You must arrive to Fascene Airport (NOS) airport before 12 noon, on the Sunday before your program, in order to go straight to the island. 

The last boat departs from Nosy Be to Nosy Komba at approximately 3pm daily, so you need to arrive before 12pm to be able to go directly to camp.

Volunteers arriving between 12 PM and 7 PM on Sunday will be transported from the airport to a hotel/accommodation of your choice in Hellville, but the overnight stay will be at your own cost. You will be able to meet the team at a nearby cafe in Nosy Be the next morning (Monday) and the team will escort you to the boat across to camp on Nosy Komba.

If you are arriving before 12pm on Saturday, you can still get picked up from Nosy Be airport and be taken stright to the island but will need to pay an additional charge for the Saturday night accommodation.

The primary camp, is located on Nosy Komba Island, about 6 miles from Nosy Be, where the international airport is situated. Our facilities include a main house, staff accommodation, and a dining area, along with cold water showers and flush toilet units. You will stay in single gender open air huts, with two to three double bunks in each. Private room upgrades are also available for an additional cost (subject to availability).

Volunteers need to bring their own bedding (thin sheet), pillows, pillowcases, bath towels, mosquito nets, and a lightweight sleeping bag (this is suggested for the cooler months of June to August). Outside of these times you can get away with just a thin sheet as it is hot and humid in Madagascar. 

Power for lights is supplied by solar panels, with a backup generator for the local team that runs 1-2 hours per week. The camp has limited power points available for charging devices and since there is no other electricity at camp, we recommend volunteers bring solar chargers for their devices and to minimise the use of electronic devices. The accommodation is accessible by boat or a 30-minute walk across rocky terrain from the village. WiFi can be found in the local village, and you can also purchase a local SIM card with data when you arrive in Madagascar. The main house accommodates senior staff and serves as a meeting place for volunteers during the day. Large decks line the front of the main house, complete with hammocks, bean bags, and benches. There is also a work area for volunteers, as well as lockable storage boxes available for each hut to store small valuables. Volunteers should bring a padlock to secure personal items in their luggage when not in use.

Please conserve power and water as much as possible during your stay. This includes not leaving lights on unnecessarily, limiting showers to one per day, and turning off the water when not in direct use (e.g., while brushing teeth or lathering up in the shower).

Private Room Upgrade: please contact us directly for options and pricing

*Please note: Upgrade prices can change, so please check the price with us first