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Coral Garden

Nosy Be · Madagascar

A sprawling shallow reef plateau north of Nosy Be renowned for its exceptional hard coral diversity — table corals the size of dining tables shade a labyrinth of staghorn thickets, brain corals, and sea fans that rival any reef in the Indian Ocean. This site receives less visitor pressure than Nosy Tanikely and the result is a wilder, more intimate experience where whale sharks glide through in the season and reef whitetip sharks rest in sandy channels between coral bommies. The gentle slope from 5 to 25 metres suits all certification levels while rewarding experienced divers who explore the outer wall.

Conditions

Depth

5 to 25 m

Open water and up

Current

Usually gentle

Can pick up on the edge

Visibility

15 to 25 m

Clearest in the calm season

Water

23 to 30°C

3mm wetsuit

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Gear

  • Basic kit

    • Mask and fins
    • BCD and regulator
    • 5mm full wetsuit · cooler water
    • Dive computer