List of Attractions In and Around the Nosy Be Main Island and Nearby Neighbor Islands
Arbre sacré
Sacred place of prayers of Sakalava where a ficus religiosa planted in honor of Queen Tsiomeko, more than 5000m2 of area, native of India. Starting from a single trunk, became a real small forest.
The sacred tree site Mahatsinjo is a place of worship and prayer where people come to solicit blessings from God through the spirits of our Sakalava ancestors. Attendance for young newly married couples, especially on honeymooners, is highly desirable because this place gives the blessing on the durability and sustainability of the marriage, because this tree is a source of energy for the newlyweds, here is the first mystical and mysterious aspect of the sacred tree.
Mont Passot
Mount Passot is the highest point of the island of Nosy Be at 329 m altitude. It is therefore a natural belvédaire that allows lovers of beautiful landscapes to have a breathtaking view of the ocean and especially incredible views of some of the 12 sacred lakes of this little piece of land. The best is to go up, like us, to admire the sunset. It is an extraordinary moment that we spend surrounded by a small crowd of embroiderers and children playing hopscotch. It is a rather extraordinary moment.
Lémuria Land
Located about 20 minutes from the center of Hell-Ville, the Lemuria Land Reserve is a botanical and animal park of the island and the world’s largest producer of ylang ylang essential oil with an annual productivity of 12 tons. Located in the middle of century-old ylangs that have made the reputation of the island, taking along a creek knowing a walk you will first discover several varieties of baobabs and aloe vera some varieties have a reputation for healing all kinds of diseases. The trail will take you next to the enclosure of potamochères, a Malagasy variety of wild boar with benevolent eyes. Meet lemurs in semi freedom including the famous Maki Catta and his famous black and white tail. You will also meet the Crowned Lemur, the red-bellied lemur or the Sifaka, also called maki dancer because of its particular way of moving!
Marodoka
Marodoka is the first village created in Nosy-Be located a few kilometers from the city center. Go for a cultural tour to discover the local traditions as well as the 15th century Indian influences. Witnesses relics of the Sakalava people and the story of Nosy Be. The village has welcomed over the centuries people from different backgrounds: traders from India and Arabs, all attracted by the culture and the historical richness of the place. On the program, discovery of a distillery of ylang-ylang, visit of the village of Marodoka, This tour allows you to soak up the Sakalava culture and discover the ancestral wealth and traditions of Nosy Be.
Lunch with RAVINALA Association.
Nosy Sakatia
Located only 15 minutes from the beach of Chanty beach, adventure begins for a “pool snorkeling” to meet turtles in the cove of the fishing village of Antanambe. Sakatia is a pleasant place to admire the underwater panoramas of rare beauty with coral seabed and multicolored fish. The authentic Malagasy lifestyle of the island and its experienced local traditions, walks will be embellished with the scents of coffee plantations, vanilla or ylang ylang and perfumes of orchids … continuation to the north of the island for a bagnaide in crystalline water accompanied by lunch at the beach.
Nosy Komba
Nosy komba is a volcanic island culminating at 622 meters, covered with a thick and dense tropical forest. It preserves the culture of local ethnicity and preserves the different customs, surrounded by volcanic rocks, which protect it from the waters.
She is best known for her friendly lemurs commonly called “Eulemur Macaco”. Go for a pedestrian circuit to meet diurnal lemurs and discoveries of plantations of vanilla, coffee, cocoa, pepper ect … Continuation to the east of Nosykomba Antamotamo; a tour of the canoebuilder village, outlining the principle steps of building wooden boats. Lunch at RemoeBerenice in Anjiabe, friendly atmosphere for a soothing meeting in a small cove of Nosykomba accompanied by lunch on the seafront just in front of Madagascar. A garden tour will be offered later for tropical plant lovers.
Nosy Vorona
Good weather, tranquility, turquoise water. A small island without electricity, no formality of reception, no animation. Ideal for tourist activities such as diving, fishing, cruises, canoe tour …
Nosy Antsoha – Coco Beach
28 km southwest of the island of Nosy-Be, it is reachable by fast boat about 40 minutes from Ambatoloaka. This islet is intended as a protected area; covered with a tropical forest and having a coral beach of great beauty. Its waters are transparent and very rich in fish. Around the island, many marine animal species rest during the big migrations, like the humpback whales, and the turtles, who come to lay their eggs in peace on the beach, which it is possible to attend. hatching.
Lemurs welcome you upon your arrival on the beach of Nosy Antsoha. Leave for the Island Tour Walking Tour with local guide to meet these four species of lemurs reaching the top of the island for a breathtaking view of Sugar Loaf “Nosy kivonjy” in the Mozambique Channel.
Lunch at Coco Beach, In an environment between land and sea exclusive, intimate and heavenly for a unique and authentic experience.
Nosy Iranja
Located 45 miles from Nosy-Be, Nosy-Iranja is known as the most beautiful island in the Indian Ocean and the 3rd most beautiful island in the world. Consisting of two islands connected by a 1.2 km white sand beach. Ideal for snorkeling with its turquoise blue, white paradise, and green nature colors. 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).
Photo shots insured. Visit the lighthouse and the authentic village of Greater Iranja.
Lokobe
(Adventure, Trekking …) Crossing in a dugout canoe in the mangrove landscapes for a duration of 45 minutes and trekking in the lush forest of many species of endemic animals (famous brookesia the world’s smallest chameleon, nocturnal lemurs, as many medicinal plants )
Lokobe is the last protected primary forest of Nosy Be, with its many varieties of medicinal plants and endemic of Madagascar and its millennia trees.
This forest, which is the happiness of many scientists will allow you to discover a dense entity of tropical forest. Like an initiatory rite, let yourself be guided inside this preserved universe to discover the nocturnal and diurnal lemurs (Macaco and Lépilémur), reptiles, chameleons, insects and tropical birds. Earth transfer assured to the fishing village of Ambatozavavy in the south of the island, from where you will embark on board a traditional pirogue. You will reach the East Lokobe Reserve by oar along the mangrove.
Nosy Tankiley
A pleasant small island nearby Hellville port and one of the most visited in the Be, with a lighthouse and stellar views over reefs and jungle.
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