Mazava Loha Resort

Location: Mazava Loha Resort is a rustic hotel located in the center of the Emerald Sea, in the north-east of Madagascar. The resort allows quick access to beaches, islands, spots of this fabulous lagoon.

How to get here: To get here you will have to fly to Antsiranana (DIE) then take a road and boat transfer to the beach. There are often direct flights from Reunion and Mauritius to Antsiranana, skipping Antananarivo.

Structure: Mazava Loha Resort offers wooden bungalows in the forest or sea view suites. The seafront suites are small independent villas nestled on the dunes, with a fantastic view of the Emerald Sea and all the comforts of upscale accommodation. They have a private bathroom and hot water, a fan, a refrigerator with cold drinks and electricity. The six wooden bungalows are nestled in the bushes, with a lot of privacy, where you can often spot lemurs.

Why staying here: The Emerald Sea is also globally recognized as one of the kitesurf and windsurf spots with the best wind conditions in the world. Consistent Varatraza trade wind blows non-stop from mid March to November. So you have 9 months of windy weather in the north-east of Madagascar, which is perfect for kitesurfing. The resort has a kitesurfing school and is located in a very good spot if you are coming for this sport.