Taxi Brousse Tana to Diego via Nosy Be

Hi crew,

I've been in Mada for almost 4 weeks now and it is an incredible country! Ive been in the south so planning on heading up north around the 10th of October. Would be stoked for a travel buddy! (I fly out from Tana on the 30th)
Main point of post! has anyone used taxi brousse to get to Nosy Be? I'm planning on it taking 4ish days, but would love to get more info on good stop over towns etc, any details? Or should I cringe and pay up to fly from Tana? The sense of adventure and penny pincher in me is wanting a confirmation taxi brousse is possible..

Peace out brussel sprout!

Hey! I just arrived yesterday and after having my wallet stolen (then returned) and paying $20 per taxi ride, and looking up toors that all seem to cost thousands of dollars, not to mention the locals all telling me that I'm going to get robbed if I walk anywhere alone, any time, I'm starting to feel a little out of my depth with my thoughts of traveling alone for cheap and I'd love to meet up and adventure with someone. I'm in Tana right now and in Madagascar until Oct 25th, basically just want to explore, see the wildlife nature and culture and do it as "local" as possible. If you're interested drop me a line!

Hey! Aww man, sounds intense! I'll be in free Tana on the 7th. Are you staying in Tana until then? We could met up, I'll be staying fairly close to the airport. I'll PM you when I figure out how to..

Best of luck with the next week! :)

Hey! Yeah I think I'll still be around, however I am starting to think of booking a tour that would leave on the 9th for 17 days. I'll get back to you as soon as I know for sure. Stay safe! :)

Julia

P.S my wifi keeps dropping so not sure if you got the other message (?) I'm an Aussie chick, English speaking (French/Malagasy attempting) really want to climb or snorkel up north. Something fun. Very flexible :) (removed)
When I get my Malagasy phone sorted I'll give you my number

Okie dokes! Let me know :) Out of interest, are the tours insanely expensive?

I used bus from Tana to Ambanja, started 5:30th in Tana 1am in Amanda by Cristal transport, 68.000ari, Taxi to port 20.000ar 20 mini, speed bot to Hell Vill 20.000ari 20 min.
Rooms start 40.000ari

If you like you can add me on (removed)

Hey, thanks for the info. I had already just bit the bullet and opted for flying.
Thanks again!

Hannah