Poisson Fantome
Also known as: Ghost Fish
Best time to dive
January to December; July to December; July to November; September to December
What you might see
- FrogfishLikely
- Ghost pipefishLikely
- Moray eelLikely
- NudibranchLikely
- Sea turtleReliably seen
- Whale sharkLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Yes - Nosy Tanikely is a well-known snorkeling destination as well as a dive site
Safety notes
Camouflaged stonefish, scorpionfish and crocodilefish common in the park; standard boat-traffic caution near the reserve
Permits & fees
Nosy Tanikely National Marine Park entrance fee required: approx. 40,000 MGA foreign adult / 4,000 MGA foreign child; 5,000 MGA Malagasy adult / 1,000 MGA Malagasy child (rates effective Jan 2024)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Nosy Be
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.