West Coast and South Travel Guide

Explore Chiconi City in Chiconi, Mayotte with tropical climate Explore Chirongui City in Mayotte, known for its natural beauty Explore Mzouazia On Mayotte’s coast, Mzouazia fronts a shallow lagoon and mangrove channels; snorkelers and scuba divers use the reef, while vanilla and ylang-ylang scents drift from nearby plantations and small ports. Explore Mahajanga On the Mozambique Channel, Mahajanga mixes red earth, wide beaches and zebu-herding traditions; tourists seek Cirque Rouge, seafood eateries on the jetty and boat trips to nearby mangrove islets. Explore Nacala Nacala’s claim is its deep natural harbour and long beaches: sailors and divers arrive for coral reefs, tuna and lobster, while the port’s rail link inland makes this a practical base for coastal excursions in northern Mozambique. Explore Island of Mozambique A coral- and lime-walled settlement, the Island of Mozambique holds Fort São Sebastião, narrow lanes lined with mosques and Portuguese-era houses; visitors come for history, snorkeling and slow dhows that still tie up at the quay. Explore Ambatondrazaka Set beside Lake Alaotra, Ambatondrazaka is Madagascar’s rice-bowl town: reedbeds, pirogues, and boat trips to see endemic birds. Explore Monapo City in Nampula with agricultural activities