Anniversaries, Escapes And Time To Reconnect.
However you want to spend the time, start with the part that matters most.
Celebrating an anniversary, taking a romantic escape or simply reconnecting away from the busy world — the getaway is built around the two of you.
Explore hidden beaches and beautiful islands, snorkel crystal-clear water, or simply relax together.
Fresh seafood and tropical cocktails as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean, then an evening as lively or as quiet as you like.
Tours run from 1 April to mid-January, with humpbacks in August and September and whale sharks in October and November. Nosy Be closes from mid-January to the end of March.
Escape to the enchanting island of Nosy Be, Madagascar, where turquoise waters, secluded beaches, swaying palms and spectacular sunsets create the perfect setting for romance.
Whether you are celebrating an anniversary, enjoying a romantic escape or simply looking to reconnect away from the busy world, Nosy Be offers the perfect blend of relaxation, adventure and intimate island experiences.
Spend your days exploring hidden beaches and beautiful islands, snorkelling crystal-clear waters, enjoying fresh seafood and tropical cocktails, or simply relaxing together as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean. Let us create a personalised island getaway where every moment is about slowing down, enjoying each other and making unforgettable memories.
Nosy Be, Madagascar
There is no set itinerary here. Some couples fill every day; others barely leave the beach. Both are a good holiday.
If you want to be out: sail to sandbars that appear and disappear with the tide, snorkel reefs that sit shallow and close in, meet lemurs on Nosy Komba, or walk the vanilla and ylang-ylang plantations inland. Quad bikes and horse riding cover the forest tracks and coastal trails, and a hike up Mont Passot gets you the island’s best sunset over its crater lakes.
If you want to be still: the beachfront lounges have hammocks under the palms, the water is warm year-round, and nobody is going to hurry you. Mornings are the best of it — the sky goes pink and gold, and a walk along the sand at dawn is worth setting an alarm for.
Beach bars glow with lanterns, live Malagasy music carries down the sand, and night markets fill with food and craft stalls. Cultural shows bring out drumming, dancing and storytelling; quieter nights are bonfires, two chairs and the stars.
Dinner is the highlight for most couples. Grilled fish, prawns, calamari and crab, lifted with coconut, lime and local herbs; lychee, mango and passion fruit; vanilla and ylang-ylang on the air. A small French and Italian expat community has left Nosy Be with cafes and restaurants far better than its remoteness suggests.
A short getaway fills quickly. These four fit neatly between beach days.
Beach at the door, and the island’s restaurants and nightlife whenever you want them.
Ask About Lodges →Your own space and nobody else’s timetable.
Ask About Villas →Wake up somewhere different each morning, off islands most visitors never reach.
Ask About Charters →Tours run from 1 April to mid-January. It is also the best time for snorkelling and diving, when visibility is at its clearest.
We don’t run trips between 15 January and 31 March. That is cyclone season, seas are rough and excursions get cancelled — not the holiday anyone books.
If timing matters for what you want to see: humpback whales pass in August and September, whale sharks in October and November, and turtles are on the reefs most of the year. Full detail is on our Nosy Be travel tips page, including every flight route in.
Time away, on island time.
Snorkelling the reefs, sailing out to secluded islands and sandbars, lemurs on Nosy Komba, vanilla and ylang-ylang plantations, Mont Passot for sunset, and a proper night out if you want one.
Tours run from 1 April to mid-January. Nothing runs from mid-January to the end of March, which is cyclone and rainy season.
A beach lodge, a private villa or a catamaran — or a few nights aboard followed by a few nights ashore.
Airport transfers, accommodation, half-board, soft drinks, laundry and housekeeping, a branded shirt and a massage. Flights, visas, premium drinks, gratuities and insurance are not.
It is issued on arrival at Fascene Airport — €35 for 30 days, cash in small denominations. Travel and medical insurance is essential.
Fly into Fascene Airport on the island. From Europe there are direct flights via Milan on Monday nights and Rome on Tuesday nights; from Johannesburg, SA Airlink on Tuesday mornings.
Anniversary, escape or simply overdue — tell us when, and we will make the week about the two of you.
Rough dates and who is coming is enough to start. No lengthy booking form, no card details.
If the days you have will not cover it, we say so up front and adjust rather than take the booking and disappoint you.
Nothing sold off a shelf. Priced against your dates, group and interests — in USD, Euro or ZAR.
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