RouteNosy Be

Nosy Komba Lemur Island & Turquoise Lagoon Snorkelling

Sail to the sacred Nosy Komba island where black lemurs have been protected by local taboo for centuries and turquoise lagoons invite snorkelling

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Ampangorina Village Landing
A hollowed-out canoe lands on the beach of the village of Nosy Komba where a community of 2,000 Malagasy people have protected lemurs for generations
2
Black Lemur Forest Walk
Sacred black lemurs fearlessly approach along forest paths — the taboo against harming them makes this one of Africa's most accessible encounters with wild primates
3
Traditional Lamba Textile Workshop
Women weave the traditional lamb cloth on backstrap looms in the village — the colorful fabric is available for purchase
4
Village Snorkeling Reef
The coral reef surrounding Nosy Komba is shallow, colorful and rich with angelfish, parrotfish and moray eels - perfect for beginners
5
Hilltop Village Panorama
Climb through the forest to the hilltop village where the view stretches over Nosy Be, the Mozambique Channel and Madagascar's mainland mountains
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Return Sail to Nosy Be
Afternoon sail back in a traditional pirogue as the sun drops behind the hills of Nosy Be and the channel turns to hammered gold