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Ifaty
Ifaty is a 2–3 night beach stop at the end of the RN7: go for snorkelling and spiny forest, skip if you have fewer than 2 days or want nightlife.
Ifaty, 27 km north of Toliara, is a quiet fishing village turned beach resort. It offers coral reefs, the Reniala spiny-forest reserve and a relaxed pace. Most travellers use it as a 2–3 night wind-down after the RN7 road trip. There are no banks, limited services and a bumpy road in.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MGA
- Best months
- Apr–Nov
- avoid Dec–Mar (wet season, rough road)
- Airport
- TLE
- Nights
- 2–3
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ifaty117 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ifaty, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Malagasy ariary (MGA).Madagascar-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelma, Orange and Airtel (Yas) sell SIMs at Ivato and in towns with passport registration; data bundles are cheap.Madagascar-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Madagascar-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10%.Madagascar-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Madagascar-wide
- SafetyIfaty is safe for tourists; petty theft is rare.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels; long-drop or squat toilets at many park gates and roadside stops.Madagascar-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 118 fire · 124 Medical (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops shut Sunday afternoons in towns; national parks open daily; banks close at weekends.Madagascar-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckTLE Toliara Airport (30 min drive north; check flights from Antananarivo).
- Getting aroundWalking or hotel taxi; the road is sealed but narrow.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerLocal beer (THB)checkMGA 4,000–6,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi Toliara–Ifaty, one waycheckMGA 40,000–60,000
- Budget bedDorm bed in a beach lodge, a night, per personMGA 25,000
- Mid-range bedBungalow double room, a night, per roomMGA 100,000
- High-end bedBungalow double room, a night, per roomMGA 180,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MGA 80,000 · Mid MGA 150,000 · High MGA 250,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TLE Toliara Airport (30 min drive north; check flights from Antananarivo)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Apr–Nov. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jun (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ifaty: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking or hotel taxi; the road is sealed but narrow. No public transport within Ifaty.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 30 min
Taxi or hotel transfer, 30 min
For supplies, bank or the Arboretum d'Antsokay.
Anakao
goDoor to door: 1–2 h
Boat from Ifaty beach (check conditions) or 4x4 via Toliara
Another beach village; quieter and more remote.
Reniala Forest Private Reserve
goDoor to door: 15 min
Walk or short taxi north of Ifaty
Go early morning; 1–3 h guided tour, 15,000–18,000 Ar per person plus guide fee.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Beachfront hotels
Most lodges line the beach; book ahead in high season.
Mangily area
Slightly cheaper, a short walk from the main beach.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MGA 80,000–120,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- MGA 120,000–200,000 excl. bed
- High
- MGA 200,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Bungalow double room1 × 3 nights × MGA 100,000 | MGA 300,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × MGA 150,000 | MGA 900,000 |
| Taxi from Toliara to Ifaty, one way1 × MGA 40,000 · check | MGA 40,000 |
| Reniala Forest Reserve entry (first circuit)2 × MGA 15,000 · check; guide fee extra | MGA 30,000 |
| Snorkelling trip with gear2 × MGA 30,000 · check | MGA 60,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MGA 133,000 |
| Trip total≈ MGA 243,800 per person per day, bed included | MGA 1,463,000 |
2026 estimate in MGA; flights excluded. Bring cash – no ATM in Ifaty.
Prices of common things
| Meal at a beach restaurantcheck | MGA 15,000–30,000 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L)check | MGA 2,000–3,000 |
| Local beer (THB)check | MGA 4,000–6,000 |
| Snorkelling trip with gearcheck | MGA 30,000–50,000 |
| Taxi Toliara–Ifaty, one waycheck | MGA 40,000–60,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No bank or ATM in Ifaty: bring enough cash from Toliara or Antananarivo.
- The road from Toliara is sealed but rough in sections; a standard car is fine.
- Touts near Reniala may push alternative reserves or guides: stick to the official entrance.
- Snorkelling depends on tide and weather; check with your lodge.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire
- 118
- Medical
- 124
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My bed tonight
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Mankany amin'ity adiresy ity, azafadyTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Fire118
- Medical124
Embassy
The US embassy is in Antananarivo; most other countries have embassies there. No consulate in Toliara.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Toliara → Ifaty: MGA 40,000–60,000, 30 min (check)
- Reniala Forest Reserve entry: 15,000–18,000 Ar per person (check)
Say or show
- Salama — Hello (sah-lah-mah)
- Misaotra — Thank you (mee-sah-oo-trah)
- Ohatrinona? — How much? (oo-hah-tree-noo-nah)
- Eny / Tsia — Yes / No (eh-nee / tsee-ah)
- Aiza ny trano fivoahana? — Where is the toilet? (eye-zah nee trah-noo fee-vwah-hah-nah)
No ATM in Ifaty – bring cash from Toliara or Antananarivo.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ifaty. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Nov · avoid Dec–Mar (wet season, rough road) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Reniala Forest Private Reserve and Tortoise Reserve with verified hours and prices.
- Eat pages with last orders and cash-only warnings.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for TLE airport and the Toliara–Ifaty road.
Sources
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