Nestled on the southern coast of Nosy Komba, Madagascar, Time + Tide Tsara Komba is just 25 minutes by boat from Nosy Be. This former volcanic island, now cloaked in lush forest, is a paradise where the gentle breeze, bird songs, and crashing waves create an unforgettable ambience. Time + Tide Tsara Komba features only 8 exclusive suites, ensuring an intimate and cosy setting amidst a breathtaking tropical garden. Here, the only way to travel is on foot, by pirogue, or by boat, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the natural beauty. Whether you prefer lounging on fine sandy beaches, swimming in turquoise waters, diving, hiking, sailing, or fishing, our lodge offers an array of activities to suit every preference for a true forest-to-reef safari experience. Time + Tide Tsara Komba is not just a destination. Here, you can unwind, reconnect with nature and experience the beauty of Madagascar in its purest form.
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Oh what a stunning property this is!!! From the moment you arrive on the boat you are greeted with a smile and you feel like you are on a deserted island, but with 5 star facilities! The rooms are stunning, very spacious and comfortable. The location is to die for, with the beautiful beach at your doorstep; our room was the one at the very bottom so we were literally a few steps away from the beach, which we loved! The staff are incredible and from the get-go, Maryse, the hotel GM went our of her way to make us feel welcome . We had a hiccup with our flight as it got delayed and we arrived past the cut-off time that the hotel is legally allowed to take you on the boat to the hotel so we had to spend the night on the main island. While that wasn't ideal, Maryse took care of it all and made sure we were on the first transfer to the paradise that is Tsara Komba the next morning. The food at Tsara Komba is outstanding and the restaurant has magnificent views so every meal is such a treat. With only a few rooms, the service is impeccable while remaining friendly. I really can't wait to go back to this hotel!
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Date of stay: July 2023
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The Tsara Lodge on the Island of Nosy Komba was a wonderful reward for all of our driving discomfort touring Madagascar and making our way there from Diego Suarez. We had the beach front large cabin and it was amazing! Comfortable beds, hot showers, and the Staff brought us our meals to our deck so we wouldn't have to climb the stairs to eat in the restaurant each meal. My husband did the Fishing Excursion that was offered by the Lodge and together we did the 'Swim with the Whale Sharks & Sea Turtle excursion - that was the highlight for sure!! Nava and her crew at the Tsara Lodge were incredible - Nava is very passionate about the Tsara Lodge and the comfort and enjoyment of her quests! Turn down service included lighting of citronella candles that kept the bugs at bay and created a dreamy ambiance at bed time. The meals were excellent, although a bit fancy for us, we're more a meat and potatoes family rather than octopus and couscous. Never the less we enjoyed every meal and loved just relaxing on the beach or wading in the turquoise water or reading on our deck.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Responded 12 Nov 2023
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us at Tsara Komba and that you felt relaxed and pampered during your stay with us. We will be sure to pass on the message to Nava and the amazing team at Tsara Komba and we look forward to having you stay with us again in the future. Warm regards, The Tsara Komba Team
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I still lack words after an unforgettable and eventful week at Tsara Komba Lodge. Upon arrival you will be warmly welcomed from the boat on the beach. Both Nava and the entire TK team give their very best from the 1st to the last minute. The lodge is many times more beautiful than in the pictures. I couldn't get enough of the view of the whole area until the last day. The food was awesome, in my 11 years as a vegan it was the best par excellence (all fresh and regional). Chef Tina is so creative that you can’t wait to see what comes next every time. For lunch and dinner a 3-course menu is served and you always have two options to choose from for each course. In 8 days, every single dish was unique and never repeated. In the morning you get freshly mixed smoothies, homemade peanuts butter bars and one of the best coffee par excellence (even with soy milk). I had Bungalow No. which is right next to the restaurant and you have the best view in the whole complex in my opinion. Nava was so nice and showed me every single Bungalow so I was really happy to be in No.1. In general, Nava is so passionate about her profession and takes care of one so touchingly that it is already on the 1st. Day a family atmosphere prevails, simply unique. I have booked several excursions (all by in-house boat) with Nava, which I can really recommend all: Nosy Tanikely, Lokobe Park and Nosy Iranja, Mangrove Sunset Cruise. Every single one of them was a highlight. The housekeeping comes twice a day and the room looked super nice and clean every morning and evening. Big thanks to Ludivana from Housekeeping. The young women named Catrichia, Nina and Rosny are super talented all-rounders: about working in the restaurant, on the boat to the great massage (thanks Catrichia), there is nothing the three can't do. Really everyone in this lodge is so friendly, always smiling and even takes the time for a little chat. The trip will be really hard to top and I can't wait to return "home" again:) Á bientôt mes amis.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Room Tip:Unbedingt die Ausflüge zu Nosy Iranja, Nosy Tanikely und in den Lokobe Nationalpark (eigenes...
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My stay at Tsara Komba is unlike any other travel experience I have had in the past, or likely will have in the future. Paradise, perfection, a dream - we all use cliches to describe Tsara Komba because the experience here surpasses what language can capture.
We stayed here as the final part of our 2.5-week honeymoon, and it could not have been a more heavenly way to end our trip. Arriving at Tsara Komba is surreal. You marvel at the stunning collection of lodges on an even more stunning island as you wade barefoot off a boat into soft sand and warm water, greeted by the wonderful Tsara Komba staff.
A note on the staff: The staff of Tsara Komba is something special. There is a distinct community among the staff members that feels genuinely integrated with the larger community living on the island.
Everything at Tsara Komba works seamlessly. At times, it felt like the staff was reading my mind, anticipating my every desire. I've never felt so pampered and cared for. The temperature was somehow always perfect. The food is delicious, with 3 course meals for lunch and dinner every day. Life is very easy here. We were deeply sad when our stay had to come to an end.
Of course, it all comes at a pretty steep price, and the price of excursions and drinks are more in line with American/European hotels than Malagasy ones. But of course, you get what you pay for.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Tsara Komba is an elegant and relaxing establishment perched on the slopes of the island of Nosy Komba, away from the hustle and bustle of Nosy Be. The beautiful rooms and common areas offer an exceptional panorama of Grande Terre and the archipelago.
My friend and I appreciated the welcome and professionalism of the entire team, the gourmet cuisine with its menu renewed for each meal, the attention paid to details and above all to our well-being. Thank you again Nava and Maryse for making our stay a unique and memorable experience. We will come back to Tsara Komba!
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Wow! We only had 3 nights here but wish it was more - although we were there during Covid the resort made every effort to maintain social distancing, all staff wore masks at all times and we felt very safe.
Our room was amazing, great views down to the sea, a beautiful balcony (where we had great massages!!!) and surrounded by luscious forest. There were fans in the room which was great as it was very hot when we were there, although it would have been great to turn the fan speed up a bit more at night!
The food was also a highlight! Amazing menu choices for all meals, excellently prepared and complimented with some great wine choices.
Navi was an excellent host, always available for any questions and although it was still low season was able to arrange a morning of scuba diving for us as well which was great!
There were kayaks and SUPs available, guided walks to the village and up to the top of the island if you feel adventurous.
One of the highlights was dinner down near the beach - lanterns were all set up around the table and the atmosphere was very special!
Thanks to all the staff for giving us such great service and providing us with lots of fantastic memories!
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Date of stay: March 2021
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After 3 day trip from Europe we have reached the shores of the paradise island of Tsara Comba and its top notch beach lodge. From the moment we arrived we had been greeted with warm hospitality and personalized service, making our stay truly unforgettable. The staff is extremely helpful and genuinely friendly offering valuable tips for stay and next destinations. The spacious villas with their luxurious yet sustainable design offer great comfort and had put us immediately in contact with nature. The feeling would be with us throughout the stay as the guests and staff alike walk barefoot all day long. After a day of enjoying the pristine beaches and breathtaking ocean views or unforgettable excursions we had been treated to delicious gourmet cuisine based on locally sourced products. Truly heaven on Earth! Wholeheartedly recommended!
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Beautiful grounds in a tropical garden. The bungalows offer an extraordinary amount of space and privacy. The staff is very friendly and helpful. You will be welcomed on arrival at the beach and farewelled again on departure. You feel constantly cared for. The entire service team is extremely professional. The food is of high quality and very resourceful selected and served (The eye eats with) Only the white wines and the prosecco could be served colder.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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A luxury lodge, isolated from the world and fronting onto a beach. It takes a wet landing to get there. Welcomed and looked after every minute of our stay. Our room has a huge frontage from which we can see the sea and the locals as they walk the beaches (e.g. children going to school) and manage the sea (fishermen). The food is fabulous. We want for nothing. Note there is no air conditioning.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Response from Samantha Lincesso, Marketing at Time + Tide Tsara Komba
Responded 19 Nov 2023
Thank you so much for your spectacular review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed every moment of your stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you to stay with us again in the future. Warm regards, The Tsara Komba Team
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Tsara Komba is beautiful, the rooms lavish, the food amazing and the views stunning. It’s like the picture postcard of a tropical paradise but it could be any tropical island anywhere in the world. To stay here at the end of a 7 week full on tour of Madagascar was the perfect antidote and we loved it. The food was a real highlight - the beetroot veloute, the fruit salad at breakfast mmmm. There were tours and excursions but frighteningly expensive as were drinks, laundry and massage. They surprised us on our last night and served us a romantic dinner down on a deck by the sea which was a lovely gesture. Lots of mossies, they do add coils etc but we got more bites here than anywhere else. Do stay here but do go and see the real Madagascar too!
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Hi Lorraine, you will have to fly to Antananarivo and then internally to Nosy Be, which is an island near Nosy Komba. From Nosy Be airport it is a 20 - 30 minute taxi ride and then a 20 minute boat trip to Nosy Komba. Our travel agents arranged all the transfers with Tsara Komba. We did the journey in reverse: Nosy Komba-Nosy Be- Antananarivo-Nairobi-London. It is well worth the effort but a word of warning about Tsaradia the Madagascan internal airline: all their flights seem subject to some sort of delay or even cancellation so you may want to spend a night in Antananarivo rather than risking a same day connection.
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many thanks for your interest about our Lodge. we do confirm that the regular meals are included in our rates.Hope to see you soon . Best regards.
Good evening , thank you for your interest for Tsara Komba Luxury beach and forest lodge. We invite you to have a lock at our web site and you will discover few packages with activities included. For scuba Diving , on our beautiful island we have an excellent scuba diving center and of course we work with them very closely.
We hope to see you soon at TK. Enjoy your sunday. Best regards. TK team.
Good afternoon , thank you for your interest for Tsara Komba.
we have an amazing marine reserve (25 minutes boating from the lodge) with hundreds of species. Yes we have snorkeling equipment but some very professional divers prefer to bring their own equipment . We hope to welcome you soon and invite you to have a look on our website.
best regards. TK team
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