- Hell-Ville - The first stop on our day trip on the fragrant island is a visit to the sacred tree. Then we arrive in Hell Ville, the capital of Nosy Be. Refreshments, tea, coffee at our office in the main square, then we head to the covered city market across the square…
- Nosy Be Market - In the main square of Hell Ville, there is the indoor city market full of exotic spices, oils, fruits, a wide variety of seafood, all kinds of weavings and much more. There will be plenty of time to browse and buy souvenirs, fruits, spices and oils. But you can also wander into the surrounding streets, where the market continues endlessly all the way to the old port of the coast.
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Ambanoro - Founded before 1800 the village is the first town of Nosy-Be, an important maritime trade centre and port for Arab and Indian spice and slave traders.
We will visit the first village and cultural heritage of Nosy-Be: the Ghost house, Indian house, Madagascar’s first mosque and the old Indian cemetery. There we will gain insight into the folklore traditions of Nosy-Be through the RAVINALA Women’s Association. -
Route de L’Ouest - After lunch, it’s a good half-hour drive to the hidden sacred waterfall in the heart of Nosy Be.
Here, a short 10-minute walk through the jungle leads to the waterfall. You will have about an hour and a half to two hours to admire this natural beauty and take a dip in the waterfall’s cool waters. You can even jump off the cliffs into the lake. We are always accompanied by some locals, mainly children who are very friendly and helpful. They are happy to show us where we are allowed to jump from, but they are also careful not to violate the sanctity of the place.
- Snacks included
- Lunch provided
- Carbonated beverages available
Submerging beneath a water curtain in a secluded waterfall within a rich, tropical rainforest is an unparalleled adventure.
Witnessing the African tribal dance by the RAVINALA women’s group, peacefully settled in the warm and welcoming Ambanoro, - a place not often visited by many, is a unique, cherished memory in the making.
Particularly, if you participate in the Lemur or Crocodile dance alongside the indigenous women!
The vibrant energy of the local bazaar, with its parade of vivid colours and fragrances, is sure to bewitch every visitor.
In this single-day journey, we encapsulate an overview of Nosy Be’s historical, cultural, and culinary facets, with a hint of the exotic.
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