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Discover Nosy Be : the perfume island of Madagascar

Discover Nosy Be and its neighbouring islands: Nosy Komba, Nosy Iranja, Marine fauna and flora, Birds, Paradise beaches of Madagascar.

We offer you one of our flagship tours: Discover Nosy Be. The origin of the name Nosy Be “The perfumes island” is due to the scents of ylang ylang, spices and sugar cane that increases the island’s freshness. You too can discover Nosy Be and breathe in its scents.

Discover Nosy Be

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

Itinerary: Nosy Be – Nosy Komba – Nosy Tanikely – Nosy Sakatia – Nosy Iranja – Nosy Be

− Escape to the magnificent beaches and neighbouring islands of Nosy Be (Nosy Komba, Nosy Tanikely, Nosy Sakatia, Nosy Iranja)
− Lokobe National Park: preserved primeval forest, endemic medicinal plants and thousand-year-old trees, lemurs (Macaco and Lépilémur), reptiles, chameleons, insects and tropical birds
− Discover Nosy Be: Terrestrial and marine fauna/flora and endemic medicinal plants

  Day 1: NOSY BE

Depending on your booking date, a warm reception and a nice meeting will be reserved for you at Nosy Be airport. Transfer to your hotel to prepare for the next day’s adventure!

On the way to make memories!

Night at hotel.

  Day 2. NOSY KOMBA – NOSY TANIKELY

This day will be dedicated to the discovery of Nosy Be islands neighboring: Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely.

Nosy Komba «Lemur Island» is a 15-minute boat ride from Nosy Be. It is the 2nd main island of the Nosy Be archipelago, home to many lemurs considered sacred by the island inhabitants.

Then continuation to Nosy Tanikely « The small land island » recognized worldwide for its remarkable marine and terrestrial biodiversity. You can dive into translucent water and observe a multitude of fish swimming among the corals.

Back to Nosy Be.

Night at hotel.

  Day 3. NOSY SAKATIA DISCOVERY

Discover the flora and fauna on the most authentic island of Nosy Be. Nosy Sakatia represents an ecosystem preserved, protected and classified because of the wonders that are there: postcard beaches, rare birds, endemic plants. The inhabitants will not fail to make you discover the island. Explore the fishing villages, explore the vanilla fields, coffee, or orchids that make the island famous and try to tame a lemur at the bend of a forest. Discover the island rites and customs.

The island is full of white sand beaches, some of which can even be privatized for those looking for peace of mind. Choose from a variety of activities: beachvolley, snorkeling, diving or kayaking, tanning, massage and napping for those who want to relax. Back to Nosy Be.

Night at hotel.

  Day 4.  LOKOBE NATIONAL PARK – MONT PASSOT

Visit of the Lokobe Integral Nature Reserve, a preserved primeval forest with many varieties of endemic medicinal plants and thousand-year-old trees. It is also the last primitive forest of the Nosy Be region where many lemurs (Macaco and Lépilémur), reptiles, chameleons, insects and tropical birds live.

Then we drive to Mont Passot, 329 m high, offering a 360° panorama on the ocean with an incredible view of the 12 sacred lakes, especially at sunset.

Night at hotel.

  Day 5. NOSY IRANJA

This day will be dedicted to the seaside activities of Nosy Iranja «Turtle Island». It is composed of two islets: Nosy Iranja Be and Nosy Iranja Kely, these two pieces of land are connected by an immaculate sandbar of about 2 km. At low tide you can enjoy this incredible place but be careful not to be surprised when the tide rises. You will discover a lush rainforest with exceptional marine flora and fauna. In addition, you can see many sea turtles coming to lay their eggs at nightfall. With a little luck you would witness the birth of some. Back to Nosy Be.

Night at hotel.

  Day 6. NOSY BE

Day of free activities or idleness according to your desires.

Night at hotel.

  Day 7. NOSY BE

According to the international return flight schedule, possible small city tour to complete your trip in Madagascar.

Transfer to the airport.

End of Temea Tour services.

− Reception at Nosy Be International Airport
− Transfers airport-hotel-airport in Nosy Be
− All transfers by boat
− Vehicle rental with fuel and driver service
− Accommodations in double room / twin
− Half board
− Vignettes and tourist taxes
− Entrance fees at parks/reserves/sites to discover Nosy Be with local guide fees

− International flights and airport taxes
− Visa and travel insurance
− Lunches
− Tips, personal expenses, drinks
− Any free activities
− Any other service not mentioned in this tour: Discover Nosy Be
− Other factors independent of our services (increase in airport taxes…)

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