Andilana Reef Dive Site — Madagascar
About Andilana Reef
A beautiful reef off the northern tip of Nosy Be featuring some of the most impressive hard coral formations in the region. Massive table corals spanning 3m across create cathedral-like structures, while staghorn coral thickets provide shelter for juvenile fish. Hawksbill turtles are resident and can be observed feeding on sponges. During plankton blooms from September to November, reef manta rays visit the area to feed, sometimes in groups of 3–5. An exceptional site combining healthy reef ecology with megafauna potential.
Site Information
- Depth: 6–22 m
- Difficulty: intermediate
- Site type: reef
- Current: Light current, occasionally moderate
- Best time: April–November
- Region: Madagascar
Highlights
- Table corals
- Hawksbill turtles
- Reef manta rays
- Staghorn thickets
- Coral ecology