Sakatia Lodge is in a really beautiful and unique location in North-West Madagascar. Tourism has barely touched the island so you can experience paradise – but the modern conveniences of WIFI, hot showers and three-course dinners.
Come and visit.
Our location
We are a tiny island, off a bigger island, off the coast of Madagascar in Africa. Get a bird’s eye view of our location.
Nosy Sakatia
A truly unspoiled island with no roads and little development, Nosy Sakatia is the perfect island escape.
The island is just 13 km² but is home to a wonderful diversity of wildlife and stunning scenery. Wander up to our sunset spot, explore the island by land or by sea, or simply relax.
As the island has little tourist activity, there are only a few restaurants along the beach and each of them needs to be pre-booked a day in advance so that they can buy the ingredients for your meal.
Please speak to our managers if you would like to do this while you are staying - or of course, you can dine with us.
Nosy Be
Just a 20-minute boat ride from Nosy Sakatia, Nosy Be has an international airport and offers interesting day trips from the Lodge.
Explore the volcanic terrain, see the crater lakes, and visit the markets, shops and restaurants in Hellville or Ambatoloaka.
You can also visit the ylang-ylang distillery and Lemuria Land and stop at the sacred tree to gain an understanding of the traditional religion on the island.
Madagascar
Located off the South-East coast of Africa, Madagascar is famous for its unique and unusual wildlife – 90% of the species here are found nowhere else on Earth. Combine that with wonderfully different scenery and friendly people and you will see why so many people love this country.
Getting here and getting away
Although we are tucked away from the hustle and bustle of mainland Madagascar, it is easy to get to Sakatia Lodge. We can help with transfers from Nosy Be or can advise you about the best way to get here if you are arriving from elsewhere.
By air
The closest international airport is Fascene on Nosy Be. From there, we can arrange a private transfer to the Lodge by car and boat. This usually takes an hour. To arrange your transfer, please let us know the date and time of your arrival and the airline you will be flying with.
By boat
If you are arriving on a chartered boat or from a marine excursion, please ask them to drop you off directly on our beach on Nosy Sakatia. Otherwise, we can arrange a transfer from Chanty Beach on Nosy Be, which takes 15 minutes to the Lodge.
From outside Nosy Be
Please arrange your transportation to Chanty Beach on Nosy Be and we will be happy to collect you. If you are arriving from Antananarivo, the easiest way to get here is to fly to Fascene Airport on Nosy Be where we can meet you.
Things to know
On arrival in Madagascar, visas must be paid for in cash in Euros, US Dollars or Malagasy Ariary.
Please contact us to let us know the details of your arrival, so we can arrange your transfer.
Our transfer boat has the Sakatia Lodge logo on it.
Please be ready for knee-deep water when climbing on and off the transfer boat.
Our skippers will take care of your luggage.
Visas and flights
Visas
You will need a visa to enter Madagascar. A 30-day visa is available from the airports of entry and costs €35.
Please note, visas must be paid for in cash in Euros, US Dollars or Malagasy Ariary.
Flights
Several airlines fly into Madagascar.
Our preferred partner: Airlink
Airlink flies from Johannesburg, South Africa on Sundays all year.
Other airlines:
Throughout the year these airlines fly into Fascene Airport on Nosy Be:
Ethiopian Airlines
Tsaradia
Air Madagascar
Neos
Air Austral
EWA Air