Migratory

Morondava - Mangily/Ifaty April 15-24

10 days of coastal exploration southward

Duration
10 days · 9 nights
Route
Morondava → Mangily/Ifaty
Season
Apr – Apr
Board
Full board
Group
10 max
The voyage

About this cruise

10-day migratory cruise from Morondava to Mangily/Ifaty. Discover Belo sur Mer, Assassins Bay, Vezo villages and the turquoise lagoons of the southwest coast. Full board cruise at 950€ per person.

MIGRATORY 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

Day 1

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.

Day 2

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.

Day 3

La Saline - Menaky - Excursion to traditional salt pans. Picnic in a bottle baobab forest at Azad's. Discovery of Menaky salt port. Navigation southward.

Day 4

Morombe - Arrival at Morombe, a small coastal town with a western feel. Provisioning and discovery of this lively stopover. Possibility of evening outing.

Day 5

Nosy Andranombala - Navigation to this islet inhabited by nomadic Vezo fishermen. Snorkeling, paddle-boarding and meeting with families settled here during fishing season. Tents set up for those who prefer to camp, and barbecue on the beach.

Day 6

Andavadoaka - Discovery of this preserved village and its incredible bush hospital serving isolated communities. Anchorage in the bay.

Day 7

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.

Day 8

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.

Day 9

Salary - Navigation to Salary. Snorkeling on the coral reef, paddle-boarding. Visit to Vezo fishing villages. Evening with local musicians.

Day 10

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.

In pictures

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