Sakalava Traditions — 5 days
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Sakalava Traditions — 5 days

5 days Culture On request Departures all year round — dates of your choosing
Sakalava Traditions — 5 days
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A cruise designed around people as much as landscapes. On Mamoko, the tropical forest shelters giant tortoises and lemurs beside a fishing village; at Baramahamay you visit the village before heading up the mangrove-lined river.

This is the cruise we recommend to travellers who want to understand Sakalava culture — not just photograph it.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Mamoko

13.52°S · 47.92°E

A five-hour sail to Mamoko island: a forest of giant tortoises and lemurs, a fishing village, anchorage facing the island.

Meals : L,D Lodging : Nuit à bord
Day 2

Russian Bay

13.53°S · 47.99°E

West to the historic site of Russian Bay and its long deserted beaches.

Meals : B,L,D Lodging : Nuit à bord
Day 3

Baramahamay

13.75°S · 47.90°E

Coasting past white beaches to the Baramahamay estuary: the village, then upriver between mangroves, flora and fauna.

Meals : B,L,D Lodging : Nuit à bord
Day 4

Nosy Iranja & Sakatia

13.32°S · 48.15°E

Anchorage off the Iranja sandbank, a turquoise swim, then on to Sakatia, the orchid island: a walk to the village.

Meals : B,L,D Lodging : Nuit à bord
Day 5

Tanikely & return

13.49°S · 48.24°E

Early sail to the Tanikely marine reserve, snorkelling in the natural aquarium, back to Nosy Be port and transfer.

Meals : B,L

Tour route

Sakalava Traditions — 5 days

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Included

  • Private boat with full crew
  • Full board on board
  • Guided village visits
  • Snorkelling gear
  • Port and hotel transfers

Not included

  • Flights
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Visa, insurance, crew tips

Prices

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When is the best season for this trip?
The dry season runs April to November, the rainy season December to March — but the climate varies by region: humid in the East, dry in the South. We adapt the itinerary to your dates; ask us for advice.
Is the tour private and adjustable?
Yes — all our trips are private and 100% adjustable: pace, lodges, beach or cruise extensions. Quotes are free, no commitment, answer within 24 hours.
Visa, currency, payment: how does it work?
Visa issued on arrival (stay < 30 days ≈ On requestcash; passport valid 6 months after return). Local currency: the Ariary (On request≈ MGA 3,500). For the trip: 30% deposit on confirmation, balance 30 days before departure, in euros or Ariary.

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