Vezo Surf Trip - Anakao, Tulear. Madagascar
INTRODUCTION
A truly unique adventure package in Madagascar! Take advantage of your hosts’ in depth of the island and discover unique, untouched sites of mysterious Madagascar.
The camp offers both, kite and surf packages. Your guides will meet you at Antananarivo airport (main airport of Madagascar) and take you to unforgettable adventure through Madagascar!
You will stay in small hotels overnight on your way down south. Most nights you will spend in the base camp bungalows. The facilities are simple, it is a rustic discovery tour, thus you will not encounter tourist crowds and overpriced resorts. This trip provides a real off the grid, authentic experience.
On your way to perfect waves and kite winds, you will pass by Anakao small town (35 km from Tulear) and 10 km further down south is where you base camp lies. It is truly off road but your guides will be with you all the way from Antananarivo airport.
You will visit sites with transparent water over sandy bottom which changes from turquoise to emerald green depending on tides and sometimes via plankton, is yellow hue. It is absolutely beautiful.
THE ACCOMMODATION
You will stay in small hotels overnight on your way down south. Most nights you will spend in the base camp bungalows. The facilities are simple, it is a rustic discovery tour, thus you will not encounter tourist crowds and overpriced resorts. This trip provides a real off the grid, authentic experience.
The sleeping capacity is 12 beds are distributed over 4 private bungalows. The facilities are incredibly simple. You will trade fancy, standardized hotel rooms to authentic adventure.
The food is hearty and varied. Plenty of local produce, freshly caught fish and seafood. All natural and organic. Fish and seafood are a priority – yum! Full board is included for the entire trip. Drinks, tips and personal expenses are not included.
You will be traveling down South of Madagascar and will stay overnight in a small hotel on the way to Tulear area. You will be cruising across Tulear province coast in search of waves or wind, or both. You ll come back to the base camp after a fulfilling day surfing or kiting. Freshly cooked meals, local music and simple life.
THE ACTIVITIES
Madagascar Kite Trip
The Kite season in Madagascar is all year round. Lessons and coaching are included in the package, however it will also be a great value trip for experienced kiters as well. Take advantage of crystal clear waters, Madagascar wilderness and embark on a true adventure!
Trip Itinerary
DAY 1
Antananarivo – Tulear
Reception and transfer. Flight to Tulear. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 2/3
Tulear – Anakao – Camp Vezo ½ day kite – inflating sailing.
Departure in the morning by speedboat to Anakao where a motor canoe will take over to lead us to Vezo Camp. Soon after midday, we will start to inflate kite sails, the first stage of initiation. Overnight in bungalows.
DAYS 4/5
Ankilimionga – Nosy Satrana 2 days kite
We will take a motor canoe and head to Ankilimionga, a small village facing the island of Nosy Satrana 10 minutes from Camp. The site if blessed with transparent water over sandy bottom which changes from turquoise to emerald green depending on tides and sometimes via plankton, is yellow hue. It is absolutely beautiful.
Kite lesson for beginners with the wind generally east or south-east in the morning, ideally set for beginners. After mastering some basics we will visit the area and get to the reef just around the corner of the island where are stored many vezo tombs. This island is forbidden to camping. Picnic lunch on the island of Nosy Satrana and return to vezo camp for the night.
DAY 6
Andramandéo 1 day kite
We take advantage of the low tide to continue the initiation just in front of the Vezo camp in a sandy lagoon. This strip of sand requires the pilot to follow a course and therefore better to direct its veil additional step of his initiation …. The navigation will crosswind or ¾ (south wind and south east) Night in bungalow at vezo camp.
DAY 7
Andramandéo – Maromena 1 day kite
Further learning in the lagoon, to learn to go upwind. The wind direction can navigate in all conditions and mid tide provides water to the ankles. We are going to the south, to enjoy the beautiful beach of Maromena and follow the downwind. Come back to the camp and in the afternoon – free navigation in the lagoon.
The experts will flirt with the waves of the pass again veritable playground for kite if conditions permit. Here, huge jumps are possible. On the other side, the whales do the same.
The fishing here is very fruitful and you will have at disposal rifles, fins, mask and snorkel equipment to change or alternate the activities according to your wishes.
The area also offers beautiful deserted beaches to simply swim and enjoy your time in paradise…
DAY 8
Raid côtier Andramandéo – Beheloka. 1 day kite
We leave kite to rally Beheloka about 15km south. The motor boat will serve as support and transport equipment. It may be possible to sail upwind … .We have half a day to cover this step. Arrival in the beautiful lagoon Beheloka. Night at a local fisherman and his family of musicians. Evening songs and dances after a good meal of fresh fish.
DAY 9/10
Beheloka 2 days kite
Kite days in this dream lagoon. The sand stretches for kilometers off, until the reef. The pass offers a very attractive terrain to practice jumping in the waves.
Overnight in tent. Evening songs and dances after a good meal of fresh fish.
DAY 11
Beheloka – Andramandéo (Camp vezo) – Anakao – Return…1 day kite
We return to Anakao. We take lunch at Andramandéo or on the way. Night in a comfortable hotel in Anakao.
DAY 12
Anakao – Tuléar – Tananarive
Transfer by motor boat to get to Tulear. Flight to Antananarivo. Jumping on a plane to your home country holding in you heart plenty of awesome memories and a kick ass tan!
Madagascar Surf Adventure
Surfing season in Madagascar is from April to end of December. Madagascar is a stunning place to visit as well as being home to epic, crystal clear uncrowded waves! Many reef breaks are world class! Sandy bottom blue lagoons are perfect for learners. Rustic, mesmerizing and epic surf trip!
Trip Itinerary
DAY 1
Antananarivo – Tulear by plane – Sarodrano
Airport reception then flight to Tulear and a 4×4 vehicle will take us to Sarodrano. Night in a local hotel, feet in the sand just steps from the sea and waves. The peninsula of Sarodrano is interesting to offer several wave spots. There is power and we have to deal with the tide. The wind is generally low in the morning the spots produce very beautiful, very smooth waves breaking on coral background.
DAY 2/3
Surf Sarodrano.
Full board in a local bungalow. Motor boat assistance to get you out to best reef breaks.
DAY 4
Sarodrano – Anakao – Camp Vezo
We cross the bay of St Augustin with motor canoe and then we continue towards the south, until Anakao to lead us then to pass the Mangoro and join a small isolated hotel on a deserted beach. The Vezo Camp is at the center of all the spots of the area. Overnight in bungalows.
DAY 5/ 6/ 7
Surf in Anakao
We leave to discover the spots of Nosy Ve, Jelly baby, Pous Pous, Flamball. Fold spots along the beach of Anakao. We go to spots in motorized canoe. At Flamball, it leaves us on the other side of the island of Nosy Ve. At Jelly Baby, just like other waves of the area, we will get anchored near the spot and jump surfing. Back to Camp Vezo every night. Picnic lunch on the beach.
DAY 9/ 10/ 11/ 12
Surf at Befasy et Maromena
Surfing spots of Befasy or Maromena depending on conditions. Befasy is a powerful fun wave. Back to camp for dinner and night rest.
DAY 13
Camp Vezo – Anakao – Tuléar – Tana
From the camo to Anakao. Transfer by motor boat to get to Tulear. Flight to Antananarivo. Jumping on a plane to your home country holding in you heart plenty of awesome memories and a kick ass tan!
LOCATION & GETTING HERE
Location
Madagascar
Madagascar is a huge island nation off the southeast coast of Africa. It’s home to thousands of animal species, such as lemurs, found nowhere else, plus rainforests, beaches and reefs. Near the busy capital, Antananarivo, is Ambohimanga, a hillside complex of royal palaces and burial grounds, as well as the “Avenue of the Baobabs,” a dirt road lined by massive centuries-old trees.
Madagascar is not only home to many world class, yet uncrowded waves. The Island of Madagascar has incredibly unique flora and fauna. Ninety percent of the plants and animals found on the island evolved there and nowhere else. Tuléar are is where the sealed road ends and many adventures begin.
Located in the middle of the Mozambique Channel to the north west of Reunion Island and Mauritius, Madagascar is your true deep in the heart of Africa surfing experience!
Tulear or Toliara
Toliara is a city in Madagascar. It is the capital of the Atsimo-Andrefana region, located 936 km southwest of Antananarivo. The current spelling of the name was adopted in the 1970s, and reflects the orthography of the Malagasy language.
Vezo People
The Vezo is the term the semi-nomadic coastal people of southern Madagascar use to refer to people that have become accustomed to live from sea fishing.
Climate
The climate is dominated by the southeastern trade winds that originate in the Indian Ocean anticyclone, a center of high atmospheric pressure that seasonally changes its position over the ocean. Madagascar has two seasons: a hot, rainy season from November to April; and a cooler, dry season from May to October.
Health and Insurance
Much of the healthcare in Madagascar is robust, with several hospitals and health care centres spread throughout the country. However, services are sometimes lacking, and whilst basic healthcare is free, hospitals are often woefully under staffed. Health insurance is strongly recommended;
Most travelers to Madagascar will need vaccinations for:
- Hepatitis A
- Typhoid fever
- Influenza
- Polio
As well as medications for malaria prophylaxis and travelers’ diarrhea. Other immunizations may be necessary depending upon the circumstances of the trip and the medical history of the traveler.
Getting Here
Coming from Australia or New Zealand
Grab a low cost to Bankok then a connecting flight with Air Madagascar to Antanarivo (Tana) then another flight down to Tulear with Air Madagascar. Air Mauritius have very competitive fares from Sydney and Perth through to Antananarivo with a stop over in Mauritius on the way and direct connections on the return leg.
Coming from Europe
Best bet would be to get yourself to Paris, Marseille, or Milan and then take one of the numerous companies that fly to Antananarivo including Air Madagascar, Air France, and Corsair.
Coming from the States
Either go the Paris option mentioned above or get yourself to Johannesburg or Bankok and then over to Antananarivo and down to Tulear.
Coming from South Africa
Direct flights to Antananrivo depart from Johannesburg with Air Madagascar, South African Airways, and Interair.
Other
Other Airlines that fly into Antananarivo include Kenya Airways from Djbouti and Nairobi. Turkish Airlines also have a new flight from Istanbul which is very competitively priced.
PRICES & PACKAGES
Madagascar Kite Trip
DAY 1
Antananarivo – Tulear
Reception and transfer. Flight to Tulear. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 2/3
Tulear – Anakao – Camp Vezo ½ day kite – inflating sailing.
Departure in the morning by speedboat to Anakao where a motor canoe will take over to lead us to Vezo Camp. Soon after midday, we will start to inflate kite sails, the first stage of initiation. Overnight in bungalows.
DAYS 4/5
Ankilimionga – Nosy Satrana 2 days kite
We will take a motor canoe and head to Ankilimionga, a small village facing the island of Nosy Satrana 10 minutes from Camp. The site if blessed with transparent water over sandy bottom which changes from turquoise to emerald green depending on tides and sometimes via plankton, is yellow hue. It is absolutely beautiful.
Kite lesson for beginners with the wind generally east or south-east in the morning, ideally set for beginners. After mastering some basics we will visit the area and get to the reef just around the corner of the island where are stored many vezo tombs. This island is forbidden to camping. Picnic lunch on the island of Nosy Satrana and return to vezo camp for the night.
DAY 6
Andramandéo 1 day kite
We take advantage of the low tide to continue the initiation just in front of the Vezo camp in a sandy lagoon. This strip of sand requires the pilot to follow a course and therefore better to direct its veil additional step of his initiation …. The navigation will crosswind or ¾ (south wind and south east) Night in bungalow at vezo camp.
DAY 7
Andramandéo – Maromena 1 day kite
Further learning in the lagoon, to learn to go upwind. The wind direction can navigate in all conditions and mid tide provides water to the ankles. We are going to the south, to enjoy the beautiful beach of Maromena and follow the downwind. Come back to the camp and in the afternoon – free navigation in the lagoon.
The experts will flirt with the waves of the pass again veritable playground for kite if conditions permit. Here, huge jumps are possible. On the other side, the whales do the same.
The fishing here is very fruitful and you will have at disposal rifles, fins, mask and snorkel equipment to change or alternate the activities according to your wishes.
The area also offers beautiful deserted beaches to simply swim and enjoy your time in paradise…
DAY 8
Raid côtier Andramandéo – Beheloka. 1 day kite
We leave kite to rally Beheloka about 15km south. The motor boat will serve as support and transport equipment. It may be possible to sail upwind … .We have half a day to cover this step. Arrival in the beautiful lagoon Beheloka. Night at a local fisherman and his family of musicians. Evening songs and dances after a good meal of fresh fish.
DAY 9/10
Beheloka 2 days kite
Kite days in this dream lagoon. The sand stretches for kilometers off, until the reef. The pass offers a very attractive terrain to practice jumping in the waves.
Overnight in tent. Evening songs and dances after a good meal of fresh fish.
DAY 11
Beheloka – Andramandéo (Camp vezo) – Anakao – Return…1 day kite
We return to Anakao. We take lunch at Andramandéo or on the way. Night in a comfortable hotel in Anakao.
DAY 12
Anakao – Tuléar – Tananarive
Transfer by motor boat to get to Tulear. Flight to Antananarivo. Jumping on a plane to your home country holding in you heart plenty of awesome memories and a kick ass tan!
The package includes
✔ The full board during the trip
✔ The materials for the kite surf
✔ All transfers by speedboat, and motor canoe
✔ Flights for and from Tuléar
Not included
- Drinks, tips and personal expenses
- International flight
RATES
2 pers* – 1400 EUR/per person
3 + pers – 1300 EUR/per person
*Minimum number of people per trip – 2 pers.
Madagascar Surf Trip
DAY 1
Antananarivo – Tulear by plane – Sarodrano
Airport reception then flight to Tulear and a 4×4 vehicle will take us to Sarodrano. Night in a local hotel, feet in the sand just steps from the sea and waves. The peninsula of Sarodrano is interesting to offer several wave spots. There is power and we have to deal with the tide. The wind is generally low in the morning the spots produce very beautiful, very smooth waves breaking on coral background.
DAY 2/3
Surf Sarodrano.
Stay in a local bungalow, eat hearty meals and surf your little heart out. Motor boat assistance to get you out to best reef breaks.
DAY 4
Sarodrano – Anakao – Camp Vezo
We cross the bay of St Augustin with motor canoe and then we continue towards the south, untill Anakao to lead us then to pass the Mangoro and join a small isolated hotel on a deserted beach. The Vezo Camp is at the center of all the spots of the area. Overnight in bungalows.
DAY 5/ 6/ 7
Surf in Anakao
We leave to discover the spots of Nosy Ve, Jelly baby, Pous Pous, Flamball. Fold spots along the beach of Anakao. We go to spots in motorized canoe. At Flamball, it leaves us on the other side of the island of Nosy Ve. At Jelly Baby, just like other waves of the area, we will get anchored near the spot and jump surfing. Back to Camp Vezo every night. Picnic lunch on the beach.
DAY 9/ 10/ 11/ 12
Surf at Befasy et Maromena
Surfing spots of Befasy or Maromena depending on conditions. Befasy is a powerful fun wave. Back to camp for dinner and night rest.
DAY 13
Camp Vezo – Anakao – Tuléar – Tana
From the camp to Anakao. Transfer by motor boat to get to Tulear. Flight to Antananarivo. Jumping on a plane to your home country holding in you heart plenty of awesome memories and a kick ass tan!
The package includes
✔ The full board during the trip
✔ The materials for the kite surf
✔ All transfers by speedboat, and motor canoe
✔ Flights for and from Tuléar
Not included
- Drinks, tips and personal expenses
- International flight
RATES
2 pers* – 1530 EUR/per person
3 pers – 1430 EUR/per person
4 + pers – 1300EUR/per person
*Minimum number of people per trip – 2 pers.
