sakalava princes. Don't forget that on their shores it's fady to fish, smoke or wear pants! Two circuits: one 4 km to Antsahamanavaka, the other 6 km to sacred Lake Amparihibe.

Perhaps the best way is to be accompanied by a local, who will be happy to show you the way for a small fee. To get there, take the distillery road past the outflow basins, then cross the bridge. Staying on the same path, you'll reach the Hassanaly ylang-ylang and sugarcane farm; after passing the sheds, turn south towards the waterfall. The walk from the bridge takes 40 min. Please note that this is a sacred site, so a respectful attitude is required.