Nosy Komba Lemur Island & Turquoise Lagoon Snorkelling
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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

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    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

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    Traditional Lamba Textile Workshop

    Women weave the traditional lamb cloth on backstrap looms in the village — the colorful fabric is available for purchase

  4. 4

    Village Snorkeling Reef

    The coral reef surrounding Nosy Komba is shallow, colorful and rich with angelfish, parrotfish and moray eels - perfect for beginners

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    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

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