Excursion «Snorkeling trip Nosy Tanikely / Nosy Sakatia »

In Nosy Be, you only need flippers / mask / snorkel to discover the richness of marine flora and fauna. We invite you to discover the exceptional biodiversity of the coral reefs of the islands located around Nosy Be. 

We start the excursion with the island of Nosy Tanikely and its natural aquarium: Certainly one of the most beautiful snorkeling spots in Madagascar! cliquez ici. 

We then continue our day towards the island of Nosy Sakatia for lunch on the beach and meeting the green turtles who come to feed on the herbarium. cliquez ici. 

You will be accompanied by a snorkeling guide, who will help you discover these exceptionally rich spots. You won't want to take your head out of the water! 

Possible excursion: 1/2 day in the Marine Reserve of Nosy Tanikely! All morning in the marine reserve – 8:30 a.m. / 12:30 p.m. PRICE is 45€ / adult and 30€ / child. 

During this excursion, you will be supervised in the water (if you wish) by a specialized guide who will help you discover the best spots in complete safety. Explanatory sheets on the fauna and flora will allow you to learn more about the species you can observe.
Nosy Tanikely is a National Park. Protected from fishing for many years, it is a real aquarium where the clear, shallow waters (between 2 and 12m deep) welcome all the fauna and flora of the region, including many hawksbill turtles. With 3 spots around the island, we adapt the snorkeling trips according to your level and your desires.
Nosy Sakatia is an island located west of Nosy Be. With a shallow seagrass bed (2 to 3m), it is the ideal spot to observe and admire the gigantic green turtles which come to feed in these calm waters.
  • 8:15 am: Departure from Nosy Be and briefing on board
  • 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: 2 snorkeling trips to Nosy Tanikely. Short break on the beach, visit to the lighthouse with a 360° view of the bay, meeting with the lemurs.
  • 11:30 am: Departure for Nosy Sakatia
  • 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 seagrass beds to observe green turtles
  • 3 p.m .: Return to Nosy Be
Included during this excursion to Nosy Tanikely and Nosy Sakatia: meal, water, snorkeling equipment, entry to the marine park and bananas on board!

Our strengths

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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!

Lago Rand'eau Palmée Tanikely / Sakatia

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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