Madagascar's Mitsio archipelago is a collection of small, unspoilt islands just 40 nautical miles northeast of Nosy Be. Here, bottlenose dolphins skim the surface of the sea and imposing basalt columns gaze silently and stoically out over the Indian Ocean. At the edge of each islet, reef meets rainforest in a verdant spectacle of flora and fauna, where lemurs leap between lianas and white-tailed tropicaris nest in grandiose caves. Some islands are home to humble farming villages, while others boast magnificent seaside resorts and beaches lined with luxurious sun loungers. A paradise for water sports and beach barbecues, charter passengers will be delighted to discover the unique personality of each island.
Imbued with countless stories of dashing, daring and shipwrecked men who encountered it on the high seas, Nosy Boraha, formerly known as Sainte-Marie Island, is a small island off the east coast of Madagascar. Abundant in unspoilt authenticity and friendly inhabitants, the islet was a notorious pirate's paradise in the late 17th century, which explains the pirate cemetery adjacent to the main town of Ambodifotatra. High annual rainfall creates lush landscapes and tropical forests, home to curious lemurs, endemic chameleons, geckos, tree frogs and a wide variety of orchids, to name but a few. Surrounded by various coral reefs and shipwrecks, Nosy Boraha is also a dream destination for diving.