Nosy Be
Nosy Be, nicknamed the "perfume island", lies to the north-west of Grande Terre, close to the Mozambique Channel, creating an ideal situation for attracting an abundance of pelagic fauna. The island is home to a highly preserved marine park, offering visitors a unique experience.
The diving holiday of your dreams The journey
Nosy Be, nicknamed the «perfume island», lies to the north-west of Grande Terre, close to the Mozambique Channel, creating an ideal situation for attracting an abundance of pelagic fauna. The island is home to a highly preserved marine park, offering visitors a unique experience.
As soon as you arrive at Hell-Ville, the island's «main town», you'll be immersed in a lively atmosphere You'll find the porters and taxis bustling about, the covered market bustling with bargaining, and the women with their beauty masks glowing in the sunshine. You'll discover colonial mansions and relics of a bygone era.
This island is full of history. Get here by holidays is the best way to find out more. That's why AWATEHA has selected for us the best accommodation on the island, So you can enjoy the experience the way you want to. From the hotel to the Creole hut, you'll experience incredible moments ! The restaurants will help you discover the local food, which is unique of its kind.
As far as activities are concerned, discover the paradise islands around Nosy Be, as « lemur paradise »or Nosy Iranja, « Turtle Island« . But as a passionate about diving, I can only recommend Nosy Tanikely. Known as «the enchantress», it is a veritable natural aquarium where countless fish swim alongside turtles nestling in the midst of magnificent coral reefs. Stingrays, mantas, tuna, jacks, white-tip sharks, leopards, whales and dolphins are just a few of the many species that can be seen here. aquatic creatures who share these’Ambariobe.
Welcome to Nosy Be, where the intoxicating scent of ylang-ylang flowers perfumes the air and where you'll be warmly welcomed by the villagers. Prepare to experience a diving trip that will transport you out of time, to the heart of nature and natural beauty.
Where do we sleep? Accommodation
In the heart of the village of'Ambatoloaka we offer you four distinct areas, each with their own special atmosphere :
The Beach Hotel
Directly on the seafront, it has 15 rooms, including the standard rooms and standard +, There are spacious rooms with a patio overlooking the pool, and superior rooms with a terrace facing the sea. All rooms have double beds, Wi-Fi, TV, minibar, safe, bathroom and large picture windows.
The Baobab House
Adjacent to the hotel, it offers 3 independent studios on the first floor, ideal for extended stays.
La Case Créole
Composed of 2 bedrooms and 2 studios, It opens onto a vast tropical garden. This new Creole-inspired house offers studios with fully-equipped kitchens and bedrooms with pool or sea views. It's the perfect place for a peaceful, leafy break.
The Villas
They can be rented by the room or studio, or completely privatised for families or groups of friends. The villas are built slightly higher than the village.
- The villa Sakatia, This contemporary-style residence has 2 bedrooms and 3 studios, all surrounding a charming swimming pool.
- The villa Iranja, This Creole-style residence offers 3 bedrooms and a luxurious loft upstairs.
Our beach restaurant offers inventive, gourmet cuisine, featuring homemade specialities prepared by a Madagascan chef trained by a French Michelin-starred chef.
A pool is on the terrace overlooking the sea, with sun loungers and a side bar. The shop sells fine local handicrafts, while the lounge area is equipped with board games, a pool table and a big screen TV. There is also a massage room. The Voandalagna Information and Meeting Centre will help you organise excursions and answer any questions you may have.
The hotel and villa swimming pools are extended by vast terraces with sea view, where musical aperitifs are organised, offering the perfect place to admire the Madagascar's unique sunsets !
Diving side Courses, equipment & spot info
Our diving centre, long established on the Ambatoloaka beach, is small and ideally located, with a strong emphasis on quality service and small-group outings led by professional guides. experienced instructors.
The centre is equipped with speedboats located just 30 metres from the centre, with a crew ready to take charge of your equipment. The speedboats have an awning to protect you from the sun and a rear platform for your equipment. facilitate water entry and exit. Each boat is equipped with a oxygen kit, sGPS and GSM communication systems, as well as a first aid kit.
The centre offers cDive bears for all levels, as well as SCUBAPRO equipment rental in excellent condition. You will find 12-litre aluminium blocks and two COLTRI compressors for air and nitrox. La priority is given to safety, with impeccable safety equipment, and a hyperbaric chamber just 1 kilometre from the diving centre.
It is a friendly centre which guarantees you successful diving trip !
Formulas & Rates Choose your formula!
Diving holidays in Nosy Be
- Return economy class flights Paris/Nosy Be with stopover
- Air taxes and fuel surcharge
- All transfers to Nosy Be
- 7 nights in a standard double room at the Sarimanok, breakfast included
- The 10-dive package, including blocks and weights, and a dive guide with Oceane's Dream centre
- ASSUREVER repatriation-assistance insurance (including hyperbaric chamber costs)
- 1 per person donated to Sharks Mission France (SMF) to help protect sharks
8 days / 7 nights
When to leave? The perfect months
Manta rays from April to mid-July and mid-September to November
Whale sharks from October to mid-December
Humpback whales from August-September to mid-October
Our advice 360° Travel's impressions
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- Our safety system
- Choice of accommodation
- Life on the island!
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