{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/madagascar/nosy-be","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:29:55.259Z","place":{"city":"Nosy Be","country":"Madagascar","countryCode":"MG","lat":-13.311953,"lon":48.2533986},"safety":{"score":65,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":65,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":61,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent travel media (Sep–Nov 2025) report Nosy Be as safe and welcoming. The vast majority of travelers experience no issues; positive coverage cites tourism infrastructure and friendly locals. Only documented scams and minor theft concerns, not violence, reported.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":76,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":64,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":84,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":72,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":59,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":64,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2026-02-18T11:47:32Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/madagascar"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":2,"label":"Exercise a high degree of 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Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Drought","severity":"green","title":"Drought is on going in Madagascar","distanceKm":448}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Nosy Be is generally safe for tourists, particularly in established tourist areas; it's considered one of Madagascar's safest destinations.","summary":"Nosy Be is safer than mainland Madagascar due to its tourism-dependent economy, which creates a welcoming, well-policed environment for visitors. Violent crime is rare in tourist areas; most travelers report no safety issues. The main risks are petty theft and minor scams, easily mitigated with standard precautions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery and violent street crime are rare in tourist areas; petty theft and opportunistic bag-snatching are the main concerns, not mugging."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur, particularly in crowded markets, beaches, and informal boat areas; keep bags close and avoid displaying valuables."},"safeAreas":["Ambatoloaka","Madirokely","Andilana"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Unlicensed dive operators with poorly maintained equipment claiming PADI certification","Inflated 'tourist prices' at markets and shops; expect overcharging and bargain respectfully","Unofficial guides and tour operators offering services at suspiciously low prices","Beach vendors applying high-pressure sales tactics for trinkets and tours","Taxi fare overcharging, especially for rides from airports or to unfamiliar destinations"],"zones":[{"name":"Hell-Ville/Andoany","level":"caution","note":"Main commercial town; normal urban awareness in markets and streets; petty theft possible"},{"name":"Ambatoloaka","level":"safe","note":"Popular beach hub with high tourism; well-policed but unlicensed dive operators active—verify PADI/SSI certification before diving"},{"name":"Madirokely","level":"safe","note":"Lively beach area with dive shops and tourism services; inspect dive equipment credentials; watch valuables in crowds"},{"name":"Andilana","level":"safe","note":"Northern beach area, quieter than central zones; lower scam/theft activity; standard beach precautions apply"},{"name":"Jinna","level":"safe","note":"Quieter residential area; generally safe for tourists with basic awareness"}]}}