Many people will choose to stay on one of the satellite islands near to Nosy Be instead of staying on the 'big island'.

Nosy Komba is a great choice. 'Komba', meaning lemur, is home to many black lemurs and the forest reserve here is a popular day trip. There are also many handicrafts on offer on the island, and locals are very friendly and welcoming. There are a couple of small and comfortable owner run lodges here which are well worth a few nights.

The smaller island of Nosy Sakatia is also a good choice for visitors who want to stay off the main island and is a
popular choice for those keen on deep sea fishing and diving.