TLE → MOQ

Great Reef of Toliara

One of the longest barrier reefs in the world, visible as a vibrant turquoise line against the deep blue ocean shortly after takeoff.

Mozambique Channel

Expansive views of the crystal-clear waters and occasional sightings of traditional Vezo wooden pirogues with white sails.

Belo sur Mer

A remote coastal village famous for its emerald lagoons, salt pans, and dhow-building shipyards.

Coastal Mangroves

Lush green mangrove forests lining the river mouths and estuaries where inland waters meet the sea.

Humpback Whale Migrations

During the months of July through September, look for breaches and spouts in the deeper waters.

Spiny Forest

The unique, prehistoric-looking landscape of the southwest, dominated by endemic Didieraceae and baobabs.

Fiherenana Riverbed

A wide, sandy seasonal riverbed that carves a dramatic path through the dry terrain north of Toliara.

Mikea Forest

A dense patch of deciduous forest and transition zone that is home to one of Madagascar's most secluded ethnic groups.

Rural Malagasy Hamlets

Small clusters of traditional wooden huts and zebu cattle pens connected by dusty red trails.

Baobab Landscapes

As you descend into Morondava, look for the iconic fat-trunked trees dotting the Menabe plains.