The Sakalava Lodge is located in northern Madagascar, near Diego Suarez — also known as Antsiranana — one of the best kite and wingfoil spots in the country.
From France and Europe, several routes make it easy to reach the lodge. Here are the three most convenient options for organizing your trip to Madagascar.
1. Via Antananarivo then Diego Suarez: the most direct route
The first solution is to take an international flight to Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, then a domestic flight to Diego Suarez with Madagascar Airlines.
Upon arrival in Diego Suarez, we will arrange your airport pick-up and transfer to the Sakalava Lodge. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes.
This is the ideal option if you want to get to the lodge quickly and spend as much time as possible on the water.
2. With Air Austral: a single ticket from Paris to Diego Suarez
To travel to Sakalava Lodge from France, Air Austral is an excellent option. The airline offers flights between Paris and Diego Suarez, with a stopover in Réunion or Mayotte.
The advantage is simple: you book a single ticket from Paris to Diego Suarez, without having to separately organize a domestic flight in Madagascar.
The journey usually includes an overnight flight from Paris, making the trip more comfortable. Once you arrive in Diego Suarez, you're only about 45 minutes from Sakalava Lodge.
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3. Via Nosy Be: often a more economical option
For longer stays, it may be worthwhile to travel to Nosy Be with Ethiopian Airlines , usually via Addis Ababa.
This solution often avoids the cost of a domestic flight between Antananarivo and Diego Suarez. From Nosy Be, we arrange your transfer to the Sakalava Lodge: boat, then 4x4.
The journey takes approximately five hours. It's a bit longer, but it's also a great way to discover northern Madagascar before arriving at the spot.
Which route should I choose to go kitesurfing in Madagascar?
- Choose Antananarivo + Diego Suarez if you are looking for the fastest route.
- Choose Air Austral if you want to book a single ticket from Paris to Diego Suarez.
- Choose Nosy Be if you are planning a longer stay and often want to reduce the overall cost of the trip.
In any case, we'll help you organize your arrival and transfer to Sakalava Lodge. Just send us your flight times.
Arrange your transfer to the Sakalava Lodge
Once you've booked your tickets, send us your arrival information. We'll arrange your welcome in Diego Suarez or your complete transfer from Nosy Be.
Your kiteboarding or wingfoiling holiday begins as soon as you arrive in Madagascar.
