Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Despite the relative proximity of Toliara to Morondava (340km as the crow flies) the
direct overland journey can take several days - certainly much slower than taking the cir-
cuitous 1,320km route on good roads via the
hauts plateaux
. Thus, those whose main goal
is to reach the other end rather than seeking adventure tend to fly.
Vedettesd'Anakao
(see
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)
operate sea transfers from Toliara to Morondava.
SALARY
A rather nondescript Vezo fishing town along a beautiful coastline with difficult
access. It can be reached by boat or 4x4 from Ifaty. The town is in two parts: Salary
Avaratra (north) and Salary Atsimo (south).
Where to stay and eat
Salary Bay
(10 bungalows) 75 514 86;
m
032 49 120 16;
e
salary-
bay@malagasy.com
;
www.salarybay.com
. An upmarket set of comfortable, thatched bun-
galows in a good beach location. Diving, snorkelling, pirogue/boat trips & walks to Mikea
forest. €€€€
Chez Francesco
Salary Avaratra;
e
salaryfrancesco@yahoo.it
.
Francesco is an ebul-
lient Italian who has lived in the area for many years. Bungalows with bucket shower &
squat toilets. Tremendous Italian food.
Chez Jean-Louis
Salary Atsimo. Basic bungalows. €
Takaliko
Reasonably priced simple bungalows. €
MARINE BEASTIES
Rob Conway & Jane Wilson-Howarth
One of the main reasons that people enjoy snorkelling and diving is the contact with
marine species in their natural habitats, and Madagascar has one of the most beauti-
ful and diverse marine environments in the western Indian Ocean. But not all these
creatures are harmless. Most injuries from marine creatures are due to inexperience,
unfamiliarity with the local environment, or self defence on the part of the animal.
Below are some of the marine nasties that you may encounter in Madagascar and the
first aid measures should you get hurt.
SEA URCHINS
The most common injury to swimmers and snorkellers is from sea
urchins,oftenfromsteppingonone.Suchinjuriesarepainfulbutnotdangerous.Treat
by washing the wound and then remove as many of the spines as possible with tweez-
ers or, if little bits remain in your sole and you have nothing else, use a toothpick or
similar; the wound will not heal until all the bits are out.
