Nosy Be
Known as “the island of perfumes,” this tropical island paradise is is famous for the seductive aroma of vanilla, coffee, cinnamon, cocoa and perfume essence from the ylang-ylang tree, as well as being home to excellent scuba diving and lemur viewing.
What Will I See?
- Pristine, palm-fringed, white-sand beaches
- Coral reefs
- Warm clear water
- Lemurs
- Forest sanctuaries, lush vegetation, tropical flowers
- Tsarabanjina and Nosy Iranja – two secluded islands offering the best in barefoot luxury
- Outdoor craft markets
- Restaurants & bars
- The eclectic town of Hell-Ville
What Can I Do?
- Scuba diving, snorkeling
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Quad-biking
- Beach walks
- Jungle walks
- Sea kayaking, water skiing, kite surfing
- dhow sunset cruises
- Boating
- Island hopping
- Spice tours
April-May and October-November are the best diving months




