Baobab and 3 Bays tour in Diego Suarez: Sakalava Bay walk

Three bays, one baobab, and a walk along untouched coastline

This four-hour tour explores the three bays around Antsiranana Diego Suarez with a local guide, private transport and a beachside brunch. You walk the white sand of Sakalava Bay to reach the solitary baobab tree, swim in the clear water of Pigeon Bay after a short walk inland, and stroll the golden dunes and limestone cliffs of Bay of Dunes before settling on Ramena Beach for Malagasy specialities and the Indian Ocean view.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Three Bays and Relax at Ramena

• Walk at Sakalava Bay
• Visit Bay of Dunes
• Walk to Baie des Pigeons
• Relax at Ramena Beach
• Enjoy local brunch at Ramena

What’s included

• Your tour includes private transportation from Diego Suarez to all three bays and Ramena Beach.
• entrance fees to each site.
• and a brunch with local Malagasy dishes served on the beach.

Times

• Every day 06:00 06:30 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00

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Before you book

Group Private

Live guide English and French

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 10 pickup points.

Book up to 12h before

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

Operated by North Gascar Tours

Prices and times updated 17 days ago

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The experience

The tour leaves from Diego Suarez with private transport and a guide who knows the region. Sakalava Bay is the first stop: a stretch of white sand and turquoise water where a single baobab stands on the coast. You walk the beach here, photograph the tree, and sit in the quiet. The Bay of Dunes comes next, a wild place of golden sand backed by limestone cliffs that drop to the ocean. There is no crowd, just the sound of waves and the space to move without planning.

Pigeon Bay requires a ten-minute walk inland through the landscape, but the effort lands you in an enclosed cove with sculpted rocks, clear water and seabirds moving through their day. You can swim here or rest on the sand. The walk back takes the same time, and by then the tour heads to Ramena Beach, where the sand is fine and the water stays turquoise all the way to the horizon. This is where the brunch happens: local products, Malagasy dishes, and time to sit without moving before the return to Diego Suarez.

The whole day runs four hours. Transport is included, which means no rental car or taxi negotiation. The guide speaks English or French and moves at a pace that lets you linger at each bay. Entrance fees are covered. Gratuities are separate.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What is the baobab tree in Sakalava Bay like when you reach it?

The baobab in Sakalava Bay stands alone on the white sand coast, visible from the beach walk. It is the iconic landmark of the bay and the place most visitors photograph. The tree sits on the shore where you can approach it directly during the walk.

Can you swim in the bays on this tour?

Yes. Pigeon Bay has clear water and sandy beaches where swimming is possible. The other bays (Sakalava and Bay of Dunes) are better for walking and photographs, though Sakalava Bay also has turquoise water. Ramena Beach, where brunch happens, is also suitable for swimming if you want to stay longer after eating.

How does the tour handle the walk to Pigeon Bay?

Pigeon Bay is reached after a ten-minute walk from the transport drop-off. The walk is inland through the landscape and leads to the enclosed cove with sculpted rocks and seabirds. The return walk takes the same time, and transport waits to take you to the next stop.

What kind of food is served at the brunch on Ramena Beach?

The brunch features Malagasy specialities and local products served on Ramena Beach while you sit facing the Indian Ocean. It is a snack brunch rather than a full meal, timed to give you energy before the return to Diego Suarez.

Does this tour work if you don't have a rental car in Diego Suarez?

Yes. Private transport is included in the tour price, so you do not need a car. The guide picks you up from your hotel or a meeting point in Diego Suarez and handles all the driving to each bay and back.