Madagascar

Ambondrona

Ambondrona sits along Madagascar’s northeast coast in the Diana Region, near the Mozambique Channel. The area is primarily a coastal access point for local boat-based diving. With a handful of dive centers nearby and a modest cluster of dive sites, divers typically base themselves here for day trips to local reefs and drop-offs in warm Indian Ocean waters. Expect coral gardens, reef fish, and occasional pelagic sightings depending on the site and season. If you’re seeking a broader diving itinerary, the wider coastline around Nosy Be and Baie de Taonga offers richer options, but Ambondrona remains a practical entry point for accessible shore and boat dives.

Essential information for traveling in Madagascar

About Madagascar

Sea
Mozambique Channel and Indian Ocean
Timezone
Indian/Antananarivo
Languages
FR MG
Demonym
Malagasy
Phone prefix
+261

Practicalities

Currency
MGA
Voltage
220, 230, 240
Plug type
Type C, Type E, Type F
Airports
TNR NOS DIE TLE MJN

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Ambondrona

Nearby Dive Sites (21)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Ambondrona

The best time to dive in Ambondrona

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
27 °C 31 °C 4/10
02 - Feb.
27 °C 31 °C 4/10
03 - Mar.
27 °C 31 °C 5/10
04 - Apr.
27 °C 31 °C 7/10
05 - May
27 °C 31 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
26 °C 28 °C 8/10
07 - Jul.
25 °C 27 °C 8/10
08 - Aug.
24 °C 27 °C 8/10
09 - Sept.
26 °C 27 °C 8/10
10 - Oct.
26 °C 28 °C 8/10
11 - Nov.
27 °C 29 °C 5/10
12 - Dec.
27 °C 31 °C 5/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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