

Best for beginner divers, 5-30m, shore entry, moderate current.
Nosy Tanikely is a protected national park site featuring a reef and wall topography. The site is accessible from the shore and is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 5 to 30 metres and an average depth of 12 metres. Visibility typically fluctuates between 10 and 30 metres, while currents are generally moderate. Divers and snorkellers should remain aware of boat traffic, potential low visibility, sharp coral, stonefish, and sharks in the area. Facilities at the site include toilets. The island is known for its white sand beaches and surrounding coral reef structures.
-13.48400, 48.23822
The park entrance fee is often included in the price of the tour offered by your tour operator or service provider.
Located 45 minutes by boat from Nosy Be town. Access to the island is controlled and subject to a fee.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Oct, Dec
The site data does not provide specific species observations for this location.
Yes, Nosy Tanikely is suitable for beginner divers and snorkellers.
The depth ranges from 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Access to the water at Nosy Tanikely is via the shore.
Yes, this site is suitable for snorkelling and holds a rating of 4 out of 5.
The best months to visit Nosy Tanikely are October and December.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Nosy Tanikely in Hell-Ville. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Divers at Nosy Tanikely in Hell-Ville should be aware of stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Expect moderate currents at Nosy Tanikely in Hell-Ville. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Nosy Tanikely in Hell-Ville typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.