Mont Passot
The highest point on Nosy Be, offering views of several crater lakes and the islands along the west coast. It is the island's best sunset viewpoint.
Mont Passot rises to about 329 m in the north-central part of the island. Below the summit viewing platform lie several deep blue crater lakes, including Lake Ampariabe. Locals consider the lakes sacred, and there are legends of crocodiles in the water, so swimming is forbidden. In the distance you can see Sakatia Island and the coast of mainland Madagascar. You can drive to the summit, passing ylang-ylang and sugarcane fields along the way. Leave Ambatoloaka about 1 hour before sunset. The drive takes about 30 to 40 minutes. Vendors at the summit sell drinks, and road conditions should be watched when driving down after dark.
Opening hours
All day (best at sunset)
Nearby sights
- Nosy Be
- Nosy Sakatia
- Ambatoloaka
- Andilana Beach
- Lemuria Land
- Hell-Ville Market
- Hell-Ville (Andoany)
- Sacred Tree of Mahatsinjo