CONSERVATION RESERVE
Honko Community Mangrove Reserve
The Ambondrolava community reserve protects the mangroves of the Ranobe bay complex. A community programme runs it together with the neighbouring villages.
Checked · 27 août 2026
This place is a stop on:
1 dayfrom €110 / personPrice per person — basis 2 to 4 travellersNature & conservationThe Bay of Ranobe
The route to see the south-west's environments — and their guardians — up close.
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Around Honko Community Mangrove Reserve.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit it?
Access, the boardwalk trails and guiding are confirmed with the Honko programme, which coordinates visits with the villages. The reserve lies between Toliara and Ifaty, along the Bay of Ranobe.
What can you observe there?
Mangrove trees and water birds. Mangroves like this one act as a breeding ground for many lagoon fish and protect the shoreline.