Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
GETTING THERE & AWAY
From Ambanja there are regular taxis-brousses to Ankify (Ar2000, 30 minutes), where
you'll find the ferry to Nosy Be. Taxis-brousses also go to Diego Suarez (Ar30,000, five
hours), Majunga (Ar40,000, 13 hours) and Tana (Ar50,000, 18 hours).
Ankify
Ankify is the main port for boats and ferries between the mainland coast and Nosy Be.
If you arrive too late for the crossing to Nosy Be (4pm) or the last taxi-brousse to Diego
Suarez (noon), there are a couple of nice but expensive places to stay.
SLEEPING & EATING
Le Dauphin Bleu
BUNGALOW €€€
( 032 45 334 61;
www.ledauphinbleu.eu
;
s/d Ar126,000/140,000) Nestled in a tropical
garden with stunning views of Nosy Komba and the mainland's hills, the bungalows here
are delightful. Each has its own terrace to make the best of the fine setting, and there is a
small beach below with crystal-clear water. The hotel is about 3.5km from the port of Ank-
ify.
Les Baobabs
BUNGALOW €€€
( 033 07 208 87; bungalows Ar100,000) About 500m from the ferry landing, Les
Baobabs has quaint round bungalows on a gorgeous beach with superb views across to
Nosy Komba. The restaurant is on an atmospheric verandah.
GETTING THERE & AWAY
For information on boats to Nosy Be,
Click here
.
The road between Ankify and Diego Suarez is sealed (although deteriorating fast between
Ambilobe and Diego) and serviced by dozens of taxis-brousses every day.
TAXIS-BROUSSES FROM ANKIFY
PRICE
(AR)
DURATION
(HRS)
DEPARTURE
TIMES
DESTINATION
Ambanja
2000
½
All day
