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Community trip report mentioning Banc des Licornes among good Nosy Be sites.
Dive Spot Guide•
Banc des Licornes
Madagascar coral plateau with rays, stonefish, and reef life.
Local operator required
Boat support is the normal way to reach the site and keeps the dive simple.
Nosy Sakatia reef plateau with strong coral, frequent rays, and a shallow-to-moderate profile.
About Banc des Licornes
Banc des Licornes is a boat-accessed coral plateau on Nosy Sakatia in Madagascar. The site is known for a healthy, colourful reef field, abundant fish life, and regular ray passes, making it a classic warm-water reef dive rather than a deep or technical one. The reef is compact, easy to read, and full of visual detail, with stonefish and other reef life tucked across the plateau.
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Research Estimate At Banc des Licornes
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Banc des Licornes?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Banc des Licornes Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
13m - 19m
Depth Note
Plateaus at 13-19 m with a shallow-to-moderate reef profile.
Best Season
Year-round, with April to December described as the best window.
Typical Conditions
Boat-accessed coral plateau diving with good visibility, light current, and strong reef structure.
Safety & Access At Banc des Licornes
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Dangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Stonefish are reported in high numbers; maintain good buoyancy and avoid contact with the reef.
Access Restrictions
Boat access through local Nosy Sakatia dive centers.
Local Intel For Banc des Licornes
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The plateau is easy to read and is known for healthy coral, fish, and frequent ray passes.
Freediving
The shallow plateau can be appealing from the surface, but the site is set up as a scuba reef dive.
Snorkeling
The reef is visually attractive from above, but the best wildlife is encountered underwater.
Wildlife at Banc des Licornes
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Banc des Licornes
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Banc des Licornes
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
