Description:
Located on the NW tip of Madagascar, Nosy Hara is 20 miles from Antsiranana and 75 miles from Nosy Be.
The Nosy Hara archipelago is made up of about 12 small islands surrounded by coral reef and is one of the first large-scale marine protected areas in Madagascar.
Half the islands are made up of unique Malagasy 'tsingy' ecotype, producing cliffs and crags of weathered limestone popular with climbers. The other half is sand. Four of the islands (Nosy Hara, Nosy Lakandava, Nosy Anjombovola, and Nosy Andranzara) have a forest growing amongst the crags inhabited by endemic birds, frogs and lizards.
Nearby Nosy Hao is also worth a visit, with an abundance of sea turtle from March to August (the largest population in Madagascar) and wonderful views at low tide.
There are 2 rangers living on Nosy Hara who have carved paths into the jagged rock for visitors.
Position:
12° 13.79'S, 49° 0.99'E (anchorage at N end of the island)
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