TMM → SMS

Port of Toamasina

The largest commercial port in Madagascar, visible immediately after takeoff, showcasing busy docks and large cargo vessels.

Canal des Pangalanes

A remarkable chain of man-made and natural lakes and lagoons running parallel to the Indian Ocean coastline.

Analalava Forest

Vibrant green patches of coastal rainforest that characterize the humid eastern belt of the island.

River Deltas

Numerous small rivers like the Ivoloina winding through the landscape and emptying into the ocean with distinct silt plumes.

Praslin and Ambodiatafana

Stretches of pristine, untouched white sand beaches lining the mainland as you fly northward.

Indian Ocean Horizon

An endless deep blue expanse of the Indian Ocean, often dotted with traditional Malagasy outrigger canoes (lakana).

Humpback Whale Pass

During the winter months (July-September), keep a sharp eye out for breaches and spouts in the channel between the mainland and the island.

Ile aux Nattes

A stunning view of the small, car-free island at the southern tip of Sainte Marie, surrounded by a turquoise lagoon.

Coral Reef Barriers

Intricate underwater reef formations clearly visible through the crystal-clear water during the descent into SMS.