Kimony Beach

Kimony Beach is a nice long stretch of sandy beach just seven kilometres north of Morondava. Near the airport of Morondava, a red sand road diverts from the main street and leads through fields and palm groves. After about five kilometres the sand road turns into an old coupled street, passing a large open plain with mangroves. This scenery looks like out of Africa and one might expect lions or zebras running by.

Kimony Beach near Morondava

Kimony Beach is a very deserted beach. There is just one small village nearby, but no shops or restaurants. Fishermen come and go in their pirogues, whilst their wifes and kids are waiting for them in the shadow of only a few bushes.

Sand road to Kimony Beach	Sand road to Kimony Beach	Sand road to Kimony Beach
Old bridge	Young man along the way	Green vegetation along the way
Old stone road	On the way to Morondava	Old stone road

Until recently visitors could overnight at the hotel "Le Domaine des Baobabs". Unfortunately the French owners had a conflict of interests and after some fighting the hotel closed down. Now nature took the property over and filled the in any cace unnecessary swimming pool with sand.

Small village at the beach	Village entrance	Small village at the beach
Bridge to Kimony Beach	Hotel Le Domaine des Baobabs	Hotel Le Domaine des Baobabs
Kimony Beach to the south	Locals at the beach	Kimony Beach to the north

Walking from Morondava to Kimony Beach takes about 2,5 hours and gives a great insight in the surrounding nature. Starting early morning guarantees that one does not get too heated up in the sun. It is also possible to walk along the beach or go their by taxi.