About this cruise
Set off for 6 days of adventure south of Mangily/Ifaty. Discover the sacred island of Nosy Ve, Tsimanampetsotsa National Park, and the most preserved sites of the southwest coast.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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