Ifaty Safari Trips & Tours

What to do in Ifaty

Step into a world where peculiar spiny trees point skyward like nature's very own modern art installation. Early morning walks reveal ring-tailed lemurs performing their social gatherings, while the rather dapper Verreaux's sifaka shows off its sideways shuffle - quite possibly the most entertaining morning commute you'll ever witness. Night owls should keep their torches handy for spotting Hubbard's sportive lemur emerging from its daytime snooze spot. The local characters don't stop there - radiated tortoises parade their star-patterned shells like walking masterpieces, while ground boas up to three metres long remind you that size certainly matters in these parts. Twitchers will fancy a chat with the subdesert mesite, a ground-dwelling chap with a rather distinctive call. Float along the coast in a traditional pirogue, watching local fishermen cast their nets with remarkable precision, or dive beneath the waves where coral reefs host an underwater spectacle. Back on shore, the village of Mangily opens its doors to share generations-old fishing techniques and crafting secrets. Throw in some wind-powered adventures - kitesurfing and windsurfing when the breeze picks up - and you've got yourself a proper day out. As the sun sets, remember to thank those peculiar spiny trees for providing such a brilliant backdrop to your sundowner.