Nosy Be | The perfumed Madagascar Island

Today, after breakfast, you’ll have a wonderful experience to discover the interior of Nosy Be, called, “The perfumed Island”. Visit of the Ylang Ylang field. Moreover the town where you see the old colonial buildings, monuments, the big market place built in 1964, some historic sites, the local handicrafts shops, the visit of the sacred tree. Visit in Andilana beach, the best beach in Nosy-Be. Possibility to swim.  In the evening, visit of the crater lakes and Mont Passot where you have a panoramic view and the sunset.

After breakfast, guided tour at Lokobe National Park. Presenting a primary forest area extending over 740ha, the reserve has been, since its birth, one of the last natural habitats of many animal species to be discovered for their endemic character and their particularities. The reserve is home to the Black Lemur (the male is dark brown, almost black, while the female is a lovely chestnut colour with white tufts around her ears and cheeks) and several other lemur species. During the visit, we will also see cultivated plant species such as ylang-ylang trees, vanilla orchids and travellers’ palms.

Covering three quarters of the reserve, the primeval forest of Sambirano is accessible from the village of Ambanoro, however, the reception office of the reserve is located in Marodoka and not in the village previously mentioned.

The park can be visited all year long, from January to Mars expect heavy rains in the afternoon.

After breakfast, around 08:00AM, depature to the famous Nosy Iranja which is located at 1h30 by speedboat from Nosy Be. These two islands are connected by a fine white sandbank which is covered at high tide, and discovered at low tide. This is a paradise island with its turquoise blue colors, white paradise, and green nature. The turtles come there to lay still to date hence its name “Turtle Island”. We see all kinds of birds; terns, some varieties of herons and the passage of sea eagles. Buffet lunch on tables in the shade of coconut trees (crab, grilled fish, kebabs of zebu and shrimp, coconut rice, raw vegetables, tropical fruits). Visit the lighthouse and the authentic village of Greater Iranja. On the course featured, discover the entire virgin coast of the big island (Madagascar) and its miles of wild beaches, sugar loaf (large rock formation mid-course) and Nosy Antsoa, still completely authentic island. After the visit, return back to the hotel.

After breakfast, we visit the Nosy Sakatia or the Orchid Island. Nosy Sakatia is an island with a preserved ecosystem. It is rich in exceptional marine and terrestrial fauna and flora. It invites you to an unforgettable discovery of vanilla fields, pepper plantations, coffee trees, various fruit trees, etc. Nosy Sakatia also has 03 charming fishing villages. Nearby, its beaches are heavenly. A large expanse of white sand for sunbathing, transparent and sparkling water, for swimming… everything to spend a unique and pleasant moment of relaxation. Beautiful spots are also to be discovered for lovers of scuba diving. This island is renowned for its beautiful diving sites, the undersea bottom is rich in coral and various colored fish. 

During November, you can live one of the best experiences in the ocean with discovering the Whales of Madagascar and even the Whales Shark if you practice diving. Well- known worldwide for the white sand beaches, the whale shark Madagascar is the king here. Every day during november, you can come to Nosy Be to meet with the biggest shark in the world… Contrary to appearances, the beast is completely harmless: the whale shark feeds on small-size preys such as plankton and krill. Also seaweeds, small shellfishes, small squids or fishes less than 10cm long (mackerels…). The safety instructions are given mostly to protect them, not the divers! During briefings before diving, the team explains how to behave under water in order to limit the impacts from your observation on the animal.

Today is your last day in Nosy Be Island. Before your departure, you will be driven in town for shopping and purchase of some souvenirs in the artisanal market. And then, transfer to the airport for your external flight.