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'''Kimony Beach , also known as Kimuni 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 streetcobble stoned road, passing a large open plain with mangroves. This The scenery looks is like something out of Africa and where one might expect lions or zebras running bypassing in the distance.'''

Walking from Morondava to Kimony Beach is a very deserted beachtakes about 2.5 hours with views of beautiful nature. There is just little shade during this walk, so starting early morning guarantees that one small village nearby, but no shops or restaurantsdoes not overheat in the strong sun. Fishermen come and go in their pirogues, whilst their wifes and kids are waiting for them in It is also possible to walk from town along the shadow of only beach or take a few bushestaxi.

<td valign="top">[[File:Kimony_Beach_009.jpg|185px|none|thumb|Old stone cobble stoned road]]</td>

<td valign="top">[[File:Kimony_Beach_008.jpg|185px|none|thumb|Old stone cobble stoned road]]</td>

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 await their return in the shade of the few bushes along the beach.  Until recently , visitors could overnight stay at the hotel "Le Domaine des Baobabs". Unfortunately However, a conflict between the two French owners had a conflict of interests hotel onwers and after some fighting partners resulted in the hotel closed being shut downand abandoned. Now nature took Nature has now taken its toll on the property over and filled the in any cace unnecessary swimming pool with sand. '''Update 2012:''' A 5-hectare resort named [http://www.kimonyresort-morondava.com Kimony Resort] comprising 30 wooden bungalows has now opened on Kimony Beach.

<td valign="top">[[File:Kimony_Beach_017.jpg|185px|none|thumb|Kimony Beach View to the south]]</td><td valign="top">[[File:Kimony_Beach_018.jpg|185px|none|thumb|Locals at on the beach]]</td><td valign="top">[[File:Kimony_Beach_019.jpg|185px|none|thumb|Kimony Beach View to the north]]</td>

Walking from Morondava to Kimony Beach takes about 2is a great place to spend a day. Just bring some water,5 hours food and gives a great insight in fresh fruits from the surrounding nature. Starting early morning guarantees that one does not get too heated up market place in the Morondava - and if you are a [[Vazaha|vazaha]] plenty of sunlotion. <div style="max-width:600px;">{{#display_map:-20.25305846153415,44. It is also possible to walk along the beach or go their by taxi2964250673832~'''Kimony Beach'''~~;|type=satellite|service=google|width=auto|height=400|zoom=14|controls=pan, zoom, type, scale|copycoords=yes|icon=https://www.madacamp.com/images/madagascar/Green_marker.png}}</div> == Additional information ==