The sights of the BOENY - BALY Bay (part 2)
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The majority of the local population is the Sakalava people, who live mainly on agropastoral activities and fishing.. The villagers will be happy to share with you the wealth of legends, dances, music and traditional songs.
Four permanent rivers are born in the protected area, which provides water to nearby villages.
The development of ecotourism at this site will help reduce poverty in the region. Indeed, half of the park entrance fee is allocated to finance development projects for the benefit of the population living in the outlying areas.
CIRCUITS ANGONOKY
Discovery of the Angonoky, local endemic turtle and diurnal lemurs. The walk includes a crossing of Baly Bay featured. Easy. 4 km. 3 hours.
CIRCUITS ANKOAY
Watching rare birds like the Eagle Fisherman, Mycteria ibis and Threskornis bernieri on the shores of Lake Sariaka. Baly Bay crossing featured. Level : Way. 25 km. 2 days.
Due to the exceptional beauty of the site and its location on the seafront, offering huge opportunities in both ecotourism and seaside, Baly Bay National Park is one of the priority parks in the concession process. The presence of a landing strip in Soalala makes the site accessible by air, and the depth of the sea is conducive to the development of marina activity.
PRACTICAL GUIDES
Bring a hat and plenty of water
Get wearing studded walking shoes
Bring a powerful flashlight and batteries for night tours
Bring your own camping gear and food you'll need during your stay
Note that pork is taboo in the region as is pistachio when travelling by boat.
Think about taking anti-malarial prophylaxis.
How to come
By road, to 156 Katsepy km, either 8 hours of driving in a 4X4 vehicle. This route includes a ferry crossing 45 minutes from Bombetoka Bay, departing from Mahajanga.
By the sea, departing from Mahajanga, for a crossing of 6 to 12, according to the boat.
By air, using a private plane
WHEN TO VISIT :
Preferably, between May and November, during the dry season
Accommodation :
Modest luxury hotel in Soalala
OTHER ATTRACTIONS :
Namoroka National Park, the picturesque landscape of its Tsingy and caves
