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Top 8 water & beach things to do in Nosy Be

Boats, beaches, and the parts of Nosy Be you only see from the water. Ferry rides, sunset cruises, snorkel runs, and the occasional sailing day for travellers who measure good cities by their coastline.

  1. 3 Day Nosy Be Islands Cultural Tour, Nosy Be1

    1. 3 Day Nosy Be Islands Cultural Tour

    · 3 days

    Embark on a 3-day adventure in Nosy Be, where you’ll experience the island’s most beautiful sights and wildlife. Begin with snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of **Nosy Tanikely**, a marine reserve home to vibrant marine life, lemurs, and reptiles. Then, visit **Nosy Iranja**, a stunning pair of islets connected by a long, sandy beach—perfect for relaxation and exploration. On the third day, enjoy an enriching **island tour** to learn about the local culture and visit hidden gems like the magnificent **waterfalls** in the village. Conclude with a scenic climb up **Mount Passot** to catch a spectacular sunset view. This 3-day itinerary is perfect for families and solo travelers seeking adventure, culture, and natural beauty in one unforgettable journey.

  2. Full-day Natural Style Private Tour of Nosy Be Island with Lunch, Nosy Be2

    2. Full-day Natural Style Private Tour of Nosy Be Island with Lunch

    5.0· 2 reviews

    Starting on the main square of Hell Ville, where Nosy Be's big market and our office are. We dive into the hustle and colourful cavalcade of the market. Then Lemuria Land. In the beautiful jungle park you can get up close and personal with more than 10 species of lemur. It's home to giant tortoises over 200 years old, the largest chameleons, crocodiles and many other interesting species to see and even touch. We visit their ylang-ylang distillery to admire it in amidst a cloud of intoxicating fragrance. After, either lunch in the best Malagasy restaurant or go on to visit the famous Sacred Tree. It's like the Tree of Souls in the movie Avatar. With luck, we meet a friendly lemur family too. Then we go on to the hidden waterfall, but before arriving we have lunch at the restaurant of the local fish smoker. After a 5-10 min jungle walk, head for the waterfall's cooling lake. If we still have time we visit the beautiful Andilana beach, or the Mont Passot lookout, with a magnificent view.

  3. Absolutely Unique Private 2 Days Air-tents Tour to Nosy Iranja, Nosy Be3

    3. Absolutely Unique Private 2 Days Air-tents Tour to Nosy Iranja

    5.0· 2 reviews· 2 days

    It's an out-of-this-world experience for true lovers of freedom and nature! Mounted on the jungle trees or the coconut palms of the ocean shore, our air-tents are unique in the world. For this fantastic 2-day tree mounted air-tent tour you can choose which island you want to visit. We can take you to Nosy Komba, a stunning jungle island with plenty of funny Lemurs. It has fantastic flora & fauna. Amazing beaches and a few excellent restaurants. You can also opt for the amazing Iranja, where the 2 islands are connected at low tide by a fabulous, dazzling white sandbar. It's like being on another planet. Or we can head to Nosy Faly, the sacred island. Here, on the snow-white sandy beach, we will be guests of a fishing village, share a meal with them and even we can accompany them fishing in their canoes. In the evening of any of theses tours, after setting up the tent, we barbaque seafood, together, and enjoy exotic fruits. Whichever you choose, it will be a lifetime experience!

  1. Unique Overnight private Jungle Trekking in Lokobe National Park, Nosy Be4

    4. Unique Overnight private Jungle Trekking in Lokobe National Park

    5.0· 1 reviews· 2 days

    A night jungle trek is like no other. Fantastic atmosphere, extraordinary creatures. Only someone who's been on one knows that. A dense, humid, sultry dark black jungle, broken only by the light of our headlamps and torches, and here and there we come across special animals, either resting or hunting at night. Night lemurs, special dwarf and other chameleons, night geckos, giant snakes, etc... And, if that's not enough, sleeping in the middle of a national park in a well-kept jungle, woken up by the cries of lemur families and falling asleep among the sounds of the jungle, is like being in a nature movie. And on top of that, there's the chance to relax on a completely private sandy beach, snorkel on the coral reefs and even try paddling a traditional Malagasy canoe.

  2. The Northern Triangle & Nosy Be in 14 days, Nosy Be5

    5. The Northern Triangle & Nosy Be in 14 days

    5.0· 1 reviews· 15 days

    Embark on the Malagasy Northern Triangle, a complete circuit combining adventure and paradise relaxation. Your journey begins in Diego-Suarez (Antsiranana), a vibrant port city with breathtaking views of the bay. Then explore the lush freshness of the Amber Mountain in Joffreville, a kingdom of waterfalls and lemurs, before venturing into the spectacular Ankara Special Reserve, famous for its Tsingy and mysterious caves. Finally, end your trip with the paradise islands around Nosy Be, like Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely, enjoying days of lazing, diving and snorkeling in turquoise waters. This exceptional trip to northern Madagascar combines culture, raw nature and idyllic beaches. Book this experience to discover the authenticity and beauty of this unique region.

  3. Full-Day Exclusive Private Tour to Nosy Tanikely Marine Reserve, Nosy Be6

    6. Full-Day Exclusive Private Tour to Nosy Tanikely Marine Reserve

    4.9· 14 reviews

    The Tanikely Marine Reserve's coral reef has been selected as one of the 10 most beautiful snorkelling sites on Earth! Not to mention the magnificent snow-white sandy beaches and the beauty of the jungle that covers the island. On the breathtaking coral reef of Tanikely, we offer snorkelling or even a 10–15-minute real scuba diving experience by our special, 1 Liter mini scuba tanks! Our guests with their tour guide can easily experience the thrill of floating directly above the coral reefs in a cavalcade of colourful tropical fish, or swimming for minutes with a sea turtle, even without a diving licence. With our braver guests in a one-hour trek we walk around this small jewel island and admire the black sandy and rocky coast on the other side of the island. During the day we will also visit the lighthouse which gives an amazing view to the surrounding archipelago and to Madagascar. The trip includes a delicious Malagasy lunch on the coast in the shade of coconut palms.

  4. Guided tour of the Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely Islands, Nosy Be7

    7. Guided tour of the Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely Islands

    4.6· 36 reviews

    A tour that allows you to visit two of the most fascinating islands that surround Nosy Be. Marine and terrestrial natural parks, pristine environments will make your experience unforgettable. Transportation by boat and possibility of snorkelling.

  5. Nosy be tour by light car, Nosy Be8

    8. Nosy be tour by light car

    4.4· 14 reviews· 9 hours

    An authentic discovery with a passionate guide to admire the island of perfumes and its lakes. Meet the population, discover the culture, enjoy the beach and finish with an aperitif at sunset.

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