Explore and Relax
Snorkeling
Walk in from our beach and emerge yourself in the spectacular underwater world.
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Half day / full day Snorkeling Excursion:
Visit the Three Brothers and surrounding islands.
Snorkeling adventure around Nosy Komba.
Nosy Tanikely National Park - recognized as one of the world’s 10 best snorkeling spots.
We have limited snorkeling equipment at Komba on the Rocks. For personal comfort we recommend that guests bring their own equipment.
All equipment will be properly cleaned after use. Please arrange with management before using any equipment.
Contact Management for more information and costs.
Diving
If you would like to dive a little deeper we recommend Nosy Komba Plongée Diving Center - it's the only dive club on our island. We can arrange your diving for you or you may contact them directly on their website
Kayaking and SUP’s
At Komba on the Rocks we have our own kayaks and SUP’s (Stand Up Paddle Board). Guests may use both, free of charge. Each slot is 2 hours.
Please arrange with management before taking any equipment out onto the water.
Hiking
Komba on the Rocks is surrounded by beautiful greenery. Take a guided hike up into the mountain. Look out for chameleons, lemurs, birds and butterflies. Madagascar is known for its weird insects so don’t go running if you spot something peculiar.
We do not recommend going into the forest without a guide.
Would you like to hike to the top of the mountain on the island? Your journey will begin in the village of Antamotamo where you will see the locals living their daily lives there after you will disappear into the forest. Feel free to ask management for more information.
Meet the Lemurs
This excursion will start off with a 15 min boat ride to the village Ampangorina.
Walk through part of the village and then enter the Black Lemur Sanctuary. There you will be able to get a guided tour to meet Madagascar’s black lemurs (macacos). You will also see other animals such as turtles and snakes.
After the tour you will have time to explore Ampangorina - known for its authentic experience of Malagasy culture. There are craft markets offering carvings, paintings, embroidered cut-work table cloths, curtains, spices and vanilla
In the village you will also find beach facing restaurants and bars.
We will meet again at the boat at our arranged time. Then we head back home!
Fishing and Catamaran
The charter company, Maki Cat fishing charters, offers exceptional fishing adventures guided by experienced skippers. The company also rents fishing equipment. They’ve got you covered. They also offer excursions on Maki Cat. Please let us know in advance since they operate from Sakatia Island.
Contact information:
email: grisdutoit@gmail.com
cell: +261 32 4513 502
Whales & Whale Sharks
For your Bucket list! Get into the water and snorkel with giants. Humpback whales usually migrate through the islands of Madagascar during August till November. Whale sharks are the largest fish on Earth and usually come to visit us in October till December.
Both of these tours include a traditional Malagasy Lunch and snorkeling with giant sea turtles around Nosy Sakatia. Contact Safari Baleine to book your tour!
Dolphins & Sea Turtles
Be on the look out for Bottlenose, Humpback and Stenella dolphins during your boat rides or while kayaking. They love it here in between our tropical islands and are seen all year round putting on a show for visitors.
It’s not uncommon to see hawksbill and green sea turtles while snorkeling or diving here.
We offer excursions around Nosy Komba and to Nosy Tanikely where you will probably see quite a few turtles too.
Tanikely National Park
Nosy Tanikely is recognized as one of the world’s top 10 best snorkeling spots. As a Marine National Park it is a well protected island. It has a small forest and pathway that leads to the old lighthouse (built in 1908) with a spectacular view.
Enjoy the reefs with their astonishing biodiversity while snorkeling. Depending on the weather: we will have lunch on the beach under the trees.
Contact Management for costs.
Lokobe National Park
If you’re a nature lover, Lokobe National Park is definitely worth a visit. The park protects a small part of the rainforest on Nosy Be. It only became open to the public in 2011. You can now explore a flat walk of several hundred meters, or a 1.5 km, stepped path to a lookout point.
We can arrange a boat ride for you to the park. In addition to the cost of the boat ride you will need to pay an entrance fee.
Massages
After a busy day in the sun there’s nothing quite like a relaxing massage. Enjoy the local aromatic oils of Madagascar and feel yourself getting even more into the ‘‘holiday” mood. Return to your Chalet regenerated and ready for another day!
Please book one day in advance.
Pirogues
The locals are known for creating these beautiful wooden boats from scratch. They use them everyday for transportation as you would use a car. The village close to us is called Antamotamo and is famous for their pirogues. They are seen as the professionals in the area. We will gladly organize one of the locals to take you out on one of these boats. It will be an experience that you will never forget.
Questions?
head over to our FAQ page or contact us directly.