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North Madagascar diving holidays, with the Madagascar experts.
Northern Madagascar Scuba Diving HolidayNorthern Madagascar is an extraordinary destination for a scuba diving holiday, celebrated for its diverse marine life, pristine coral reefs, and untouched dive sites.
The North Madagascar season at a glance
The strongest, most reliable dive months are highlighted below — based on our own time on the water here, not guesswork.
Constance Tsarabanjina Madagascar, North Madagascar, Madagascar
25% Early Bird Offer - when book 60+ days out
Valid for stays between 01 jun 2026 to 31 oct 2026
Constance Tsarabanjina Madagascar, North Madagascar, Madagascar
15% Early Bird Offer
Valid for stays between 01 nov 2026 to 22 dec 2026Why you'll love diving in North Madagascar!
Northern Madagascar Scuba Diving Holiday
Northern Madagascar is an extraordinary destination for a scuba diving holiday, celebrated for its diverse marine life, pristine coral reefs, and untouched dive sites. The region, particularly around the Nosy Be Archipelago, Nosy Mitsio, and Nosy Sakatia, offers some of the best diving conditions in the Indian Ocean. It combines vibrant coral ecosystems with consistently warm, clear waters and a fascinating range of dive environments. This area is ideal for divers seeking both adventure and tranquillity in a truly remote setting.
In northern Madagascar, snorkelling trips with whale sharks offer an unforgettable experience, especially around the Nosy Be Archipelago and nearby islands. These majestic creatures migrate to the region's warm waters primarily between September and December, drawn by the plankton-rich environment that makes northern Madagascar one of the world’s best spots for observing whale sharks up close.
Northern Madagascar is also a good whale-watching destination, especially around Nosy Be and the islands off its coast. From July to September, humpback whales migrate from the Antarctic to Madagascar’s warm waters to breed and give birth, making this an ideal time for whale-watching.
Speak to a Madagascar expert
We've dived every spot and stayed in every hotel we sell in Madagascar. Tell us your dates and level — we'll tell you honestly whether North Madagascar is your best match.
Skill level match
How well North Madagascar suits each stage of your dive journey.
Learn To Dive 100%
Qualified diver with daily dives 100%
Snorkelling 80%
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Recommended hotels in North Madagascar
We've stayed in them, walked the beaches and checked the dive logistics — these are the ones we'd book ourselves.
From £5,615/night · all inclusive premium
Miavana Island Resort
- Ultra luxury island resort with all the 'toys' and trips included. The pinnacle of luxury kitesurfing holidays.
- Huge 1, 2 and 3 bedroom beach villas, perfect for families, couples, or pure indulgence for a solo traveller
- Exceptional food and service tailored around you
From £664/night · all inclusive
Constance Tsarabanjina Madagascar
- Barefoot luxury resort with exceptional house reef for snorkelling
- Beach bungalows just a short stroll to the water edge
- Whale Shark snorkel trips from September to November
From £597/night · full board
Tsara Komba Lodge
- Small high standard hide away close to the best diving in Madagascar
- Relax and unwind surrounded by nature
- Exceptional food and service
Want to explore the rest of Madagascar?
Our top recommended hotels across Madagascar — on and off the water — perfect to weave into a tailor-made tour with your North Madagascar stay.
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£85/night
Ankarana Lodge
Ankarana National Park Discover this hotel →
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£160/night
The Litchi Tree, Amber Mountains
Amber Mountains National Park Discover this hotel →
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£170/night
Maison Gallieni
Antananarivo Discover this hotel →
Nature Lodge
Amber Mountains National Park Discover this hotel →Dive, plus the Madagascar you'd hate to miss
Combine your North Madagascar stay with everything else worth travelling for — every tour built around your dates, level and budget.
Tana + Nature Parks + Dive Reort
This exceptional Madagascar journey begins with two nights in Antananarivo, where a private city tour introduces the island’s history, culture and colourful markets. Continue for two nights in the Mandrare region, exploring unique wildlife and local communities on guided walks and nature tours, before heading to Amber Mountain for two nights of rainforest hikes, waterfalls and cooler highland scenery with an expert guide. The adventure concludes with a luxury escape to Constance Tsarabanjina, a private island retreat offering pristine beaches and outstanding diving. It’s the perfect balance of cultural discovery, soft adventure and barefoot island indulgence.
From £5,900 pp · Discover this tour →
North Madagascar overland adventure + Luxury Resort
This tour combines the best of the northern Madagascar nature parks with the best dive resort on the East Side, close to Nosy Be. If you want to get the most out of your North Madagascar experience, this will tick all the boxes.
From £4,500 pp · Discover this tour →
North Madagascar Luxury West + East Islands
If you are a little pressed for time, or you prefer to keep it uncomplicated, this simple tour takes in 2 of the most epic luxury Islands on the East and West of Northern Madagascar, using Nosie Be International Airport as your start and end point (the best services airport in the North).
From £11,200 pp · Discover this tour →Talk to a Dive travel expert — not a call centre.
Tell us your dates, your level and what a perfect week looks like. We'll come back with a shortlist of spots with the right conditions and the right hotel — usually within one working day.
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