To be or Nosy Be, that is the question! | Nosy Be Archipelago, Madagascar

Name: To be or Nosy Be, that is the question! | Nosy Be Archipelago, Madagascar
Start: 2025-05-10T02:00:00+04:00
End: 2025-05-16T03:00:00+04:00
Location: Dubai International Airport

Schedule

Sat, 10 May, 2025 at 02:00 am to Fri, 16 May, 2025 at 03:00 am

UTC+04:00

Location

Dubai International Airport | Dubai, DU

Nosy Be, meaning "big island" in the Malagasy language, is a beachy paradise located 8 km off the northwestern coast of Madagascar. It's in fact a volcanic archipelago with a warm tropical climate, pristine white-sand beaches, eleven crater lakes, and habitats which are home to numerous endemic plant and animal species.
At 320 square kilometers, Nosy Be is the largest island of an archipelago, and its several smaller neighbors nearby make it the ideal place for island hopping and sampling an array of picture-postcard beaches. One of the main attractions of the archipelago is its marine life, and waters surrounding many of the islets are excellent spots for scuba diving and snorkelling.
The French colonized Nosy Be from 1840, founding an outpost named Hell-Ville which became an important trade harbor in the Mozambique Channel. Now the capital, the city offers French colonial buildings and a glimpse of day-to-day local life at its lively markets and craft centers.
In the southeast of Nosy Be is its most famous attraction: Lokobe National Park, a 740-hectare sanctuary known for its rare panther chameleon population, black lemurs, geckos, frogs and much more. One of Madagascar's five Strict Nature Reserves, Lokobe encompasses an old-growth forest with ancient endemic tree species – the last remaining primary rainforest on the island. A wildlife-spotting trek through this lush coastal haven brimming with ylang-ylang, orchids, palm trees and ferns is an experience to remember.
Ready to explore the islands of your dreams? Let’s go!
DAY 1 // ARRIVAL IN NOSY BE
Meet at DXB at 2am for a flight via Addis. Arrival, immigration procedure and one-hour drive to our beach-side hotel and spa, where we’ll be based for the duration of the trip. We’ll settle in, relax and indulge on the beautiful surroundings.
DAY 2 // LOKOBE NATIONAL PARK
Early departure this morning as we embark on our first adventure, in Lokobe National Park. We’ll hit the road towards the southeast of the island, passing by the capital of Hell-Ville. After about an hour we’ll reach the village of Ambatozavavy, where we’ll pile into local fishing boats and make our way through dense mangrove forests to reach the park.
Our 2-3 hour, ranger-led hike will take us through dense forest and lush greenery, where we’ll keep our eyes peeled to spot endemic wildlife and plants, including lemurs and rare chameleons.
When we’ve had our fill of exploring, we’ll head back to our lodgings, stopping for lunch along the way. Afternoon at leisure for swimming and relaxing on the beach.
DAY 3 // NOSY SAKATIA
Today we discover the area’s underwater treasures. A short boat ride off the west coast of Nosy Be is Nosy Sakatia, a road-free island with picture-perfect beaches, rare birds and endemic flora. What it’s most known for, however, is its coral reef teeming with ocean life. With its marine ecosystem located inside a protected area, the island’s waters offer an unforgettable snorkelling or diving experience.
We’ll enjoy this slice of paradise as we swim, snorkel, and soak up the sun – and maybe spot some of the giant green turtles that call this island home!
Return to the hotel late afternoon and evening at leisure.
DAY 4 // NOSY ANTSOHA & NOSY IRANJA
Today we have another magical island excursion, taking in two of Nosy Be’s neighbors. First we’ll make a stop at tiny Nosy Antsoha, where a nature walk will bring us face-to-face with the three different species of lemurs which call the island home.
We’ll continue on to Nosy Iranja, a beautiful white sand haven whose inviting, shallow waters appear in every shade of blue. We’ll tuck into a picnic lunch on a dreamy beach and enjoy our little piece of heaven.
Return to our lodgings in the afternoon and evening at leisure.
DAY 5 // NOSY BE & MONT PASSOT
We’ll enjoy a relaxing morning, with a trip to the local crafts market for those who are interested in purchasing a souvenir.
After lunch we’ll drive about an hour to reach the highest viewpoint in Nosy Be – the dormant volcano Mount Passot. From more than 300m up, we’ll have a magnificent panoramic view of Nosy Be’s volcanic lakes, the surrounding islands, and the sparkling, multi-hued coastal waters.
We’ll settle in and enjoy a beautiful sunset before heading back to the hotel.
DAY 6 // DEPARTURE
Morning time at leisure until we say goodbye to paradise and transfer back to the airport for our flight home.
Grade: easy and relaxing beach holidays.
Activities: island hopping, trekking, sightseeing, beach strolling, boating. Optional diving.
Accommodation: Beach side hotel and spa, shared rooms. Single room at 600 USD extra, subject of availability at the time of booking.
Meals: Lunches and dinners excluded, included are picnic lunches at Nosy Sakatia and Nosy Iranja days. Optional all meals inclusion at 380 USD extra.
Cost: 8,700 AED excl. flights / 12,800 AED incl. flights on Ethiopian. Cost valid until APR 03.
Visas: Any passport can obtain visa on arrival valid for 90 days. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
See yah in Nosy x
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