South of Mangily Cruise - 6 days 6 nights
Complete exploration of southwest Madagascar
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SOUTH OF MANGILY CRUISE - 6 DAYS 6 NIGHTS
Exploration cruise: 6 days of complete discovery of southwest Madagascar, including the sacred island of Nosy Ve and its rare birds, Tsimanampetsotsa National Park and the region's most preserved sites.
Detailed Itinerary
- Day 1
Departure from Mangily - Morning luggage embarkation, snorkeling or diving at the Rose Massif. Lunch on board, paddle-boarding or surf depending on conditions. Night navigation to Sarondrano at high tide.
- Day 2
Sarondrano and its dunes - Morning arrival at Sarondrano. Walk on the superb dune overlooking the village and lagoon, surrounding area discovery. Aperitif at Andrea's at sunset. Night navigation to Anakao.
- Day 3
Anakao village - Village walk and surrounding area discovery, paddle-boarding, snorkeling, diving option with local club. Aperitif at Peter Pan's, night anchored behind the coral barrier.
- Day 4
Sacred island of Nosy Ve - Navigation to the sacred island to observe Madagascar's only nesting site of the red-tailed tropicbird. Anchorage at Nosy Satrana facing Diego's incredible structure. Night navigation to Ambola.
- Day 5
Tsimanampetsotsa National Park - Zebu cart ride to the national park. Park visit and picnic in this exceptional site. Final swim before night navigation to Saint-Augustin.
- Day 6
Saint-Augustin and flamingos - Visit Saint-Augustin and flamingo observation. Walk to the spring for "al fresco" swim and waterside picnic. Night navigation back to Mangily.
- Day 7
Return to Mangily - Entry into the lagoon opposite Mangily in the morning as tide permits, for final disembarkation.
Highlights
Exceptional Sites
- Sacred island of Nosy Ve - Only nesting site of the red-tailed tropicbird
- Tsimanampetsotsa National Park - Salt lake and unique ecosystem
- Saint-Augustin flamingos - Privileged ornithological observation
- Authentic villages - Meetings with Vezo communities
Not included: Drinks, dives and surfboard rentals not included in price. Dives with local club in Anakao are optional and paid separately.
Conditions: Navigation times are approximate and depend on wind direction and strength. Program subject to weather conditions, tides, and of course, your desires.
Privileged observations: This cruise offers unique ornithological observation opportunities with the red-tailed tropicbird and flamingos in their natural habitat.
Photo Gallery
Exceptional landscapes of southern Madagascar
Southern baobab forest - Tsimanampetsotsa
Marine life of the coral reef
Authentic southern villages
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