Ifaty - Mangily
The quiet coastal area of Ifaty, featuring the villages of Ifaty, Mangily and Mandio Rano is only some 25km north of Tulear, but the road is so bad that it takes about two hours to drive there! Compared to Anakao, which almost has the same characteristics, Ifaty has an easier access (and is more beautiful too). There are numerous hotels, mainly built out of traditional materials.
For travellers, this place is synonymous for relaxation and beautiful beaches, mostly welcomed after a long trecking tour. Indeed the beaches are beautiful and its closeness to Tulear, where most trips to the South end, make Ifaty a well worth trip to lay down on the beach and do some snorkelling. The reef does not look in great shape but beginners can still enjoy (you can observe wrasse, box/cowfish, parrotfish, angelfish and pipefish).
A further attraction for those missing Sainte Marie are the whales passing by in July and August, as well as an amazing spiny forest along the road just north of Mangilly is well worth a look. If fact, we still prefer the more untouched and pristine beaches of the northern coast (Sakala Bay until Belo su Mer), but Ifaty will also do for a couple of days of complete relaxation. Locals will offer you boat rides on the lagoon, but do not choose your guide Do not choisisssez your guide to the light, trust your hotel who knows the good plans a priori. A half-day on the water is gone quickly!
What to see and do
· Ambotsibotsike
This village on the road to Tulear deserves a visit, because of its superb mangrove. You can go on horseback, mountain bike on a quad. You can come here with a traditional vezo dugout.
· Reniala Private Reserve
Located just 800 meters from the sea, Reniala is a small reserve managed by a local organisation which protects a baobab and spiny forest where visitors can observe rare birds and reptiles.
For further information see Reniala Reserve
For further information see Reniala Reserve
· Ranobe Lake
A rallying point for local wildlife visited regularly by NGOs environmental protection.
· Diving
The southwestern coast of Madagascar is, together with Nosy Be and Sainte Marie islands, the best place to practice diving and snorkeling in Madagascar. You find a detailed list of tour operators and diving centres based on this area on our section Diving and Snorkeling.
· Horse riding
The Ranch Solaris (http://www.ranch-solaris.com, mail: ranch@atimoo.com) offers horse rides and treks along the lagoon, to the Bay of Sainte Augutin and through a beautiful baobab forest.
Where to sleep (Hotels in alphabetical order, prices from 2013)
Budget accommodations
Chez Alex
Phone: 032 04 098 29
Different types of bungalows with sea views and a nice garden. Food is average. Some activities arranged. Price for two people between 20,000 Ar and 40,000 Ar, depending on facilities and location.
Chez Daniel
Small bungalows complex with hot water and shared toilet. Quiet atmosphere and basic meals.
Chez Alex
Phone: 032 04 098 29
Different types of bungalows with sea views and a nice garden. Food is average. Some activities arranged. Price for two people between 20,000 Ar and 40,000 Ar, depending on facilities and location.
Chez Daniel
Small bungalows complex with hot water and shared toilet. Quiet atmosphere and basic meals.
Chez Micheline
Simple bungalows with no running water or electricity. Restaurant with basic meals. Very cheap!
Simple bungalows with no running water or electricity. Restaurant with basic meals. Very cheap!
Reniala Nature Reserve
Basic bungalows with cold water and shared toilet. Recommended for bird watching.
Mora Mora
11 simple but well maintained bungalows on a beautiful site with a nice garden and a pool, with shared or private facilities. A double bungalow between 20,000 Ar and 50,000 Ar
Middle class hotels
Chez Cécile (Sur la Plage)
Phone: +261 20 94 907 00
Mail: surlaplagechezcecile@yahoo.fr
Web: http://www.surlaplagechezcecile.com
Formerly Chez Freddy, very nice set of welcoming basic bungalows with a popular beach bar and a great and cheap restaurant, ideal to meet travellers. Friendly atmospehre and fair prices. Many activities offered. They work together with a local organisation. Very good price-quality relationship. Recommended.
Double bungalows from 22,000 Ar to 38,000 Ar, triple from 47,000 Ar to 78,000 Ar with kitchen.
Basic bungalows with cold water and shared toilet. Recommended for bird watching.
Mora Mora
11 simple but well maintained bungalows on a beautiful site with a nice garden and a pool, with shared or private facilities. A double bungalow between 20,000 Ar and 50,000 Ar
Middle class hotels
Chez Cécile (Sur la Plage)
Phone: +261 20 94 907 00
Mail: surlaplagechezcecile@yahoo.fr
Web: http://www.surlaplagechezcecile.com
Formerly Chez Freddy, very nice set of welcoming basic bungalows with a popular beach bar and a great and cheap restaurant, ideal to meet travellers. Friendly atmospehre and fair prices. Many activities offered. They work together with a local organisation. Very good price-quality relationship. Recommended.
Double bungalows from 22,000 Ar to 38,000 Ar, triple from 47,000 Ar to 78,000 Ar with kitchen.
Hôtel Vovo Telo
Phone: 94 439 69 / 032 02 62 148
16 traditional, comfortable bungalows on a nice beach with coconut trees. Good service and tasty meals in a charming restaurant with sea views. There is also a disco. Small bungalows for 30 € and big bungalows from 34 €.
Hôtel Le Tonga Soa
Phone: 032 02 788 98
Web: www.hotel-letongasoa.com
Mail: contact@hotel-letongasoa.com
15 comfortable, traditional and pleasant bungalows with hot water, private bathroom, safe and terrace on a beautiful location. There is a pool, a tee lounge bar and a small library. Delicious meals. Very good value. Recommended.
Price for two people between 28 and 37 €, suite bungalows from 49 €
Phone: 94 439 69 / 032 02 62 148
16 traditional, comfortable bungalows on a nice beach with coconut trees. Good service and tasty meals in a charming restaurant with sea views. There is also a disco. Small bungalows for 30 € and big bungalows from 34 €.
Hôtel Le Tonga Soa
Phone: 032 02 788 98
Web: www.hotel-letongasoa.com
Mail: contact@hotel-letongasoa.com
15 comfortable, traditional and pleasant bungalows with hot water, private bathroom, safe and terrace on a beautiful location. There is a pool, a tee lounge bar and a small library. Delicious meals. Very good value. Recommended.
Price for two people between 28 and 37 €, suite bungalows from 49 €
La Voile Rouge
Phone: 032 04 31 142
Mail: lavoilerouge@moov.mg
Pleasant and comfortable bungalows in a quiet and wild location. Friendly atmosphere and excellent food. A lot of excursions arranged.
Price for two people from 41000 Ar to 60000 Ar, depending on the facilities
Phone: 032 04 31 142
Mail: lavoilerouge@moov.mg
Pleasant and comfortable bungalows in a quiet and wild location. Friendly atmosphere and excellent food. A lot of excursions arranged.
Price for two people from 41000 Ar to 60000 Ar, depending on the facilities
High end hotels
Bamboo Club
Phone: 94 902 13 / 032 04 004 27
Web: www.bamboo-club.com
Mail: bambooclubifaty@gmail.com
24 pleasant, comfortable and well equipped bungalows in a fantastic location right on the beach with a marvellous garden. Pool and dive centre. The restaurant serves really good food. Recommended!
Price for a double bungalow from 37 €, a familiar bungalow from 60 €
Ifaty Beach Club
Phone: + 261 20 94 914 27
Web: www.ifaty.com
Mail: ifatybeach@ifaty.com
Beautiful high standard bungalows complex on a nice setting. There is a great pool surrounded by palm trees, hammocks, a dive centre, quads to rent and other activities. The food is great. Good value
Double bungalow for 41 €, triple bungalow 46 €, familiar bungalow 64 €
Hotel de la Saline
Phone: 94 417 03 / 032 07 531 93
17 high standard and comfortable bungalows next to the beach, some with fan and some with AC. Stunning views and delicious meals.
Price for a double bungalow 84000 Ar
Price for a familiar bungalow 178 000 Ar
Hôtel Lakana Vezo
Phone: + 261 032 04 097 98 (book trough Hôtel Capricorne in Tulear)
Web: www.madagascar-resorts.com
Mail: lakanavezo@madagascar-resorts.com
7 bungalows, 10 rooms and two studios of different categories and prices, all of them large and pleasant with lots of comforts. The hotel is located on a beautiful beach with a tropical garden. Many excursions and sea activities organised ( great Club Nautique). Good food.
Bungalows from 30 € for one person to 55 € for four people, a studio from 33 € for one person to 69 € for five, rooms from 34 € for one person to 48 € for three.
Bamboo Club
Phone: 94 902 13 / 032 04 004 27
Web: www.bamboo-club.com
Mail: bambooclubifaty@gmail.com
24 pleasant, comfortable and well equipped bungalows in a fantastic location right on the beach with a marvellous garden. Pool and dive centre. The restaurant serves really good food. Recommended!
Price for a double bungalow from 37 €, a familiar bungalow from 60 €
Ifaty Beach Club
Phone: + 261 20 94 914 27
Web: www.ifaty.com
Mail: ifatybeach@ifaty.com
Beautiful high standard bungalows complex on a nice setting. There is a great pool surrounded by palm trees, hammocks, a dive centre, quads to rent and other activities. The food is great. Good value
Double bungalow for 41 €, triple bungalow 46 €, familiar bungalow 64 €
Hotel de la Saline
Phone: 94 417 03 / 032 07 531 93
17 high standard and comfortable bungalows next to the beach, some with fan and some with AC. Stunning views and delicious meals.
Price for a double bungalow 84000 Ar
Price for a familiar bungalow 178 000 Ar
Hôtel Lakana Vezo
Phone: + 261 032 04 097 98 (book trough Hôtel Capricorne in Tulear)
Web: www.madagascar-resorts.com
Mail: lakanavezo@madagascar-resorts.com
7 bungalows, 10 rooms and two studios of different categories and prices, all of them large and pleasant with lots of comforts. The hotel is located on a beautiful beach with a tropical garden. Many excursions and sea activities organised ( great Club Nautique). Good food.
Bungalows from 30 € for one person to 55 € for four people, a studio from 33 € for one person to 69 € for five, rooms from 34 € for one person to 48 € for three.
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