Just a five-minute pirogue ride (5,000 MGA) across the narrow channel from the southwestern tip of Sainte-Marie, near the airport, brought us to one of Madagascar’s true tropical gems, Nosy Nato, better known as Île aux Nattes. Famous for its complete absence of cars and motorbikes, the...
At the end of our stay in Madagascar, we flew to Nosy Boraha — better known as Sainte-Marie — a long, lush tropical island drifting off Madagascar’s northeastern coast. Fringed by protected coral reefs and lined with dense forests, mangroves, and sleepy fishing villages, the island feels...
Morondava, a coastal city in western Madagascar, served as our base for three days as we explored the Kivalo mangroves, Kirindy Forest, Belo sur Tsiribihina, and the iconic Avenue of the Baobabs. Historically known as Nosy Miandroka until the 19th century, Morondava was once an important...
Kivalo Soa Honko (“Kivalo with beautiful mangroves”) is a community-based ecotourism initiative located about an hour’s drive north of Morondava. Created to promote sustainable tourism and protect a 5,000-hectare mangrove ecosystem, the project was launched in 2018–2019 with support from...
We escaped the crowds and headed to Anakao, a tranquil and remote Vezo fishing village on Madagascar’s southwest coast. Known for its white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons, and exceptional diving and snorkelling—especially around the nearby Nosy Ve islet—it’s also a low-key spot for...
As part of our one-day trip to Nosy Komba, we spent some free time at the uninhabited marine national park near Nosy Be, located on the tiny island of Nosy Tanikely, often described as an “underwater aquarium.” This protected sanctuary—where fishing and nighttime anchoring are...
Today we joined an organised one-day excursion (300,000 MGA) to Nosy Ambariovato, better known as Nosy Komba—the “Island of Lemurs.” This popular trip from Nosy Be is perfect for spotting wildlife, especially black lemurs (Eulemur macaco), experiencing local culture, and unwinding on...
Today, we set out on a full-day adventure from Diego Suarez (Antsiranana) to the breathtaking Les Trois Baies—Sakalava Bay, Pigeon Bay, and Dunes Bay—renowned for their turquoise waters, white sand, and wild, untouched landscapes. The journey itself was part of the experience. We drove...
Our original plan was to drive from Manambato to Mahambo to catch the next-morning boat to St Marie Island with El Condor, but unfortunately, the weather turned bad. We were informed that the first boats might go again after Easter. We got that bad news in the middle of nowhere, some...
We took a half-day boat trip (🎟️15 USD + 23 USD conservation fee) to the famous Prison Island, or Changuu Island. It has a history rooted in controlling and isolating people. Initially, a holding ground for rebellious slaves by Arab traders, it became a quarantine station for infectious...