A 20-minute boat ride south of Hell-Ville lies the volcanic cone of Nosy Komba. The settlement of Ampangorinana on the north coast is the standard stop on day-trip itineraries: a beach lined with embroidery and woodcarving stalls, a path up to a clearing where habituated black lemurs come down for bananas, and a swimming bay.
The interior of the island is rougher and more rewarding. A footpath climbs over the ridge to villages on the south side that see fewer visitors, and the forest still holds boas and a long list of birds. Many small guesthouses offer overnight stays on the quieter east coast.