Yacht Charter Madagascar
Nosy Be, Mitsios and Radamas Archipelagos

Madagascar lies about 250 miles off the east coast of Africa and is the fourth largest island in the world. Madagascar is not so much an island as a mini-continent. You needn't totally forget about notions of idyllic tropical islands, but there's more to do here than lazing on a sandy beach and dipping into crystalline water to peek at coral reefs now and again. Madagascar's forests are a shimmering, seething mass of a trillion stems and dripping leaves and slithering, jumping, quirky beasts out of nature's bag of tricks: Lemurs, chameleons, periwinkles and baobabs, aloes, geckoes, sifakas and octopus trees.
Madagascar's water shelter an exceptional environment with remarkable varieties of coral and fish. With fascinating tribal cultures and ceremonies and an intriguing assortment of fady (local taboos) thrown in to perplex visitors, Madagascar makes for a truly yacht charter rewarding experience.
Madagascar offer all the types of yacht charter such as bareboat charter, skippered, crewed yachts, but mainly with catamarans.

Yacht Charter Madagascar
Yacht charters are concentrated on the volcanic island of Nosy Bé, the biggest and most populated of the Malagasy islands. The most beautiful beaches of Madagascar are found here. Nosy-Be, located in the Mozambique Canal, north-west of the Grande Terre, is a 300m2 volcanic island with 50 000 inhabitants
Departing Nosy-Be, you will be able to discover:
In the south: Nosy Tanikely – Nosy Komba, the island of lemurs – Russian Bay - Le Pain de Sucre (sugar loaf) – Nosy Iranja – Nosy Radamas – Nosy Saba.
In the north: Nosy Mitsio- Tsara Banjina.

The Mitsio archipelago
Spreads over 70 km of beautiful marine life and is situated 55km to the north of Nosy Be. Several points are worth the visit. It shelters a remarkable geological formation composed of organ pipe shaped basaltic rocks which plummet directly into the Mozambique Canal. The Mitsio archipelago is particularly rewarding for tropical fish lovers and attracts divers from all over the world.

Radamas archipelago
Situated 55 miles south west of Nosy Be, the archipelago is made up of 4 islands, including Kalakajoro Island where fishing eagles make their nests. These coral islands have shallow beds and welcome fishing and diving. This Radamas has lush tropical vegetation and deserted beaches. The few fishermen villages are known for their friendliness.

Nosy Tanikely
The small island, whose marine park invites you to discover its treasures simply by snorkelling.

Nosy Komba
The island of lemurs.

Nosy Iranja
Known as the ‘Island of Turtles’ is 4 hour’s navigation south-west of Nosy Be. It is an idyllic island made up of two islets linked by a sandbar at low tide and whose beaches are reproduction sites for turtles.

Nosy Saba
Small island surrounded by a coral reef, it’s paradise for the diving.

Tsara Banjina
At 40 km north of Nosy Be, you can enjoy its hotel and white sandy beaches and lush vegetation.

Efatra Zoky
The four elders or the four cliffs, which are nesting places for gannets, have a magnificent marine life which attracts divers from all over the world.

Yacht Charter Exp. Level
From 1 easy to 5 very experienced: 3/4. Bareboat charter only with a local guide.

Airport
Antananarivo Airport (TNR), several flights per week from Europe.
The national airports : Nosy Be (daily flights from / to Antananarivo), Mahajanga, Taomasina and Arivonimamo.

Language
Malgache (the Malagasy), French.

Currency
Franc Malagasy (1 EUR = 6818 FMG).

Yacht Charter seasons in Madagascar
Madagascar has a tropical climate. September, October and November are the best months to visit. The temperature is pleasant all year round except during the summer, December, January and February when an unpleasant humidity sets in due to high temperatures during the day and heavy rains during the night. It is the cyclonic period which sometimes influences the island with very strong winds and daily showers. The water’s temperature is on average 25°C. Its geographical situation protects it from the north easterly winds thanks to the Tsaratanana. These winds blow particularly strongly in August and during the tropical depression period.

General Information
Time lag : +2h in winter / +1h in summer.
Electricity : 220 V.
Formalities : Valid passport + Visa are necessary.
Recommended injections: DT polio, malaria, diphtéria, tétanus, hépatitis A and B.