Ankarea Dive Site — Madagascar
About Ankarea
A deep reef south of Nosy Be renowned for its impressive granite boulder formations draped in vibrant soft corals and enormous gorgonian fans. The boulders create dramatic swim-throughs and overhangs where whitetip reef sharks and nurse sharks rest. In the blue water beyond the reef edge, schools of chevron barracuda and grey reef sharks patrol. Napoleon wrasse are resident and approach divers with curiosity. The combination of topography and marine life makes Ankarea one of Nosy Be's top advanced dives.
Site Information
- Depth: 15–35 m
- Difficulty: advanced
- Site type: reef
- Current: Strong currents possible
- Best time: May–Oct
- Region: Madagascar
Highlights
- Grey Reef Sharks
- Napoleon Wrasse
- Granite Boulders
- Swim-throughs
- Gorgonians