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Hell-Ville

Hell-Ville, Madagascar

Hell-Ville

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Hell-Ville

Step into the vibrant chaos of Hell-Ville, Madagascar, where colorful markets dance with spices and handwoven crafts! Breathe in the salty ocean breeze, admire quirky colonial architecture, and explore the enchanting nearby beaches. Indulge in delicious lemurs’ delights and revel in the warm, friendly smiles that welcome every traveler. Your adventure awaits in this captivating coastal gem!

Recommendations

Shop4.4/5

Grand Bazar de Nosy Be

Experience the vibrant energy of Grand Bazar de Nosy Be, where colorful stalls overflow with local crafts, spices, and souvenirs, making it an essential destination to immerse yourself in the culture of Madagascar.

Landmark2.7/5

Marché d'Ambonara

Marché d'Ambonara in Antsirambazaha, Madagascar, is a vibrant marketplace brimming with colorful local crafts and tantalizing street food, making it an unforgettable experience for those seeking the authentic pulse of Malagasy culture.

Culture

Alliance Of French Nosy Be

Discover the vibrant culture and French heritage at Alliance Of French Nosy Be, a hub of art, language, and community in Hell-Ville, Madagascar, where engaging events and captivating surroundings create an unforgettable experience.

Outdoor4.6/5

Lemuria Land

Discover Lemuria Land in Hell-Ville, Madagascar, a unique eco-park that showcases the island's rich biodiversity, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

Culture4.6/5

Distillerie Parfum d’Ylang N.G. Nosy Be Madagascar

Discover the rich aromas of Distillerie Parfum d’Ylang N.G. in Nosy Be, Madagascar, where the enchanting artistry of ylang-ylang distillation offers an unforgettable sensory experience amidst stunning island scenery.

Landmark4/5

Port de Nosy Be

Port de Nosy Be is a vibrant gateway to Madagascar's stunning islands, known for its lively markets, rich culture, and breathtaking sunset views, making it a must-visit destination for travelers seeking tropical charm.

Culture5/5

Djamaat Tawhid Masjid Attaqwa

Landmark4/5

Cimetière d'Hell-Ville

Outdoor4.6/5

Lokobe Nature Special Reserve

Self Care5/5

Hell fitness

Shop4.6/5

Bazar des Arts

At Bazar des Arts in Hell-Ville, immerse yourself in vibrant local crafts and artwork, where the rich culture of Madagascar comes alive, making it a must-visit destination for art enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.

Stays

Stay4.85/5

Mada Guest House | Hotel Nosy Be

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Hell-Ville, Mada Guest House offers a charming blend of local culture and stunning coastal views, making it an unforgettable retreat for travelers seeking authentic Madagascar experiences.

Stay4.55/5

TATA Hotel

Stay4.55/5

Hôtel de la Mer

Stay4.45/5

Le Moya Beach

Stay4.25/5

TAMARIN LODGE

Stay4/5

Villa Valiha boutique hotel

Things To Do
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5/5
7 h

Excursion to Nosy Iranja & Antsoha for Small Groups with Lunch

Explore the incredible Nosy Iranja and Nosy Antsoha for a perfect mix between fairytale sea ️ and enchanted forests. The exploration adventure is made unique thanks to our knowledgeable and friendly guides like Gerald, Claudio and Frank, who will show you around Madagascar and share interesting stories about the culture and history of the places you will visit. Our guides speak Italian, English, French, Spanish and more! The food you will taste will be prepared in compliance with hygiene standards and will taste fantastic thanks to the local, fresh products we use.

$110.51
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5/5

Guided tour to Lokobe Natural Park

A naturalistic experience inside one of the last primitive forests of Madagascar. Lokobe in the Malagasy language means many colors and they are precisely those that the tour will allow you to admire. Centuries-old plants, cute lemurs, giant turtles, reptiles and much more ...... in an uncontaminated context of suggestive beauty,

$99.93
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5/5
72 h

Nosy Be: Exclusive 3 day Tour of top attractions

Get ready for an unforgettable 3-day journey through Nosy Be—no need to travel to mainland Madagascar! Experience vibrant culture, wild nature, and crystal-clear waters. Day 1: Private guided city tour Grand Bazar de Nosy Be: Explore a lively market with tropical fruits, spices, crafts, and local delicacies. Banyan Sacred Tree: Visit a 200-year-old sacred site for the Sakalava people. Cascade de Nosy Be: Discover a hidden sacred waterfall. Mont Passot: Enjoy panoramic views of volcanic crater lakes at sunset. Day 2: Private Lokobe National Park tour with pirogue ride Ambatozavary Village: Visit a peaceful fishing village amid mangroves and hills. Lokobe Strict Reserve: Explore pristine rainforest with black lemurs and chameleons. Day 3: Shared group snorkeling tour—choose one island: Nosy Sakatia: Snorkel with giant sea turtles and visit the fishing village. Nosy Iranja: Relax on serene beaches. Nosy Komba & Nosy Tany Kely: Discover vibrant marine life and island culture.

$346.83
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5/5
264 h

Highlights of the Northern Madagascar - Private Multi Day Tour

This is a 14-day private guided tour in the North of Madagascar, from Diego Suarez to Nosy be (or on reverse). Diversity, adventure and relaxation – this is a balanced itinerary suitable for all, from families traveling with children to couples and senior travellers. Explore the bays of Diego Suarez, take in the views of the iconic Sugar Loaf, discover orchids, lemurs and chameleons while hiking in the lush forests of Amber Mountain NP, visit the fragile Red Tsingy and the spectacular pinnacles of Ankarana national park. To finish off, relax on the tropical beaches of Nosy Be. The program includes accommodation at small boutique hotels with comfort and charm. This road trip can also start the other way around, starting in Nosy Be and finishing off on the beaches of Diego Suarez, and we will adjust the trip depending where you arrive. We can tailor this itinerary to suit your plans by changing the length of the trip or the order of activities.

$7,390.71
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5/5

Lokobe Tour: Pirogue, Lemur Forest and Malagasy Lunch

Yours is not just a tour, but an authentic experience: you will experience the thrill of sailing on a traditional hand-built pirogue, enjoy a hearty Malagasy lunch cooked with fresh ingredients on the beach and connect deeply with the nature of Madagascar. The difference is made by local guides: not only Lokobe wildlife experts, but friendly and passionate locals who speak your language and are ready to share stories and secrets of their land. We take care of the whole organization, so you don't have to think about anything: from transportation from your hotel to lunch, from entrance fees to Guide. We only ask you to bring your curiosity and desire to discover. Choosing MadaDays means choosing a real and personal dive in the heart of Madagascar, supporting the local community. Not just a tour, but a memory that will stay with you.

$104.64
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5/5

Full-Day Exclusive Private Tour in Nosy Be with Luxury Lunch

Swimming under a curtain of water in a waterfall hidden in a dense tropical jungle is an extraordinary experience. The African folk dance of the RAVINALA women's association in the quiet and friendly Ambanoro, visited by few, will also remain a special memory. Especially, if you try the Lemur, or Crocodile dance together with the native women! The hustle and bustle of the local market, with its cavalcade of colours and scents, will enchant anyone. In this one-day trip, we bring it all together to give you a taste of the historical, cultural and gastronomic aspects of Nosy Be, with a touch of the exotic.

$199.87
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5/5
48 h

Absolutely Unique Private 2 Days Air-tents Tour to Nosy Iranja

It's an out-of-this-world experience for true lovers of freedom and nature! Mounted on the jungle trees or the coconut palms of the ocean shore, our air-tents are unique in the world. For this fantastic 2-day tree mounted air-tent tour you can choose which island you want to visit. We can take you to Nosy Komba, a stunning jungle island with plenty of funny Lemurs. It has fantastic flora & fauna. Amazing beaches and a few excellent restaurants. You can also opt for the amazing Iranja, where the 2 islands are connected at low tide by a fabulous, dazzling white sandbar. It's like being on another planet. Or we can head to Nosy Faly, the sacred island. Here, on the snow-white sandy beach, we will be guests of a fishing village, share a meal with them and even we can accompany them fishing in their canoes. In the evening of any of theses tours, after setting up the tent, we barbaque seafood, together, and enjoy exotic fruits. Whichever you choose, it will be a lifetime experience!

$446.76
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5/5

Full-day Natural Style Private Tour of Nosy Be Island with Lunch

Starting on the main square of Hell Ville, where Nosy Be's big market and our office are. We dive into the hustle and colourful cavalcade of the market. Then Lemuria Land. In the beautiful jungle park you can get up close and personal with more than 10 species of lemur. It's home to giant tortoises over 200 years old, the largest chameleons, crocodiles and many other interesting species to see and even touch. We visit their ylang-ylang distillery to admire it in amidst a cloud of intoxicating fragrance. After, either lunch in the best Malagasy restaurant or go on to visit the famous Sacred Tree. It's like the Tree of Souls in the movie Avatar. With luck, we meet a friendly lemur family too. Then we go on to the hidden waterfall, but before arriving we have lunch at the restaurant of the local fish smoker. After a 5-10 min jungle walk, head for the waterfall's cooling lake. If we still have time we visit the beautiful Andilana beach, or the Mont Passot lookout, with a magnificent view.

$184.88
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5/5

Private Day Tour to Nosy Mitsio with Guide and Lunch

The Mitsio islets form an incredible and untouched archipelago. The many beaches release a landscape straight out of a dream. Lush tropical vegetation where lianas, orchids and baobabs make the setting even more exceptional.

$822.98
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5/5
48 h

Unique Overnight private Jungle Trekking in Lokobe National Park

A night jungle trek is like no other. Fantastic atmosphere, extraordinary creatures. Only someone who's been on one knows that. A dense, humid, sultry dark black jungle, broken only by the light of our headlamps and torches, and here and there we come across special animals, either resting or hunting at night. Night lemurs, special dwarf and other chameleons, night geckos, giant snakes, etc... And, if that's not enough, sleeping in the middle of a national park in a well-kept jungle, woken up by the cries of lemur families and falling asleep among the sounds of the jungle, is like being in a nature movie. And on top of that, there's the chance to relax on a completely private sandy beach, snorkel on the coral reefs and even try paddling a traditional Malagasy canoe.

$294.86
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5/5

Nosy Iranja Private Tour only for Cruise Ship Passengers

When we arrive at the amazingly beautiful, snow-white sandy island of Nosy Iranja we will camp in the native village and then you have a variety of options. Sunbathe on the almost 2 kilometres of fabulous sandbar, snorkel and swim with turtles. If you feel like it, we can take you to the top of the island to see the lighthouse with a fabulous view of the 2 islands of Iranja and the Indian Ocean. You can also take a short excursion around the island. Later, a traditional Malagasy lunch in the fishing village, then heading back to Nosy Be. This trip is the only way for visitors arriving by cruise ship to get to the island of Iranja and admire this stunning part of the world. No matter what time you get off the boat and what time you have to return. We will be waiting for you directly at the port with our own motorboat and we will take head immediately to Iranya. All other excursions to Nosy Iranja are leave early in the morning and not from the port.

$170.48
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5/5
360 h

The Northern Triangle & Nosy Be in 14 days

Embark on the Malagasy Northern Triangle, a complete circuit combining adventure and paradise relaxation. Your journey begins in Diego-Suarez (Antsiranana), a vibrant port city with breathtaking views of the bay. Then explore the lush freshness of the Amber Mountain in Joffreville, a kingdom of waterfalls and lemurs, before venturing into the spectacular Ankara Special Reserve, famous for its Tsingy and mysterious caves. Finally, end your trip with the paradise islands around Nosy Be, like Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely, enjoying days of lazing, diving and snorkeling in turquoise waters. This exceptional trip to northern Madagascar combines culture, raw nature and idyllic beaches. Book this experience to discover the authenticity and beauty of this unique region.

$3,055.62
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4.9/5

Full-Day Exclusive Private Tour to Breathtaking Nosy Iranja.

Over that, Nosy Iranja is really like you're on another planet, it's a unique natural wonder in the world. Iranja (small and large Iranja) is the island that turns into 1 island at low tide connected by a fabulous, unearthly beauty snow-white sand bench. Our guests are not just tourists on Nosy Iranja, but guests of the local native fishing village. The locals provide us with our own palm hut for the entire stay. Also they prepare and serve a real, traditional Malagasy lunch for you. You will admire and enjoy the snow-white coral sands of Iranja and the supernatural beauty of its coastline You can enjoy snorkelling, diving, sunbathing or a short walk to the island’s lighthouse. In addition we also offer a special 10-minute real diving experience without diving licence, with our mini diving tanks. But we also provide snorkel equipment on request, or even hammocks to be used on coconut palms. We also take real pro GoPro videos of the trips and plenty of stills for our guests.

$387.98
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4.9/5
4 h 30 mins

Exploring Nosy Sakatia with guide

Experience on an island recognized and protected as a Nature Reserve. Sea and sun punctuate the culture and traditional activities of the inhabitants: fishermen, artisans, children and the elderly are immersed in everyday life to the rhythm of an astonishing nature. The coral reef is easily reached by swimming. The island is world famous for its natural pools located under the Sacred Mountain. The depths rich in poseidonia are the ideal habitat for giant sea turtles: these turtles are so accustomed to the harmless movement of the fishermen with their motorless pirogues that the human presence has become familiar. You will swim very close to them.

$58.78
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4.9/5

Full-Day Exclusive Private Tour to Nosy Tanikely Marine Reserve

The Tanikely Marine Reserve's coral reef has been selected as one of the 10 most beautiful snorkelling sites on Earth! Not to mention the magnificent snow-white sandy beaches and the beauty of the jungle that covers the island. On the breathtaking coral reef of Tanikely, we offer snorkelling or even a 10–15-minute real scuba diving experience by our special, 1 Liter mini scuba tanks! Our guests with their tour guide can easily experience the thrill of floating directly above the coral reefs in a cavalcade of colourful tropical fish, or swimming for minutes with a sea turtle, even without a diving licence. With our braver guests in a one-hour trek we walk around this small jewel island and admire the black sandy and rocky coast on the other side of the island. During the day we will also visit the lighthouse which gives an amazing view to the surrounding archipelago and to Madagascar. The trip includes a delicious Malagasy lunch on the coast in the shade of coconut palms.

$223.38
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4.9/5
7 h

Guided day tour to the Nosy Iranja Natural Island

Paradise island, white beaches and crystal clear water. Perfect destination to relax on one of the most beautiful islands in the Indian Ocean.

$94.06
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4.8/5

Full-day jungle trek on Nosy Komba (Lemur island) with the Black Lemur Sanctuary

It is a real 6 hours jungle trek, a wonderful experience. It's like being in a David Attenburough film. Funny lemurs and chameleons, exotic plants, like Jackfruit, cocoa, lychee, pepper and coffee bushes, vanilla and a lot more. It's not a simple walk on a paved nature trail, so for prepared travellers only. After reaching the island peak, in the second half of the trek we meet more and more lemurs, who are very friendly in winter, even jumping on us gently and accepting bananas from our hands, to eat sitting on our shoulders or heads. It's a real jungle adventure! You'll encounter real jungle villages with friendly indigenous people and such flora and fauna that you have only seen in nature films. During the tour you can taste things like the fresh cocoa fruit (the flesh of cocoa), the sweetness of raw sugar cane, jackfruit or soursop, 8 kinds of mango in season and other special fruits that don't even have a name in English or French! Try it and you will never forget nor regret it!

$197.52
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4.8/5

The Best of Nosy Be: Full Private Island Tour or Group

Forget the usual tours. We are an Italo-Madagascan team that puts you in touch with passionate local guides, ready to reveal the authentic soul of Nosy Be with stories and adventures that you will not find anywhere else! With the Nosy Be Tour we propose you will not only see places: you will live them. From the markets of Hell-Ville to the sunset of Mont Passot, you will immerse yourself in the beating heart of local culture. Why choose MadaDays? * Expert Guides: We work with experienced local storytellers, such as Vanessa and Claudio, who know every secret of the island and will accompany you on an authentic journey. * Unique Itineraries: We select tours that go beyond the clichés to discover the hidden gems of the island, including lakes, sacred waterfalls and historic sites. * Small Groups : We prefer small group experiences for an intimate and personal atmosphere. * Flexibility: Local guides are available, where possible, to tailor the tour to your interests. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.

$101.11
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4.7/5

Guided tour of the Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely Islands

A tour that allows you to visit two of the most fascinating islands that surround Nosy Be. Marine and terrestrial natural parks, pristine environments will make your experience unforgettable. Transportation by boat and possibility of snorkelling.

$99.93
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4.7/5
120 h

5-day tour to discover the North of Madagascar

Exciting tours to discover northern Madagascar. The region is mainly inhabited by the Antakarana and Sakalava ethnic groups. It is very interesting for the variety of habitats, landscapes, National Parks and tourist sites that are worth visiting.

$1,881.11
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