Day 1-2
Antananarivo to Nosy Be. A morning departure takes you from Johannesburg, South Africa and into  Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo. You fly onto Nosy Be and transfer by taxi to Chanty beach and then by speedboat to a small private beach. The next two days will be spent snorkeling, taking pleasant walks, exploring the stunning beach, riding on pirogues and sea kayaks, and just soaking up the sand, sea and sun. [BLD]

Day 3-4
An early start to Ambatiloka. We then take a day excursion to Nosy Tanikely  Marine Reserve, famed for its world class snorkeling and diving. After that, we proceed to Nosy Komba - a small island surrounded by clear water that is perfect for diving. [BLD]

Day 5 - 6
After breakfast we travel via boat from Nosy Komba to the main island of Nosy Be, where you will check into Sambatra Bed & Breakfast.  Just 20 minutes from Hell-ville, its location offers you easy access to the activities contained in the town.  You can arrange trips to do Quad biking, visit the local market and Handicrafts market, see the sacred tree or climb Mount Passot.

On day 6, we take a motorised pirogue trip to Lokobe Nature Reserve. Far from the flood of tourists Lokobie Reserve is only accessible by sea and is a haven of peace.  Spend the day enjoying jungle walks to see the variety of wildlife, and take in the beautiful sounds of nature. The famous Nosy Be Panther Chameleon is present in this last remaining lowland rainforest on the island.

Day 7
After breakfast, we proceed by taxi to the airport where we will fly back to the capital city, Antanarivo, and catch our flight back to Johannesburg, South Africa. [B]

Day 8-9 (Optional)
For 2 extra nights, one can stay on the west coast of Nosy Be. There will be plenty of opportunities to hire a quad bike or motorbike for trips around the beautiful island of Nosy Be.