Olaf Sakatia

★★★★☆ (560)

Just 5 minutes from the Center by boat, Olaf is a dive site for checking the level of divers before starting dives on our other dive sites. Easy dive site for all the diving level

The site is easy to navigate, with a diversity of underwater fauna. It’s also ideal for night dives.

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Nudibranch Ecology

Nudibranch Ecology

Welcome to the Nudibranch Ecology course, where you will explore the world of nudibranchs in seven detailed lessons. Start with their classification and habitats, then learn about their locomotor, sensory and respiratory systems. Discover their complex reproductive strategies, their relationships with other marine organisms, their feeding habits and their important role in ecosystems. Explore their defense mechanisms and interactions with humans and learn more about their importance for research and conservation. This course will deepen your understanding of these extraordinary creatures and is ideal for marine biology fans, students and the curious. Join us and discover the secrets of nudibranchs.

November 14, 2026 +1 More
$2,140.10
CHF 1,775.00

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Shutterstock-Shane Myers Photography
Green Turtle

Green Turtle
34 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel

Moray Eel
10 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
Octopus

Octopus
9 Sightings
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Hawksbill Turtle

Hawksbill Turtle
5 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

iStock/Extreme-Photographer
Stingrays

Stingrays
55 Sightings
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9
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10
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3000

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch

Nudibranch
46 Sightings
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13
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10
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13
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 12

iStock/cinoby
Lionfish

Lionfish
37 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 28

Udo Kefrig
Clownfish

Clownfish
35 Sightings
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7
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4
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 100

iStock-burnsboxco
Parrotfish

Parrotfish
23 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
Bannerfish

Bannerfish
22 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Shutterstock-Rich Carey
Angelfish

Angelfish
19 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 7000

iStock-Michael Zeigler
Crab

Crab
17 Sightings
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8
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Shutterstock_Krzysztof Odziomek
Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
16 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

AdobeStock-JirinaVFR
Pufferfish

Pufferfish
14 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3400

Shutterstock-Shane Gross
Shrimp

Shrimp
13 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

iStock-Global_Pics
Spiny Lobster

Spiny Lobster
9 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 85

iStock-mirecca
Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
8 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Shutterstock_DiveIvanov
Squid

Squid
8 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

iStock-Miguel-Angelo-Silva.
Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish
7 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

iStock-wrangel
Triggerfish

Triggerfish
7 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

Shutterstock-aquapix
Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts
6 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

iStock-Global_Pics
Soldierfish

Soldierfish
6 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish

Damselfish
6 Sightings
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6
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish
6 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

Shutterstock_Leo Lorenzo
Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish
5 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

iStock-Rainer von Brandis
Snapper

Snapper
4 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Shutterstock-Henry_and_Laura_Whittaker
Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
3 Sightings
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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

AQUA DIVING NOSY BE

AQUA DIVING NOSY BE

HOTEL CORAIL NOIR, 207 DZAMANDZAR, Madagascar
BLUE WAVE DIVING

BLUE WAVE DIVING

AMARINA VOI HOTEL, 207 BEFOTAKA, Madagascar
SAKATIA LODGE

SAKATIA LODGE

Nosy Sakatia, 207 HELL VILLE - NOSY BE, Madagascar
MANTA DIVING

MANTA DIVING

Ambondrona Avaratra Route de l’Ouest, 207 NOSY BE, Madagascar

DOUBLE DEEP DIVING CENTER

Orangea Ampasy, 207 NOSY BE, Madagascar

Dive Sites Nearby

Scubapro
Sakatia reef (★4.0)

Sakatia reef (★4.0)

Located 10 minutes by boat from the Lodge, Sakatia reef offers the possibility of diving to a depth of at least 15 meters... The pleasure of discovering the seabed and macro...
Aqualung
Enzo (★4.6)

Enzo (★4.6)

Located just 10 minutes from the center, this site, with a minimum depth of 18m, is ideal for macro enthusiasts. A site to be anticipated with current as well.
Mares
Mahavelona (★4.5)

Mahavelona (★4.5)

Located 15 minutes from Sakatia Lodge by boat, the Mahavelona wreck is a site for advanced and expert levels. Site to be anticipated with current and changing visibility.
Mares
Sakatia (★4.5)

Sakatia (★4.5)

Operation wallacéa Diving spot. Reef check and scientific dive. For more information , please ask the operation wallacéa staff. 12 km from the dive center.
Aqualung
Boboss lalina (★4.4)

Boboss lalina (★4.4)

Boboss lalina is a diving spot located behind Nosy Sakatia, a dozen km from the center. Between 25 meters and 14 meters. Best done on a rising tide.
Mares
TIM’S REEF (★4.8)

TIM’S REEF (★4.8)

Just 2 minutes from the lodge, Tim’s reef is a tribute to a lodge guest who dived to the end... The halomitra that characterize this site make all the difference...
Mares
Mireille (★4.1)

Mireille (★4.1)

Situated just 2 minutes by boat from the lodge, Mireille is a very special site which must be visited with a guide as the orientation is very precise.
Mares
Miora (★4.0)

Miora (★4.0)

Just 15 minutes by boat from the Lodge, Miora is a huge plateau that makes it an easy site for all levels. A site to anticipate with current and not the best visibility ever...
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Banc Louis (★4.3)

Banc Louis (★4.3)

Splendid plateau located 15 minutes by boat from the island of Sakatia. this plateau is ideal for all levels, beginners and more experienced divers alike will enjoy admiring the biodiversity of the seabed. the corals are in excellent condition!
SCUBA NOSY BE, 207 HELL VILLE
Banc des Licornes (★4.2)

Banc des Licornes (★4.2)

Plateaus at 13 - 19 m, superb coral reef, one of the most beautiful coral fields. Well-stocked with fish (lots of big stonefish).the coral look like new , no dammage, nice reef.
Aqualung
Banc des Pirogues (★3.5)

Banc des Pirogues (★3.5)

The pirogue bank inside the bay is often only accessible in June, July and August. The rest of the year, visibility is just too poor. Plenty of fish, beautiful diversity of coral, shallow, between 14 and 20 m. Best done between June and September for better visibility.