Nosy Be
Madagascar's tropical island escape with lemurs, vanilla, and turquoise lagoons.
Nosy Be is Madagascar's premier island destination, a volcanic tropical paradise where ylang-ylang plantations perfume the air, lemurs swing through rainforest canopies, turquoise lagoons invite snorkeling, and the unique biodiversity of the world's fourth-largest island meets Indian Ocean beach perfection.
Highlights
- Unique Madagascan wildlife
- Turquoise island lagoons
- Ylang-ylang and vanilla plantations
- Whale shark season (Sep-Dec)
- Pristine satellite islands
- Volcanic crater lakes
- French-Malagasy fusion cuisine
Best Time to Visit
April through November offers dry season with excellent conditions. September-December for whale sharks. January-March is hot and humid with cyclone risk. May-October is ideal overall.
Language: Malagasy, French · Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA, Ar)