ginot
Departures from Madirokely or your hotel, flexible pace, FR/EN/IT guiding.
Price confirmed before departure, 2-8 pax groups, no tourist factory.
Current highlight
A 2-day Nosy Iranja experience with coastal walk, homestay night and iconic beach sunset moments.
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Pick your trip and send your WhatsApp request in 2 clicks.
Excursion
Lagoon day across Komba and Tanikely. Clear-water snorkeling, craft village and beach pauses.
Duration
1 day
Highlight
Snorkeling
Day outline
Morning boat trip, Tanikely snorkeling, Komba village stop, beach breaks.
Good to know
Total boat time ~1 h 30. Snorkeling gear is not included.
A reply within 24h (often faster)
A reconfirmed price before departure
A proposed departure time based on weather/tide
Quick request
Simple selection, fast reply, and timing confirmed around weather and tides.
Recap
Nosy Komba & Nosy Tanikely (€60 / person)
date to confirm • 2 people
Price / person
€60 / person
Estimated total
€120
Flexible dates: No • Area: To be confirmed
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A compact table to compare formats before diving into the details.
| Criteria | Nosy Komba & Nosy Tanikely | Lokobe Reserve | Sunset at Mount Passot | Traditional Offshore Fishing | Nosy Iranja Trek (2 days) | Northern Expedition (Red & Grey Tsingy, Diego & Amber Mountain) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 1 day | 1 day | Half-day | Half-day | 2 days | 3 days |
| Snorkeling | Excellent | No | No | No | Good | No |
| From | €60 / person | €45 / person | €40 / person | €100 / person | €150 / person | €150 / person / day |
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Lagoon day across Komba and Tanikely. Clear-water snorkeling, craft village and beach pauses.
Day outline : Morning boat trip, Tanikely snorkeling, Komba village stop, beach breaks.
Good to know : Total boat time ~1 h 30. Snorkeling gear is not included.
Included
Not included
Primary forest, dug-out canoe and lemur spotting. Flexible rhythm with a local certified guide.
Day outline : Morning canoe crossing, rainforest walk, wildlife spotting, local lunch, then return.
Good to know : Canoe ~45 min + easy to moderate walking (closed shoes recommended).
Included
Not included
Easy sunset outing. 360-degree viewpoint across crater lakes and the archipelago.
Day outline : Late-day transfer, short walk up, panoramic viewpoint, sunset, return.
Good to know : Short walk (~20 min) and winding road.
Included
Not included
Dawn departure in a Vezo pirogue. Authentic fishing experience + beach grill.
Day outline : Dawn departure in a Vezo outrigger, traditional fishing, beach barbecue.
Good to know : Very early start and sea can be wind-exposed by season.
Included
Not included
2-day trek, homestay night, iconic beach and starry sky.
Day outline : Crossing, coastal walk, homestay night, beach time, return next day.
Good to know : Walking ~2 h/day and simple local overnight comfort.
Included
Not included
3-day circuit: Tsingy, Diego and Amber Mountain. Built for active travelers.
Day outline : Road trip North, Tsingy and Diego stops, Amber Mountain, then back.
Good to know : Long driving distances and active pace over 3 days.
Included
Not included
Day outline : Early departure, offshore navigation, sport-fishing session, return late in the day.
Good to know : Long day at sea, more physically demanding and weather-dependent.
Included
Not included
Why Ginot
A local, clear, no-fuss approach so booking stays simple.
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15 years at Nosy Be and Madagascar, clear safety briefing, FR/EN/IT support.
Group size: 2 to 8 people
02
Limited group size for smoother pace and better quality stops.
Pace: flexible and adapted
03
Price shared before departure. Booking and questions handled quickly on WhatsApp.
Direct action: book in 2 clicks
Quick references
Dedicated sections are now available with practical information ready to help you plan your trip with more confidence.
Before you go, understand the island
This section gives a practical base to prepare your stay, without overloading details. The goal is to give you a cultural and practical framework before your first excursion.
The practical guide helps you read Nosy Be as a living place, not just a destination. You’ll get quick context on local history, social rhythm, and what usually works well in daily exchanges.
Before each trip day, it helps to check three points: what area you visit, what matters locally in that place, and the social rules around photos, access, and local practices. This avoids common friction and makes trips smoother with locals, guides, drivers, and vendors.
With this short but useful preparation, you start your holiday with better context, better expectations, and stronger confidence for first interactions.
Planning, budget and daily rhythm
This section collects practical levers that save time, especially when transport and weather strongly impact your day.
Nosy Be works best when you group activities by zone instead of rushing between disconnected stops. Planning this way cuts transfer time and leaves more meaningful time for beach, forest, and local visits.
A practical itinerary usually starts with a small prep protocol: cash strategy, health essentials, and transfer windows. If these three points are clear, logistics become predictable and the group moves much more comfortably.
The trick is to alternate action and recovery, and keep one flexible buffer for weather changes. A wet-morning does not ruin the trip when your backup option is already prepared.
Practical weather (monthly averages)
Checking monthly rain/sun trends helps you choose the best sea and beach windows.
Source: weather-and-climate.com (monthly averages).
See practical tipsUseful words for first contact
The language section is practical first: a few words are enough to communicate your core needs and be better understood.
Even with limited vocabulary, a polite hello, thanks, and simple requests can unlock many daily interactions. You look respectful and prepared when you use a few local terms.
You do not need fluency to be clear. Using short phrases helps with prices, location, transport, and food needs, and reduces friction in group movement.
A practical vocabulary list can avoid stress and make your time in Nosy Be smoother every day.
Bonjourmbölatsara
Je m'appelle …anarako … / anàna …
Comment t'appelles-tu ?anaran’ ianao ?
Au revoirveloma
S'il vous plaîtazafady
Mercimisaotra
Full dictionary available on the French page:
Dictionary available in FrenchQuick planner
Pick your focus and get a practical suggestion for zone, rhythm, and essential items to pack.
Goal: calm beach moments with easy breaks and relaxed pacing.
Ambatoloaka / Madirokely, shaded areas, easy access and safer late afternoon options.
Early morning, beach and lagoon, light meal, then a calm shoreline finish.
Water, SPF, hat, lightweight umbrella, basic first-aid.
Great for couples, families, and slower pacing.
See practical tipsPrivate with Ginot :2 to 8 pax
Mass excursion :20+ pax
Private with Ginot :Flexible
Mass excursion :Fixed
Private with Ginot :Adapted
Mass excursion :Pre-set
Private with Ginot :High
Mass excursion :Low
Private with Ginot :Human and local
Mass excursion :Fast and generic
| Criteria | Private with Ginot | Mass excursion |
|---|---|---|
| Group size : | 2 to 8 pax | 20+ pax |
| Pace : | Flexible | Fixed |
| Stops : | Adapted | Pre-set |
| Flexibility : | High | Low |
| Expérience : | Human and local | Fast and generic |
Real feedback about pacing, clarity, and the quality of the guiding.
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Final step
Quick version: choose, set date, send.
Recap
Nosy Komba & Nosy Tanikely — date to confirm — 2 people
Flexible dates: No • Area: To be confirmed
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