The Princesse Bora Lodge will make you share its passion for this marvelous Island of the Indian Ocean.

The lodge organized for you a full range of excursions, which will enable you to discover and better know this exceptional island, its diversity, its inhabitants, its history and its places of dream. You will have to discover it, in your own way.

Historic tour : Sainte Marie a pirate retreat

In the 17th century, many European pirates have stayed on St. Marie, enjoying a quiet island life looking for the ship of the Indian Company traveling across channel.

Even today lots of traces give evidences of the past: Pirate's cemetery, governor's house and the oldest church of Madagascar.

This past is even more seal at the present time thanks to the scientist who are looking for secret treasure. The well know American divers Barry Clifford has made Princesse Bora Lodge his base camp.

The tour will make you discover this historical site and it's capital Ambodifotatra.

Duration : Half or full day.

With this trip you will be able to discover at your own rhythm the diversity of the island.

You will go through villages and discover the different landscapes. This 16 Miles trip by bicycle (or by motorcycle) will bring you through small hills made of traveler trees, virgin creeks, getting close to the mangrove , vanilla and clove plantations.

Highlights : Discovering of the local life - amazing views - beautiful flora.

Duration : Full day.

Nattes Island

Going through the turquoise lagoon , discover the sea with only a mask and a tuba. Your guide will bring you to the Nattes Island which is well known for is thin sand beach. This small island can be visited only on foot. You will discover the local life, villages, spice culture and the old lighthouse.

Highlights : Dreaming point of view, beach, dugout ballade, local life.

Located 2 Miles away from the lodge this trip is a "must".

Duration : Half or full day.

White Sand and virgin islands stand off one hour boat sail, right at the junction of the lagoon and the Indian Ocean. Marine landscapes are untouched, aquatic wildlife is wonderful and shells are picked up on the beach.

This one day journey will remain an unforgettable experience: splendid boat trip around the lagoon of the Nattes Island, picnic on a white sand beach, snorkeling and resting.

Highlights : Desert Island, marvelous underwater, landscapes, splendid sail around the lagoon and possible fishing during the trip.

Duration : Full day.

Coco Bay

St. Marie island is a few miles away from Madagascar. This discovering boat journey will show you the North-West part of St. Marie with is multiple virgin beaches.

Part of the journey: Coco Bay , one of the most beautiful creeks of the island.

The trip will bring you through the channel of St. Marie to end finally at what we call "Pointe à Larrée" in Madagascar. This wild place is full of natural water pond full of wild duck and natural water turtles. If you are lucky it's also a dolphins way.

Highlights : Boat trip, wild life, creek discovering, snorkeling, "Pointe à Larrée" tour.

Duration : Full day.

The island can also be discovered through individually customized tours. You will find at the Princesse Bora Lodge advice regarding those tours and how you can enjoy your adventure : 

• Zebu cart
• 4X4 Land Rover or Mitsubishi
• 80cc Motorcycle
• Motor boat
• Dugout (local sailboat)
• Bicycle