Three Islands

Today's trip is titled Three Islands. We had no doubt which option to choose: Albercik! A little over half an hour by boat and we're at: Nosy Tanikely “Nosy Tanikely National Park is a small island with an area of ​​3.41 km², which explains its name: "Nosy Tanikely" means "island of the small ...

Cruise to Nosy Iranja in videos

We're still in awe of the day spent on the trip with Albercik and his team. Adek patiently recorded videos and then tried to "get it"—which isn't easy in our hotel environment. But we got it! We want you to experience, even for a moment, the African relaxed atmosphere and joy of the moment. Our fr...

From Nosy Be to Nosy Iranja

We begin our tour of the surrounding islands. Today, Nosy Iranja (Double Island) Fascinated by the beautiful photos and romantic invocation of Nosy Iranja's description by the authors, who signed it thus: Copyright © 2026 nosyiranja.com. Texts, photos, and illustrations are subject to copyright. ...

Malagasy Day

Every Monday (the day new groups arrive), our Vanila Hotel and spa hosts Malagasy Day. It involves playing local music from the speakers, staff wearing regional costumes, serving typical Malagasy dishes, and a local music and dance group performing after dinner. The faces of staff and guests are d...

Sunsets - a tourist must

Have you seen beautiful sunsets? If not, watch them, and if so, remember them. We watch them every day around 6:00 PM, and we're always amazed...

Malagasy rum is good for everything

Rum in Madagascar is more than just alcohol – it's an important cultural element, often consumed during celebrations (weddings, ceremonies, famadihana) and as an addition to beer. Malagasy rum is a fascinating, though lesser-known, spirit that reflects the unique character of Madagascar. Sugarcane ...

Vanilla as precious as gold

Vanilla is one of the most expensive and popular spices in the world, obtained from the fermented and dried pods (pods) of the orchid genus Vanilla, primarily Vanilla planifolia. It is a vine native to tropical regions, whose fruit is characterized by a sweet, spicy aroma. Key facts about vanilla...

Main city of the island

  You need a goal for every trip. Today's destination is the main town of Nosy Be – Hell-Ville. As you can see on the map, it's only a little over 15 km, but it takes over half an hour to cover the distance by car. The only paved road around the island is crowded with countless tuk-tuks, cars, ...