History
Little paradise immersed in the Mozambique Channel and the Indian Ocean, Nosy Saba is a private island stretching over an area of 128 hectares. It is about 10 km northwest of Madagascar and about 50 km de Nosy-Be. With its sandy beaches and turquoise water that surrounds, Nosy Saba is a rare beauty and attracts every year more and more visitors. Focus on the small island of Madagascar ...
Informations
- Pays : Madagascar
- City : Nosy Saba
- Local hour : +1H
- Change : the
- Language : Français & Malagasy
Sofia Tourist Board :
- Address : Lot 55 C Ankiririky Sud 407 Antsohihy
- Tel : 033 08 881 18 /034 46 232 41
- Email : ort.sofia@yahoo.fr
Explore the city
To discover
Little Big Island
Thus the island is nicknamed, but it also works the other way is to say "the great little island". Nosy Saba is one of those places where life is sweet whatever the circumstances of your coming. It is found in marine and terrestrial reserve Sahamalaza, location in which it has a fauna and flora rich. Moreover, all who come here are attracted by its coral reefs, fine and pristine white sand beaches, turquoise sea that resembles a natural aquarium and wildlife which has the famous blue-eyed lemur.
Activities to do
Also in terms of activities, excursions to nearby islands are also very popular. They will lead you to the Radama Islands, Sahamalaza have national park, Analalava to the village or simply to different coves located around the island. landward, hikes are possible on the island to discover the primary forest that abounds there. You can also limit you to walks on the beach or follow the different trails on the island.
The Sahamalaza National Park
As one of the most important biosphere reserves, this site is home to over 40 bird species, seven species of lemurs and a marine park populated by more than 150 fish species. The scuba diving is the main activities to discover this underwater world. But this is not the only nautical proposed activity on the island since you can also snorkel, Windsurf, skied, du knee board, banana, canoeing, dinghies, ... It is possible to make boat trips and go fishing.
It houses three best sights :
– La forêt sèche : natural habitat of many endemic species of lemurs
– La mangrove où vivent crabes, shells, birds including the famous Sea Eagle Madagascar
– Les récifs coralliens composés de 216 invertebrate species of corals, three species of marine mammals and more 150 fish species
The Nosy Saba Lodge
It is the only resort on the island. It has suites and luxurious rooms housed here and there through nature.
To visit
A sailboat for Mitsio
To discover the archipelago Mitsio, in Northern Madagascar, good idea is to rent a sailboat with skipper from the island of Nosy Be. The discovery of the strings of islands and islets is a moment of pure happiness.
