An all around successful day trip on Nosy Mangabe

In the 17th century, the island of Nosy Mangabe served as a refuge for many Dutch people before it was conquered by the French and used as a important trading post was used. Meanwhile, the island is a extremely important special reserve, whose unique biodiversity is under a special protection. Nowadays, the island is known because of the fingered animals that live here, also known as the Aye-Aye are known. These animals were settled on Nosy Mangabe in the 1960s to make them from extinction. The threat of this animal results from its somewhat special appearance, which drove the population of Madagascar for centuries to hunt and kill the animal, because it was seen as a messenger of bad luck. Besides the aye-aye, various other lemurs are also native to Nosy Mangabe. In addition, numerous reptiles and boas from the island also feel very comfortable.

In the months from June to September from the beach of the island can be numerous humpback whales can be observed when they migrate with their young through the bay of Antongil. Other attractions on the island are a beautiful waterfall as well as a long abandoned and forgotten lighthouse. After various hiking tours you can make the trip to Nosy Mangabe end on one of the pristine island beaches and swim there. Until recently, there was also the possibility to stay overnight on the island and a guided night hike to experience. With the setting of the sun, numerous nocturnal and very shy islanders can be seen, which you would probably not encounter during the day. Currently, however, these night hikes are no longer allowed for the protection of the animals. Other activities deal with the historical past of the island - visit for example the ancient burial places of the coastal inhabitants or take a look into the enchanted cave. Also embark on on the trail of the pirates, who once wreaked havoc on Nosy Mangabe, and inspect the various messages that the pirates left for themselves on the rocks of the island, which can still be easily seen today.