True Blue Kite Travel have been leaders in surf and kite travel to Madagascar. No other tour operator has ventured into this unknown country but we have been there and explored the area for the last 8 years.
With our exclusivity and knowledge, you will get all the information and photos from all our personal experiences.
Madagascar is only a 4 hour flight away from Johannesburg, so no long flights or jet lag! A country filled with a deep culture and some of the most beautiful and untouched areas, you will be blown away upon your arrival. However, this is a third world country, infrastructure is minimal and English is not widely spoken. Stick with us and you will get all the information you need! Kite the South East area near Fort Dauphin or the South West areas of Ifaty, Anakao and Ifaty: And the semi secret waves of Flameballs, Venom Bay, Jelly Babies, Indicators, Crustys and more. OR we now offer the North West area near Diego. The area of Sakalava Bay is becoming very well known for insane kite, windurf and holiday set ups.
MADAGASCAR FACTS:
Capital: Antananarivo
Language: Malagasy & French (only a little English spoken)
Currency: Airy Airy and Euro
Climate: It is hot with sub tropical weather. From December to March it's summer which is also known as the hurricane season. From April to October it is winter, which is dry and the temperatures are mild.
Best time to travel: With Monsoon time from December through to March the best time to travel to Madagascar is generally in February to December. Madagascar has two seasons: a hot, rainy season from November to April; and dry season with a cooler temperature from May to October. There is, however, great variation in climate owing to elevation and position relative to the dominant winds. The east coast has a subequatorial climate and, being most directly exposed to the trade winds, has the heaviest rainfall - averaging as much as 3.5 meters annually! Because rain clouds discharge much of their moisture east of the highest elevations on the island, the central highlands are drier and, owing to the altitude, also cooler. The dry season in the highlands is pleasant and sunny, although somewhat chilly, especially in the mornings. During this time, the blue skies of the central highlands are considered by many to be among the clearest and most beautiful in the world. The west coast is drier than the east coast and the central highlands because the trade winds lose their humidity by the time they reach this region. The south-west and the extreme south are semi-desert; as little as one-third of a meter of rain falls annually at Toliara (Tulear)
SURF and KITE: Best from April to Dec & pretty much all year in the Fort Dauphin Area
Great cross shore trades blow most afternoons between 12 and 25 knots. Great flat water, reef, point and beach break options with few others in the water.
Health: Visit a travel clinic for all details before you travel. Malaria is prevalent in most areas. Drink only bottled water and it is essential take travel insurance and a medical kit
Visa: Visas must be applied for before arrival by many nationalities. There is an option to obtain them upon arrival for certain nationalities, incl. RSA citizens. But it can be tricky and you may be bribed or have to wait in long ques.
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