Stay at Nosy Mitsio

"Safari Baleine takes you to an excursion into the wild in the Mitsio archipelago located 60km south of Nosy Komba."

plage nosy mitsio avec nosy ankarea à l'horizon

This trip is a Safari Baleine exclusivity for wide marine landscape lovers and off-the-tracks trips amateurs.

It is a tailor-made excursion organized to discover the islands of the archipelago on foot, by boat and by snorkeling.

You'll be staying on a full-board basis. Everything is included, as is the open bar. Our meals are prepared with fresh local produce.

Snorkeling is the order of the day around the various islands. In season, mornings are devoted to the search for marine animals. On land, strolls through arid vegetation, coconut palms and pachypodiums are a real change of scenery.

Nosy Mitsio is home to many seabirds. You'll be able to see the paille-en-queue, the fish eagle, the brown booby that makes dizzying dives, frigate birds and many other species.

The basaltic organs of Mitsio form an impressive landscape. They dominate the ocean. Our boat passes right in front of them, so you can easily photograph them.

3-day program

Our trip is supervised by a guide specializing in marine animal observation and an experienced sailor. The schedule depends on weather conditions.

Day 1	Activities
8h00	Departure from the Safari Baleine office in Nosy Komba or from your hotel.
8h30-12h00	Briefing and morning dedicated to marine animal research.
12h00	Arrive at Grand Mistio and check into your room.
13h00	Aperitif and lunch by the water.
14h30-17h30	Walk on Grande Mitsio: Visit the traditional village. Excursion to the viewpoint. Walk to the sacred tree.
18h00	Sunset aperitif.
19h00	Dinner.

Day 2	Activities
07h30	Breakfast.
08h30-12h00	Morning devoted to marine animal research. Snorkeling around Tsarabanjina and the 4 brothers. Open-air aquarium.
12h30	Lunch.
14h00-17h00	Free time.
18h00	Sunset aperitif.
19h00	Dînner.

Day 3	Activities
7h30	Breakfast.
8h30-12h00	Departure for Nosy Ankarea. Search for cetaceans (depending on the season). Snorkeling and visit to the island and its baobabs.
12h00	Aperitif and lunch by the water.
13h00	Departure from the hotel.
15h00	Arrival at Nosy Komba or Nosy Be.

Species you could see

Humpback whale

from august to october, we have the chance to witness the magnificent parades of the humpbacks which came to breed and give birth to their calve in the warm water of the bay.

Whale Sharks

from October to December, juvenile whale sharks come to feed at the surface... a chance to swim with the biggest fish of the world.

Turtles

In the water of the bay lives the second biggest marine turtle... the green turtle. You will assurely see some swimming in the blue or feeding at the bottom.

Dolphins

at large in group of several animals, our ashore in small families, you will surely have the chance to come across humpback, spinner or bottlenose dolphins.

Sharks

leopard shark, white tipped shark, grey shark... the closeness of the reef and the deep blue, gives the opportunity of wonderful surprises.

Prices

385 € / People *
- -30% off for children under 12.
- Transport and search for animals.
- Accommodation in a private waterside hotel.
- Full board with open bar: water, juice, alcoholic beverages.
- Snorkeling equipment.

Book this Excursion

(*) We offer discount starting from 2 excursions. Private boat 4 people max.

FAQ

Do you offer the Mitsio excursion all year round?

Yes, we are still dependent on weather conditions, and for this reason, stays may be modified for safety reasons.

Is everything really included in the price of the Nosy Mitsio holiday?

Yes, everything is included! Transport, pick-up, meals, accommodation and even alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

What are the local amenities?

The comfortable hotel has 24-hour solar power. GSM network coverage is uncertain. Keep in mind that outside the hotel, infrastructure is reduced to the bare minimum.

Stay at Nosy Mitsio

"Safari Baleine takes you to an excursion into the wild in the Mitsio archipelago located 60km south of Nosy Komba."