Realize your dreams by travelling to an island where the waters are crystal clear, the sky is a clear blue, the sea is always warm, the sand is whiter than white, and the villages of straw huts nestled in the coconut groves. Nosy Be, located about fifteen kilometers from the coast in the North of Madagascar, is a magical island which offers unforgettable stays in every season. 7 days are enough for you to discover this pearl of the Indian Ocean and to escape with friends, couples, family, … from Antananarivo.
7 days to Discover NOSY BE, the perfume island
Day 2 : Cocktail at Mont Passot
Day 3 : Excursion to Nosy Sakatia or “the orchid island”
Day 4 : Excursion to Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely
Day 5 : Impressive discovery in the rainforest
Day 6 : Excursion to Nosy Iranja
Day 7 : End of the stay on the Perfume Island
Day 1 : Discovering Nosy Be “the perfume island”
Upon your arrival in Nosy Be, depending on the landing time, you will have the possibility to discover the village of ” Mora Mora ” or literally all softly and its magnificent beaches. On your return to the hotel, enjoy the swimming pool or have a wellness massage with essential oils from Madagascar. Dinner and night at the hotel.
- Duration : 30min
- Meals included : Breakfast
- Accommodation : MADAGASCAR RESORT NOSY BE or similar
Day 2 : Cocktail at Mont Passot
After breakfast you will first see the sacred tree and its history and then we will visit the zoological and botanical park “Lemuria Land”. In this park you will also find the plantation and distillery of Ylang-ylang. Lunch at the restaurant. After this beautiful morning, we will wait for the famous sunset at Mount Passot, the highest point of Nosy Be, which rises to 329 m of altitude. It’s also a strategic place from where we have a breathtaking view of the small sacred blue lakes and the surrounding islets. Back to Nosy Be, dinner and night at the hotel.
- Duration : 2 hours
- Distance : 40 km
- Meals included : Breakfast
- Accommodation : MADAGASCAR RESORT NOSY BE or similar
Day 3 : Excursion to Nosy Sakatia or “the orchid island”
The morning discovery and the afternoon relax on the beach….
You embark on Sakatia Island or Orchid Island. It’s certainly the most authentic island of Nosy Be (protected and classified by the Ministry of the Environment). Discover with a local guide the interior of the island for one and half hour walk: old flame trees, coffee trees, pepper trees, vanilla, traveler’s tree, pineapple trees, cashew trees, mango trees, jackfruit trees, guava trees, eucalyptus, raffia, orchids, medicinal plants, etc… Everything is there!!
The culture and traditional activities of the island’s inhabitants (rites and customs, beliefs and legends), fishermen and farmers invite you to share their daily life to the rhythm of a generous and respected nature.
For your greatest pleasure, finish the day on a private beach, a real corner of Paradise. Lunch on the beach in the shade of coconut palms (crab, grilled fish, zebu and shrimp skewers, coconut rice, raw vegetables, tropical fruits), possibility of snorkeling. Kayaks and beach games are at your disposal as well as a massage and relaxation area.
- Duration : 20 minutes by road and 15 minutes by boat
- Meals included : breakfast and picnic lunch
- Accommodation : MADAGASCAR RESORT NOSY BE or similar
Day 4 : Excursion to Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely
After breakfast, departure to explore the surrounding islands.
First island: Nosy Komba, the second largest island of the archipelago after Nosy Be. Visit of the Lemur Park, the fishermen’s village and their traditional pirogues. Visit the tablecloth market, then cross the village for a moment of shopping with the famous sculptures of Nosy Komba, its handicraft shops, the smiling and colourful faces.
Second island: Nosy Tanikely, protected marine nature reserve. Just a mask and a snorkel to dive in a real aquarium. A few meters from the beach, you can admire the magnificent spectacle of corals and anemones, myriads of multicoloured fish, crustaceans, groupers and with the chance of sea turtles. Return to the hotel at the end of the afternoon.
- Duration : 15 min
- Distance : 8 km
- Meals included : breakfast and picnic lunch
- Accommodation : MADAGASCAR RESORT NOSY BE or similar
Day 5 : Impressive discovery in the rainforest
From early in the morning after breakfast, make a 30-minutes trip and board a traditional pirogue along the mangrove swamp to the Lokobe Reserve. The crossing offers you a beautiful landscape. Upon arrival in the reserve, take a short break to prepare for the trekking that awaits you inside the reserve. Lokobe is a reserve well known for its diversity of endemic fauna and flora such as lemurs, chameleons, medicinal plants, …Return to the hotel towards the end of the day.
- Duration : 30 minutes drive
- Meals included : Breakfast and picnic lunch
- Accommodation : MADAGASCAR RESORT NOSY BE or similar
Day 6 : Excursion to Nosy Iranja
The paradisiacal island, Nosy Iranja is located at 1h30 from Nosy Be by speedboat. The islands are linked by a fine white sand bank which is covered at high tide and uncovered at low tide. It is a paradisiacal island with its turquoise blue, white paradise and natural green colours. Turtles still come here to lay their eggs, hence its name “Turtle Island”. You can see all kinds of birds, terns, some varieties of herons and sea eagles passing by.
Self service lunch on a table in the shade of the coconut trees (crab, grilled fish, zebu and shrimp skewers, coconut rice, raw vegetables, tropical fruits). Photo shoots guaranteed. Visit the lighthouse and the authentic village of the great Iranja.
Return to the hotel in the afternoon.
- Duration : 1 hour 30min by boat
- Meals included : Breakfast, Picnic lunch
- Accommodation : MADAGASCAR RESORT NOSY BE or similar
Day 7 : End of the stay on the Perfume Island
To end your stay happily, you can visit the handicraft market to buy some souvenirs of this beautiful island and make the trip unforgettable. Afterwards, you can extend your stay according to your needs or return to your home country.
- Meals included : Breakfast
- Accommodation : MADAGASCAR RESORT NOSY BE or similar
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Included :
Accommodation with breakfast as indicated in the program, based on a double room (or similar)
Good professional English, French, Italian or Spanish speaking guide according to your request during your stay
The local guide
Entrances to the parks
Tourist taxes and vignettes
One bottle of water per person per day
Transfers
Not included :
International flights
Domestic flights: Antananarivo – Nosy Be and Nosy Be – Antananarivo
Your personal insurances
Meals not specified in the benefits included
Tips and drinks, extras and personal expenses
The price of the visa: +/- 35 €