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You will be met by the operation’s driver holding a sign with the name Radama Fishing. There is a 40 minutes’ drive to your hotel of the first night, owned by the operation. Nosy Be is a pleasant town with some tourism – the main strip is a short taxi drive from the hotel, and it’s safe to go out for a drink and dinner in town, otherwise there is an excellent restaurant about one popper cast away from the hotel. The distance to the beach and the boats that will take you fishing the next day is about the same.
You spend the first day fishing your way to the camp, so have you gear rigged and ready in the morning – the crew is ready to help if you need it. Your other luggage will be transported separately on the camp’s supply boat. Late afternoon you reach Radama Fishing Camp in Nosy Antanimora – keep the Speedos on top in the suitcase, because they will be the first thing you look for when you get there.
Bring your wife or other non-fishing guests – they are as welcome as you are, even at the camp, and will have the time of their life if they like beach walks, snorkeling or a nap in the shade to the sound of cicadas. Also, consider staying a few more nights at the hotel in Nosy Be before or after fishing.