MOQ → TLE

Kirindy Mitea National Park

Dense mangroves and dry deciduous forests located just south of Morondava, visible shortly after takeoff.

Mangoky River Delta

One of Madagascar's most impressive geographical features, where the massive river fans out into a complex system of silt-rich channels.

Spiny Forest Ecosystem

The unique endemic vegetation of the south, characterized by Didieraceae and cactus-like plants covering the arid plains.

Morombe Township

A remote coastal settlement surrounded by vast salt flats and turquoise lagoons.

Mikea Forest

The dense, mysterious forest home to the Mikea hunter-gatherers, stretching between the coast and the inland plateau.

Ifaty Lagoons

Stunning shallow lagoons protected by the Great Reef, visible as the plane approaches Toliara.

Mozambique Channel

The deep blue expanse separating Madagascar from the African continent, often calm and reflective.

Great Barrier Reef of Toliara

One of the longest coral reef systems in the world, visible as a distinct white line of surf against turquoise water.

Humpback Whale Migration

During winter months (July-September), keep an eye out for breaches and spouts in the deep blue waters.

Vezo Fishing Pirogues

Tiny white triangles visible near the coast, representing the traditional outrigger canoes of the Vezo people.

Sandbanks and Atolls

Isolated, pristine white sand patches that appear and disappear with the tides near the coastal shelf.