South of Mangily Cruise - 6 days 6 nights

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Mangily/Ifaty coast - Departure to the south

South of Mangily Cruise - 6 days 6 nights

Complete exploration of southwest Madagascar

Duration
6 days
6 nights
Route
Mangily/Ifaty - Mangily/Ifaty

from

800€

per person

Full board

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.

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Exceptional landscapes of southern Madagascar
Exceptional landscapes of southern Madagascar
Nofy Be crew
Nofy Be crew
The Nofy Be sailing
The Nofy Be sailing
Nofy Be cruise
Nofy Be cruise

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