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7-Day Dive Safari on the Island of Sakatia

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Overview

This week-long trip offers a wonderful balance of adventure, diving and relaxation.

You'll be based on the island of Sakatia, just north-west of the main island of Madagascar. You will have the chance to experience many of the small islands that make up the Nosy Be Archipelago and their stunning waters.

Each day, you'll travel to a different island to dive and explore many incredible sites with an abundance of sea life, manta rays, whale sharks, morays, turtles and loads of other tropical fish.

This is a once in a lifetime experience not to be missed!
Diving
Adventure
Sightseeing
Hiking & Trekking

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Nosy Be & Boat Transfer to Sakatia Island

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Arrival in Nosy Be & Boat Transfer to Sakatia Island

After a meet and greet at the airport, you'll be transferred to the lodge by private car followed by a short boat ride across the bay. You can spend the rest of the day soaking up the sun, relaxing, swimming in the warm tropical waters and getting to know the Island of Sakatia before dinner at the hotel in the evening.

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    Accommodation

    Sakatia Lodge4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time in Nosy Sakatia

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from FMNN (NOS), Madagascar to Chanty Beach

    Boat from Chanty Beach to Nosy Sakatia

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Antsiranana Province

Day 2

Diving Around Nosy Tanikely

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Diving Around Nosy Tanikely

You will spend the morning exploring beautiful dive sites around Nosy Tanikely Marine Reserve. A protected area with beautiful corals, teeming with tropical colourful fish, turtles and wonderful warm waters. The protected areas are located in the Sakatia channel and have the advantage of very easy diving conditions - no currents, no waves and a possibility of mooring. After your morning diving experience, you'll have a picnic on the beach before returning to your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Sakatia Lodge4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Diving in Nosy Tanikely

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    Restaurants

    Sakatia Lodge

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    Transportations

    Boat from Sakatia Lodge to Nosy Tanikely

    Boat from Nosy Tanikely to Sakatia Lodge

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Antsiranana Province

    Madagascar

Day 3

Diving & Hiking on the Island of Sakatia

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Diving & Hiking on the Island of Sakatia

You will spend the morning exploring beautiful dive sites around Nosy Be, home to several islands with amazing diving and untouched reefs. You will see plenty of hawksbills turtles, fish and corals. Even Humpback whales can be spotted between September and November, as well as marine giants manta rays and whale sharks. After lunch, you'll enjoy a guided hike around the island for spectacular panoramic views and wildlife.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Sakatia Lodge4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Diving in Nosy Be

    Hiking around Sakatia Island

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Antsiranana Province

Day 4

Kayaking on Nosy Komba Island & Free Time

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Kayaking on Nosy Komba Island & Free Time

Nosy Komba is a volcanic island off the north-west coast of Madagascar, lying between Nosy Be and the main island. To explore the island, today, you'll kayak around the island stopping off at a lovely beach bar for lunch and swimming in secluded bays. Exploring like this will allow you to relax in the peace and tranquillity of the island.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Sakatia Lodge4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Kayaking in Nosy Komba

    Free Time in Nosy Sakatia

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Antsiranana Province

Day 5

Another Day of Diving & Snorkelling

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Another Day of Diving & Snorkelling

Today, you will spend the morning exploring beautiful dive sites and then the afternoon snorkelling. The island is teeming with diverse marine life including tropical fish, sharks and turtles. With calm waters and a vast expanse of the unspoiled coral reef, Nosy Sakatia is one of the best and most famous diving and snorkelling spots around. You'll discover diverse marine life such as tropical fish, sharks (if you're lucky), rays, turtles and much more.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Sakatia Lodge4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Diving in Nosy Be

    Snorkelling in Nosy Sakatia

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Antsiranana Province

Day 6

Explore Nosy Iranja

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Explore Nosy Iranja

In the morning, you'll take a boat trip to the beautiful Nosy Iranja. Iranja is made up of two small islands joined by a sandbank that you can walk across at low tide. Iranja is definitely one of the most beautiful islands of the Nosy Be area and is also a breeding reserve for hawksbill turtles. The bigger island, Nosy Iranja Be, is home to a small village, inhabited by local fishermen. Here, you can enjoy an island-style picnic beach lunch and hike up to the top of the lighthouse.

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    Accommodation

    Sakatia Lodge4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Nosy Iranja

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    Transportations

    Boat from Sakatia Lodge to Nosy Iranja

    Boat from Nosy Iranja to Sakatia Lodge

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Antsiranana Province

Day 7

Free Time in Nosy Sakatia & Departure

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Free Time in Nosy Sakatia & Departure

Today, you can spend your last few hours enjoying this beautiful island. Then, a boat will transfer you to Chanty Beach. Your driver will meet you there and transfer you to the airport. You can stop at the local Hellville market on the way for some last-minute souvenir and spice shopping if you wish.

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    Activities

    Free Time in Nosy Sakatia

    Hell-Ville Market

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    Transportations

    Boat from Sakatia Lodge, Nosy Sakatia, Madagascar to Chanty Beach

    Private Driver from Chanty Beach to Fascene Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Antsiranana Province

    Hell-Ville

Included in Price

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 7 activities
  • 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Ground transportation

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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