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Be Madagascar. Nosy Be island is situated
eight kilometres off the north-west coast of Madagascar and has about 60 000 inhabitants.
The volcanic island has an area of 300 km˛. Several smaller islands are located
nearby, including Nosy Komba, Nosy Mitsio, Nosy Sakatia and Nosy Tanikely. The
island's main town is Hellville. The big Red
Island is surrounded by thousands of miles of deserted beaches scattered with
the occasional fishing village. It has a unique fauna and flora and extensive
unesplored barrier reefs full of marine life. It has 18 different tribes, descendants
of the Arabs, Indians, Africans, Chinese and Indonesians, yet despite the Island's
close proximity to the coast of Mozambique, the people have an entity completely
different form that of the Africants. In regards to the origin of Madagascar,
one theory which keeps coming up is that of Gondwana, who put forward the theory
of the sliding continents. Thus the Island once detached from the coast of Mozambique
slides into the Indian Ocean. Honeymoons
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Noir hotel The Nosy Be Archipelago is situated
off the north west coast of Madagascar (280 km2). Commonly known as the “big Island”
and includes numerous smaller surrounding islands. It’s tropical climate and classical
‘Indian Ocean holiday island’ appeal makes it a leading sea, sun & sand destination.
To make the most of your time on Nosy Be Madagascar, be sure to visit some of
the surrounding islands. Nosy Be boasts fine hotels ranging from upmarket resort
type hotels to small intimate island style boutique hotels, there is certainly
accommodation to suit all budgets. Air Madagascar
with its modern fleet of aircraft will fly you to Madagascar and then fly you
to every corner of this mystical island. Nosy Sakatia (Orchid Island), a small
lush island, a short boat trip from the main island offering excellent snorkelling,
diving and moderate hiking. Sakatia Lodge offers
full scuba diving equipment plus nitrox for those serious divers who wish to dive
deeper and longer. Deservedly the most popular of these, are Nosy Komba & Nosy
Tanikely in the south, a full day excursion to these two islands is recommended.
On Nosy Komba see the village culture where man and lemurs live in harmony with
one another. Discover fascinating fauna and flora
including Lemurs, Chameleons and Boa Constrictors. The Lemur sanctuary allows
you to get up close and personal with these endearing little animals. Nosy Tanikely,
a marine reserve offering world-class snorkelling right off the beach and scuba
diving. Snorkelling equipment may be hired at the beach. A sumptuous sea food
lunch & refreshments are served on the beach under the trees while being observed
by the local Lemur population, making for an excellent day excursion. Further
out lie the smaller private island of Nosy Iranja and Nosy Mitsio (Tsarabanjina)
distances require overnights stays. These islands offering a more upmarket & personalised
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