The best of North Madagascar

Days 1 - 2

3* Relais des Plateaux

Breakfast

On arrival in Tana (Antananarivo), you will be met and taken to your hotel, the Relais des Plateaux. After your long flight, you can relax beside the pool. In the afternoon, you may like to explore Tana and enjoy a meal at one of the excellent restaurants in the city.

You can also extend your stay in the Tana, in which case we will move you to a better standard property, more centrally located, and provide a private city guide.

Antananarivo

Days 2 - 8

3* Babaomby Beach Resort

Breakfast

This morning, you will head back to the airport for your flight to Diego in the northeast of the country. Time and tides permitting, you will be taken by road (45 minutes) to a small port to board one of the local Dhows, and then cross over to the Babaomby Beach in the Emerald Sea (around 1 hour). This is one of the most exceptional remote spots on the Planet

North Madagascar

North Madagascar is a unique and untouched paradise for windsurfing and wing foiling. Warm, crystal-clear waters, unspoiled landscapes, and rich culture; it checks all the boxes for those looking for stunning, uncrowded, wind-rich conditions. The island’s vast coastline, exposed to consistent trade winds and swells, is home to countless unexplored surf and wind spots, making it a hidden gem for watersports lovers.

The best spot for a windsurfing holiday to Madagascar is Babaomby Beach on the Emerald Sea, located in the northeastern corner of Madagascar. This is a windsurfer's haven. During the peak season (July-October), winds average 30-35 knots, providing perfect conditions for high jumps, wave riding, and freestyle tricks. The Emerald Sea lagoon, with its diverse wind, wave, and flatwater setups, offers a unique playground for all skill levels and disciplines, from wave sailing to freeriding.

Toreky Island: A favourite for jumps with reliable waves and flatwater run-ups. Ideal for wing foiling and windsurfing.
Suarez Island: Known for its pristine white sand beaches and challenging reef waves. It’s also a hotspot for humpback whale sightings during their migration season.
La Piscine: Boasts the clearest, flattest water in the area, perfect for freestyle and beginners.
The Pass: Offers a chance to switch to port tack for windsurfers craving variety.
Paradise: A tranquil lagoon with mesmerizing turquoise waters and a vibrant local scene.

The wind Stats here ranks among the top 10 windiest locations on the "Windguru" app, with 98% of days exceeding 20 knots. The water temperatures is consistently warm at 26-28°C, suitable for swimsuits or shorty wetsuits. The landscape combines dunes, mangroves, reefs, and sandy islets, offering endless exploration opportunities.

Madagascar's combination of world-class windsurf conditions, rich biodiversity, and breathtaking landscapes create a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It can work for all type of holidays. Perfect for a solo adventure due to the warm, friendly nature of the location. For families, it can make for an epic adventure, especially when combining the beach with some of the many amazing inland adventures. And of couples, it can be an incredible place to share.

Days 8 - 10

4* The Litchi Tree, Amber Mountains

Breakfast

This morning you will cross back over Diego, and then onward to Joffreville, the gateway to exploring the Amber Mountain

Amber Mountains National Park

Days 10 - 11

2* Ankarana Lodge

Breakfast

Today, you will travel from Joffreville to Ankarana (around 4 hours of very bumpy roads). If it is possible to stop en route at the Red Tsingy, your driver will do so.

Ankarana National Park

Ankarana is one of the best places in Madagascar to see the famous limestone tsingy (a geological oddity sculpted by erosion). The limestone massif rises up from the forest, and though a few tiny succulent plants cling to the rocks, the tsingy is largely bare and spikey limestone. A few paths wind through the rocks, and hiking is challenging, but rewarding with some spectacular views out over the reserve. Among the forests and rivers of the lower levels of the park lie several caves, stretching for thousands back into the limestone. Colonies of hundreds of bats live within, and twisted limestone formations glint in the torchlight.

The lower levels of the park are deciduous forest, where crowned lemurs, and Sanford's brown lemurs can be seen among the trees. Two nocturnal lemurs are also present in Ankarana Special Reserve, including the gray mouse lemur and the northern sporting lemur. Even during the day, sleepy-eyed sporting lemurs can be found snoozing in the fork of a tree, although they are most often heard at night-time.

Ankarana is spared the heavy rains that fall on the east coast of Madagascar from December through until April, but this remains the wettest time of year, and the lower reaches of the park are off-limits. In particular, it is not possible to visit the caves during this period, as sudden rainfall and rising waters make this rather dangerous. On the plus side, the plants thrive in the rain, and orchids bloom in the early months of the year. From April onward, the weather becomes drier. June and July are the coolest months of the year and are good times for some of the most challenging hiking activities. The warmer months of October, November, and December are excellent for wildlife: snakes come out to bask in the sunshine, migratory birds arrive from the north, and lemurs are at their most energetic and easily spotted.

Days 11 - 14

4* Tsara Komba Lodge

Full Board

This morning, you can enjoy another walk in the Ankarana before driving to the small port of Ankify (around 3 hours). From here you will catch a boat across to Nosy Komba. On arrival at the stunning Tsara Komba small luxury resort, you can rest your walking boots and put on your flip-flops, ready for some well-earned beach relaxation!

North Madagascar

North Madagascar is a unique and untouched paradise for windsurfing and wing foiling. Warm, crystal-clear waters, unspoiled landscapes, and rich culture; it checks all the boxes for those looking for stunning, uncrowded, wind-rich conditions. The island’s vast coastline, exposed to consistent trade winds and swells, is home to countless unexplored surf and wind spots, making it a hidden gem for watersports lovers.

The best spot for a windsurfing holiday to Madagascar is Babaomby Beach on the Emerald Sea, located in the northeastern corner of Madagascar. This is a windsurfer's haven. During the peak season (July-October), winds average 30-35 knots, providing perfect conditions for high jumps, wave riding, and freestyle tricks. The Emerald Sea lagoon, with its diverse wind, wave, and flatwater setups, offers a unique playground for all skill levels and disciplines, from wave sailing to freeriding.

Toreky Island: A favourite for jumps with reliable waves and flatwater run-ups. Ideal for wing foiling and windsurfing.
Suarez Island: Known for its pristine white sand beaches and challenging reef waves. It’s also a hotspot for humpback whale sightings during their migration season.
La Piscine: Boasts the clearest, flattest water in the area, perfect for freestyle and beginners.
The Pass: Offers a chance to switch to port tack for windsurfers craving variety.
Paradise: A tranquil lagoon with mesmerizing turquoise waters and a vibrant local scene.

The wind Stats here ranks among the top 10 windiest locations on the "Windguru" app, with 98% of days exceeding 20 knots. The water temperatures is consistently warm at 26-28°C, suitable for swimsuits or shorty wetsuits. The landscape combines dunes, mangroves, reefs, and sandy islets, offering endless exploration opportunities.

Madagascar's combination of world-class windsurf conditions, rich biodiversity, and breathtaking landscapes create a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It can work for all type of holidays. Perfect for a solo adventure due to the warm, friendly nature of the location. For families, it can make for an epic adventure, especially when combining the beach with some of the many amazing inland adventures. And of couples, it can be an incredible place to share.

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