Explore the surroundings of the island of Nosy Be in Madagascar on this 8 day Dhow Island Hopping holiday – chose to relax, fish, dive, snorkel or all of them.
This marine haven, north of Madagascar's mainland, is waiting to be discovered in a 8 day adventure.
Enjoy the island-hopping lifestyle in the exclusive-use dhow and snorkel over the soft corals with their vivid colours.
Camp out on a peaceful island where you won’t find a soul, snorkel with whale sharks, fish for game fish and relax on unspoilt beaches - this is the ultimate paradise.
When you arrive at Nosy Be you will be met at the airport and taken to your hotel for the night (included in the trip costs). The following morning you set sail with us on our dhow, for the following 6 nights, camping on the various tropical islands around Nosy Be. The crew sets up the camp every afternoon and takes it down the following morning, allowing you to thoroughly relax and rejuvenate.
When you arrive at Nosy Be you will be met at the airport and taken to your hotel for the night (included in the trip costs). The following morning you set sail with us on our dhow, for the following 6 nights, camping on the various tropical islands around Nosy Be. The crew sets up the camp every afternoon and takes it down the following morning, allowing you to thoroughly relax and rejuvenate.
Email us for more information on this 8 day Dhow Island Hopping Camping Itinerary or for your customized Madagascar vacation.
Highlights:
Nosy Be, whale sharks (In Season), Nosy Iranja, Russian Bay, Nosy Tanikely, Nosy Komba
Day 1, Arrive Madagascar (Nosy Be or Antananarivo)
If you arrive into Nosy Be airport in the afternoon or evening, you will be met by the Skipper, tour guide and captain of the dhow, and transferred to the Bed & Breakfast in Hell-ville, set high up on a hill, with great views. Restaurants and nightlife are there for you to explore at your own leisure and own expense. If your flights dictate a 1 night stay in Antananarivo on the first evening, you will spend the night in a small guest house in Antananarivo, arriving to Nosy Be on the morning of day 2.
Day 2 - 7, Various Islands
We board the dhow and set sail for the islands!During the next 7 days (6 nights) we will sail to some of the following islands. Please note these are dependant on weather and tide conditions:
Russian Bay (also known as Ambavatory Bay), is a beautiful and remote place opposite the Nosy Be Archipelago. Enjoy the fantastic marine life for snorkelling and fishing and maybe you might spot a whale (in season from October to December) or a rare Whale shark. The tropical woods harbour abundant birdlife, reptiles and lemurs.
Nosy Iranja (Island of Turtles) – the larger and inhabited of the two islands, Nosy Iranja Be and Nosy Iranja Kely are connected by a 1.5 km long sand bar, negotiable on foot at low tide. Nosy Iranja is a peaceful and remote island with crystal clear waters, good fishing, wonderful walks and fantastic opportunities to sea kayak and explore on foot. Iranja is a breeding reserve for hawksbill turtles.
Mahalina - we spend time here relaxing in the beautiful surroundings, or kayaking up the mangrove swamps. The area is great for snorkelling, fishing and spear-fishing.
Mahalina - we spend time here relaxing in the beautiful surroundings, or kayaking up the mangrove swamps. The area is great for snorkelling, fishing and spear-fishing.
We may use A-frame bungalows on Mahalina, instead of camping.
Lokobie Reserve – a protected reserve, Lokobe offers wildlife galore with the likelihood of you spotting several lemur species, colourful chameleons and maybe a snake or two amid the forest!
Nosy Tanikely – a marine reserve teeming with underwater flora and fauna, allowing us the chance for some superb snorkelling in warm waters with great visibility. You are likely to spot an amazing variety of marine life; from coral, star fish and anemones to every colour and shape of fish - and perhaps a turtle if you are lucky!
With a bit of luck, we may be able to spot the ring-tailed lemurs while stepping on to Terre Firma.
Nosy Komba – an island with quaint villages, craft markets and famed for its habituated lemurs, who may take a jump onto your shoulders!
Day 8, Hell-Ville and end of Dhow experience
Sail back to Hell-Ville port where our dhow adventure comes to an end. Catch your return flight to Antananarivo where you may need to overnight for your return flight the following day.
Group Size: Minimum 6 people, maximum 10
Price from 1st March 2012 - 31st December 2012:
Adult (12yrs+) Rate: USD 960 / EUR 680
Single Supplement: USD 18 / EUR 15
Child Rate (8-11yrs): USD 835 / EUR 590
Single Supplement: USD 18 / EUR 15
(Prices valid from Mid March 2012 – 31 December 2012)
Includes:
Use of full camping equipment, all sea transport in a fully kitted motorized Dhow, use of sea kayaks on Dhow, all meals on the boat or at camp, one bottle of mineral water per person per day, transfers to and from Nosy Be airport (if you do not stay on in Nosy Be).
Excludes:
Excludes:
International and domestic flights, airport taxes, all optional excursions mentioned in the program, all personal expenses, travel and medical insurance, tips, drinks, visas, diving, snorkelling and fishing equipment, any meals not mentioned in the itinerary, transfer from Nosy Be to the airport (if you stay on after the Dhow trip has ended).
Departure Dates:
Departure Dates:
Departs every Saturday subject to flight schedules, between mid March and December (with a minimum of 6 passengers).
Departing on a Saturday, ending the following Saturday.
Please note itinerary and rates are subject to change.
Book this 8 day Madagascar Dhow Island Hopping tour.
Departing on a Saturday, ending the following Saturday.
Please note itinerary and rates are subject to change.
Book this 8 day Madagascar Dhow Island Hopping tour.
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