Nosy Be is Madagascar’s most popular tourist destination. Located off the island's northwestern coast, this small island is blessed with exquisite sand beaches, glittering volcanic lakes, and diverse flora and fauna. Nosy Be has remained refreshingly unspoiled and free of development, with low-key beach bungalows outnumbering commercial resorts. Most visitors simply relax on idyllic beaches, go swimming or snorkelling in the calm azure waters, and enjoy seafood feasts at oceanfront restaurants; however, if you enjoy sightseeing, it’s worth paying a visit to the bazaar in Hell-Ville to pick up samples of fragrant spices (Nosy Be is nicknamed ‘The Perfume Island’). The Lobeke nature reserve, coral reefs, and surrounding islets make for enchanting day trips and offer active, outdoor adventure opportunities.
Dotting the ocean just off the northwest coast of Madagascar, Nosy Komba is a spectacularly scenic volcanic island sandwiched between Nosy Be Island and the mainland. This popular tourist destination is known for its remarkably beautiful landscapes featuring a rugged coastline covered in forested hills meeting the crystalline waters and interrupted by magnificent white-sand beach beaches hidden in picturesque coves. Visitors can look forward to an array of activities including visiting the friendly black lemurs at the Black Lemur Sanctuary, discovering a host of fishing villages scattered along the shoreline and exploring the dusty streets of Ampangorinana, the main village, where visitors can browse the market stalls for beautifully embroidered goods, intricate wood carvings and woven baskets. Other highlights include: bird watching, whale spotting, diving, and snorkelling.
Situated in the Mozambique Channel off the northwestern coast of magnificent Madagascar, Nosy Tsarabanjina is one of the islets of the exquisite Mitsio Archipelago. This incredibly remote, private island boasts gleaming white-sand palm-fringed beaches and impossibly blue waters. Visitors can look forward to guided nature walks and bird watching excursions, as well as excellent diving and snorkelling opportunities. It is also possible to take a traditional boating trip. Make sure to try the freshly caught Malagasy seafood cuisine while sipping on a cocktail and watching a beautiful sunset. This island retreat is perfect for those wanting to get away from everything and immerse themselves in a tranquil island paradise.
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