Inspired by the elegance and charm of Madagascar, our lodges combine modern comfort with noble local materials. The satrane roofs, emblematic of Madagascar, add a traditional touch while providing natural insulation against the tropical heat. The carefully appointed interiors combine simplicity and refinement, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Each lodge has a private area designed with your well-being in mind. Enjoy a bathroom with an outdoor walk-in shower equipped with a hairdryer and handmade natural wellness products.
Nosy Be is one of the most popular diving destinations in the Indian Ocean. With its warm waters (25-30°C all year round), visibility often in excess of 25 metres and exceptional marine biodiversity, Nosy Be attracts thousands of divers from all over the world every year.
Whether you're a beginner looking for your first dive or an experienced diver looking for a thrill, Nosy Be offers sites to suit all levels.
Classified as a national marine park, Nosy Tanikely is the ideal spot for snorkelling and beginner dives. Its shallow waters (5-18 m) are home to green turtles, clownfish, groupers and schools of multicoloured fish. The marine life here is particularly accustomed to human presence, offering unforgettable encounters.
The archipelago of Mitsio, located to the north of Nosy Be, offers spectacular diving on vertiginous drop-offs and basalt formations. Reef sharks, manta rays, giant barracudas and sometimes even whale sharks are regularly seen between October and December.
Just a few minutes by boat from Andilana, Nosy Sakatia offers accessible diving with a rich biodiversity. Hawksbill turtles are a common sight, as are seahorses, colourful nudibranchs and an impressive variety of hard and soft corals.
This legendary site off Nosy Be is renowned for its encounters with large pelagic fish. Grey sharks, giant trevally and dogtooth tuna swim in crystal-clear waters above a spectacular coral plateau.
Diving is possible all year round on Nosy Be, but conditions vary according to the season. The best period stretches from’April to December, The rainy season (January-March) offers warmer water but reduced visibility. The rainy season (January-March) offers warmer water but reduced visibility. Whale sharks are generally seen from October to December.
Several PADI- and SSI-certified diving centres operate in Nosy Be, offering courses from beginner to instructor level. Visit first dives are available from the age of 8 and generally take place at Nosy Tanikely in optimum safety conditions. You can expect to pay around €60-80 for a first dive and €40-55 for an exploration dive.
You don't need to be a diver to enjoy Nosy Be's seabed. Visit snorkeling (snorkelling) is available at a number of sites, including Nosy Tanikely, Nosy Sakatia and even directly from Andilana beach. Mask, snorkel and flippers are all you need to observe turtles, tropical fish and coral in translucent waters.
Located in Andilana, close to some of the best dive sites in the world. Lodges du Cap Doré is the ideal base camp for your Nosy Be diving holiday. After a day of underwater exploration, return to the calm and comfort of your private lodge overlooking the ocean.
Book your diving holiday at Lodges du Cap Doré and explore the most beautiful seabed in the Indian Ocean.
Up to 4 people (adults + children) per lodge (2 queen-size beds). 4 lodges available.
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