Lemur Paradise
This activity is perfect to meet Madagascar’s furry inhabitants: the lemurs. This small reserve is located in the middle of a sea of the oldest Madagascar Ylang Ylang flower plantations, in the southwest of the island. They were planted by the SPPM, a perfume company which started in 1889 and is the world’s biggest producer of Ylang-Ylang, the main ingredient for Chanel’s famous perfume. This tour takes place in one of the last primary rainforests in all of Nosy Be. In here you will meet a large variety of lemurs, such as black lemurs, ringtail lemurs, sifakas, brown lemurs, indris, crowned sifakas, mouse lemurs, red-bellied lemurs as well as turtles and many colorful birds, all in a unique green oasis. This tour takes half a day, so it’s perfect for people who come to Nosy Be by cruise ship and would like to take a mini safari in Madagascar.
Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely
Nosy Komba is one of the most popular destinations in Nosy Be and is perfect for a day tour. The name means Lemur Island in Malagasy and there are indeed many lemurs present on Nosy Komba. The island is perfect for lazing on the beach, swimming, snorkeling and you can even hike for several hours if you want to and go on top of the island to get one of the best views in the Indian Ocean! Oh, and did we already mention the turtles? Yep, we have that covered too!
On the same day out, you can also see Nosy Tanikely, a protected marine reserve which is often combined with Nosy Komba. Enjoy the white sand beaches with beautiful clear blue water with coral reefs full with colorful fish and even turtles. Even here we can find lemurs, but also chameleons and colorful lizards. Today will be an unforgettable day full of beautiful memories. This tour from Nosy Be can easily be done within 7 – 8 hours, so it’s ideal as a shorex tour for cruise ship visitors coming to Nosy Be.
Nosy Iranja
Nosy Iranja is Nosy Be’s flagship because of its unique form and there really isn’t anything like it. Many cruise ship travelers combine Madagascar with Seychelles and Mauritius seeing the most beautiful beaches in the world and Nosy Iranja definitely is one of the best beaches you can see on your cruise in the Indian Ocean. It is a hard choice between seeing lemurs at Nosy Komba or seeing the beach at Nosy Iranja of course, but if you’re going for pure beauty; think pristine white postcard perfect beaches with turquoise water, then choose Nosy Iranja for your shorex activity at Nosy Be.
Nosy Iranja consists of two beautiful islands which are connected by a white sand strip nearly two kilometers long. Walking from one side to another is one of the most beautiful experiences in all of Madagascar. From the top of the island you can take the perfect picture of this wonderful paradise.
Lemur Safari At Lokobe National Park
Lokobe is a national park in Nosy Be and named after Mont Lokobe, which is an extinct volcano. Lokobe park is located in the south-east of Nosy Be and is perfect for a half day tour for anyone coming to Nosy Be on a cruise ship looking for a day activity. Lokobe is known for its black lemurs, but there are also mouse lemurs and sportive lemurs. There are also birds, boas, chameleons like the panther chameleons, lizards and more. Lokobe National Park has a wide variety of plants and flowers and is a true bonanza of colors and smells all in one of the last remaining primary rainforests in Nosy Be.
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