Kivalo Village & Mangroves
Kivalo
A mangrove fishing village northwest of Morondava where you can paddle a dugout canoe through mangrove channels, often combined with the Avenue of the Baobabs on the same day.
Kivalo lies about 12 km northwest of Morondava as the crow flies, or about 50 km by road. It is made up of three small villages surrounded by mangroves and lagoons. The classic activity is to have a guide paddle you through the mangrove channels to see fishing life and waterbirds, then continue to the Avenue of the Baobabs for sunset. Some villagers run simple homestays, so you can stay in a fishing village. Road conditions are poor, so hire a 4WD with a local guide.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Morondava Beach (Nosy Kely)
- Betania Fishing Village
- Baobabs Amoureux (Lovers' Baobabs)
- Avenue of the Baobabs
- Baobab Sacré
- Andranomena Special Reserve
- Marofandilia Village
- Kirindy Forest