Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 032 07 125 65;
www.foreverdive.com
;
Madirokely) A small operator, Forever Dive
is run by the friendly Sylvia, who's been living in Nosy Be since 1999. It delivers NAUI
courses.
Snorkelling
Snorkelling is best at Nosy Tanikely, Nosy Mitsio and Nosy Sakatia. All tour operators on
Nosy Be run trips to Nosy Tanikely, generally combined with a visit to Nosy Komba. Mad-
aplouf also arranges half-day snorkelling outings to Nosy Sakatia (€30).
Fishing
The best time for fishing is March to June and October to December. Fishing excursions
aren't cheap - expect to pay at least €400 per day per boat, including equipment, for up
to four people. The hotels
Le Grand Bleu
( 86 920 23;
www.legrandbleunosybe.com
;
Andilana) and
Sakatia Passions
( 032 41 325 49;
www.sakatia-passions.com
; Nosy
Sakatia) specialise in sports fishing.
Quad Biking
Quad bikes are a great way to explore Nosy Be. Popular routes include a circuit around the
crater lakes, remote beaches in the north and cocoa plantations to the south. The following
are dedicated operators; a number of hotels also have their own quads and offer excursions
to their guests. Excursions generally cost €60/100 for a half/full day.
Tsanga Tsanga Tour
DRIVING TOUR
( 033 14 334 20; isoal@moov.mg; Ambaro)
Madaquad
DRIVING TOUR
( 032 65 657 13;
www.madaquad.net
; Andilana)
Black & White
DRIVING TOUR
( 034 61 183 07; Ambatoloaka)
NOSY BE ON A BUDGET
Nosy Be is expensive compared to the rest of Madagascar. Accommodation is
particularly pricey, with the bulk of hotels falling squarely in the top-end cat-
