Lokobe Nature Reserve

Discover the fascinating wildlife and lush rainforest of Madagascar on an unforgettable excursion into the Lokobe Nature Reserve on Nosy Be with Bakadi Dreams. This protected tropical forest is home to rare lemurs, colourful chameleons and exotic plants – a true highlight for nature lovers and adventurers.

The protected rainforest of the Lokobe Nature Reserve on Nosy Be

Through Fragrant Ylang-Ylang Plantations

After pick-up at the cruise terminal, your experience begins with a scenic drive through the island’s fragrant ylang-ylang plantations. The blossoms of this tropical plant are used to produce the precious essential oils prized by the international perfume industry, and their sweet scent fills the air.

Ylang-ylang plantation on Nosy Be, Madagascar

By Traditional Pirogue into the Rainforest

From a small fishing village you continue to the reserve aboard a traditional Malagasy pirogue – a wonderfully authentic way to reach this remote corner of the island. On a guided walk through the dense rainforest, your local guide helps you spot nocturnal and black lemurs dozing in the trees, chameleons, geckos, colourful frogs and giant boa constrictors, while explaining the medicinal plants the Malagasy people have used for centuries.

A lemur in the tropical forest of Lokobe on Nosy Be

This private Bakadi Dreams excursion is a genuine nature adventure, at a relaxed pace and with a guaranteed return to your cruise ship in good time.

Tour Highlights

  • Guided walk in the protected Lokobe rainforest reserve
  • Rare lemurs, chameleons, geckos and exotic plants
  • Scenic drive through fragrant ylang-ylang plantations
  • Authentic trip by traditional Malagasy pirogue
  • Insights into local nature and medicinal plants

What’s Included

  • Friendly English-speaking guide
  • Return transfer from the cruise port
  • Traditional pirogue boat trip
  • Guided rainforest walk in the Lokobe reserve

Good to Know

  • Duration: approximately 6 to 7 hours
  • Meeting point: cruise port in Nosy Be (a tender port – some waiting time is possible)
  • Please bring: comfortable shoes, light clothing, insect repellent, sun protection, a hat, water and a camera
  • Please note: this is an adventure excursion in a natural rainforest and involves a boat trip; you may get wet
  • Guaranteed return to your cruise ship