Plan your Nosy Be Holiday

Bespoke Madagascar holidays for couples, friends and families — designed with care, local knowledge and honest advice.

Planning a holiday to Nosy Be? Start here.

Nosy Be and the surrounding islands are one of Madagascar’s most rewarding destinations — but they’re also one of the easiest to misunderstand.

Accommodation styles vary hugely, distances are deceptive, and what works beautifully for one traveller can be completely wrong for another. A family with young children, a couple celebrating a special occasion, and a group of friends looking to explore by boat will all need very different advice.

At MadagasCaT, we specialise in helping travellers plan Nosy Be holidays that actually suit how they want to travel — not just what happens to be available online.

This short planning form allows us to do exactly that.

Why we ask you to complete a planning form first

Madagascar isn’t a destination where generic quotes work well.

By asking a few upfront questions, we’re able to:

• Recommend the right island, lodge, villa or hotel for your travel style

• Advise honestly on what’s realistic for your dates and budget

• Avoid suggesting places that won’t suit you (or your children)

• Check real availability before popular periods sell out

• Build an itinerary that balances travel time, comfort and experience

This saves time for you — and ensures the quote you receive is genuinely relevant.

Who this service is for

Our Nosy Be holiday planning service is ideal for:

Couples

• Honeymoons and anniversaries

• Relaxed island escapes with a bit of adventure

• Beachfront stays, snorkelling, sailing and island hopping

Friends travelling together

• Island-hopping by boat or catamaran

• Diving, fishing or adventure-focused trips

• Villas or small lodges rather than large resorts

Families

• Child-friendly lodges and safe swimming beaches

• Multi-generational trips

• A balance of downtime and gentle exploration

If you’re unsure which category you fall into — that’s exactly what the form helps us work out.

What your Nosy Be holiday can include

Depending on your interests and timing, we can help plan:

• Accommodation in Nosy Be, Nosy Komba, Nosy Sakatia, Nosy Iranja and the Mitsio Islands

• Beachfront lodges, boutique hotels, private villas and island retreats

• Island hopping by speedboat or traditional sailing vessels

• Snorkelling, diving, whale watching and fishing

• Guided excursions, village visits and nature experiences

• Transfers, domestic flights and boat logistics

• Family-friendly activities and slower-paced itineraries where needed

Every trip is built around your priorities, not a fixed template.

Why plan your Nosy Be holiday with MadagasCaT

We are Madagascar specialists, not general Africa agents.

That means:

• We work with trusted local lodge owners, skippers and guides

• We have first-hand knowledge of the places we recommend

• We are honest about what works — and what doesn’t

• We don’t oversell, overpromise or push unsuitable options

• We provide support before, during and after your trip

We believe in doing Madagascar properly — with respect for the destination and realistic expectations for travellers.

We’d rather recommend fewer places well than everything badly.

What happens after you submit the form

1. We personally review your answers

2. We check availability with our trusted partners

3. We design a tailored itinerary and budget estimate

4. We send you clear options and refine them with you

There’s no obligation to book — and no automated responses.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the form take to complete?

Around 5–7 minutes.

Is this a booking commitment?

No. The form simply allows us to prepare an accurate and relevant proposal.

Do you help with flights and transfers?

Yes — we handle flights, transfers, accommodation and activities as required.

Is Nosy Be suitable year-round?

No, it is cyclone (rainy) season between the end of December and the end of March and many lodges will close over this period. Other than that different seasons suit different travel styles. We’ll advise honestly based on your dates.

Ready to start planning?

Tell us a bit about your trip and we’ll take it from there.