​Getting There – Nosy Mangabe SR

Anthony Ham
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By Anthony Ham

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Madagascar.

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Lonely Planet guide to Madagascar.

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Madagascar.

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Most people start their holiday in Madagascar in the capital city of Antananarivo (Tana). Your tour operator will probably pick you up at Ivato International Airport (TNR) and handle all onward travel from there.

Nosy Mangabe Special Reserve is never visited by itself. Overnight camping is possible, but most people visit the island as a day trip. Usually this is done coming from Maroantsetra or in combination with a safari to the mainland’s Masoala National Park.

The gateway town to Masoala and Nosy Mangabe is Maroantsetra, which is 750km/466mi from Antananarivo. The boat transfer from Maroantsetra to Nosy Mangabe takes 30 to 45 minutes and is dependent on the weather.

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Airlines & Ticket Prices

Check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to Ivato International Airport (TNR), and what tickets would cost.

Domestic Flights

Your tour operator will normally arrange your domestic flights (chartered or scheduled) and include the schedule and price in your safari package.

  • Madagascar Airlines (Has scheduled flights from Antananarivo to Maroantsetra; however, these flights are notorious for regularly being full, delayed or canceled)

Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements

Please check our Getting There – Madagascar page to learn more about passport, visa and other entry requirements.

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