Tsara Komba Luxury Beach & Forest Lodge is in the heart of the incredible Nosy Komba. Translated, this means Lemur Island. It is one of the most attractive of the islands in the Nosy Be archipelago. Between the northwestern coast of Madagascar and the Mozambique Channel. The clear blue waters of the ocean are perfect for bathing, and for exploring the sea bed. Or simply for admiring from the superb beaches and the island’s delightful wild, secluded creeks.
The Divine House is the main reception of Tsara Komba Luxury Beach & Forest Lodge. Home to the Atelier des Saveurs restaurant, and the TK bar. There is also different lounges and all offer magnificent panoramic terraces. All of this is surrounded by colorful and deliciously fragrant vegetation. Offering unimpeded views across the bay, the ocean and the Tsaranana mountains on the horizon.
The on site boutique shop has the fine TK Republik® range of goods. Comprised of local arts and crafts (tablecloths, jewellery, spices, rum, fabric, pareos, essential oils, bathroom products, garden herbs, vanilla picked by the villagers, the chef’s jams, mangrove honey and postcards, etc.). Among other things. Countless good ideas to treat yourself or delight your friends by taking home a few souvenirs.
Tsara Komba Luxury Beach & Forest Lodge is a caring Eco Chic luxury lodge. For which the generation of wealth and its redistribution is a basic principal to be pursued each day. Having chosen to employ practices aimed at reducing its environmental impact. To protect this natural environment and to improve living conditions in the neighboring village, for both current and future generations.
Expect excellent service, unsurpassed local friendliness, fine food, luxurious comfort. And a special and truly unique experience when you stay at Tsara Komba.
All the Ocean View Lodges are dotted throughout a luxurious leafy environment offering privacy and tranquility for guests. All offer an incredible sea view. And promise delicious breakfasts at sunrise and a colorful end to your day with a romantic dinner under the stars. They feature a tall, slender architectural design emphasizing exotic materials such as local wood varieties (rosewood, sohihy). And waxed concrete with warm and sober shades. Including beige, greys or browns with shimmering reflections. The roofs made from Ravinala leaves (the traveler’s tree) are very high, providing excellent natural ventilation. Which is further enhanced by the shutter blinds on the sides.
All the lodges have a fan, desk, safe, chest of drawers, and wardrobe. Along with a bathroom with shower opening out onto the exterior. The terraces have sunbeds. Or, enjoy sitting in your private garden for maximum intimacy with an ocean view.
Ocean View Lodge
Six Ocean View Lodges are dotted across the hillside looking out onto the ocean. These cozy homes away from home offer a stylish and comfortable place to stay. Whatever the time of day, a heavenly view awaits you from your shaded terrace. They have a bedroom with king bed surrounded by a mosquito net.
This room accommodates two adults + one child (less than 16 years old).
Ocean View Suite Lodge
Two Ocean View Suite Lodges, one “on the water’s edge” and the other overlooking the beach and the bay. Whether you prefer to be closer to the sea or closer to the stars, these exquisite and cozy lodges are genuine havens of peace. Blending in seamlessly with the generous natural environment. They have huge, delightfully welcoming shaded terraces. The interior layouts and amenities are all conducive to wellness and relaxation. They have a bedroom with king bed surrounded by a mosquito net. The suites also have a living room with two sofa beds.
This room accommodates four people maximum (with 2 people on the sofa beds in the lounge).
Tsara Komba Activities and Experiences
Grab a mask and snorkel and discover the incredible undersea world during a spot of snorkeling. Take a boat ride in a dugout boat or canoe along the creeks while paddling. Head back to the beach for a spot of beach volleyball, beach racquetball, badminton, kiting or Frisbee throwing. The chance to view dolphins on an almost daily basis in the bay or whales at the right time of year is always an incredible and very emotional sight. You will be delighted when you spot them. From the terrace or your Lodge or from the beach.
Information on Activities and Experiences: ↓
Botanical and Vegetable Garden
Stroll through the Eden Garden and cross through the Indigenous Nature Reserve adjoining the property. In order to discover the outstanding fauna and flora. Also home to Baobab & Pachypodium Nursery where young shrubs are grown. Allow yourself to be carried away by the fragrance of the ylang-ylangs or the frangipanis. Not to mention the aroma of pepper, cocoa and coffee flowers, in addition to vetiver or lemongrass. The flamboyant colors of the bougainvillea. Traveler’s palms, mango and banana trees further add to the delightful atmosphere during your stroll.
Swing by the chef’s vegetable garden and familiarize yourself with the variety of crops. From which the finest recipes are prepared for you. In addition to the many varieties of colorful and fragrant flowers, the property’s fairy tale garden is brimming with superb fruit. Along the way you’ll easily recognize the lemons, mango’s, bananas, pineapples, oranges, papayas or passion fruit. But would you know the difference between the pomegranates, and the jack fruit? Or between the kaffir limes, custard apples and soursops? Take the time to see, discover, smell, pick and taste. A walk through the garden stimulates your senses and creates an excellent sense of natural well-being.
Guided Forest Trek
Follow your private guide through the dense and majestic forest bordering the property. Nosy Komba is covered by a lush tropical forest. Home to all kinds of trees or flowers and extremely rich wildlife. You can meet the mischievous Macaco lemurs. The slow but brightly colored chameleons, birds, lizards, frogs and butterflies. You’ll also be passing through vanilla and wild pepper plantations. Bringing a delightful touch of fragrance to your trip.
Your guide will be talking to you about the mysteries and benefits of the medicinal plants found in this huge forest. With the 4 hour trek you can reach the highest point of Nosy Komba and walk back down to the village on the other side. In this case, you’ll return by dugout canoe.
Village Tour and Snorkeling
Onboard a traditional dugout canoe, head for the village of Ampangorina. Here the women embroider tablecloths and the men produce woodcarvings. Share in the life of this bustling village focused on handicrafts.
You will then continue to Nosy Ambariofasy. A charming small island linked to Nosy Ambariode by a white sandbank. The translucent water invites you to a delicious swim and beautiful snorkeling. Allowing you to observe an underwater world of great beauty.
Amazing Diving and Snorkeling
Discover some extraordinary underwater spots whether near the hotel or just a few minutes away. Some of these include Nosy Tanikely, the Ankify wreck, or Manta Point. You will be diving in some superb water swarming with dozens of species of colorful fish. Groupers, rays, parrot fish, and Platax, etc. Plus turtles, starfish, and shellfish. Not to mention, the marvelous corals and giant anemones.
Just 20 minutes from the hotel, dive into a genuine natural aquarium and discover an undersea world. Brimming with fish, turtles, anemones and corals. Each more beautiful than the next. Meeting with a whale shark or a majestic manta ray. After having swam with an attractive turtle or through a shoal of Trevally!
A fast boat ideally suited to this activity means you can reach numerous well-known diving sites around Nosy Komba.
Whether you’re a seasoned diver or a total beginner (training at the PADI dive center). Else, you can just snorkel at any of the islands.
Nosy Iranja
Nosy Iranja, or Turtle island is two small islands linked by a bank of fine sand. This is where turtles come to lay their eggs, hence the name. Sometimes the water completely covers it. It is not uncommon to encounter whales en-route to Nosy Iranja.
To the east is Iranja Kely. It is overrun by lush vegetation and populated by numerous ferns and endemic species. It covers roughly 13 hectares. To the west is Iranja Be. Or, “large island” as it covers almost 200 hectares. It’s home to a fishing village with its traditional huts under the shade of the filaos trees.
From the village, an earth track leads to the highest points of Iranja Be. Where the silhouette of a former lighthouse, built by Gustave Eiffel, can still be admired. To the south, on La Grande Terre, you’ll see Baramahamay Bay. Home to villages specialising in the construction of dugout canoes and dhows. A spectacular and timeless landscape!
On the way back to Tsara Komba Lodge, a stopover on the island of Nosy Antsoha is possible. Where you will meet 3 different species of lemurs.
The Baie Des Russes
In December 1904, a Russian fleet stopped off here on their way to fight in Japan. After staying for 2 months, one ship was left behind. These remaining sailors gave “Russian Bay” its name. Several fishing villages are found here as the region is known for its large fish. Dolphins, whale sharks, manta rays and humpback whales (August to mid November) are all part of the scenery here.
The beaches are also a favorite egg-laying ground for water turtles. While the numerous coral reefs resemble real-life natural aquariums.
Nosy Faly
Nosy Faly, known as the Sacred island, as it is home to the tombs of the local dynasty. The Sakalava Bemazava. You’ll discover the immense richness and diversity of its mangrove forest. The protective role of which is vital to the island’s villages as it holds back the full force of the waves. It acts as a genuine nursery for crabs, prawns and other fish. And, the Madagascan sea eagle, a bird of prey you’ll see flying overhead while you’re here.
A disused lighthouse provides a complete 360° panoramic view from the coasts of Grande Ile to Nosy Be and Nosy Komba. Including the Mitsio archipelago.
Lokobe National Park
This protected nature reserve is the archipelago’s last primeval forest. Follow your guide through the dense tropical forest to discover a unique world of plants and flowers. Alongside more than 350 animal species. This makes Lokobe popular with scientists from all around the world and all lovers of plants and wildlife. From insects, primates, lemurs, including a lemur endemic to the reserve; the Eulemur macaco. As well as frogs, chameleons, birds, and reptiles.
Nosy Sakatia
Nosy Sakatia is known as orchid island for its abundance of wild orchids. It is certainly the most authentic of the islands. On the way to Nosy Sakatia, it is common to encounter whales and whale sharks in season. This well preserved island on the West Coast of Nosy Be is home to numerous sites. Highly appreciated by both the scientific and ornithological communities. And a protected area for sea turtles has been created.
Nosy Be
Nosy Be, also known as Ambariobe (the “Large Island” in the local dialect) is also referred to as the fragrant island. This is due to the fragrances of cinnamon, and frangipani. But above all ylang-ylang which delights great perfume makers the world over.
The picturesque craftsman’s villages are worth a visit. As is the flower and spice distillery, or the Sacred Tree. Plus the colorful market of Ambanja, Mont Passot or the attractive beach at Andilana.
The Mitsio Archipelago
The Mitsio archipelago is a volcanic archipelago. The main island, La Grande Mitsio is inhabited by fishermen and stock rearers. There are a host of smaller white sandy islands bordered by incredible creeks and lush vegetation. Tsarabanjina is one of the most beautiful of these. This island shelters a highly-diversified fauna. Lemurs, chameleons or giant bats. You will also see whales, dolphins, marine turtles and stingrays. Dive into the amazing nature the island offers.
Fishing
Fishing enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice. Sports fishing, dragnet fishing, rod fishing, popper fishing or spinning. And traditional bottom fishing (squid fishing) in a pirogue. Whatever type of fishing you enjoy, guides will show you the best spots in the archipelago.
The most frequently encountered fish varieties are swordfish, marlin, Jack Crevalle, African red snapper, king mackerel, dogtooth tuna, wahoo, dolphinfish, and barracudas. Fishing is usually on a catch-and-release-basis.
Wellness and Relaxation
Relax with incredible massages using Madagascan essential oils.
Wining and Dining at Tsara Komba Luxury Beach and Forest Lodge
An integral part of the experience at Atelier des Saveurs restaurant is the Creative Gastronomy. Mouthwatering dishes are guaranteed to delight your eyes and taste buds each day. The Chef brings expressive and colorful cuisine combining natural products in simple and subtle harmonies. Which really bring the delicate and bolder dishes to life. With the addition of the occasional unexpected taste to bring you a whole new flavorful sensation. The marvelous fish (swordfish, mahi-mahi, tuna…). And shellfish (spiny lobsters, crabs or prawns) from Madagascar, caught each day locally. The succulent zebu meat and the delicacy of the duck have inspired him to produce some amazing dishes. Cooked in the “Slow Food“ spirit using premium, organic or wild products. Guaranteeing healthy and balanced dishes. The Chef also expresses his creative talent when it comes to preparing tasty gourmet vegan menus. The menu naturally includes refined and irresistible desserts with numerous compositions featuring Madagascan vanilla and chocolate.
Dine in your location of choice for a romantic and unique dinner. From the Atelier des Saveurs to the terrace at your lodge. From the beach to the Lover’s Deck alongside the ocean. Your table will be laid out majestically for you and you alone, while your divine menu will be based around lobster or camarons according to your preferences, washed down with excellent Champagne or fine wine. A private waiter is at your disposal throughout the whole experience. Enjoy a splendid view across the bay, at dusk with the flickering candlelight.
Or, during a gourmet picnic served during an outing. Everything is possible, all you need to do is make your choice!
Tsara Komba Luxury Beach and Forest Lodge Accommodation Rates
Lodge Ocean View 90 m2
Lodge Suite Ocean View 120 m2
Per Adult / Child
Double
Single
Double
Single
Mid Season 11th January to 28th March 2024 and 1st to 18th December 2024 (min 3 nights)
Adult
€320
€450
€375
€525
Child 5 – 10 y *
€115
€140
Child 11 – 15 y *
€165
€190
Adult Extra Bed ** (16 y +)
N/A
€245
Spring & Fall Season 29th March to 8th July 2024 and 1st September to 30th November 2024 (min 4 nights)
Adult
€335
€475
€390
€550
Child 5 – 10 y *
€120
€145
Child 11 – 15 y *
€170
€195
Adult Extra Bed ** (16 y +)
N/A
€260
Peak Season 9th July to 31st August 2024 and 19th December 2024 to 10th January 2025 (min 5 nights)
Adult
€350
€500
€405
€575
Child 5 – 10 y *
€125
€150
Child 11 – 15 y *
€180
€200
Adult Extra Bed ** (16 y +)
N/A
€275
* in a same Lodge as parents with 1 x extra bed max in Lodge Ocean View 90m2. Max 2 x extra beds in Lodge Suite Ocean View. ** 2 x Adult or Child Extra Beds max Child under 15 y in a separate Lodge: less 20% on Adult Rates, single or double Child under 4 y in a same Lodge as parents: Complimentary
Late check out (12 pm – 5 pm) €220 per Lodge per day
Rates include : Breakfast, lunch and dinner served at the Restaurant L’Atelier des Saveurs, in The Divine House main lodge. Rates don’t include : Beverages, bar expenses, À la carte or additional meals, activities, escapades, room service, transfers, tourist tax to be paid onsite.
Also excluded are the Conservation & Community Fees: Currently €75 per adult and €40 per child under 16 y, per stay. This is to support the local populations and the preservation of the environment.
Tsara Komba Luxury Beach & Forest Lodge Special Offers
Free Night Offer
11th January to 28th March 2024 and 1st to 18th December 2024: Pay for 4 nights and get 1 night free (4=5). Or get 2 nights free on a 7 night stay (5=7). Or 4 nights free on a 14 night stay (14=10)
29th March to 8th July 2024 and 1st September to 30th November 2024: Pay for 5 nights and get 1 night free (5=6) Or get 2 nights free on a 12 night stay (10=12)
9th July to 31st August 2024 and 19th December 2024 to 10th January 2025: Pay for 10 nights and get 2 nights free (10=12)
Please note: For free nights, lunch and dinner are an extra charge.
Early Bird Offer
10% discount if booking 4 nights and confirmed and paid for at least 5 months before the stay begins. Not applicable to honeymoon/anniversary offers. Valid all year.
Guests celebrating their honeymoon or wedding anniversary at Tsara Komba Lodge, are in for romantic and loving stays. Guests will receive: Breakfast in complete privacy in your room (with complimentary room service). Step aboard a private boat and have a toast in the middle of the bay while admiring the amazing sunset. Enjoy a romantic candlelight dinner served on the terrace of your room. A tasting of the delicious range of homemade arranged rums.
Honeymoons: The stay has to occur within 1 year of the wedding. Marriage or Civil Partnership anniversaries: Applicable from the 5th and the following with 3-years of interval. The stay has to occur in the year of the anniversary. The marriage or Civil Partnership certificate must be produced on request.
Valid: All year except 19th December 2024 to 11th January 2025. Minimum 4 night stay. Can be combined with the free night special.
2. Sweet Honeymoon Dream Package
Stay 5 nights or more at Tsara Komba Lodge on your honeymoon and receive:
Forest trek with a Guide – discover the richness of local fauna and flora. Step aboard a private boat and have a toast in the middle of the bay while admiring the amazing sunset. Enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner served on the terrace of your lodge.
3. Extra Sweet Honeymoon Dream Package
For honeymooners that want the most out of their time at Tsara Komba Lodge. This package is from €1890 per person* in a Lodge Ocean View 90m². Or €2100 in a Lodge Ocean View 120m². For the 6 nights. It includes: Listed honeymoon experiences*** + 5 nights, full board + 1 free night** with breakfast. Return airport transfers
*Add 5% for spring and fall season and 10% for peak season. **Lunch and dinner are not included on the free night.
***Honeymoon Experiences: Enjoy a romantic breakfast on the beautiful beach of Nosy Tanikely Island. Explore the island and the Marine Reserve that offers spectacular snorkeling. Admire the wild coves on a charming pirogue ride around the island of Nosy Komba. Discover the local crafts of his village. Relax with a massage with essential oils from Madagascar lavished on the terrace of your Lodge facing the bay. Enjoy a cooking class with the chef. Or go for a trek in the forest of Nosy Komba, accompanied by a guide. Enjoy a Cocktail Time or Tea Time served aboard a private boat. In the middle of the bay and admire the sunset. Enjoy romanticism with this Champagne dinner on the Lover’s Deck or on the beach (see under Dining).
Valid: All year but cannot combine with other offers.
Diving and Wild Island Escapades Packages Information ↓
Amazing Madagascar Scuba Diving Package
Stay for 6 nights and get 8 sublime dives in remarkable spots in the heart of the Nosy Be Archipelago. Plus 4 great experiences* From €2 290 per person sharing in a Lodge Ocean View 90 m2 Listed experiences + 5 nights, full board + 1 free night* with breakfast.
*Experiences included: Enjoy a Cocktail Time by private boat in the heart of the mangrove, the only forest having its roots in the water. Enjoy a “Seafood” dinner served on the terrace of your Lodge. Relax thanks to a massage with Madagascar essential oils lavished on the terrace of your Lodge. Admire the wild coves in a charming pirogue ride around the island of Nosy Komba and discover the local crafts of its village.
**Lunch and dinner are not included on the free night.
A boat adapted to the activity allows access to the many famous diving sites of the Nosy Be archipelago chosen by the instructors. Organization of 2 dives per day with a qualified diving instructor. Escapades at sea on a private boat (4 to 6 persons max) with a Captain and a Guide/Waiter. Proof of PADI or CMAS diving diploma required to dive.
The Amazing Scuba Diving Package is not available in February.
Tsara Komba Lodge 6 night Amazing Scuba Diving Package Rates
Lodge Ocean View 90 m2
Lodge Suite Ocean View 120 m2
Per Adult / Child
Double
Single
Double
Single
11th January to 28th March 2024 and 1st to 18th December 2024 (min 3 nights)
Adult
€2 290
€2 890
€2 580
€3 230
Child (11 – 15 y) diver
€1 325
€1 455
Child (11 – 15 y) non diver
€1 000
€1 125
Child (5 – 10 y) non diver
€690
€840
Adult Extra Bed (16 y or +) diver
N/A
€1 850
Adult Extra Bed (16 y or +) non diver
N/A
€1 530
* in a same Lodge as parents with 1 extra bed max ** 2 x Adult or Child Extra Beds max
Add 5% for spring and fall season and 10% for peak season.
Wild Island Escapades Package
Stay for 7 nights and get 7 x fantastic experiences* with a variety of adventure! From €2 900 per person sharing in a Lodge Ocean View 90 m2 Listed experiences + 6 nights, full board + 1 free night* with breakfast. Sea excursions are on a private boat (4 to 6 persons) with a Captain and a Guide/Waiter. Shore excursions with a Guide.
Go off to explore Nosy Sakatia, known as orchid island. A preserved island on the West Coast of Nosy Be. Home to numerous sites highly appreciated by both the scientific and ornithological communities. And a protected area for sea turtles.
Discover the island of Tanikely with a guide. Its Marine Reserve is a real natural aquarium. Offering spectacular snorkeling.
Admire the wild coves on a charming pirogue ride around the island of Nosy Komba and discover the local handicrafts of its village.
A double escape to the island of Nosy Mamoko (waterfall, giant tortoises, lemurs). Visit the baobab village on the mainland. Then a stop on the island of Nosy Kisimany to enjoy the beach. Enjoy a delicious chef’s picnic, with fresh fish caught and prepared by your guide.
Enjoy a Cocktail Time in the mangrove, the only forest having its roots in the water.
At the water’s edge, the Lover’s Deck will be privatized for an intimate dinner.
Enjoy your breakfast in the privacy of your lodge. Breakfast room service is offered during your stay.
Tsara Komba Lodge 7 Night Wild Island Escapades Package Rates
Lodge Ocean View 90 m2
Lodge Suite Ocean View 120 m2
Per Adult / Child
Double
Single
Double
Single
Mid Season 11th January to 28th March 2024 and 1st to 18th December 2024 (min 3 nights)
Adult
€2 900
€4 000
€3 150
€4 300
Child 5 – 10 y *
€930
€1 260
Child 11 – 15 y *
€1 275
€1 400
Adult Extra Bed ** (16 y +)
N/A
€1 890
Add 5% for spring and fall season and 10% for peak season.
* in a same Lodge as parents with 1 x extra bed max in Lodge Ocean View 90m2. Max 2 x extra beds in Lodge Suite Ocean View. ** 2 x Adult or Child Extra Beds max Child under 15 y in a separate Lodge: less 20% on Adult Rates, single or double Child under 4 y in a same Lodge as parents: Complimentary
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