On the map is marked: Top pictures of Nosy Be - With its 594.180 kmq (227,760 sq. miles), Madagascar is the worlds fourth largest island. Its territory, in the Southern Hemisphere, has really different climatic and physical features and a extraordinary flora: about 12.000 species of plants and flowers. The Fauna is rich in endemic species (that is, they occur only here); the best known exotic creatures are the lemurs and camaleons which can be easily seen in natural parks.
Nosy Be is a perfect destination for who loves both excursions and relax. It is an island situated 15 km off Ambanja on the north-western coast of Madagascar and has a surface of 321 kmq. The best period to visit it is from April to December, during the dry season.
On the map is marked: From Airport To Andilana - From Nosy Be Fascene Airport to Andilana, 15 Km along the only asphalted road in the whole island.
On the map is marked: Andilana Beach - Located on the extreme north of the Island, Andilana beach is small piece of paradise, the best place where your excursions can start from.
On the map is marked: Andilana Sunset - Every evening sunset offers a different and special show.
On the map is marked: Andilana Village - Andilana Village is a small oasis of relax.
On the map is marked: Salted Lakes with Crocodiles - In the north of the island, near Andilana there are two salted lakes where live crocodiles. You can go there by quad, adding a bit of funny to your excursion.
On the map is marked: Ampasindava Falls - We reached Ampasindava Falls walking among the river. Long trousers and closed shoes are recommended. The probability to meet some crocodiles is not null...
On the map is marked: Hell Ville - Andoany, formerly known as Hell-Ville (population of 30,000), is the capital of Nosy Be. It is located in the south of the island.
On the map is marked: Hell Ville Bazar - Scent of the coffe, pepper, vanilla, cinnamon, ylang ylang flower, and sugar cane, at Hell Ville Bazar you can understand why the Malagasy people call its Island Nosy Be, the Scented Island.
On the map is marked: Black Lemurs - There is a thriving, semi wild population of Black Lemurs on Nosy Komba. Here you can try `lemur on the shoulder` experiences.
On the map is marked: Natural Park with Lemurs - Lemurs are very curious and funny. If you offer them a piece of banana they will eat it directly from your hand. You will wonder how light is their touch. A very nice experience. Into the Natural Park there are also boa-constrictors and turtles.
On the map is marked: Village near the Sea - On the coast of this island you will find a small but lovely village of fishers. Here you can buy very nice and typical souvenirs and feel the beauty and serenity of this people.
On the map is marked: Trekking among Forest - Be ready to go trekking for a couples of hours to reach Mont Passot (330 mt), the top of this volcanic island. The way is a bit tiring, but the nature and the amazing landscapes you will find, will repay your weariness.
On the map is marked: Pirogue - Pirogue is the typical boat of Malagasy people.
On the map is marked: Construction of Pirogues - On your way up to the mountain you will find for sure some pirogue in construction. Once completed, they will take them down to the sea.
On the map is marked: Church and Cymitery on the Mountain - On the top of Nosy Komba there is a small church and a cemetery. More than 100 victims from an old civil fight. Some of the crosses are still in original tek.
On the map is marked: Village among Mountain - On the way down you will pass through a small village. Here live an old man, his three wives and their `I-dont-know-how-many` children !!
On the map is marked: Primitive Machine - Close to this village there is an ancient machine. For more than 50 years this man has been working on this primitive machine.He cuts sugar cane in small pieces, he mills them under a huge trunk moved by hand and gets a very sweet juice, used to prepare rum.
On the map is marked: Village near the Sea - Going down, back to the boats, we passed a big village, full of smiling children.Guys can play soccer everywhere...even without a real playground.
On the map is marked: Restaurant among the Nature - What a better place to finish your tour on Nosy Komba that a small lovely village, where a good restaurant can offer you some delicious fish dishes.
On the map is marked: Sea Turtle - Nosy Be and the archipelago around offer you the possibility of wonderful diving experiences. The most famous place is Nosy Tanikely, where you can meet also big sea turtles.
On the map is marked: Sea Star - Very nice and strange sea stars are easy to see, also from the surface.
On the map is marked: LionFish - The Lion Fish can be a little dangerous, better to stay far from it....
On the map is marked: Skate - Is possibile to see also Skate …
On the map is marked: Scorpion Fish - Scorpion Fish ...
On the map is marked: Reef and Fishes - Fishes in the reef ...
On the map is marked: Chameleon - In Madagascar live a lot of wild animals. Camaleon is small and enchanting animal with a curious legend: while moving every single step it keeps saying `I must not tread on the son of God…`;
On the map is marked: Zebu - Malagasy people clean the zebu into the sea.
On the map is marked: Lemur - Elsa is a young lemur who likes playing with people, jumping on your shoulders.
On the map is marked: Turtle - Carolina is a 140 years old turtle, 220Kg. She loves vegetables, fruit and.....to be caressed from children.
On the map is marked: Crocodile - Crocodile is a sacred animal for Malagasy people, they take care of them with respect.
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NOSY BE, ANDILANA MAP - MADAGASCAR