First day :

Boarding on the catamaran docked at crater (Ambatoloaka, Nosy Be). Crossing to the marine reserve of Nosy Tanikely characterized by rich coral reefs frequented by sea turtles, renowned site for underwater dives. Snorkeling in the morning lunch on board and continuation of the crossing to Nosy Komba (volcanic island forming an altitude of 680 meters, known for its traditional market and its reserve of lemurs). The night will be in Nosy Komba.

Second day :

morning to Nosy Komba, starting in the afternoon to the sacred island of Nosy Faly through Nosy Vorohona. Night at Nosy Faly.

Third day :

Nosy Faly departure after lunch towards Nosy Fanihy browsing the coast of Nosy Be. Night in the Bay of Andilana, Nosy Be.

Fourth day :

crossing of good morning for Nosy Ankazoberavina, declared a marine reserve protected island and typical sea turtle nests on the beach and lemurs that inhabit the forest. Visit the island, snorkeling. After lunch for fishing go out of the protected area. Visit Nosy Antsoa and Ankyvonjy that complement this small archipelago , populated islands by various species of seabirds (fregates, sules, fish eagles) to continue with quiet after navigation to the Russian Bay.

Fifth day :

late morning departure to Nosy Iranja, the more remote islands that complete the archipelago of Nosy Be, characterized by a very white sandy language that unites the two small main islands during low tide and crystal clear waters ideal for bathing. On the small main island, there is a small village guardian of a lighthouse that can be visited and offers a splendid view of the coast. Night on the coast not far Baramamay.

sixth day :

departure for lunch towards Nosy BE; Lunch on board and visit Nosy Sakatia before arriving late in the afternoon Crater. Landing.

The Mitsio Islands are a volcanic archipelago about 45 miles de Nosy Be, among these islands, only the largest "Great Mitsio" inhabited and other inherited the name of "Virgin Islands".

First day :

Early in the morning, boarding the catamaran anchored to the crater Ambatoloaka Nosy has then traversed towards the islands Mistsio. Lunch on board and arrived late in the afternoon to 4 brothers, monoliths that emerge from the sea and where many birds nest such as cormorants, wishbone blue beaks, frigates. Arrival at the Great Mitsio for the night.

Second day :

visite de la Grande Mitsio: on the splendid beach Ampasindava can take walks among the forests Pachipodium visiting the interesting remains of ancient Sakalava tribes and Antankarana : behind the south-western tip of the island there is a geological formation of black basalt that is repeated in geometric designs to "organ Canne '. In the afternoon departure to Nosy Ankarea high basalt island, lined with white sand where a path in the forest used to get to the top of a large rock from which you can admire the splendid panorama of the archipelago. Back to Grande Mitsio for the night.

Third day :

departure for Nosy Lava, volcanic island lined with rocks overlooking the sea, connected to ground by a sand. Visit the village of shark fishermen. Lunch on board and drive to Nosy Antaly. Night at Nosy Antaly.

Fourth day :

departure for Nosy Tsarabanjina, lined with splendid white sand beach island (precisely Malagasy his name means white sand island) bathed in a crystalline water. A land rich vegetation can be visited interrupted by volcanic rocks and Sakalava cemetery built into a large cave. eagles fishermen, herons, background moorhens nest on this island. Nuit à Nosy Tsarabanjina.

Fifth day :

departure to Nosy Faly, arrived late in the afternoon towards Nosy Faly and night on the way back to Nosy Be.

sixth day :

departure for the marine park of Nosy Tanikely characterized by rich coral reefs frequented by sea turtles. It is a famous site for underwater dives. During the morning, lunch on board, back to the crater in the afternoon and landing.

They are composed by 4 Islands south of the archipelago of Nosy Be.
The main, called Kalakajoro, offers a true fishing village, and is known for its diving in the coral reefs that surround. It has now become completely wild, in the old days, in colonial times, she served as a traffic stop and housed ylang ylang plantations, coconut and vanilla.
At the time of the war for independence, Malagasy patriots were transported to a penitentiary that was there. Its coasts are characterized by white beaches and sandbars on coral reefs.

First day :

Boarding the crater (Ambatoloaka) and departure Nosy Ankazoberavina, Island declared a marine reserve, protected, and characterized by the sea turtle nests on the beach and lemurs that inhabit the forest. Visit the island, snorkel and swim in the morning. After lunch, visite des îles Island Antsoa et Ankyvonjy. The islands are populated by different species of seabirds (fregatas, soles, fish eagles) and quiet navigation to the Russian Bay. Night in the Bay.

Second day :

departure to Nosy Iranja, last stop before reaching the archipelago of Radama, characterized by a very white sand language which combines two smaller islands during low tide and by an ideal crystal water for bathing. On the small main island there is a small village guard lighthouse that can be visited and from above offers a splendid view . Overnight on the coast not far Baramamay.

Third day :

after breakfast, crossing to Nosy Kalakajoro, the first island of Radama. Visit the village and overnight Kalakajoro.

Fourth day :

breakfast and sail to Nosy Antany Mora, Sacred Island for the Sakalava people. Lunch facing the beach and day in the island. Nuit à Formerly Mora.

Fifth day :

departure for Nosy Valiha, Island known for the variety of coral species and fishing grounds. Back in the afternoon to Kalakajoro in landing on the island of Nosy Berafia. Overnight in Kalakajoro.

sixth day :

Navigation towards Nosy Ankazoberavina and night in the Russian Bay.

seventh day :

departure for the marine park of Nosy Tanikely: characterized by rich coral reefs frequented by sea turtles, is a renowned site for underwater dives. Snorkeling in the morning, lunch on board, back to the crater in the afternoon and landing.

During the austral winter (July, August and September), les Megaptera Novaeangliae, arriving by the hundreds in the waters of Madagascar, they are born, mate and remain to wean their young before returning to the cold waters.
These long cetacean 15-18 meters have long pectoral fins characteristic of the species.
They have a very sociable nature they manifest by spectacular jumps.

In our center, we organize daily excursions to the "whale watching".
We go by boat, we identify and we approach without disturbing groups of whales, which in general are females with cubs.
We go beyond and 100 meters of them we cut the engines.

At this point, curious, they come our way, pass close to us, thereby allowing us to observe and shoot from close. With a bit of luck, we can manage to hear their "singing", with which they communicate over long distances, and we can immerse ourselves with them to observe underwater and take pictures. When a group moves away, we leave to seek other, to get closer to them and continue the enchantment ...

BALENOPTERA ACUTOROSTRATA

Between October and January, it is possible to identify the common minke whale : long de 8-10 m, it weighs up 9 tonnes. It is a splendid species, who returns from those hunted by the Japanese, Norwegian, Icelanders who capture a hundred a year for "research" ...

WHALE SHARK

Its weight can exceed 30 tonnes, his mouth measuring a meter and a half wide and his skin may have 10 cm thick. It is the whale shark, Rhincodon typus.
Despite the misleading reference, it is a shark whose name highlights the large and the resemblance to the physiology of whales, which feeds on plankton as the other two unique species : le Megachasma pelagios, a very rare shark discovered only 1976, and cetorino, elephant shark. The whale shark lives in Nosy Be and it will not be hard to spot in the boat trips. When it's possible, we immerse ourselves with him to get up close and take a picture. see our whale shark videos

... and there are still humpback dolphins, the stenella and tursiopes who regularly greet our outings by boat ...

Discovery :

excursion discovery (including water, excluding drinks) + peach.

• 2 – 3 people : 480 €

• 4 – 6 people : 600 €

Diving :

+ 40 € per person per dive (2 dives per day / at least 4 people).

excursion discovery (including water, excluding drinks) + peach.

• 2 – 3 people : 700 €

• 4 – 6 people : 800 €

• 7 – 8 people : 1000 €

Diving :

+ 40 € per person per dive (2 dives per day / at least 4 people).

Nosy Komba, Tanikely, Ankazoberavina, Russian Bay (Price for the picnic lunch more boat without drinks) :

• 400 € up to 4 people

• 600 € to 5 à 8 people

• 800 € to 9 à 12 people

These excursions are also possible speedboat (8mt, motorization 115 cv).

with equipment

• 1 dive 40 €

• 2 dives / day 75 €

• 6 dives 210 €

• 10 dives 350 €

• Night dive 50 €

• Introductory dive 40 €

Dive School :

• Open Water Diver 400 €

• Advanced owd 350 €

• Rescue diver 450 €