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The name "Doany" is of [[Sakalava]] origin meaning a place of Royal residence, heritage and worship. Traditional [[tromba]] events take place in and around the village of Doany, usually during times of full moon and especially in October when the descendants of the inhabitants of Doany return to connect with their relatives and ancestors.  
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The name "Doany" is of [[Sakalava]] origin meaning a place of Royal residence and ancestry. Traditional [[tromba]] events, which are spiritual gatherings, take place in and around the village of Doany, usually during times of full moon and especially in October when the descendants of Doany's inhabitants return to connect with their relatives and ancestors.  
  
 
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Several holiday villas have transformed Doany from the sleepy fishing village it was a few years ago into a beach destination, especially on weekends, providing the local community with an income in addition to fishing.
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The village has seen changes in recent years, with the development of holiday villas turning the location into a popular beach destination, especially on weekends. This has provided the local community with additional income besides fishing.
  
 
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The occasional foreign tourist exploring Madagascar beyond Nosy Be sometimes discovers Doany, although tourism is nowhere near comparable to Nosy Be which receives the highest number of holiday visitors in northern Madagascar. Due to a lack of tourism-related services tailored specifically to foreign visitors, Doany still retains its Malagasy charm and authenticity.
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The occasional tourist exploring Madagascar beyond and from the nearby island of Nosy Be sometimes discovers Doany, although tourism is nowhere near comparable to Nosy Be which receives the highest number of holiday visitors in northern Madagascar. As there are limited tourism-related services tailored specifically to foreign visitors, Doany has retained its authentic Malagasy charm.
  
 
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Accommodations directly on the beach include ''L’Arche de Noé'' and ''Shambala'' while ''[[Le Panoramique]]'' up on a hill behind the village offers a spectacular ocean view from where one might spot the humpback whales on the horizon during their migration periods.  
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Accommodation options in Doany include beachfront villas such as ''L’Arche de Noé'' and ''Shambala'' while ''[[Le Panoramique]]'' tucked up on a hill behind the village offers a spectacular ocean view from where one might spot the humpback whales during their migration periods.  
  
 
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Other accommodation options in Doany include ''Les Jardins D'Ankify'' and simple rooms offered behind the outdoor ''Ravinala'' restaurant in the village centre which serves daily fresh seafood among various Malagasy specialities.
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Other options include ''Les Jardins D'Ankify'' and simple rooms offered behind the ''Ravinala'' outdoor restaurant in the village centre, known for serving daily fresh seafood and various Malagasy specialties.
  
 
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Order a freshly caught fish with Kanto at Ravinala <!--(+261 32 13 698 68)--> for that perfect beach picnic. The restaurant is open every day, although, according to Sakalava tradition, the inhabitants of Doany do not work on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  
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Visitors can order a freshly caught grilled fish from Kanto at Ravinala for a perfect beach picnic. The restaurant is open every day, although, according to Sakalava tradition the inhabitants of Doany do not work on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  
  
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As of 2024, prices for accommodation in the village range between 40,000 Ar and 200,000 Ar per night.  
 
As of 2024, prices for accommodation in the village range between 40,000 Ar and 200,000 Ar per night.  
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An approximate 30-minute walk across rocks and through a small tropical forest leads to a more secluded beach named Antonremba where construction of a new lodge is ongoing as of 2024.
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An approximate 30-minute walk over rock boulders and through a small tropical forest leads to a more secluded beach named Antonremba where construction of a new lodge is ongoing as of 2024.
  
 
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Continue a little further at the end of the beach over the hill until Ampasikely Beach where the luxurious Diana Lodge with an upscale restaurant overlooking the ocean can be found.
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Continuing at the end of Antonremba beach over the hill, visitors will find Ampasikely Beach where the Diana Lodge with its upscale restaurant overlooking the ocean can also be found.
  
 
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Regular and always overcrowded [[taxi-brousse]]s run between [[Ambanja]] and Ankify harbour throughout the day. Occasionally, a special taxi-brousse goes the whole way to Doany. If not, the three-kilometre distance between Ankify and Doany makes for a scenic walk.  
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Overcrowded [[taxi-brousse]]s run between [[Ambanja]] and Ankify harbour throughout the day. Occasionally, a special taxi-brousse runs the whole way to Doany. Otherwise, the three-kilometre distance between Ankify and Doany makes for a scenic walk.  
  
 
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Alternatively, rent bicycles at [[Palma Nova]] and bike 25km from Ambanja to Doany partly through cacao plantations and across the large mangrove forest before entering the Ankify peninsula.
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Alternatively, visitors can rent bicycles at [[Palma Nova]] and bike 25 kilometers from Ambanja to Doany, partly through cacao plantations and across a large mangrove forested area between [[Ampahakabe]] and the Ankify peninsula.
  
 
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== Accommodation ==
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* Le Panoramique: <strike>+261 (0)32 75 324 88</strike>
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* Shambala: +216 (0)32 55 482 88
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* Les Jardins D'Ankify: +261 (0)32 20 066 06
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* L’Arche de Noé: +261 (0)32 78 113 87 / +261 (0)34 89 638 29
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* Ravinala: +261 32 13 698 68
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* Diana Lodge (Ampasikely Beach): +262 693 00 70 01 (WhatsApp / La Réunion)
  
 
== Further information ==
 
== Further information ==
  
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* [[Ankify]] harbour
 
* [[Ambanja_-_Ankify_-_Doany_-_Ambanja_by_bike|Bike ride Ambanja - Ankify - Doany - Ambanja]] - 52.14 km
 
* [[Ambanja_-_Ankify_-_Doany_-_Ambanja_by_bike|Bike ride Ambanja - Ankify - Doany - Ambanja]] - 52.14 km
 
* https://www.wildmadagascar.com/en/ankify
 
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* https://fr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ankify
 
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* [[Doany Lokobe|Doany Beach]] in the Lokobe nature reserve on Nosy Be
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* Another "[[Doany Lokobe|Doany Beach]]" is in the Lokobe nature reserve on [[Nosy Be]]

Latest revision as of 14:16, 14 November 2024

The small fishing village of Doany on the Ankify half island in northwest Madagascar is a popular beach destination among day visitors from Ambanja and surrounding villages.

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The name "Doany" is of Sakalava origin meaning a place of Royal residence and ancestry. Traditional tromba events, which are spiritual gatherings, take place in and around the village of Doany, usually during times of full moon and especially in October when the descendants of Doany's inhabitants return to connect with their relatives and ancestors.

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The village has seen changes in recent years, with the development of holiday villas turning the location into a popular beach destination, especially on weekends. This has provided the local community with additional income besides fishing.

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The occasional tourist exploring Madagascar beyond and from the nearby island of Nosy Be sometimes discovers Doany, although tourism is nowhere near comparable to Nosy Be which receives the highest number of holiday visitors in northern Madagascar. As there are limited tourism-related services tailored specifically to foreign visitors, Doany has retained its authentic Malagasy charm.

Accommodation options in Doany include beachfront villas such as L’Arche de Noé and Shambala while Le Panoramique tucked up on a hill behind the village offers a spectacular ocean view from where one might spot the humpback whales during their migration periods.

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Other options include Les Jardins D'Ankify and simple rooms offered behind the Ravinala outdoor restaurant in the village centre, known for serving daily fresh seafood and various Malagasy specialties.

Visitors can order a freshly caught grilled fish from Kanto at Ravinala for a perfect beach picnic. The restaurant is open every day, although, according to Sakalava tradition the inhabitants of Doany do not work on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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As of 2024, prices for accommodation in the village range between 40,000 Ar and 200,000 Ar per night.

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Continue about 500 metres after the main beach to find another less frequented beach named Ampagnamo where there are only a few private villas along the shore.

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An approximate 30-minute walk over rock boulders and through a small tropical forest leads to a more secluded beach named Antonremba where construction of a new lodge is ongoing as of 2024.

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Continuing at the end of Antonremba beach over the hill, visitors will find Ampasikely Beach where the Diana Lodge with its upscale restaurant overlooking the ocean can also be found.

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The additional beaches beyond Doany village and around the peninsula can easily be accessed by hitching a ride with a local fisherman.

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Doany village and beach are located three kilometres from Ankify harbour where boat transfers connect with Hell-Ville on Nosy Be.

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Overcrowded taxi-brousses run between Ambanja and Ankify harbour throughout the day. Occasionally, a special taxi-brousse runs the whole way to Doany. Otherwise, the three-kilometre distance between Ankify and Doany makes for a scenic walk.

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Alternatively, visitors can rent bicycles at Palma Nova and bike 25 kilometers from Ambanja to Doany, partly through cacao plantations and across a large mangrove forested area between Ampahakabe and the Ankify peninsula.

Google Maps directions

Accommodation

  • Le Panoramique: +261 (0)32 75 324 88
  • Shambala: +216 (0)32 55 482 88
  • Les Jardins D'Ankify: +261 (0)32 20 066 06
  • L’Arche de Noé: +261 (0)32 78 113 87 / +261 (0)34 89 638 29
  • Ravinala: +261 32 13 698 68
  • Diana Lodge (Ampasikely Beach): +262 693 00 70 01 (WhatsApp / La Réunion)

Further information

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