Nosy Be and surrounds - Madagascar

Nosy Be and surrounds are situated off Madagascar’s north-western coast. At 320 KM2. Nosy Be is the archipelago’s largest island, and home to approximately 73,000 people. 

Nosy be and its nearby islands contain some of the most exclusive beach holiday resorts in Madagascar, with its clean white sandy beaches and tropical climate. 

Being a volcanic island, it contains eleven crater lakes, which are a beautiful spot to watch sunsets, and possess habitats brimming with endemic plant and animal species, all of which can be explored with the help of local guides. Culturally, there is also a music festival on the island each year, put on at the time of Pentecost, known as Donia, where musicians from Mauritius, Reunion, Comoros and others get together for a vibrant mix of music, including reggae, Creole, pop and jazz.