Soalala

Only a handful of adventurous travellers come to Soalala, but this fascinating port is gaining importance as the gateway town to Tsingy de Namoroka and Baie de Baly national parks.

There are several very large African baobabs and impressive pachypodiums.
It was previously a French fort and at least two ancient cannons can be seen on the seafront.



There are also many good eating places.
Across the bay is a massive French shrimp farm, Chez la Mere de Nadia; the owner also provides a guide ervice and can organise all-in tours locally, including a 4x4 with air conditioning.



Or you could camp in the quiet area near the beachfront.

Soalala has an airstrip served by Air Mad from Mahajanga or Tana about four times a week.
Taxi-brousses from Katsepy go to Soalala a few times week.
By 4x4 it takes about nine hours, but the road is only passable from May to November.
Alternatively, the boutres (cargo boats) from Mahajanga frequently call at Soalala.

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