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Madagascar Islands

Madagascar’s islands provide a paradisiacal beach retreat after a wildlife adventure on the mainland, often with excellent scuba diving and snorkelling on offer. Ile Sainte Marie off Madagascar’s east coast is prime whale-watching territory from July to September, whilst Nosy Komba and Tsarabanjina are perfect for those looking for an idyllic escape.

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Spending time on Madagascar’s stunning islands is the perfect way to relax after exploring the main island and its treasure trove of wildlife. Encircled by crystal clear waters that harbour unspoilt coral reefs, Madagascar’s islands allow you to find a deserted beach, with pristine white sands as standard. Whilst the islands lend themselves to doing absolutely nothing, there is the chance to go out in a traditional pirogue with fishermen, explore the island on bicycles or if you prefer just laze in a hammock and enjoy your own slice of paradise.

Ile Sainte Marie is one of Madagascar’s most sought-after tropical islands. Once the playground of pirates, it is now the perfect place to unwind on palm-fringed beaches as well as offering excellent diving both on coral reefs as well as pirate shipwrecks. Although Ile Sainte Marie can be visited anytime between April and December, it is at its most appealing between July and September when humpback whales come to breed and calve in the warm Indian Ocean waters between the island and the mainland.

The Mitsio archipelago to the northeast of Nosy Be offers world-class diving and pristine beaches. It is only possible to stay on Nosy Tsarabanjina which offers a private island experience in picturesque surroundings with volcanic rocks, lush vegetation and of course white sands which turtles choose to nest on and crystal clear water which lends itself to snorkelling and diving.

Lying to the south of Nosy Be is Nosy Komba which is best known for its habituated black lemur colony which the Malagasy see as sacred. The island does attract a number of visitors in search of lemurs but it is possible to escape the crowds and find your own piece of paradise on the southern beaches.

If you're looking for an idyllic beach, top class water sports, or even whale watching then this is a great way end your holiday after your search for lemurs!


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Tsarabanjina, Madagascar

Constance Tsarabanjina is arguably Madagascar’s finest beach lodge. Set on a pristine tropical island near Nosy Be, Constance Tsarabanjina is an idyllic castaway escape where you can laze beneath the palms, enjoy exceptional diving and plenty of pampering

Constance Tsarabanjina

Ile St Marie, Eastern Madagascar

Princesse Bora Lodge & Spa is a luxurious beach retreat on Madagascar's beautiful Ile Sainte Marie. Set on a beautiful beach and offering wonderful whale-watching between July and October, this is the perfect romantic retreat, away from the crowds.

Princesse Bora Lodge

Nosy Komba, Northern Madagascar

Tsara Komba is a gorgeous eco-lodge with fabulous views on Nosy Komba in northwest Madagascar. Tsara Komba is a lovely spot for relaxing on the white sand beach, and diving or snorkelling, or you can look for lemurs and visit ylang-ylang plantations.

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Parc National d’Andasibe-Mantadia, Antananarivo, Tsarabanjina

Explore the eastern rainforest at Andasibe and go in search of lemurs, including the indri - the largest of the species - before enjoying exceptional diving and snorkelling on the luxurious private island of Tsarabanjina.

12 nights from $4780 per person Beach, Diving, Honeymoon

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Madagascar Islands, Madagascar

Madagascar is home to some truly exceptional diving with unspoilt corals, particularly off the halo of islands that form around the northern coast. With fantastic reefs and plenty of sealife this is a highlight of any trip to Madagascar.

Diving in Madagascar

Madagascar Islands, Madagascar

Madagascar lies on the migrating route for whale sharks with Nosy Be off the west coast of Madagascar being prime territory for them. The best time for spotting them is from mid-July to late November with the chance to swim with them on offer.

Swim with whale sharks

Ile Sainte Marie, Madagascar

Migrating humpback whales make the Madagascan coast their playground from July to September each year. Although the whales can be seen all around the coast, traditionally the island of Ile Sainte Marie off the east coast offers the best sightings.

Whale Watching in Madagascar

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