Marine activities in Madagascar

Diving & Snorkeling Madagascar has some outstanding diving and snorkeling locations, despite the environmental pressures on many of the reefs.

The best opportunities are around the islands and islets surrounding Nosy Be on the north and west coasts. Main diving centres are Nossi Bé with its neighbouring islands Tanikely, Nossi Mitsio and Nossi Radama), Nossi Lava, Toliara and Ile Ste-Marie (Nossi Boraha).  

Sailing
Sailing centres are located at Ambohibao (Lake Mantasoa), Antsiralse (on Andraikiba Lake) and Ramona. Moreover river-rafting can also be done in season on the Manambole, from Ankavandra in the west to Bekupaca.

Whale Watching
Whale-watching is growing in popularity, and two good places for this marine adventure are Taolognar in southern Madagascar and the west coast of Île Sainte Marie off the east coast.