Dzamandzar is a fishing village on Nosy Be, the island off the north-west coast of Madagascar. It is a working community rather than a showpiece, and a visit here is a chance to see everyday Malagasy fishing life up close.
What you will see
- Colourful pirogues, the traditional wooden fishing boats, lined up along the beach.
- Fishermen practising age-old techniques that have been passed down through generations.
- The morning catch being brought ashore, which is most lively early in the day.
What kind of visit it makes
Dzamandzar suits travellers who want to step beyond the resorts and see how village life on the coast works. Go slowly, keep your camera discreet, and ask before photographing people. The village is best approached with curiosity and respect, as a place where people are going about their work.
Because the village is on Nosy Be, it can be combined with the rest of the island. Visitors interested in the sea, the boats and the daily rhythm of the fishing community will find it a fitting stop in an otherwise varied itinerary.