KiteParadise Madagascar is a kitesurfing and kiteboarding resort located in Sakalava Bay, in northern Madagascar. The property faces the sandbank that encloses the lagoon and provides direct access to one of the island's most renowned flat-water spots. The facility combines accommodation, water access and supplementary activities within a single site.

Why stay at KiteParadise Madagascar

The resort's positioning follows a straightforward logic: minimize the distance between your room and the spot. Sakalava Bay, exposed to trade winds for much of the year, attracts kitesurfers and kiteboarders of all levels thanks to its shallow waters and lagoon protected by the sandbank. KiteParadise welcomes both experienced practitioners seeking extended sessions and beginners wanting to learn under professional supervision.

Another advantage lies in the diversity of accommodation options, spanning several price points without changing location—a rarity on this type of spot.

Atmosphere and setting

The resort faces the lagoon, with an unobstructed view of the sandbank. The overall atmosphere is that of a kite camp: athletic travelers, exchanges between riders, a rhythm dictated by wind and tides. Common areas are designed for downtime between sessions, when conditions don't permit riding.

Accommodation

KiteParadise Madagascar offers a full range of lodging from budget-friendly to glamping format:

• Budget rooms with shared bathroom, for travelers who spend most of their time on the water.
• Bungalows with private terraces overlooking the lagoon, offering mid-range comfort with a view.
• Glamping tents of 20 m² mounted on wooden platforms measuring 9 x 7 m, furnished and equipped with electricity, styled as canvas apartments.

Breakfast is included in all categories.

Services and facilities

Common areas are designed for group living and windless days:

• WiFi connection
• Billiards and electronic darts
• Slackline and volleyball court
• Projector for film nights
• Board games available

For sports activities, kitesurfing and kiteboarding lessons and equipment rental are managed by the Kite Alizé school, whose premises adjoin the resort. This proximity simplifies logistics: equipment, instruction and water are all within steps of the accommodations. The resort also organizes excursions in the region; details are provided on-site according to season and availability.

Location

Sakalava Bay is located in the Diego-Suarez (Antsiranana) region, at the far north of Madagascar. Allow approximately 30 minutes of driving from Diego to reach the site. The bay is one of three principal spots in the area, alongside Dunes Bay and Pigeons Bay. The dominant wind season runs roughly from April through November, peaking between June and September.

What to see and do in the region

Beyond kitesurfing, northern Madagascar offers several worthwhile excursions:

• The Red Tsingy and their laterite formations
• Amber Mountain National Park, a highland rainforest
• The Emerald Sea, a turquoise lagoon accessible by traditional sailing dhow
• The colonial town of Diego-Suarez

To extend your stay elsewhere on the island, other properties merit a visit, such as Home Madagascar The Residence in Nosy Be, Princesse Bora Lodge in Sainte-Marie or Belle Vue Ifaty on the southwest coast.

Planning your stay

KiteParadise Madagascar naturally fits into a broader circuit across the island. To build a complete itinerary combining the north, coasts and highlands, explore our tailor-made trips to Madagascar.