Madagascar is a nature lovers’ heaven, boasting plenty of healthy reefs, colorful tropical fish, pelagics, turtles, dolphins and even whales. Divers of all levels can explore many endemic species on some of the longest coral reefs on earth.
Madagascar, situated off the east coast of Africa, has four main diving areas; Nosy Be, the Mitsio archipelago, Sainte-Marie Island and the archipelago of the Radames.
Nosy Be, has diverse waters with beautiful coral and topography. You can find plenty of fish, and even mantas and whale sharks among the many dive sites, which also include walls and wrecks.
The diving around the Mitsio Archipelago has been well preserved and is very tranquil, thanks to its remote location and lack of human activity.
East of Madagascar, Sainte-Marie, is a hotspot for humpback whales and southern whales during their breeding season.
The Radames Archipelago features dramatic underwater topography and structures, such as tunnels and arches. With plenty of prolific marine life to discover here, divers will not be disappointed.
Diving is available year-round, with plenty of dive centers and dive resorts to cater to your needs. Most diving is done by boat for easy access to dive sites, but for the best experience, many opt for liveaboards.
Madagascar is vast and hosts extremely rich, divers marine life no matter where you dive. All year round divers can observe an array of hard and soft corals, sea fans and anemones, all while enjoying encounters with a myriad of tropical fish, angel and clownfish, schools of larger fish, such as baracuda and trevally, and a wealth of macro life, from nudibranch and shrimp to frogfish.
That’s not all, as divers can meet turtles, dolphins and pilot whales and even a ton of shark species, like hammerheads and black tips. Depending on the season, you can also see humpback whales from July to November, and whale sharks, devil and manta rays between October and December.
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