Nosy Be: Marodoka Village Tour with Lemuria Land Park｜Madagascar

Begin your tour with a cultural walk in the heart of the village of Marodoka. Discover the Swahili culture and traditions as well as the Indian influences of the 15th century. Witness remains of the Sakalava people and the history of Nosy-Be as well as the discovery of an ylang-ylang distillery and the Lemuria Land Zoological Park.

The Sakalava were the first inhabitants of Ambanoro (now called Marodoka). The village was founded in the 15th century by the first Arab and Indian migrants who operated in the trade of gold, spice, turtle shells, but also slaves. Discover a colonial architecture of Indian influence and a mosque.

Today in ruins, this village still keeps traces of the habitation of these men and allows a better understanding of the traditions and current culture of Nosy Be. Visit a natural and botanical reserve in the middle of the century-old ylang trees that have made the reputation of the island of Nosy-Be Madagascar and its lush vegetation.

This nearly 2-hour visit will allow you to discover Madagascar's endemic fauna and flora, including a large variety of endemic lemurs, as well as reptiles such as the most beautiful specimens of chameleons, crocodiles, various species of turtles, and lizards.