Nosy Be

Island full of contrasts. From the one side great beaches, clear and warm water, open people, many things to see. From the other people who have very little (but seem to somehow get through), poor infrastructure, hard conditions for local people. Definetly the island is worth to visit.

Nosy be Island is a stunning and beautiful place to visit as a tourist. I was able to get comprehensive details about this iconic landmark in Madagascar thanks to a travel guide I found on Amazon. My advice to any tourist is to get a guidebook before traveling, and I highly recommend the one by Fred Munoz. Overall, visiting Nosy be in Madagascar was an unforgettable experience for me.

Madagascar values islands, biodiversity, and beach tourism. Nosy Be offers pristine beaches and marine adventures. Why visit: Beaches, snorkeling, and cultural experiences. How to visit: Fly into Fascene Airport; local transport recommended. When to visit: May–October. Where to visit: Nosy Be beaches, Lokobe Reserve. Investor insights: Island resorts and eco-tourism are highly profitable.

WOW ! [ Especially Hell-Ville ]-Must be one of the happiest places anywhere ! Welcome to Hell 😉 Should be called Happy-Ville. A real island feel. QUICK HEADS UP : Roads can be a nightmare, pot holes everywhere from Andilana to Hellville [ to Hell and back ] ! Mostly repaired now [ May '19 ]. A mission during cyclone | heavy rain , virtually impassable. Have to ride it out with no electricity, WiFi. Otherwise, getting about pretty easy - Bus, Tuk Tuk, communal taxis, back of scotters | pickup trucks | trike. Fun on the buses ; The advantage of going slow (1 hour for 29 km), you can see more ! Women breast feeding in public - peeing | spitting | picking nose, where they can. Why is the sky at night so much clearer here than next door, Reunion | Mauritius??? CAN SEE THE MILKY WAY !!! [ Feels really close ].

Ampasimpohy is a seaside village located in Nosy Be. A place far from mass tourists and is still almost wild where you can camp quietly and you are in the middle of the forest where lemurs live peacefully. You have to contact a local guide to go there.

The best place I ever visited in Africa! In love with this culture and this island

This island has scenic views with a lot of green, and beautiful, natural landscapes that look untouched by civilization. The hotels overlook the sandy beaches and offer glowing sunsets that make it look like paradise. You get to bear audience to a warm, and seemingly angry, Indian ocean ragingly pounding on the shore when the tide returns. It is hot. And it can get very hot. But with water all around you, there's always an opportunity to swim. Take precautions about the mosquitoes before visiting. About the locals, be careful. There are shady characters amongst them that want to swindle you of your cash at every opportunity. They start right at the airport with uniformed officials demanding "gifts" from you. It was shocking witnessing it for the first time. Be careful around them and don't let them spoil the fun. It is an added benefit to be conversant in French around these parts. It makes interacting with the locals so much easier.

Very nice island, be careful that locals still using francs so you need to always ask 1 arya is 5 francs