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North West Madagascar
North West Madagascar
North West Madagascar is ideal for travelers who want islands, beaches, marine life, dry forest, coastal towns, plantations and relaxed tropical atmosphere.
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North West Madagascar
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North West Madagascar is ideal for travelers who want islands, beaches, marine life, dry forest, coastal towns, plantations and relaxed tropical atmosphere.
Nosy Be is Madagascar’s most famous island destination, offering beaches, restaurants, excursions, diving and snorkeling.
Nosy Komba is known for lemurs, crafts, village life and forest walks.
Nosy Sakatia is quieter and appreciated for sea turtles and snorkeling.
Nosy Tanikely is a marine reserve and one of the best snorkeling excursions near Nosy Be.
Nosy Iranja is famous for its white sandbank and turquoise water.
Ankarafantsika is a dry forest national park known for birds, lemurs and lakes.
Antsanitia offers a quiet beach atmosphere near Mahajanga.
Cirque Rouge is known for colorful eroded landscapes and warm sunset tones.
Ambanja is known for cacao, vanilla, ylang-ylang and plantation landscapes.
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Common Questions
Nosy Tanikely and Nosy Sakatia are excellent choices.
Nosy Iranja is one of the most photogenic island excursions.
Yes, especially for birdwatchers and dry forest lovers.
Yes, this is a natural combination.
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