Mahajanga

The coastal town of Mahajanga is blessed with some of the most spectacular beaches. The beaches in Mahajanga offer visitors with attractions such as soft sands, crystal clear waters and scenic views of the ocean. Beach buffs get to enjoy some of the best outdoor recreational activities such as diving, swimming, beach hiking and snorkeling.

The Bombetoka Bay in Mahajanga is a famous tourist attraction where the Betsiboka River empties its waters into the Mozambique Canal. This particular place is dotted with natural spectacles such as tiny islands and sandbars. Major portion of the bay is covered with thick mangrove forests that serve as natural habitat for wide variety of birds and animals. Tourists get a golden opportunity of watching numerous species of dugongs and sea-turtles. The wide variety of coral reefs as well as unique eco-system also attracts tourists towards Mahajanga Bombetoka Bay.