Excursion "Humpback whales safari"

Embark on our boat to come and observe the humpback whales: A dream day awaits you! 

Accompanied by a specialized guide, you will discover this mythical animal. Humpback whales, which come to reproduce and give birth in the warm waters of Nosy Be from August to November.

This migration is an opportunity to observe them in an exceptional setting with often very favorable sea conditions. Whether mother/calf pairs resting on the plateau or groups of active males looking to reproduce, each encounter gives rise to special moments! 

During these outings, we very regularly observe other species of cetaceans (spinner dolphin, spotted dolphin, Indo-Pacific dolphins, etc.).

Compliance with instructions and behavior with animals is a priority for us The briefing, which will be given to you at the start of the outing, will give you the behaviors to follow during this trip.

After the morning at sea, you will enjoy lunch on the beach of Nosy Sakatia and a meeting with the green turtles who come to feed on the seagrass beds. 

Humpback whales can also be observed during outings Safari Marin Nosy Iranja, Bivouac Nosy Iranja, and Marine Safari Baie des Russes between August and October.

In Nosy Be, with sea condition often favorable during this period, a comfortable and suitable boat for this type of excursion, you will spend very emotional moments. Between the mothers accompanied by their calf who rest in the calm waters of the bay and the males who fight offshore to seduce the females, the show will be there!
Our boat is equipped with a hydrophone. During this excursion, when the conditions are right, you may not have the chance to hear the songs of the males.
  • 8:15 am: Departure from Nosy Be and briefing on board
  • 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Morning dedicated to researching and observing humpback whales.
  • 1 p.m .: Traditional meal by the beach on the island of Nosy Sakatia (raw vegetables, coconut rice, grilled fish, octopus sauce, pancakes and fruit or donuts)
  • 2:15 p.m .: Snorkeling on the reef or on the seagrass to observe green turtles
  • 3 p.m .: Return to Nosy Be
Included in the price of this excursion: Meal, water, snorkeling equipment and bananas on board!

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Our team

Spend a wonderful day, make unforgettable encounters accompanied by passionate guides who will share with you their love and respect for the sea!

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Our boats

Our three boats are open Vandam hulls. They are 8m long and 2.5m wide. Equipped with a awning for sun protection, storage case for your bags, a shelf and a fin racket, these boats are perfectly designed for our activity. It's very easy to get in the water and to come back on the boat. Equipped with a 150hp Yamaha engine, we can quickly get to the area of observation.

Whale hydrophone in Nosy Be

Hydrophone: listen to the whalesong!

Thanks to our hydrophone, you may have the chance to hear humpback whalesong or listen to dolphins communicate. "The world of silence" is not that silent!

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Notre taux de réussite

Our strength is also to have excellent success rates in observing species. This success can be explained by our experience and our network of water informants! Although we can guarantee our research effort, we can never guarantee encounters, it is nature which, in the end, has the last word!

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Waterproof identification sheet on fauna and flora

It is always a magical time to see marine mammals and fish in their environment. It is also important to have explanations and information on fauna and flora. Therefore, in addition to a specialized guide on each excursion, you can find out more by consulting the documentation available on our boats.

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