Flights to Madagascar from South Africa

Madagascar Scuba Diving Holiday

Madagascar delivers spectacular diving at all levels in waters teeming with life that only a few divers have ever experienced. Its incredible range of crystal-blue waters, their rhythms and secrets, are all preserved to provide a unique and colourful environment for the enjoyment of divers. Add to this the fact that Madagascar is a relatively un-explored environment and that you're guaranteed unforgettable underwater flora and fauna.

Diving in Madagascar is concentrated around the islands of Nosy Be in the upper north-west, Ile Sainte Marie in the east and Tulear in the south-west. Diving caters for all levels of experience, from level 1 to level 3 CMAS and Open Water to Divemaster PADI.
Madagascar also has many diving schools and dive centres. Most of the centres are open all year round, though typically the best season is from May to January, with extra preference for September to November as whale-sharks are more likely to be encountered during that time period. These centres tend to be fully-equipped with highly experienced instructors and staff, as well as having access to boats that are necessary to reach the best dive sites.
Safety is of the utmost importance, and most centres therefore have boats equipped with GPS, a depth finder, VHS radio, oxygen, Scubapro sets and Bauer compressors.
NOTE: Scuba diving equipment is not always available in the full range of sizes and makes, so bringing your own dive gear is a sensible precaution. There are no Hyperbaric (decompression) chambers in Madagascar, so it’s best to be extra-careful when tackling challenging spots.
Diving in Madagascar is not limited to scuba diving, as snorkelling in the shallow reefs yields incredible sights and experiences, especially for the more inexperienced divers or those travelling in family groups with younger children.


Discover the best of Madagascar in this fascinating eight day tour with bustling markets and ever changing scenery.

Highlights: Scuba Diving, Sakatia Island, Snorkelling, Sea Kayaking (optional).

Price: Per person sharing
Tour Fare: (2009)*
U$830 + Diving option A or B / €520 + Diving option A or B
Single Supplement: U$285/ €180

Diving Option A: Weights & Tank hire: USD 560, EUR 350
Diving Option B: Full Diving equipment hire: USD 595, EUR 370

Supplement for Upgraded Accommodation:
Per person Sharing: plus U$140 / plus €85
Single Supplement: plus U$140 / plus €85

Includes:
6 nights Half Board Accommodation in a Nature Bungalow at Sakatia Lodge, 1 night bed & breakfast accommodation in IC Hotel (or similar) in Antananarivo, return airport transfers in Antananarivo & Nosy Be,
10 Dives with weights & tank hire OR Full equipment hire (depending on your choice of supplement)

Excludes:
International and domestic flights, airport taxes, all optional excursions, all personal expenses, travel and medical insurance, tips, laundry, all drinks, visas, snorkelling and fishing equipment, lunches and any other meals not mentioned in the itinerary.

Departure Dates 2008 & 2009:
Departs every Saturday from April to December.
Departing on a Saturday, ending the following Saturday.
Scuba Diving, Sakatia Island, Snorkelling, Sea Kayaking (optional).
Type of Tour: Scuba Diving

Enquire now bookmadagascar@madbookings.com

Day 1:
Arrive Nosy Be - Madagascar. On arrival to Nosy Be airport, you will be met & transferred by car (45 minutes) and boat (10 minutes) to the island of Sakatia.
Enjoy your first tropical dinner on the island and spend your evening listening to the calls of the exotic bush. [D]


Day 2: - 7.
Sakatia Lodge - Nosy Be. 10 dives have been included in your package, allowing for 2 dives per day. Your non-diving hours will be spent at your leisure, enjoying the island, taking walks, snorkelling, and taking additional excursions from the lodge if you wish. [BD]
On day 7 - your last day in Nosy Be, you will be transferred from Sakatia Lodge to Nosy Be airport for your flight to Antananarivo. Here you will be met at the airport & transferred to IC Hotel (or similar), close to the airport, where you will stay the night on a bed and breakfast basis. [B]

Day 8
Antananarivo - Johannesburg. After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Tana airport for your flight departing for your home destination. [B]