Engraving: a 4x4 crossing a soaked red-earth track

Nothing Between Us And The Wild

The RN5 by 4x4, the east coast, ferry crossings and camping by the ocean.

Length
12 days
How
By 4x4
Price
On request

Twelve days to embrace the untamed, find freedom beyond the familiar, and feel the raw beauty of Madagascar.

Some adventures begin where the roads disappear. Behind the wheel of a 4x4, venture into northeastern Madagascar, across wild tracks, lush forests, remote villages, and unpredictable crossings. Here, every kilometre tests your determination, every detour reveals an unexpected world, and the unknown becomes the journey’s greatest promise.

Route notebook

The stages, in the order the road gives them.

AntananarivoMaroantsetra
  1. StartAntananarivo
  2. Andasibe
  3. Toamasina
  4. East Coast
  5. Antanambe
  6. Sehiranambe
  7. Rantabe
  8. Maroantsetra
  9. EndAntananarivo

What we'll live

Navigate the challenging tracks of the RN5, explore Andasibe’s tropical landscapes, and follow a pristine coastline dotted with remote villages. Experience thrilling ferry crossings, camp beside the ocean, and share evenings beneath a star-filled sky. In Maroantsetra, take time to reflect on the journey before returning to the capital.

Included

  • Airport transfers in Antananarivo
  • 4x4 transport, fuel and mechanical assistance
  • Accommodation and meals throughout
  • Camping equipment and logistics
  • Full board while camping
  • Ferry crossings and visits
  • Specialist self-drive guide for northern Madagascar
  • Assistance and coordination before and during the journey
  • 24/7 assistance
  • All applicable taxes

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses, tips and services not mentioned

With Tantara Dia, the road becomes an adventure in its own right. Through remote tracks, lush forests, and forgotten villages, every kilometre brings us closer to what truly matters, where freedom is fully embraced and nature takes centre stage.

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