Aims & Objectives
To contribute to the rehabilitation of the lemur species which have been stolen of their natural habitats.
Schedule
Monday to Friday
On Monday, after breakfast, you will meet Lemuria Land’s team and visit Lemuria Land. Throughout the week your day will begin by cleaning the lemurs’ cages from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. After that, you will have a 15 minutes short break followed by collecting fruits and green leaves for the lemurs. You will also get to prepare their feed and feed them. Then you will enjoy your picnic lunch at 12:00 noon followed by a break till 2:00 p.m.
Daily activities
Cleaning the lemur’s cages, cutting grass or planting trees whose leaves are eaten by lemur in the wild and helping the staff take care of the cages is also part of your mission. The aim is to have the cages larger so that the lemurs can enjoy a better environment and one that is close to wildlife at this center. Your daily work ends by 4:45 p.m. after taking the lemurs back to their cages. Daily activities will be planned by our coordinator on-site as per the requirements and needs.
Location
Nosy is an island off the northwest coast of Madagascar. Nosy Be is Madagascar’s largest and busiest tourist destination. It has an area of 320.02 square kilometers and its population was estimated at 73,010. Nosy Be means “big island” in the Malagasy language. The island was called Assada during the early colonial era of the 17th century.
Here you’ll find volcanic lakes, lemurs, rum distilleries, Ylang Ylang plantations and breathtaking coral reefs that are practically begging to be explored. In May, come to experience the four-day Donia Music Festival. Perfectly located on the Indian Ocean between Africa and Asia, Nosy-Be evokes feelings of discovery and adventure, the rich and endemic biodiversity will have begging for more. There are many spots that are perfect for ones who seek a golden opportunity to swim among turtles, stingrays or manta rays.
Accommodation & Food
In our center, there is a dining room, a lounge area where you can hang out with fellow participants and a beautiful garden to relax. A balcony and large roof terrace is also available for you to spend some quality time. Furthermore, there is a refrigerator which you are welcome to use to store food and beverages.
Available Room Types
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Standard Room
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All meals included
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Yes *
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Free beverages
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Yes **
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Persons per room
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4 -6
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Wifi in public areas
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No
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Laundry facilities
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Yes ***
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Safety box
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No
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Lockable rooms
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Yes
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Hot shower
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No
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Private bathroom
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No
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Bed linen
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Yes
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Towels
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No
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Air conditioning
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No
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Fan
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Yes
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Mosquito protection
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Yes
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* Three meals per day during weekdays and two per day on weekends
** Water
*** At an additional fee
Food Arrangements
The meals are a mix of Western and Malagasy food, consisting mainly of vegetarian dishes including rice and vegetables. You can expect to have a chicken dish about twice a week. You can also use the kitchen facilities to cook for yourself or eat out at any of the local restaurants at your own expense.
Facilities
ATM
The closest ATM to the Center is about 15-20 minutes away by bus or Tuk-Tuk from the accommodation.
Supermarket
The closest local supermarket is around 15-20 minutes away by bus or Tuk-Tuk from the accommodation.
Mandatory Orientation Day
On the Monday of your first week at this location, you will join our orientation day, to familiarize you with the surroundings as well as local culture. Your program will continue as usual from Tuesday onward throughout the rest of the week.
Schedule
- Welcome, introduction to Madagascar and the team, House rules, Dos and Don’ts, Code of – – -Conduct and handling of documents
- Introduction about the neighbourhood and prices for taxi, tuk-tuk etc.
- Visit Ambatloka to get SIM Cards and visit the market area
- Lunch
- Malagasy Language lesson
- Activities & Events
No scheduled activities outside the program.
Sights & Surroundings
You can get sun-drenched all year-round, and Nosy Be is a paradise for aqua activities. Nosy Be offers you a variety of activities which you can engage in your free time. The golden beaches are the highlights of Nosy be where you can swim, snorkel or even if you want to just sit back and enjoy the sunshine. Some of the beaches are namely:
- Palm Beach
- Andilana Beach
- Ambatoloaka Beach
Andilana Beach
Nature enthusiasts and adventure lovers certainly find happiness around Nosy Be. Diurnal and nocturnal endemic lemur species, unique bird species, reptiles or indigenous plants and animals can be spotted among these breath-taking landscapes during your Nosy-Be weekend getaways.
