EXPLORE
Nosy Be and Madagascar
Discover the enchanting Nosy Be, known in Malagasy
like «Nosy Manitra», the scented island.
This tropical paradise owes its name to the lush cultivations of vanilla, cinnamon, pepper and Ylang Ylang.
As the sun goes down, let yourself be enveloped by its unforgettable fragrances, which transform every sunset into a unique sensory experience.
With its approximately 400 km² of surface area, Nosy Be, also known as the "big island", is the largest gem of the Madagascar archipelago.
Its rugged coasts are home to bays and inlets, enriched by deserted beaches and lush vegetation of palms and tropical trees that extends to the ocean.
The island also boasts 12 natural lakes, which represent a precious water reserve for the flora, fauna and local inhabitants.
SEA MOMENT : WATCHING OF CETACEANS
Nosy Be experiences magical moments at a certain period of the year and it is precisely in these months that we begin our SEAWHATCHING activities.
From August to September we will go in search of humpback whales which will give way to the largest fish in the world: the whale shark!
SEA
THE PARADISE ISLAND: NOSY IRANJA
Nosy Iranja, one of the most beautiful islands in the world,
offers one of the most evocative landscapes.
Iranja Be and Iranja Kely are connected by a long line
strip of fine white sand.
Thanks to the tidal phenomenon it is possible to do so
a pleasant walk.
At the top of Iranja Be, in addition to several panoramic points, there is a lighthouse built by Gustavo Eiffel.
THE TWO ISLANDS: TANIKELY / KOMBA
The most beautiful islands of the archipelago.
Nosy Tanikely marine park, the smallest of the islands,
but offers one of the richest and most spectacular backdrops,
on which you will be lucky enough to do a guided snorkeling
and relax on the beach.
Then the island of Nosy Komba, famous for local craftsmanship
and the presence of the very cute macaque lemurs.
THE SACRED ISLAND: NOSY FANIHY
Sea, sun snorkeling.
The sacred island, where the ancient Sakalava Kings rest.
A crystal clear sea full of corals and fish
beyond a splendid white beach of corals and
shells. The island is uninhabited by man and
guarded by two fish eagles.
SAKATIA: TURTLES & BEACH
Nosy Sakatia is called "the island of Orchids".
This variety of Madagascar's endemic and colorful orchids blooms from April to July.
The island has beautiful coves and will offer you the experience
unique to swim with giant green turtles in a
particular place called «The swimming pool».
LIVE EXPERIENCE: RIVER AND MADAGASCAR
Day dedicated to discovering the nature of Madagascar.
We will visit the Royal Island of Kisimany, where Prince Sakalava lives.
We will sail inside a mangrove river where you will be surrounded by the wild nature of Madagascar, admiring unique species of birds, crocodiles and endemic vegetation.
On the West coast we will visit a fishing village where we will find two centuries-old Baobabs and have lunch on the white beach of Ampohana.
EARTH
THE NATURE RESERVE: LOKOBE
Passing by the existing mangroves with the pirogue you will arrive on a beach with a small refreshment.
From here, on foot and with an expert guide you will travel among palm trees
and medicinal plants in search of the different animal species that populate the forest: frogs, the smallest chameleons in the world, lemurs, boa constrictors and various birds.
DISCOVER NOSY BE: QUAD
Discover the interior of Nosy Be along dirt roads,
first stop, the “Sacred Waterfall” of Ampasindava.
A swim in the fresh waters to cool off.
We continue the route passing through small plantations
of cocoa before stopping for lunch (excluded).
In the afternoon we will visit the sacred lakes of Nosy Be and Mont Passot.
NOSY BE: FOLKLORE & CULTURE
A folkloristic half day in the capital of Nosy Be.
Hell Ville, colorful and fragrant city, shopping among small bazaars
to buy nice souvenirs, visit the colorful market full of smells including pepper, ginger, saffron.
Visit to the Sacred Tree, an important cult for the animist religion. You will enter this Ficus of approximately 5 thousand m2
with typical Malagasy clothes.
THE MILLOT:
COCOA PLANTATION
First stop in Northern Madagascar. In 1906 Lucien Millot created a plantation in Andzavibe which still bears his name today. The Millot Company cultivates approximately 1300 hectares and employs
almost 500 people. Valrhona has been collaborating with Millot in Madagascar for over 30 years and today holds a monopoly on the purchase of all the cocoa grown on the Millot plantation, which covers approximately 600 hectares and has an organic certification, as well as that grown by a network of local producers.
