Visit Nosy Komba, Madagascar
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Nosy Komba is a beautiful island a few kilometres away from Nosy Be, placed on the map for its population of habituated black lemurs.
Hills fold dramatically into the water, creating sandy coves and sheltered harbours for fishing villages. The island’s main settlement is Ampangorinana, where the villagers have a keen eye for business: the dusty lanes are lined with embroidered tablecloths, woven baskets and wood carvings. Out of the village island life is quiet.
There are numerous deserted coves to explore as well as paths that lead through tavy farms and into the hills where you will find birds, chameleons and black lemurs: best of all, you’ll have them all to yourself.
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Suggested Nosy Komba itinerary
This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Nosy Komba, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Rainforests & beaches of Northern Madagascar
This itinerary explores two very contrasting parks and finishes with time on a sleepy island. Starting in Andasibe National Park you have the chance to experience a true rain forest. Walking along paths you step over the buttress roots of huge strangler figs, quinine and pallisander trees. Lemurs include the crowned and Sandford's brown lemur and your guide will find chameleons ranging from the colourful panther chameleon to the tiny leaf-mimic chameleon which is only 2cm long. From Amber Mountain you drive west to the dry Ankarana Special Reserve, famous not only for its lemurs but the limestone tsingy and eerie bat caves. Continuing west again you pass through large cocoa and ylang ylang plantations. At the tiny fishing port of Ankify you'll board a boat to take you to the idyllic Nosy Komba Island. Swap your hiking boots for flip flops and swim, snorkel and relax in idyllic surroundings.
Map of Nosy Komba
Places & hotels on the map
Places near Nosy Komba
- Ankify 10 kilometers away
- Nosy Be 19 kilometers away
- Baobab Beach 28 kilometers away
- Nosy Mitsio Archipelago 68 kilometers away
- Ankarana Special Reserve 103 kilometers away
- Amber Mountain National Park and Joffreville 138 kilometers away
- Joffreville Ambohitra 143 kilometers away
- Northern Madagascar 153 kilometers away
- Anjajavy Private Nature Reserve 208 kilometers away
- Maroantsetra 264 kilometers away
- Nosy Mangabe 273 kilometers away
- Masoala National Park 306 kilometers away
- Île Sainte-Marie 419 kilometers away
Photos of Nosy Komba
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Fishermen in a pirogue off Nosy Komba
Accommodation choices for Nosy Komba
We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Nosy Komba. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
Tsara Komba
Surrounded by nature and offering wonderful sea views, this peaceful ecolodge has a relaxed, intimate feel and makes an excellent base from which to explore the island’s wildlife, culture and clear waters rich in marine life.
Jardin Vanille
Set up on the shores of Nosy Komba, Jardin Vanille is an idyllic little hotel which boasts some fantastic views out over the mainland and Nosy Be in the distance.