Nosy Komba, the island of lemurs and Tany Kely the small island in Malagasy offer a perfect combination of fauna and flora. After a departure at 8:30 a.m. from Ambatoloaka to arrive in Nosy Komba 30 minutes later, the island will present you with all types of local crafts as well as a park with animals. For the end of the morning and for lunch, the excursion takes you to the second island, a breathtaking marine park, all just a few meters away. No need to be a super swimmer to see everything with a simple mask.
Nosy Iranja is the island of turtles, two islands connected by a strip of sand is 45 minutes away. The walk offers the discovery of one of the most beautiful places in the world. Two islands are connected by a strip of sand, the small one is private with a hotel and the large one contains a small fishing village and a lighthouse to visit. At night you can stay there and discover a unique moment, the birth of giant tortoises. In the morning with chances the guide can also show you a launch after hatching eggs from another clutch. Everything is marked and monitored for their preservation. 140,000 Ar per person with lunch and park entrances included.
Sakatia, the island of orchids, is 2 by 6 km long north of Nosy Be. It is the ideal place to swim with the turtles in their pool. Like the other excursions, it's 8:30 a.m. on the beach for a day of happiness discovering the islands while eating grilled fish on the beach. 140,000Ar per person with lunch and park entries included.
Lokobe is a nature reserve with its primary forest and unique species in the world. The animals are still visible in the wild and live in harmony with their well-protected habitat. Also at 8:30 a.m. the guide will take you by car to start at the village of Ambatozavavy. From there we board a traditional canoe to go to the small village at the foot of the park. After a nice walk in the natural environment, the meal is served. We are enjoying the beach and it is time to return. 150,000Ar per person included with the transfer by car then by canoe, lunch, a guide and various rights. What to bring: Walking shoes, sunscreen, mosquito repellent and trousers.
After a good breakfast, the boat will pick you up on Madirokely beach at 8:30 am. This is the beginning of an unforgettable experience: swimming with whale sharks and turtles as well as seeing whales and Manta rays. Lunch is on the beach of Sakatia Island or Nosy Iranja and after the last swim in the afternoon they will bring you back around 4:30 p.m. to Ambatoloaka beach. The tour costs €62 with lunch and snorkeling equipment.
In general, the tour of the island is done in one day but we recommend doing it twice. The means of transport are the private Taxi or the Scooter and motorcycle of the hotel or even in Quad. The visit of the East includes in the morning the Sacred Tree of Mahatsinjo as well as a visit of typically colonial Hell Ville with its spice market. After having chosen the place chosen or recommended to eat there, the whole thing continues in the afternoon. A few kilometers away, Marodoka with its historical remains and its cemetery is to be seen to understand the origin of the island. Not far from Lemurialand for a visit to the distillery, plantations and animal park is the main interest of the day. The Visit to the West begins with the Waterfall, finally fresh water where you can swim without crocodiles. After swimming, direction Dzamanzar to visit the old sugar factory then to the North-West to go see and swim on the beach of Andilana. The meal can be typical on the beach or further down the road to the next stop. Finally the sunset at Mont Passot with its 360° view. On the road there are lakes to see where you cannot swim in them, however you can see crocodiles there. 50 € from 1 to 3 people with the driver/guide and petrol. Without lunch and park entries. €10 for a 125 scooter without a license or €15 for small motorbikes with a license or €50 for a Quad.
The various Nosy Be diving clubs will take you to visit some of the most beautiful seabed in the world. The excursion is generally done for half a day with the possibility of doing one or two dives. We recommend: Mada scuba, Tropical Diving or further afield Forever Dive and Scuba Nosy Be. About 70 € for the two dives with decreasing prices with all the equipment included. A guide can come and visit the island at an additional cost without diving.
HORSEBACK RIDES (half day) NIGHTLIFE WITH ITS CASINOS, NIGHTCLUBES, CABARET, RESTAURANTS Attention an unlimited budget according to the mood of the moment and the state of each at the end of the evening!! BIG FISHING (1 day): Trolling, handline fishing, etc. SPEARFISHING (half day) A boat with a professional guide will take you to an interesting site. TREKING OR HIKING It's free as well as our itinerary advice!! CATAMARAN TRIP (1 day) The outing is 70€ per person, minimum four people all included with the meal except drinks. The departure is at 8:30 am at the port of the crater at La Marina de Nosy Be. The boats have four bedrooms with private toilets and are rented with a service and staff. A skipper will take you to Tany Kely and Nosy Komba then the cook will prepare a lunch based on seafood or other on request. TENNIS In Hell Ville or at the golf course, tennis courts are available. The Hotel can get you a taxi to get there. GOLF On the road to Andilana just after Dzamanzar, the Golf de Nosy Be has been open for 15 years with 9 at the start and 18 holes today. EXTREME ENDURO MOTORCYCLE OUTING To drive a real enduro it is possible with the equipment. In general, over several days in Madagascar, motorcycles are also available during the day in Nosy Be.
Nosy Hara, CLIMBING with Gecko de Mada A boat can take you to the most splendid sites in Madagascar. To the north of Nosy Be, above the Mitsio, Nosy Hara Island is home to a camp specializing in climbing. The activity is done over several days by renting a boat in Nosy Be. DIEGO with possibility of KITE SURF The activity can be included in the circuit over several days in Diego Suarez Have a good stay.