Discover this unique tropical paradise

When it comes to Malagasy highlights for tourists, the small tropical island of Sainte Marie certainly lands on one of the top spots. Sainte Marie is as an island also known under the name Nosy Boraha and is located only a few kilometers from the east coast of Madagascar. Around 16,000 inhabitants live on the almost 200 square kilometer island and especially tourism plays an increasingly important role economically. There are several ways to reach the island, but with all our experience we would always recommend the Flights from Toamasina or from Antananarivo from. Although there is also a ferry connection from Soanierana-Ivongo, this is not necessarily recommended as safe and also costs significantly more time. The weather conditions have often put a spanner in the works for travelers at this point and many of the ferries have already capsized on the open sea.

Sainte Marie offers for your Journey through Madagascar numerous unique and unforgettable options. We would like to share a few of these options with you below and show you why a visit to Sainte Marie during your Madagascar vacation actually must not be missing. If you wish, we can help you with the Planning your trip to the island gladly help. We then take over all organizational tasks for you and present a travel package in which we are fully oriented to your wishes. Of course, the options presented below are only a selection, in fact you can discover and experience much more on site. Please do not hesitate to contact us in this context, because we will be happy to share with you our whole personal experiences with and provide you with numerous tips and ideas.

Sainte Marie offers travelers everything their heart desires

As a tropical island with a warm and humid climate, Sainte Marie is, of course, ideally suited to a wonderful beach vacation to spend. There exist various luxurious accommodations equipped with Jacuzzi and various other amenities. Especially for romantic travel for two Sainte Marie can be highly recommended as a place to stay. Especially popular is the stay on this island also during the Honeymoon in Madagascar.

The capital of the island is Ambodifotatra and is located on the southwest coast of Sainte Marie. From there, numerous undertakings can be put into practice, whereby as a means of transport in the best case the motor scooter, the bicycle or the quad can be recommended. Tropical mangrove foreststeeming with exotic creatures and plants, dreamy and picturesque bays, small waterfalls and romantic ponds - all this can be discovered within short driving distances on the island. Accordingly, those who want to spend not only the whole day on the beach, have to look for a spectacular entertainment program not really have to worry.

In addition to nature lovers and those seeking relaxation, water sports enthusiasts in particular get their money's worth on Sainte Marie. Especially Divers and snorkelers can be found in the waves of the sea in many places, because numerous sunken shipwrecks as well as breathtaking beautiful coral reefs attract with fascinating sights. Other water sports and sporting activities are also offered on Sainte Marie, which is why no one is likely to get bored on this island.

Pirate stories and fascinating marine mammals

Sainte Marie is an island full of stories and history. The inhabitants of the island, who are mostly to the tribe of the Betsimisaraka fortunately, never tire of telling them long and in detail. Especially often in these stories appear numerous famous pirates, who in earlier times have used the island of Sainte Marie gladly as a shelter and hiding place. In fact, on the island still exist today some Remains from this bygone era. An example of this is the famous Pirate graveyard, which is definitely worth visiting.

Another attraction, however, which is likely to be on the schedule of many tourists, especially in the months of July to September, are the Observations of the humpback whales and their juveniles. The gigantic marine mammals pass in large groups just off the coast of the island and can be excellent observation from the boat. The experts from various conservation organizations ensure that whale watching takes place in a regulated manner and that the sensitive animals are not disturbed. Those who are lucky enough to catch a boat equipped with a hydrophone can not only observe the impressive animals, but also hear their listen to inimitable songs. In any case, this is a close-to-nature experienceThis is a unique experience that you can only find in a few other places as comfortable and uncomplicated as on Sainte Marie.

Sainte Marie has already given many of our travelers a few incomparable days and unforgettable moments. It is basically the same whether you want to spend your Madagascar vacation exclusively on Sainte Marie or if you just want to visit the island for a little side trip. We are sure that you will enjoy fall in love with this very special flair on the island become. We would like to contribute our part to your positive vacation experiences and gladly take over the complete travel planning on your behalf. Then you do not have to worry about anything on site and can enjoy your Trip to Madagascar enjoy even more carefree.