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Nosy Be & Nosy Sakatia, Madagascar

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Nosy Be is Madagascar's most popular island retreat, situated off the northwest coast of the mainland in the Mozambique Channel. Known as the "Big Island," it draws visitors with its warm turquoise waters, coral reefs, and rich marine biodiversity, making it a prime destination for diving and snorkelling. Just a short boat ride from Nosy Be, the tiny neighbouring island of Nosy Sakatia is fringed by pristine reefs and mangroves, prized for its slower pace and exceptional underwater encounters including sea turtles and colourful reef fish. Together, the two islands attract independent travellers and small groups seeking tropical beach life, watersports, and a gateway to Madagascar's unique natural world.

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Nosy Be & Nosy Sakatia, Madagascar · 8 days

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Self-Launched Nosy Be Island Hopping: Sakatia, Komba, Tanikely & Iranja

An 8-day DIY version of Sifaka Voyages' "Ecoubeach Tour In Nosy Be" — same islands, same marine reserve, same lemur forest, but booked yourself. Base yourself in a beach guesthouse on Nosy Be's west coast (Ambondrona or Madirokely), then pick up day trips to Nosy Sakatia, Nosy Komba, Nosy Tanikely and Nosy Iranja through local boatmen and dive shops, hire a scooter or tuk-tuk for the island circuit, and join a small-group Lokobe forest walk. Costs are rough backpacker/mid-range estimates in GBP and exclude international flights to Madagascar.

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