Nosy Be Island
Madagascar · Diana · 15 m
Description
Nosy Be is a tropical island off Madagascar’s northwest coast and one of the country’s best-known beach destinations. The volcanic island is renowned for its Ylang-Ylang plantations, crater lakes, white-sand beaches, and lush landscapes. Rising 329 meters above sea level, Mont Passot offers sweeping views across the island and its chain of crater lakes. Lokobe National Park protects some of Nosy Be’s last remaining primary forest, home to Black Lemurs, chameleons, and nocturnal lemurs. Nearby Nosy Komba is known for its close encounters with Black Lemurs. Day trips also reach Nosy Iranja’s striking sandbank and Nosy Tanikely’s protected coral reefs and sea turtles.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 9 days (optimal 5 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: June – October
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Nosy Be beaches
- Lokobe National Park black lemurs & chameleons
- Nosy Tanikely Marine Reserve snorkeling(Day trip)
- Mont Passot crater lake viewpoint
- Nosy Komba black lemurs(Day trip)
- Nosy Iranja sandbar(Day trip)
- Whale shark watching (September - December)
- Humpback whale watching (July - September)
- Nosy Be reef diving
- Andilana Beach
- Russian Bay
- Hell-Ville waterfront & market
- Nosy Sakatia island escape(Day trip)
- Lemuria Land
- Nosy Be sunset at Mont Passot
Getting there
- Airports:
- NOS
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry