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 Madagascar, the big island in the Indian Ocean between Africa and Asia, conjures up visions of discovery and adventure. White unspoiled beaches and crystal clear waters and it's rich and unique flora and fauna turned the island into a paradise for nature lovers. The lovely and charming  Malagasy people have many unique and fascinating customs that influence their daily lives to a large extent.

The diving is centralized off the north western coast. In the waters surrounding Nosy Be are several smaller islands; Nosy Komba, Nosy Tanikely,  Nosy Sakatia, Nosy Mitsio and Nosy Iranja. The sea life around Nosy  Be is quite varied and a bit of underwater exploration is likely to reveal an array of species: boxfish, surgeonfish, triggerfish, dameselfish, clownfish, yellowfin tuna, barracuda, sharks, eagle rays and manta rays, whale sharks and the odd whale; as well as sea urchins, starfish, eels,  anemones and others. The area offers great diving opportunities particularly around Ambatoloaka on the western shore of Nosy Be and Nosy Sakatia  where most dive centers are located.

Dive Sites

Nosy Be Archipelago

Tanikely

 

Banco Ross

 

Banc de l'Entrée

 

Ste Marie Island

 

Ile Aux Nattes

The Pagodas

An accessible, large coral formation (to 12m) with rays, lobster, turtles, and the range of coral species;

La Cocoteraie

Anivorano Rocks

Offers diving on granitic rocks with barracuda,  20m; the wreck of a fishing boat is an easy dive (15m) providing magnificent  photo opportunities

Pointe Alebrand 20m

Is a beautiful dive, a sandy bed with granite  boulders, grey shark, rays, barracuda.

 

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