Those familiar with Madagascar and especially the Nosy Be archipelago will completely agree with Vogue magazine! Robinson Crusoe and Chuck Noland (Tom Hanks' character in the film Cast Away) would certainly have wished to wash ashore on Nosy Iranja! This spring 2019, if you're searching for a paradise island where you can enjoy the sun and sea while staying off the radar, you'll find your perfect escape here! Book your Madagascar vacation now!

Two Paradisiacal Islets Connected by Sand

As this is a secret island, you'll need patience to reach Nosy Iranja: approximately 1.5 hours by boat from the main island of Nosy Be, heading southwest. The journey may seem long, but the wait is well worth it! In the vastness of the ocean in a speedy motorboat, you might regret the voyage, but once there, you'll wish to stay forever!

Nosy Iranja will appear before your eyes like a mirage! Two small islands covered in lush vegetation, connected by a ribbon of pristine white sand approximately one kilometer long, a lagoon with crystalline waters ranging from turquoise to celadon green, an expansive and splendid beach...

The larger island (Nosy Iranja Be) is home to a fishing village that will make you feel like you're in paradise with its seafood buffet. The smaller island (Nosy Iranja Kely) is private and features a fishing village and a private cove dominated by a hotel.

Dreamlike Landscapes and Activities

Inland, it's delightful to stroll along the beach, take a dip, and meet the villagers. When crossing the sandbar connecting the two islets, however, beware of high tide that submerges everything. Every photo you take becomes a postcard! Surprisingly, the island even boasts a lighthouse!

In the lush tropical forest, you can observe several lemurs that seem to inhabit all of Madagascar, even the most isolated and remote corners. They thrive in mango trees that offer delicious fruits. Whatever you decide to do or explore on this tiny patch of earth in the ocean, it will be extraordinary! You'll feel as though you're stepping into a dream!

Waters Brimming with Wonders

Nosy Iranja, nicknamed the Turtle Island, is renowned for its marine wildlife! You'll have the chance to see turtles on Nosy Iranja Kely and observe various bird species (terns, herons, and sea eagles). You can also indulge in numerous water activities! Windsurfing, water skiing, jet skiing, and snorkeling of course.

The water is so transparent you can clearly admire parrotfish, tuna, barracudas, swordfish, manta rays, sardines, jacks, mackerel, sharks, and dolphins. Between July and October, hundreds of humpback whales visit as well. Between October and December, it's the whale sharks' turn—completely harmless creatures! Pure wonder awaits! Plan your Madagascar getaway!