Nosy Ankao
Sink your feet into the pearly sands of a remote island sanctuary where you'll taste sweet jasmine on the breeze while gazing at a thousand sparkling shades of turquoise.
Madagascar's first 5 star eco luxury accommodation
Pioneering blue safaris
History
The largest of five islands in the archipelago, Nosy Ankao has an interesting history. A transient location for seasonal fisherman, the one small village lost its entire population (of around 10) after they ate turtle meat which was poisoned by seasonal algea. In the 1990's the island was used by 'pirates' as a way to avoid police control on the roads between the Sava and Diana regions of northern Madagascar.
In 1998, Ibis Algoculture was created as a way to preserve the area, reduce fishing pressure and provide alternate employment through seaweed farming. The waters surrounding the archipelago are rich with nutrients and provide a fantastic environment for coral and marine life.
After many years of success, in 2010, following several episodes of extreme water heat, the algae production began to collapse which is how Time + Tide Miavana was born; an eco luxury accommodation development to ensure Nosy Ankao and the archipelago's protection.
After many years of success, in 2010, following several episodes of extreme water heat, the algae production began to collapse which is how Time + Tide Miavana was born; an eco luxury accommodation development to ensure Nosy Ankao and the archipelago's protection.
Eco luxury
Our people
The family is revered in Africa. It's a precious bond, a connection of hearts and spirits that is unbreakable. At Time + Tide, we're that kind of family.
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The largest of five islands in the archipelago, Nosy Ankao has an interesting history. A transient location for seasonal fisherman, the one small village lost its entire population (of around 10) after they ate turtle meat which was poisoned by seasonal algea. In the 1990's the island was used by 'pirates' as a way to avoid police control on the roads between the Sava and Diana regions of northern Madagascar.
In 1998, Ibis Algoculture was created as a way to preserve the area, reduce fishing pressure and provide alternate employment through seaweed farming. The waters surrounding the archipelago are rich with nutrients and provide a fantastic environment for coral and marine life.
After many years of success, in 2010, following several episodes of extreme water heat, the algae production began to collapse which is how Miavana was born; an eco luxury accommodation development to ensure Nosy Ankao and the archipelago's protection.
In 1998, Ibis Algoculture was created as a way to preserve the area, reduce fishing pressure and provide alternate employment through seaweed farming. The waters surrounding the archipelago are rich with nutrients and provide a fantastic environment for coral and marine life.
After many years of success, in 2010, following several episodes of extreme water heat, the algae production began to collapse which is how Miavana was born; an eco luxury accommodation development to ensure Nosy Ankao and the archipelago's protection.
