Most tourists coming from Anakao arrive to Tulear very early, often at 08h30 or 09h00, but their flight to Antananarivo flies later in the afternoon or evening. Instead of losing hours hanging around at the airport, or in town, or wasting money on a hotel day-use room, this excursion is an easy way to make good use of your last day in southwest Madagascar.
This experience consists of the traditional Vezo fishing village at Saint-Augustin, spectacular coastal cliffs overlooking the Mozambique Channel, Sarodrano natural cave pools and, when conditions allow, graceful pink flamingos in shallow coastal lagoons.
A well constructed option for ending up your remain in southern Madagascar, peppered with scenery as well as native societies and some distinctly natural attractions, this is just one of the most fulfilling day trips out of Tulear.
The Experience
In the morning time, you leave your hotel in Tulear, the port, or the airport upon arrival from Anakao.
Completing the visit is Sarodrano, widely considered one of the most beautiful beaches south of Tulear. The natural cave pools are one of the highlights of the morning โ rocky pools set deep inside natural limestone formations that fill with crystal-clear underground springs. These refreshing pools can be visited year-round, representing one of the most unique geological attractions in the southwest.
Afterwards, we have time to explore Sarodrano village, a tiny coastal community where local life is based entirely on traditional fishing and seafaring. The excursion then visits the dramatic clifftops to provide stunning panoramic views across the Mozambique Channel and spectacular scenery down this wild southwest coast.
We head next to the traditional Saint-Augustin fishing village of the Vezo people, situated right at the mouth where the majestic Onilahy River meets the sea. Pirogues filled with color, fishermen coming back from the sea, and beautiful steep landscapes make it one of the most photogenic villages close to Tulear.
Many times several groups of pink flamingos are seen in the lagoons nearby depending on the season and levels of water, which becomes unique photographic and wildlife watching opportunities.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a restaurant nearby before returning back to Tulear in the afternoon, with a convenient drop-off at your hotel or directly at the airport in time for your flight check-in.
Why Choose This Experience?
Most travelers arriving from Anakao have the best part of a day available before their domestic flight from Tulear.
This trip gives you a more scenic way to fill the time and gets you out of waiting at the airport or spending money on a hotel room in town for an entire day.
It is a great way to see the colourful Vezo fishing villages, dramatic cliffs and hidden freshwater pools that make up distant stretches of coastline before you finally fly back to Antananarivo on your last day.