Nosy Mangabe is a forested island 5 km from Maroantsetra. This special reserve shelters the famous Aye-Aye as well as many other species.

The east coast of the peninsula offers the best places from which to watch Malagasy birds. It is also the charming and unique location where primary rainforest reaches down to the sea . Spend a few days experiencing forest expeditions and scuba diving in the terrestrial and marine parks. Taking a rest on a tranquil golden sand beach with a backdrop of emerald rainforest is a rare and wonderful pleasure.

Tampolo is a marine park where a great many species can be observed. Its beaches are the best place to enjoy the spectacular union of the forest meeting the sea, and they make for an unforgettable stay.

Humpback whales visit the Antongil Bay from June to September to mate and to give birth. It is an exciting event, and necessary arrangements will be made for you to watch them.

Kayaking is a unique and unforgettable way to experience the coasts of the peninsula and to reach small isolated islets where you can observe the fauna of the primary forest.

Take a boat and discover the riverine system not far from Maroantsetra town. While heading up rivers or through mangroves, you may come across a hunting kingfisher or one of the dugout canoes that ferry passengers and luggage around the area.

The majority of Madagascar's vanilla production comes from the east, especially Antalaha. Vanilla is a vital source of income to the local population, and from its harvesting to its processing, "la vanille" represents a major activity for the people here. As you pass through villages in the area, enjoy the sublime fragrance of this wonderful plant.

Hikers will find that inhabitants in the villages around the peninsula, both in the countryside and the forest, will always offer a simple but warm reception

For those who enjoy longer hikes, there are amazing destinations like the Bevontsira waterfall.

Found in the parcelle détachée (detached parcel) of Andranoanala is one of the rarest species in the world: the Nepenthes, a carnivorous plant. Insects coming to quench their thirst on a Nepenthes will do so at their own risk

Walking is the best way to discover the peninsula's many secrets. And nothing is better than taking a bath in the sea after a day's hike through the forest.

Before facing the risks of the open sea, juvenile marine species are sheltered in the mangroves in Vinanivao.

To easily reach the east coast from Antalaha, you can either walk, mountain bike, or drive. Enjoy fantastic cycles as you cruise beside the stunning blue of the Indian Ocean.

The main inhabitants in the coastal villages are fishermen who rely on natural resources to feed their families.