Today is an arrival day for you to arrive into Antananarivo. There will be a meeting at 6pm at the meeting point with a local guide, to advise you on the arrangements for Day 2 and the cruise. If you arrive into Antananarivo early, the day is free for you to explore at your leisure or relax at the hotel.

Fly Nosy Be & Board Dhow. This morning we take a flight to Nosy Be. You will be met on arrival and transferred to the dhow.
Dhow Cruise around Various Islands - We board the dhow and set sail for the islands! During the next 7 days (6 nights) we will sail to some of the following islands. Please note these are dependant on weather and tide conditions:
Russian Bay (also known as Ambavatory Bay) - a beautiful and remote place opposite the Nosy Be archipelago. Enjoy the fantastic marine life for snorkeling and fishing and maybe you might spot a whale (in season – from October to December) or a rare Whale shark. The tropical woods harbour abundant birdlife, reptiles and lemurs.
Nosy Iranja (Island of Turtles) – the larger and inhabited of the two islands, Nosy Iranja and Nosy Iranja Kely are connected by a 1.5 km long sand bar, negotiable on foot at low tide. Nosy Iranja is a peaceful and remote island with crystal clear waters, good fishing, wonderful walks and fantastic opportunities to sea kayak and explore on foot. Iranja is a breeding reserve for hawksbill turtles.
Mahalina - we spend time here relaxing in the beautiful surroundings, or kayaking up the mangrove swamps. The area is great for snorkelling, fishing and spear-fishing. We may use A-frame bungalows on Mahalina, instead of camping.
Lokobie Reserve – a protected reserve, Lokobe offers wildlife galore with the likelihood of you spotting several lemur species, colourful chameleons and maybe a snake or two amid the forest!
Nosy Tanikely – a marine reserve teeming with underwater flora and fauna, allowing us the chance for some superb snorkeling in warm waters with great visibility. You are likely to spot an amazing variety of marine life; from coral, starfish and anemones to every colour and shape of fish - and perhaps a turtle if you are lucky! With a bit of luck, we may be able to spot the ring-tailed Lemurs while stepping on to Terre Firma.
Nosy Komba – an island with quaint villages, craft markets and famed for its habituated Lemurs, who may take a jump onto your shoulders!
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included whilst on the dhow cruise. Whilst on the cruise we will camp on the islands.
Please Note: Depending on the group size, we may be joined by others for the dhow cruise.
Please Note: You are able to use the kayaks on board the dhow, but you will need to take your own snorkel equipment if you wish to go snorkelling.