Situated in the north west of Madagascar, 40 miles from Nosy Be, Tsarabanjina Island is one of those of the Mitsio archipelago offering luxury and service at the highest level.It is a 90 minute transfer byspeedboat from Nosy Be to the island paradise. The hotel offers21 comfortable wooden bungalows built of rosewood and sea-facing. The rooms (45m²) have celing fans, mini-bar,bathroom with shower and separate toilet, private terrace with deck chairs and table and breathtaking sea views.

The restaurant, also built of rosewood,offers seafood, local and cosmopolitan cuisine. Breakfast and lunchis buffet style while dinner is your choice from an a la carte menu. For refreshments the bar, which faces the lagoon,with itsfloor of fine sand is the place for meeting fellow guests. For something different try a seafood platter on the beach (additional cost) whilst watching the sunset. There is a small boutique offering a wide choice of Malagasy traditional and modern handmade crafts.

The reception has a safe where you may lock up valuables. A library with a choice of books and board games are available to guests during their stay.

The hotel offers several activities such as: snorkelling (mask, fins, snorkel complimentary), water skiing, windsurfing, canoeing, and hobie cats. Volleyball and boulle every evening from 18h00 when it's cooler. Gym or aqua gym in the morning to keep you fit and stretching in the evening for relaxation. The team will accompany you for outings around the island. For an extra fee try your hand at deep-sea fishing or scuba diving.

Climbing Ankarea will lead you to the top of the Mitsio islands with an impressing panoramic view. Visit the 'Grande Mitsio' with its small fishing villages.

For anadditional fee the dive team can take you diving (beginners to qualified) around the coral reefs of Mitsio; excursions by boat to the islands of 'les quatre frères' (the 4 brothers) where frigatebirds, boobies and tropicbirds abound.

Please note:

Tsarabanjina has no air-conditioning!
The last boat transfer from Nosy Be harbour to Tsarabanjina Island is at 16h00.
Minimum length of stay is 3 nights throughout the year except during peak season 23 DEC to 06 JAN the minimum stay is 7 nights.
Payment in cash Ariary / Euro / USD or traveller's cheque. The only credit card accepted is the Visa card.
Children under the age of 4 years are not allowed for security reason.
Please contact us for Tsarabanjina Private Island and Anjajavy combinations.
Scuba diving:

Introductory dive EUR 35 with equipment tank and weights

ACTIVITIES

Tsarabanjina offers a number of sports activities. The majority of which is included in the package:

Snorkelling: upon your arrival, mask, flippers and snorkel are at your disposal for the whole duration of your stay to help you discover the giant aquarium of the Mitsio seas, at the very foot of your bungalow.
Water Skiing: everyday you can practise water skiing, mono-skiing or wakeboard from 11:30AM to 1:30PM.
Tennis: Tropical Tennis is available in the centre of the island.
Sailing: catamarans are at your disposal on the beach, with or without coaching. You will also find canoes to go rowing around the island.
Volley ball and Pétanque (bowls), every evening around 6:00 p.m., during the cooler hours of the day.
Aqua gym is proposed in the morning for physical fitness.
Walks: the team will serve as guide on a long walk around the island. A full panoramic view of Tsarabanjina and the Mitsio Archipelago can be enjoyed from on top of the hills.
Parlour games can be borrowed from the bar.
For an additional fee:

Scuba Diving: for beginners or qualified divers. The diving team will take you on the discovery of the coral reefs of Mitsio for certified divers (equipped with PADI, CMAS, NAUI certifications or any alternatives) and propose initiation for beginners.
Sports Fishing: fish with drag net on sites teeming with fish, the best in the region.
Massage: bookings between 11AM and 7PM. Appointments are confirmed during pre-dinner drinks at the bar.
Excursions: Various excursions are offered. You can observe the sunset on the Frères islands with a ballet of frigate birds, northern gannets and white-tailed tropic birds. Traditional fishing in the evening. Boat trip to the great basalt columns, the famous sight of Grande Mitsio.

The hotel offers21 comfortable wooden bungalows built of rosewood and sea-facing. The rooms (45m²) have celing fans, mini-bar,bathroom with shower and separate toilet, private terrace with deck chairs and table and breathtaking sea views.

Specials

• Free night offer: valid 15 Feb – 23 Dec 2010.
  Pay for 4 nights and stay for 4.

Honeymoon special: Valid all year except 23 Dec – 6 Jan.

• Minimum stay is 5 nights.
• In room upon arrival: Pareo and soubik for the beach
• During the stay: 1 candlelit dinner on the beach with a bottle of South African wine
• One massage per person per stay
• Marriage certificate to be produced upon request and the stay should not be more than 9 months after the date of wedding.

Wedding Anniversaries: Valid all year except 23 Dec – 6 Jan.

• Minimum stay 5 nights
• In room upon arrival: Pareo and soubik for the beach
• During the stay: 1 candlelit dinner on the beach with a bottle of South African wine
• One massage per person per stay
• Applicable to the 10th and subsequent anniversaries at 5 years interval. Stay should not be more than 6 months prior or after date of anniversary