Madagascar Surf Tours

Looking for a truly new and unique surfing experience? Perfect uncrowded waves all year round in a tropical paradise setting, Madagascar remains one of the last fully unexplored surfing frontiers on the planet. Located in the middle of the Mozambique Channel to the north west of Reunion Island and Mauritius, Madagascar is your true deep in the heart of Africa surfing experience! The Tulear region including the 60km stretch of coastline between Ifaty and Anakao lays host to more than 18 breaks which are accessible by boat only. At least 12 of these breaks are world class on their day. We have a left hand reef break that looks like a mini Teahupoo and another two which are twice as long as Saint Leu in Reunion Island. We also have a right hander that resembles Kirra in it's heyday as well as large variety of other waves suitable for all levels of surfers, and to top it off the surf is consistent all year round and the weather and climate excellent for surfing !!! 

NO CROWDS AND PERFECT

WAVES WITH JUST YOU AND

YOUR MATES GUARANTEED !!!

" ... I seriously had more fun that afternoon than I've had anywhere else in the world!!!! Fun waves, all to ourselves – who could ask for more? And then to boat back to what can only be described as beach paradise accommodation, eating fresh cray's off the flames of a beach fire, washed down with a few THB's and then sleeping 25m from the ocean edge, to wake up in the dark ready for the dawnie and start it all over again...heaven on earth!!! ..." Darrel H, Durban SA - June 2014

INDO WITHOUT THE CROWDS !!!

HAD ENOUGH OF GETTING THE LEFTOVERS. LOCATED JUST TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE INDIAN OCEAN WE HAVE THE SAME QUALITY WAVES AS INDO WITHOUT ALL THE HUSSLE AND BUSSLE. NO JOE PROS HOGGING ALL THE WAVES AND LEAVING YOU TO FIGHT OVER WHATS LEFT. SHARING IS CARING AND HERE EVERYBODY GETS THEIR FAIR SHARE OF THE SET WAVES . THE STRETCH OF COASTLINE BETWEEN IFATY AND ANAKAO LAYS HOST TO NUMEROUS BREAKS SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS OF SURFER AND INCLUDES WORLD CLASS WAVES SUCH AS FLAMEBALLS, TT’S, GOOGLES, OUTERS, MAGGOTS, BOLOS, KAMIKAZES AND JOEYS WHICH ARE STRICTLY ACCESSIBLE BY BOAT ONLY. WE'LL BE MIXING IT UP WITH THE LOCALS IN THE MOST REMOTE LITTLE FISHING VILLAGES AND HAVE THE MEANS AND LOCAL KNOWLEDGE TO GET YOU TO THE BEST WAVES ON OFFER EVERYDAY GUARANTEED!!!

PEAK WINTER SEASON IS NOW !!!

2016 peak season winter rates - 350€pp per week on twin share 
Valid for travel from 01 April to 30 September  2016 - Extra days 50€. Single traveller rate 395€ per week extra days 57€

8 DAYS AND 7 NIGHTS INCLUDING MEET & GREET, ALL SURF DESTINATION AND OUTER REEF TRANSFERS, ACCOMMODATION IN TULEAR BASE CAMP HOTEL AND BEACHFRONT BUNGALOWS IN IFATY-MANGILY, SARODRANO AND ANAKAO PLUS LOCAL SURF GUIDE AND TRIP ADVISOR .... 

" ... This surf trip is probably up there with the best in the world, certainly when when you consider the costs compared to Indo or Maldives and the fact that you will be surfing alone parctically every session. ... The amount of waves in such close proximity compares to places like playgrounds in the Mentawai, but without the crowds! ,.." Sacha L & Elsa, Mauritius - February 2015

"...Surfing with Bair and Ben in Madagascar is like traveling back in time. this coast is still virgin and wild and Blair is a true pioneer, still discovering and naming waves as we speak. These guys are living like pirates sailing up and down the coast eating lobster and drinking local rum and surfing the most insane perfect waves with nobody ... Every morning you'll be up at the crack of dawn heading out to some perfect reef pass. The waves are world class and if you come soon you'll still be among the first  to see and surf  these spots..." Nico G & Emily P, Big Sur California - March 2015

 Summer special rates - 295€pp per week on twin share
Valid for travel from 01 October 2016 to 31 March 2017 - Extra days 42€. Single traveller rate 385€ per week extra days 55€

" ... I unreservedly describe my recent Mada surf trip as 'the best surf trip of my life'. I've surfed most of the famous places in the world, multiple times and without a doubt Madagascar tops the list. When you motor past an epic, perfect wave because your on your way to a 'more perfect' wave you know you've found surfing paradise. When you jump in the water and there's no one else out, ever, that takes it to a whole new level.  Do yourself a favour, get here before the rest of the world discovers this place. It's the best surfing decision I've ever made! ... "  Daniel K, Australia - May 2015

On a recent exploratory surf mission we discovered a virtually unknown fishing village that lays host to five all time breaks including a left hand reef break, a right hand reef pass, an A-frame left and right reef peak as well as another classic right hand reef break . All of these spots are located within close proximity to a tiny little fishing village where we managed to organize accommodation with one of the local families who took us in and looked after us like we were royalty, a nicer family and location you would be hard pressed to find anywhere else in the world. We slept in very modest but comfortable cabins right on the beachfront and our host family served us freshly grilled fish, calamari, and lobster every day. When we eventually left the whole family came down the beach to see us off and we assured them that we would be back...

I couldn't stop thinking about this place with its perfect unridden waves and lovely people and thought it would be a real shame not to let our clients benefit from what was one of the most pure and authentic Malagasy experiences I have ever encountered. It is however not suited for everyone as it's a bit out of the way and is definitely big time back to the roots but if you're comfortable with modest accommodations, eating fresh seafood every day and mixing it up with the locals in a little lost slice of paradise this could be exactly the kind of deep in the heart of Africa Malagasy experience you've been looking for !!! 

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

I just returned from a 3 week surf trip in Madagascar and had such an incredible time there. If you want to surf perfect reefs all alone or just with your buddies Mada is the place to go. The waves are world class but fickle so local knowledge is the key to score epic surf. Based in Tulear Blair takes you to the best spots north and south coast depending on swell, tides, and wind. He will get you to the best waves on any given day but also when its flat Mada is beautiful and more than worth a trip, uncrowded clean beaches and water, good fishing and diving, incredible cheap seafood, and cool friendly people. I can't wait to be back there, amazing trip!

Stefan K - Germany May 2013

This place is a surfers paradise. Packed with world class waves and no crowds. Blair made sure we were out at the best spot every day. Great operation he has here. Book a trip with Blair and you are guaranteed to not be dissapointed!

Sean D - USA July 2013

The perfect off the beated track holiday with insane waves all to yourself ... well almost : With Blair the only guide capable in a 24 hour timeframe of finding you a world class break with perfect waves and to top it off, a show of whales swimming around the boat for an hour ... bloody hard act to beat !!! Adventure fans jump on board !!! Thanks Blair and see you soon ...

Olivier, Ile de La Réunion - August 2013

Mada Surf Tours helped me discover the most insane places such as Sarodrano, Anakao, and Mangily ... I surfed perfect waves thanks to Blair's local knowledge of the breaks and surf conditions. It is also totally uncrowded, no surfers or sharks, so if you're sick of getting hassled by 20 guys in the line up, or the shark factor is keeping you out of the water Tulear is the place you want to be! To top it off if you like partying you won't find any better!! I have already been twice and am heading back for the third time, can't get enough of this place!! Thanks for everything Blair, the best surf guide I have ever met!

Youn L, Shark Island - September 2013

Place sucks big time! Shitty waves, crowded and full of sharks. Expensive as, horrible dirty locals, fat ugly chicks, and theives everywhere, to be avoided at all costs!! Be back for sure haha!!

Jamie B, South Africa - October 2013

After already having visited most of the major surf destinations on the planet, in February I finally decided to check out Madagascar ... In summary there are natives everywhere, its stinkin hot, waves all over the show with not a person in sight, the most insane little fishing villages, killer night life in Tulear a must see and do, the hottest chicks if youre single of course, ... and Tony Blair!!! always by your side guiding you through new experiences and filling you in on the local customs, with him the skys the limit, just name and its done!  I could write a whole chapter on my trip but the best idea is to just GO!!!  PS. Before leaving its strongly recommended to do some serious training cause you will surf big time and Tony doesnt muck around, he surfs full on!!!  Thanks again Tony for such a great surf trip and see you soon, until next year !!

 Alex G, Southern France - February 2014

Thanks for an epic mission! Can't believe there are still places where you can get PERFECT and UNCROWDED waves!! All the organisation and transfers were super smooth and cannot wait to get back! Surely it will be a selling point that you can get waves named after ya? Haha, cheers mate!

Brett L, Laity Peak SA - April 2014

One of most authentic adventure surf trips I have been on! Blair takes care of you from the moment you step off the plane. From fun waist high to cranking overhead freight trains...he will find it for you! Will be back.

Mark B, South Africa - May 2014

We spent one month surfing in Madagascar June-July 2014 with Mada Surf Tours and it was AWESOME! Pumping huge uncrowded waves in various spots, whales jumping in the background...you really couldn't wish for more. Ben, our guide did an awesome job bringing us to the best spots depending on the swell, winds etc... Even though the swell was huge; he could find waves suiting to everybody's level. As we could not speak French, Ben's French was a huge help when organizing the accommodation and food in the small fishing villages. Food was super delicious, people friendly and happy...We are definitely going back one day!

Meri T, Finland - June 2014

Just a quick note to say a huge thank you for our fantastic “Dads ’n Lads” Mada Surf adventure. We had a ball !!!!! Mada is a special place and it was great to be shown around by someone like yourself. Tom still (daily) educates me as to how things should be done “‘cos that’s what Blair says”. In between the late boards, taxi breakdowns, cancelled flights etc. (all part of the adventure) we had an amazing trip spending good times with our boys, friends and a world class surf guide. As much as we enjoyed The Right at Mangilly the highlight of my trip was our arvie session at Jelly Babies. I seriously had more fun that afternoon than I’ve had anywhere else in the world!!!! Fun waves, all to ourselves – who could ask for more? And then to boat back to what can only be described as beach paradise accommodation, eating fresh cray’s off the flames of a beach fire, washed down with a few THB’s and then sleeping 25m from the ocean edge, to wake up in the dark ready for the dawnie and start it all over again…..heaven on earth!!!! Anakao really is a special place!

Darrell H, Durban SA - June 2014

Great trip, great service, Blair and Ben worked really hard to make sure that everything went as smooth as possible. I Surfed 12 different waves in 8 days and have been to many surf locations around the world but none like this one. I will be back. Cheers!

Paul A, West Oz -July 2014

Perfect waves, 9 days out of 10, really cool back to the roots style, super smooth organisation from the boss Blair and the guide Ben, great food and a killer bonus plan to boot. Fully amped to get back. See you guys soon!

Dom P, La Reunion - July 2014

We had a fantastic time with Ben, Blair and Ralley in the south of Madagascar. We stayed in different villages down the coast, met with locals and got to know their culture – an absolutely amazing experience. The surf was heaven on earth for those who know how to surf, fantastic waves and no crowds.  Our personal highlight was spending two days with Ben at one of Mada Surf Tours' best surf spots, their so-called secret spot. We stayed with a local family, in a wonderful little room without electricity or any other facility. We got up with the sun light and went to bed not long after sunset. We ate fresh fish, lobster, and other interesting things ;-), deliciously cooked by the madam of the house. We played with the village kids and explored the beautiful nature surrounding us. True paradise!

Richie and Alex , Switzerland - August 2014

Spent some time with Blair and Ben in Sept '14. Had a cracking trip - the setups are amazing and there's something for everyone from grinding barrels to perfect mellow points and what I got to surf was only touching the surface. The place is beautiful,wild and the people are awesome. The places we stayed were as close to paradise as you'll get. If you're after pure adventure, this is the place!
Henry A, Wales - September 2014

If your looking for a great experience with great surf Mada Surf Tours will get you there. Local knowledge in this region is a must in order to score good waves and no one has more experience with this than Blair. From an easy pick up at the airport to drop off he'll take care of you. I flew all the way from Hawaii knowing I'd have nothing to worry about once I landed in Madagascar. If you want a roots experience with "The way things used to be", do yourself a favor and give them a call.

Christian L, Hawaii - October 2014

Madagascar is absolutely beautiful. The pirogue adventure in the Indian Ocean was supreme. The host Mr Blair knows his business with all T's grassed and I's dotted. As far as i can tell there are waves pretty much all year round. Safe place to bring family. It's November now and plan to be back in February already. Greetings from Saudi Arabia!

Richard S, USA - November 2014

This trip is about surfing, that's for sure. But it's also all the other impressions, besides surfing, which make this trip so special! Sailing from one remote fishing village to the other, the hospitality of the people living in these villages, the excellent food and just the experience of a complete "downgrade" of your life, which actually is a big upgrade: no telephone, no electricity, no TV, just living the simple life. And it is a good life, believe me! Oh and about the surfing: Indo without crowds! That sums it up pretty much!
Boris G & Roman T, Switzerland - November 2014

We booked the gash pack for 10 days - 5 days traveling down from Tana and 5 days surfing. The entire experience was absolutely incredible! We would highly recommend booking the trip with Lanto, an amazing driver and guide, if you want to visit the country. Lanto helped us explore some sites off the beaten track - the tea plantation in Sahambavy, the wine vineyard in Fianarantsoa, hiking in Isalo National Park. After driving through the heat of Madagascar, we were excited to land in Tulear and start surfing! Despite the slow period for surfing at this time of the year (mid-December), Ben and Raighley, our surf guides and skippers, made good calls every single day and brought us to the best spots, making the most of the small swells on tap and the shifty winds. We were totally immersed in the local fishermen lifestyle in places that we would have never been able to explore on our own. The food was fantastic and you will eat the best bokoboko and seafood during the trip for sure!

Melissa M & Olivier F, USA & New Caledonia - December 2014

It's taken me two months to find the words to describe the incredible surf trip we had with Blair and Ben at the end of 2014. Unbeleiveable surf at breaks that have practically never been surfed before, the discovery of tiny little vezo fishing villages that welcomed us like we were royalty and perfect organisation on behalf of the hosts. I would do it all over and over again in a heartbeat!  Almost makes you want to give everything up and just stay forever! A huge thanks to the kiwi-froggie connection for this fantastic discovery trip - Let's sausage roll !

Louis T, Antananarivo - January 2015

An epic surf trip in an epic place with an epic crew. Empty surf, perfect barrels, long rides, boko bok for breakfast, lobster for lunch....all this for cheaper than an indo trip. Hard to believe I know...perhaps god exists!!! Can't say much more, certain things need to be kept secret but with so many empty breaks Tulear is guaranteed some empty line ups for some time to go!

Clement B, Tana, Madagascar - January 2014

 This surf trip is probably up there with the best in the world, certainly when when you consider the costs compared to Indo or Maldives and the fact that you will be surfing alone practically every session. The surf trip is really well planned out by the owner Blair Rogers, he knows this surf area better than anyone and will be your guarantee to surf the best waves everyday. The amount of waves in such close proximity compares to places like playgrounds in the Mentawai, but without the crowds! Will be back very soon, thank you Blair and Ben!!!

Sacha L & Elsa, Mauritius - February 2015

Surfing with Blair and Ben in Madagascar is like traveling back in time. the coast is still virgin and wild and Blair is a true pioneer, still discovering and naming waves as we speak. These guys are living like pirates sailing up and down the coast eating lobster and drinking local rum and surfing the most insane perfect waves with nobody. You'll meet people in the remote villages and feel like you're among the 1st whites they've ever hung out with. I highly recommend sponsoring some of the school kids!!! A true highlight of our trip. Every morning you'll be up at the crack of dawn heading out to some perfect reef pass. The waves are world class and if you come soon you'll still be among the 1st people ever to see and surf some of these spots.

Nico G & Emily P, Big Sur California - March 2015

I unreservedly describe my recent Mada surf trip as 'the best surf trip of my life'. I've surfed most of the famous places in the world, multiple times and without a doubt Madagascar tops the list. Blair and Ben have dedicated their lives to searching for and surfing the best waves on the planet. They've chosen Madagascar for good reason, perfect, consistent, uncrowded waves, interesting culture and warm water. Their hard work, sacrifice and absolute dedication to this goal ensures you will be surfing the best waves on the planet every day. When you motor past an epic, perfect wave because your on your way to a 'more perfect' wave you know you've found surfing paradise. When you jump in the water and there's no one else out, ever, that takes it to a whole new level. The description of Madagascar as Indo without the crowds does not do this place justice at all; maybe Indo 30 years ago before it became a sold out, crowded, waste of time but that only captures a small fraction of how good this place is. The waves are unique; sort of a mix between Indo perfection and Pacific Island grunt (Samoa, Fiji, Tahiti esque), the culture is a mix between African, Asian and Pacific Islander, the crowds....they don't exist, and the sense of adventure is second to none. Do yourself a favour, get here before the rest of the world discovers this place. It's the best surfing decision I've ever made!"

Dan K, Australia - May 2015

Prior to visiting Madagascar, I did a lot of research on where would be the best place in the country to surf regional classic waves and Mada surf tours looked like the REAL deal! "Perfect waves- no crowds" they said, and from day 1, it was just that. I went out with my partner, who doesn't surf, but had an equally epic trip like me...plenty of snorkelling, chilling on the beach and exploring amazing coastline made it just as worthwhile a trip for her as for me. Your surf guides Blair and Ben have really done their homework and can guarantee epic surf...I only stayed 8 days and got plenty!!Just one bit of advice...take a spare board if you're looking to surf Flameballs or Kamikazes!!
Jack E - Cornwall July 2015

I just want to thank you for everything once again for everything you guys did for me. I went to Madagascar just for the swell and I end up bringing back home so much more! Besides the waves I get an adventure, I met amazing people and I reconnect with myself and the really important things in life. I have much respect for you guys and for what you doing in Madagascar and with your lives. You guys are real legends... And it was an absolute privilege to meet people like you! Ps- Fuck Indonesia and all those "posers"! Mada and you are the real deal! :)

André JS, Sunset SA - August 2015 

When we think about Mada Surf Tours the first thing coming to our minds is pristine. Pristine beaches with sand so white that it's burning in your eyes. Turquoise cristal clear water. Surfing a wave while being able too see all the way to the bottom. Totally glassy waves when the wind is right. And yes, surfing alone, just you with your new friends from your tour. Where can you get that? Imagine your day waking up literally in a hut on the beach. Discussing during breakfast which break you are heading to. And then going off by boat to a totally empty spot. Maybe changing to a second one after a couple of hours if you like. Then getting back to your beach paradise totally surfed out. Relaxing the afternoon. Maybe if the wind is right getting some more surf later on or just exploring the villages and meeting the locals. End your day with fresh grilled fish, calamari and lobster and a couple of chilled beers. And the next days, start it all over again! Really it's an amazing tour. Fascinating. Adventurous. Basic. Feeling free. And surfing, surfing, surfing ... In addition to the great surf, in my opinion Blair is doing an incredible job not only as surf-guide who always knows to which break to head too, but foremost with supporting the local communities! Such lovely, unspoiled and seemingly happy people who live on so little but still seem to be more confident with their lifes than most of us. Thanks Mada Surf Tours, we had an unforgettable time!

Jutta and Santos, Germany & Peru - October 2015

Mada Surf Tours was an incredible experience. As a young girl traveling to Madagascar was quite daunting, with very little information available on how to travel, where to go or what kind of accessibility to surf there is. After contacting Mada Surf Tours, they arranged everything for us - airport transfers in Tana, somebody to meet us at a hostel and then the tour itself, which was absolutely spectacular. Jeweled seas, empty lineups, amazing food and remote adventuring. Mada Surf Tours has it all.

Lucy and Anna, WA, Australia - December 2015

What a great experience. Live alongside the locals, surf with the guys who know the best waves. I have traveled a lot and I've never been anywhere like the places on this tour, cool little wooden huts right on the beach, travelling to each location on a sailboat, sunsets you wouldn't believe. The place looks amazing. The trip has gotta be perfect for experienced surfers and there's a good range of different waves that these guys have found over the years they've been doing it. I turned up almost totally green to the sport but they totally fit me in, found waves to suit me, good teaching, good surfing, i had an awesome week. Ben and Blair were really helpful and did everything to make sure I enjoyed the trip. If you're thinking about this I would totally recommend it and the secret spot is definitely worth checking out.

Alex N, England - January 2016

The Gash Pack was for myself and my father who I brought with me much more than just your typical surf trip. Aside from the perfect waves with no one out (a real treat these days!) Blair and Ben helped us meet and mix it up with the locals in this region of the Island, a fantastic experience. There is definitely a before and especially an after to this type of trip, you come back all that much richer after such a memorable experience. A huge thanks to all the team, Blair and Ben I’ll be back with my daughter for the next trip!!

Alexandre L, Basque Country - February 2016

On behalf of my boys and I, a short note to thanks you for the amazing surf trip in Madagascar. The accommodation was great, the food was great, the hospitality shown by the local's was great, the backgammon was great and your guiding was great. On top of all of this the waves were epic. It was a week that we will always remember with fond memories and a trip I would highly recommend. We look forward to our next trip. Thanks ans regards!

Alan, Rowan,& Thomas Beesley (Anchor Boy), Durban SA - March 2016

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