7 nights Nosy Be - Saturdays Air Madagascar flight ex Johannesburg fly's non stop to Nosy Be Island
(Longer stays at Nosy Be Hotel are more economical and available on request)

Sakatia Lodge - The scuba dive lodge on Sakatia Island

Sakatia Lodge is built on the little island of Nosy Sakatia, situated 2km off the north western side of Nosy Be island. Sakatia Lodge offers peace and tranquillity, specializes in Snorkelling, free diving,  and scuba diving, offering all equipment as well as Nitrox enhanced dives.  Sakatia Lodge is situated at the foot of the Sacred Mountain and Nature Reserve, offering four large bungalows en suite with single or double beds, veranda and sea view, four nature bungalows facing the gardens and one larger family bungalow.
 

Sakatia offers the typical unspoilt tropical fauna and flora of this area, only 6.5 km long and 2 km wide at it’s widest point, it has a population of 300 habitants, no roads only foot paths, with which one can wonder at leisure and explore it’s beauty and deserted beaches. The island is fringed by spectacular coral reef to be enjoyed by snorkellers and scuba divers alike.

This is the perfect quiet tropical island getaway that one normally only dreams of.
 

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7 nights Nosy Be - Saturdays Air Madagascar flight ex Johannesburg fly's non stop to Nosy Be Island
(Longer stays at Sakatia Lodge are more economical and available on request)

Vanilla Hotel - *** - a well known Nosy Be Hotel

A popular hotel with 2 spacious fresh water swimming pools, 4 bars, 1 boutique, a beautiful eastern styled Spa, laundry service, Baby-sitting service, and internet access. 1 conference room with equipment and seating for 45 delegates.

The hotel is situated in a beautiful garden but does not have a large beach. As an alternative the management offers free pirogue excursions to the nearby island of Sakatia where you may stay on your own private beach as long as you wish.

All rooms and suites have bathrooms en-suite, satellite TV, telephone, hair dryer, overhead fans and air-conditioning. Air conditioning is optional in the garden and sea view rooms. Among the 35 standard rooms, 27 can be converted to a triple room.4 rooms have connecting doors.

A total of 40 rooms: 17 garden view rooms (28 m2) with private terrace, 18 sea view rooms (32 – 42m2) with private terrace, 4 family suites (36m2) which can take two extra beds (4 persons maximum), 2 prestige suites (64m2) with all modern conveniences such as mini hi-fi, DVD player, Jacuzzi on balcony, 2 WC, 2 lounges and tea/coffee facilities.

7 nights Nosy Be island - Saturdays Air Madagascar flight ex Johannesburg fly's non stop to Nosy Be Island
(Longer stays at Vanilla Hotel are more economical and available on request)

Royal Beach Hotel - **** - A premier Nosy Be Hotel

Nosy Be's latest Hotel - The all new 4 star Royal Beach hotel, A premier Nosy Be island holiday destination ..... Ideally situated 15 minutes from Town and 30 Minutes from Nosy Be Island airport

Facing one of the most beautiful deep water bays of Nosy Be, Madirokely beach, and near the traditional village of Ambatoloaka, famous for its typical restaurants and 'joie de vivre' of its inhabitants, which makes it one of the liveliest in Nosy Be.  The 4* Royal Beach Hotel is an architecture mixture of Creole and Malagasy, the roof shingles and decorative wooden panels are typically Malagasy.  The Royal Beach hotel offers a 4* quality service with 42 rooms & 6 suites, all with a balcony overlooking the gardens & pool.  There is a gym with sauna and Jacuzzi and not to be forgotten some beauty treatments for the ladies.

The furniture is all hand crafted from local Madagascar woods.  All rooms and suites are equipped with individual safe, mini bar, direct dial telephone, satellite flat screen wall mounted televisions and we are pleased to offer you our welcome tray to make your stay very pleasant.  The rooms feature large windows with a terrace opening onto a splendid view of the swimming pool, tropical garden and sea. 

Overlooking the sea, is the warm and intimate, restaurant "Le Nautile" where you will discover a cuisine with exotic tropical flavours ... The bar over looks the swimming pool and garden areas.  Finally, at any time of day, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of our pizzeria located by the pool, to enjoy our pizzas, salads and club sandwiches, always under a bright sun.  After a few laps in the pool or exercising in the gym ... Their masseuses will make you feel the benefits of products made with essential oils from Madagascar, by simply massages .... Divine!  
Why not take your company! - Company conferences facilities for up to 60 delegates

Nosy Be Island Excursions:

Nosy Fanihy (The lost island)

Nosy Fanihy is situated in the north of Nosy Be. This is a little uninhabited island with a long sand beach formed by broken corals. This is great place for snorkelling. You will see a magnitude of fish and turtles plus stunning coral.

Picnic lunch is served on the Andilana Beach on Nosy Be island.  Departure from the hotel at 08h30 and return before 17h00.

Approximate price per person (minimum 4 passengers): Euro 45. 

Price Includes: Return transfers from your hotel to the island, picnic lunch and mineral water, beach blankets.

Nosy Sakatia (The Orchid Island)

Nosy Sakatia is situated off the northwest coast of Nosy Be. This island has white beaches and turquoise waters. Transfer to this little island by a traditional pirogue.

On the island visit the small village of Bemoko and enjoy a picnic on one of the isolated beaches. A guide will take you around the island and point out the orchids and many birds. Snorkelling in the afternoon. Departure from the hotel at 09H00 and return in the late afternoon.

Approximate price per person (minimum 2 passengers): Euro 25. 

Prices includes: Return transfers from your hotel to Nosy Sakatia, picnic lunch and mineral water, beach blankets and guide.

Nosy Be Island Tour

Discover Nosy Be Island and its remarkable sites:

Departure from the hotel at 09h00 and return before 18h00. 

Approximate price per person (minimum 2 passengers) with sedan vehicle      : Euro 45
With 4x4 vehicle : Euro 90

Prices Include: Car for the day with driver/guide, fuel, entry fees, picnic lunch and mineral water, beach blankets.Lokobe Reserve

Lokobe is the last primary forest of Nosy Be where you are able to explore the wildlife and natural history of the north of Madagascar. Leave the hotel and drive to the town of Ambatozavavy (in the south of Nosy Be) and then embark onto a traditional pirogue. One hour of paddling to the town of Ampasipohy established at the entrance of the Lokobe reserve where you will find the elusive Macaco lemurs, chameleons and Boa Constrictors. At the end of the visit relax under the trees and have a typical Malagasy lunch prepared in the local village. Return back to Hellville and the bus will take you back to the hotel.  Departure from the hotel at 08H30 return before 18h00.

Approximate price per person (minimum 4 passengers): Euro 48.

Nosy Tanikely (Marine Reserve) & Nosy Komba (The lemur island)

This excursion offers two islands in one visit. On Nosy Komba you will find a small lemur sanctuary with brown and black lemurs.

Situated on the island is the village of Ampangorinana, a simple little village with the residents selling lovely handicrafts such as small pirogues made out of ebony or rosewood, clay animals decorated with bits of crushed shells, embroidered table cloths and good quality linen. For the more arduous take a hike up the mountain and discover a former French sanatorium.

Nosy Tanikely is situated 20 minutes south of Hellville (Nosy Be island harbour) and a short boat ride from Nosy Komba. It is classified as a marine reserve and offers world-class snorkelling and diving. You may see turtles in the natural aquarium and a colony of lemurs watching over you from the lighthouse.

The day is spent swimming, snorkelling and relaxing or strolling to the lighthouse. Sumptuous picnic included. Departure from the hotel at 08h30 and return before 18h00.

Approximate price per person (minimum 4 passengers): Euro 45.

Price Includes: Return transfers from your hotel to Nosy Komba/Tanikely, picnic lunch and mineral water, beach blankets.
Highly recommended

Excursions  - Suggested items to bring :

Please bring light walking shoes, a Back-Pack is ideal to carry all your personal bits - a bottle of water, sunglasses, suntan lotion, mosquito repellent, hat, T-shirt for snorkelling, camera, local money for drinks and souvenirs.  It is forbidden to purchase any coral and shells from the vendors!