Northern Madagascar Destinations
Explore the islands and must-see places around Nosy Be.
The perfumed island
Nosy Be
Nosy Be, Madagascar's leading island destination, combines white-sand beaches, ylang-ylang plantations, primary rainforest and spectacular sunsets from Mont Passot. It is the ideal base for exploring the islands of the north-west.
19 experiences in Nosy Be →
The island of lemurs
Nosy Komba
A small forested volcanic island, Nosy Komba is famous for its free-roaming black lemurs, its village of embroidery artisans and its calm waters.
1 experiences in Nosy Komba →
Marine reserve and turtles
Nosy Tanikely
A protected marine park, Nosy Tanikely offers some of the best snorkelling in the Indian Ocean: turtles, tropical fish and coral just metres from the beach.
2 experiences in Nosy Tanikely →
The legendary sandbar
Nosy Iranja
Two islands joined at low tide by a white sandbar over a kilometre long: Nosy Iranja is northern Madagascar's postcard image and a turtle nesting site.
2 experiences in Nosy Iranja →
Wild islands and basalt columns
Mitsio Archipelago
North of Nosy Be, the Mitsio islands are an unspoilt archipelago: basalt columns, outstanding reefs, fishing villages and perfect catamaran anchorages.
3 experiences in Mitsio Archipelago →
The last primary forest
Lokobe Reserve
A national park reached by dugout canoe, Lokobe shelters panther chameleons, lemurs, boas and endemic plants in Nosy Be's last primary forest.
2 experiences in Lokobe Reserve →
Emerald Sea and Tsingy
Diego-Suarez
At the island's northern tip, Diego-Suarez (Antsiranana) is the gateway to the Emerald Sea, the Red Tsingy, Amber Mountain and Ankarana.
2 experiences in Diego-Suarez →