Place to visit
Nosy Mangabe, Madagascar: what it is and when to go
Nosy Mangabe is an island in Madagascar. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In December there are 12 h 55 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 05. It has articles in 18 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Madagascar on this site. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Island in Madagascar · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Madagascar
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- NOS Nosy Be, 289 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -15.49512, 49.7676
What it is and where
Nosy Mangabe is an island in Madagascar. It has articles in 18 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Madagascar on this site.
Its coordinates are -15.49512, 49.7676; the nearest main airport is Nosy Be International Airport (NOS, Nosy Be), 289 km as the crow flies. How to get around Madagascar (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Madagascar. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Nosy Mangabe is April to October.
- JanBetter not12:50
- FebBetter not12:30
- MarPossible12:06
- AprBest time11:39
- MayBest time11:17
- JunBest time11:05
- JulBest time11:10
- AugBest time11:29
- SepBest time11:55
- OctBest time12:21
- NovPossible12:44
- DecBetter not12:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 12 h 55 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 05. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | March and November |
| Wildlife | April to October | March and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Nosy Mangabe has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Madagascar in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Madagascar
To enter Madagascar there are 11 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity and a blank page”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Madagascar checklist. Currency: Malagasy ariary (MGA); plugs: Type C, D, E, J and K · 220 V · 50 Hz (there are power cuts: bring a power bank); emergencies: 117 police · 118 fire brigade · 124 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Antongil BayBay in Madagascar28 km
- Masoala National ParkUNESCO World Heritage Site37 km
- Marojejy National ParkNational park in the Sava Region of northeastern Madagascar115 km
- MarojejyMountain in Madagascar116 km
- AndohanisambiranoMountain in Madagascar173 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Madagascar guide.
More in Madagascar: Nature
- Ambohimanga
- Maromokotro: mountain in Madagascar
- Andohahela National Park: National park in Madagascar
- Andringitra National Park: national park in Madagascar
- Ankarafantsika National Park: National park in Madagascar
- Isalo National Park: national park of Madagascar
Every Madagascar place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Nosy Mangabe?
It is an island in Madagascar. It has articles in 18 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Madagascar on this site.
When is the best time to visit Nosy Mangabe?
April to October. In December there are 12 h 55 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 05.
How do you get to Nosy Mangabe?
The nearest main airport is Nosy Be International Airport (NOS), 289 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Madagascar is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Madagascar map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Antongil Bay, Masoala National Park, Marojejy National Park. The rest is in the Madagascar guide.
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