Here is a concentrate of the most beautiful activities of Nosy Be. And that’s not all, we have revisited them to guarantee an unforgettable experience. A mix of land and sea tours that cross the lagoons, islands and mountains of Nosy Be. From the Lokobe reserve (by the south side, off the tourist track) to the interior of the island in the heart of the aromatic plantations, this Nosy Be otherwise is surprising. You will also have the opportunity to experience Malagasy cuisine through a workshop led by a young Malagasy chef. He will reveal you the secret of the typical dishes of the northern region. The stay will then end on Nosy Komba. Take advantage of this charming robinsonnade to connect with the lush nature while enjoying the sea.
Welcome at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Recovery from the night flight. Rest of the day free.
Dinner and overnight at your hotel
Short transfer by boat to the village of Antafondro in the South-East of Nosy Be. Immersion walk through small authentic villages to reach the reserve of Lokobe. Its low hills are home to a wide variety of medicinal plants, several species of palm trees, timber, orchids and thousand-year-old trees. This tropical forest is home to an impressive collection of reptiles, amphibians, birds and lemurs. One of the best places in Nosy Be for a wildlife watching experience. After the park, visit a mangrove forest on foot or by pirogue depending on the tide, from the village of Ambalahonko. Then we re-embark by boat to reach the virgin islets of Iranja Kely and Ambariobe. Snorkeling, swimming and lunch on the spot. Return to Nosy Be in the middle of the afternoon.
Dinner and overnight at your hotel
Transfer to port, then departure to Nosy Tanikely Marine Reserve. This natural aquarium is the best spot for colorful encounters. With fins, mask and snorkel, follow the guide and discover Nosy Tanikely’s beautiful coral reefs. Enjoy two water rides in the wonderful world of leopard sharks, groupers, stingrays, barracudas, tropical fish, corals, lobsters ... Rest on the beach of Nosy Tanikely, then stroll to the lighthouse offering a breathtaking view of the bay. See the lemurs before leaving for Nosy Sakatia island. Tasty lunch on the beach of this authentic island. In the afternoon, meet the greens and their marine world.
Dinner and overnight at your hotel
Heading north on the main road, after a few minutes a track leads us towards the interior of the island to the Domaine de la Florette. The park is a real oasis of greenery in the heart of Nosy Be. It covers a surface area of 30 hectares sheltering plantations of Ylang - Ylang, spices, aromatic essences and a distillery. The domain is one of the most beautiful places of Nosy Be. We go for a 2h30 walk through the plantations and the magnificent landscapes that surround it. Possibility of picking fruits or spices according to seasons. Lunch at the "table d'hôte": Creole and Malagasy meal prepared from products harvested in the Domaine de Florette.
Back to the hotel in the middle of the afternoon.
Dinner and overnight at your hotel
Transfer to port and departure from Nosy Be at 08:30. Boat trip to find the phenomenal whale shark. Towards the end of September, the greedy whale shark, which can reach fifteen meters long, land in the warm waters of the Big Island to eat the small fish and plankton offered by the surface of the water. With fins, mask and snorkel, join the harmless whale shark in the water. During the journey, it is possible to see exceptional marine mammals like the humpback whales, Bryde and Omura whales, as well as manta / mobula rays, long-beaked dolphins and Thursiop dolphins. Lunch on the beautiful beach of Nosy Sakatia. In the afternoon, discover the world of green turtles with fins. A truly unique experience. Return to Nosy Be at 03:30pm, then transfer to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at your hotel
It is in a friendly and rustic setting in the heart of the city that we embark for a workshop of initiation to the Malagasy cuisine with local products. On the menu, we propose crispy starters like the Samoussa, a kind of snack originating in the North of India that has become local to Madagascar just like its population. Discover also the recipe of pétis or various achards. For the dishes, discover the traditional one based on coconut such as fish or chicken with coconut rice. While cooking, visit the typical alleys of Hell-Ville, where the old colonial houses are hidden among the more recent buildings, the market full of local products and Malagasy handicrafts; from the sacred tree of Mahatsinjo to the distilleries of Ylang-Ylang which made the fame of Nosy Be. Then back to the Côté Jardin, installation at the table and time for tasting
Dinner and overnight at your hotel
Boat transfer to the Island of the Lemurs, landing in Ampangorina. We will start the hike by visiting a small lemurs’ park where we are going to watch a large colony of Macao lemurs. We will then climb the hill to reach an amazing vantage point. Along the way, we will discover pepper, coffee and vanilla plantations. We will also meet with villagers from Nosy Komba small villages. End of the hike at the very south of the island, in the village of Anjiabe.
Dinner and overnight at your hotel
Free stay at leisure at Jardin Vanille. A charming ecolodge nestled on the slopes of the hill of Anjiabe. Each bungalow offers a sublime panorama on the lagoon. Hanging paths, made of mangrove wood and Nosy Komba granite, allow access to the bungalows, the bar and the restaurant, the beach and the village, very close.
Dinner and overnight at your hotel
Transfer to the airport and flight back
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