The island of perfumes

Nosy Be

Discover the tropical islands and marine experiences of Madagascar off the north-west coast: fragrant ylang-ylang groves, protected forest, colourful markets, panoramic viewpoints and coral gardens.

About the region

Discover the tropical islands and marine experiences of Madagascar off the north-west coast: fragrant ylang-ylang groves, protected forest, colourful markets, panoramic viewpoints and coral gardens.

Nosy Be is also the starting point for the small islands around it — Nosy Komba, Nosy Tanikely and Nosy Iranja.

Excursions

Things to do in Nosy Be

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Nosy BeThe Island of Nosy BeThe Island of PerfumesParadise beaches, fragrant ylang-ylang groves and coral gardens off the north-west coast of Madagascar.Explore
Nosy BeThe Lokobe ReserveImmersion in Primary ForestOne of the last remnants of primary forest on Nosy Be, home to black lemurs and panther chameleons.Explore
Nosy BeLemuria Land & Local MarketCultural DiscoveryLemurs, medicinal plants, an ylang-ylang distillery and the colours of a local Malagasy market.Explore
Nosy BeMont PassotAn Unforgettable PanoramaThe highest viewpoint of Nosy Be: sacred lakes, forests and ocean from the best sunset spot on the island.Explore
Nosy BeNosy IranjaThe Turtle EdenTwo islands joined by a white sandbar, a sanctuary for sea turtles, with lagoon water made for swimming.Explore
Nosy BeNosy KombaThe Lemur RefugeA volcanic island of forest and lemurs, where local artisans carve wood and traditional village life continues.Explore
Nosy BeNosy TanikelyThe Underwater GemA marine park of crystal-clear water: coral, colourful fish, turtles and dolphins around a small island.Explore

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