The Mitsio Archipelago

7 days/6 nights

Explore the small islands off the northwest coast of Madagascar, which are brimming with treasures, on a catamaran cruise.

Full board.

Set off to discover the small islands off the northwest coast of Madagascar, which are brimming with treasures, on a catamaran cruise. Your boat will take you to magnificent beaches, off the beaten track. You will visit typical villages and have the opportunity to get up close to lemurs. Diving and fishing will allow you to observe the sumptuous underwater flora and fauna.

Itinerary :

Day 1 : Nosy Be - NosyTanikely - Nosy Sakatia 

Step aboard the catamaran of your choice. Welcome and settle in on board. Set sail for an hour. Embark on an exclusive experience along the Madagascan coast, between turquoise lagoons, unspoiled islands, and authentic stopovers. These mini-cruises combine comfort, serenity, and unique discoveries, allowing you to explore Madagascar from the sea with elegance and a change of scenery as you sail towards Nosy, “the island of the little land” in Malagasy. This national underwater reserve is open to visitors.
with mask and snorkel. You can explore the island on foot or by snorkeling, accompanied by myriads of colorful fish and turtles. An abandoned lighthouse in the middle of the island offers a beautiful view of Nosy Be Bay. In the middle of the afternoon, we set sail for Nosy Sakatia.

A day of sailing towards the Mitsio archipelago. Passing along the northern tip of the island of perfumes with its wild deserted beaches. In the distance, the tip of Nosy Faly marks the exit from the Nosy Be archipelago and the entrance to the Mozambique Channel. Arrival at the end of the day and anchorage near Tsarabanjina for the night.
Morning dedicated to exploring Tsarabanjina. Its white sandy beaches and crystal clear water make it a paradise for relaxation and leisure. In the middle of the afternoon, we set sail for Nosy Mitsio. We pass close to the Quatre Frères, home to colonies of brown boobies. Admire the basalt columns emerging from the bowels of the earth and the sea before finally reaching Maribe Bay. At nightfall, this bay, with a mangrove forest in the background, offers a symphony of sounds from the animals that inhabit it.

Morning stroll to visit a small fishing village, admire the satrana (local palm trees), and try to photograph one of the rarest birds in the world: the Ankoay (Madagascar fish eagle). Relaxing in a hammock and swimming are also possible. At the end of the day, sail to Ankarea.

A day dedicated to discovering the two pearls of the archipelago. Head to Nosy Ankarea with its white sand and black basalt. Swim and snorkel to appreciate the extreme richness of the seabed. Encounters with numerous pelagic fish (tuna, barracuda, etc.) are frequent. Climb to the top of the island (3 hours) for those in good physical condition. Continue to Nosy Lava to meet its inhabitants, who are shark hunters.

After breakfast, set sail for Nosy Be. Arrive in Ambatozavavy Bay on the east coast of Nosy Be for your last night on board.

Depart in the morning for the Tanikely marine reserve, a veritable natural aquarium. Snorkel on the coral reef and discover the preserved underwater flora and fauna. Lunch on board and departure for Nosy Be. Around 5 p.m., arrival at the port of Cratère and continuation to your next destination.

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