Alefa presentation

The Mainland, that is how the people of Nosy Be refer to the coast of Madagascar that mysteriously yearns to the south.
A unique culture – Sakalava. A world of sand – white, yellow,
red and black. A world of contrasts – the beaches, the mountains, the forests, the hills, the valleys, mangroves, rivers, lagoons, pirogues and traditional boats. A world of kings and queens, unbelievably normal people, but highly respected by all.The Land, The Sun, The Waters. A land of calm wilderness and bubbling fountains.

The pirogue and its sails evolved over the centuries, tried and tested, perfected by the people to suit their needs. We have chosen this means of transport and found it ideal .The perfect, calm and traditional way to discover and enjoy the coast of Madagascar and its people.

To silently glide along sailing, the comfort and security of the wood all form part of the identity and spirit of the trips we offer.

“Alefa” is a Malagasy word, which means, “ let’s go”. “Alefa”, come sailing on a big pirogue and discover
The Mainland and the Sakalava.

We bush camp in tents and spend our days and nights at leisure. We bring rice, oil, milk, spices and huge selection of fruit. We spear fish, hunt on the land and enjoy the fruits of nature.

In the company of your guide and the sailors you can sit back relax and enjoy our magnificent hospitality. You will discover the simple warm friendliness of the Sakalava in the pleasant sunny days and around the fire at night..

Alefa the company and its personnel are professionals that offer a service of the highest quality.

We cater for all tastes, with trips ranging from 3 – 21 days, active and sportive or laid back and calm. We start our trips from Nosy Be in the bay of Moramba, with 300 kilometres of coastline, 45 bush camping sites, most of which is only accessible by boat, we offer a unique experience.

So, If you would like to discover a new culture and a unique sensation, Alefa can take you there.