Sail to Nosy Komba
A locally rooted experience with time to notice the details and connect with the place.
Destination guide
Nosy Be
Where turquoise water meets island life.
About the destination
Island rhythms, distinctly Nosy Be.
Turquoise waters, coral reefs and slow tropical island life. This is a place to slow down, follow local knowledge and let the landscape set the pace. Every journey reveals another layer of Madagascar's remarkable natural and cultural story.
Best time to visit
April to December
The feeling
Warm days, wild horizons
ASARA collection
64 places to stay
Your field notes
Things to do
Three essential ways to experience Nosy Be, selected for travelers who want to go beyond the obvious.
Dive the coral reefs
A locally rooted experience with time to notice the details and connect with the place.
Watch sunset from Mont Passot
A locally rooted experience with time to notice the details and connect with the place.
Where to stay
Exceptional stays in Nosy Be
Experience more
Follow your curiosity.
Road trips
Walk among the baobabs
Follow the red roads west to Madagascar’s most iconic horizon.
Islands & beaches
Swim with whale sharks
Enter the clear waters of Nosy Be with a trusted local guide.
Adventure
Explore the Tsingy
Cross bridges suspended above a forest of ancient stone.
Travel well
A few things to know.
Travel with a local guide when entering protected landscapes.
Carry cash outside major towns and islands.
Leave room in your itinerary for weather and island time.
Choose stays that invest in local communities and conservation.