Morondava - Mangily/Ifaty April 15-24
from 950€
Morondava - Mangily/Ifaty April 15-24
10 days of coastal exploration southward
from
950€
per person
Full boardMIGRATORY CRUISE: MORONDAVA TO MANGILY/IFATY
Migratory cruise: 10 days of navigation along Madagascar's southwest coast, discovering isolated and preserved sites. Sailing, wild anchorages, encounters with Vezo communities.
Detailed Itinerary
Morondava - Departure - Boarding at Nofy Be Club House. Installation on board and navigation briefing. Departure at high tide for our first navigation southward. Dinner on board under the stars.
Belo sur Mer - Arrival at Belo sur Mer, capital of traditional shipbuilding. Visit the shipyards where schooners are built using ancestral methods. Walk through this authentic village frozen in time.
La Saline - Menaky - Excursion to traditional salt pans. Picnic in a bottle baobab forest at Azad's. Discovery of Menaky salt port. Navigation southward.
Morombe - Arrival at Morombe, a small coastal town with a western feel. Provisioning and discovery of this lively stopover. Possibility of evening outing.
Nosy Andriamitaroka - Navigation to this islet inhabited by nomadic Vezo fishermen. Snorkeling, paddle-boarding and meeting with families settled here during fishing season.
Andavadoaka - Discovery of this preserved village and its incredible bush hospital serving isolated communities. Anchorage in the bay.
Assassins Bay - Entry into this splendid legendary bay. Anchorage below the guardian's house. Paddle-boarding, walking and exploration. Surfing possible if swell permits. Evening around a campfire.
Assassins Bay - Ambatomilo - Day of exploration then navigation to Ambatomilo. Swimming in the calm waters of the lagoon protected by the coral reef. Climbing the dunes for a breathtaking view.
Salary - Navigation to Salary. Snorkeling on the coral reef, paddle-boarding. Visit to Vezo fishing villages. Evening with local musicians.
Mangily/Ifaty - Arrival - Final navigation to our final destination. Arrival at Mangily/Ifaty. Disembarkation and end of adventure.
Cruise Highlights
Unique experiences
- Belo sur Mer - Temple of traditional shipbuilding
- Assassins Bay - Legendary bay with crystal clear waters
- Vezo villages - Authentic encounters with nomadic fishermen
- Coral reef - Exceptional snorkeling
- Sunsets - Daily shows on the west coast
What to Expect
- Navigation style: Coastal sailing with daily discoveries
- Accommodation: Full board on traditional sailing boat
- Cultural level: Strong interaction with local communities
- Physical level: Moderate - suitable for all ages
- Capacity: 8 passengers maximum
Itinerary subject to weather conditions and seasonal variations. The order of stops may be modified according to winds and tides.
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