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About Nosy Be

Nosy Be is an island in Madagascar. Nosy Be backpacking tours are one of the biggest highlights of Madagascar travel experiences and are highly recommended for all nature lovers.

Nosy Be Budget Travel

Nosy Be budget travel is very easy with great value for money backpacking tours and fantastic highlights. Below is useful information on Nosy Be to help you plan your budget holiday in Nosy Be. We offer a variety of budget tours and backpacking advice in Nosy Be.

Airports

Nosy Be airports include the following:
• Antananarivo Airport

Birdlife

As an Important Bird Area (IBA) in Madagascar, Nosy Be birdlife is rich and diverse, with a large number of endemic and migratory species to be found.

Conservation

As one of Madagascar's key tourist areas and most diverse islands, Nosy Be conservation is essential to protect the number of rare and endangered species found in this region, including lemurs and chameleon species.

Malaria

Nosy Be malaria medication includes the following:
• Mefloquine (Lariam)
• Doxycycline
• Atovaquone/proguanil (Malarone)

Plants

Nosy Be plant life ranges from fragrant frangipani to jasmine, vanilla, coffee, cocoa and many other lush tropical plants.

Safety Tips

• Beggars and pickpockets are common in the city - walk assertively and keep valuables out of sight and safe in a moneybag under your clothes
• Roads can be very bad, and zebu often cross in large herds so be cautious when driving
• Be careful walking around at night, and women especially should avoid walking alone
• Avoid large crowds or demonstrations which could turn violent

Travel Books

Nosy Be recommended travel books include:
• Madagascar: The Bradt Travel Guide by Hilary Bradt
• Guide to the Mammals of Madagascar by Nick Garbutt
• The botanical and zoological park of Tsimbazaza: Guidelines for the future by Judith Evans Parker
• Birds of Madagascar: A Photographic Guide by Peter Morris, Frank Hawkins, and Mark Andrews
• Madagascar Travel Pack by Globetrotter

Visa Requirements

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Wildlife

Nosy Be wildlife includes the famous Macaco (Black) Lemur, as well as the enchanting Nosy Bé Panther Chameleon and a range of Boa constrictors and other fascinating creatures.

Dayne - Overlanding Africa.com03 Feb 2010: HI Catherine, We have an amazing Dhow Hopping Tour that might fit your time frame and schedule. I have emailed you the tour dossier for a more detailed description of the tour. Cheers Dayne
Catherine Pirkle02 Feb 2010: I will be arriving in Madagascar the 4th of March and would be interested in going to Nosy Be the weekend of the 5, 6, 7. I was wondering if you had any packages. Sincerely, Catherine Pirkle

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