Who has never dreamed of going back in time to discover a lost paradise? Exploring the Makay massif, a remote territory in the extreme south of the island, is like discovering the myth of a forgotten valley that jealously guards its Noah's Ark...

The Makay: for adventurers in search of a lost paradise...

The zebu is sure to feature in any trip to Madagascar and is of great importance in everyday life. The zebu is a visible sign of wealth, an essential part of farming and also plays a leading role in local culture.

The importance of the omby or zebu in Madagascar

Discover the Manambolo River, which flows through the western part of the country, gently crossing the regions of Melaky and Menabe. The journey down the Manambolo, which is more adventurous than the Tsiribihina, begins after a few days of trekking through the desert hills of the west. It is an excellent way to gain direct access to Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park!

The journey down the Manambolo River

Located A2 kilometres from Toliara, the Antsokay Arboretum is home to a great number of plant species from southern Madagascar. As you walk amongst the different trees, a guide will explain the role of each substance in the daily life of the region's inhabitants. A wonderful introduction to the culture of the south of the country

The Antsokay Arboretum

Antananarivo

Antsirabe

Miandrivazo

Bemaraha (Tsingy)

In the north-east of Madagascar, Masoala peninsula harbours primary forests with enormous wealth in terms of biodiversity.  

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Although it is isolated from the rest of the island, Masoala shelters more than half of the species that are present in the entire country, making it a true natural sanctuary. To protect these species from forest over-exploitation, in particular from slash-and-burn agriculture and the illegal logging of precious woods, the Malagasy authorities have created the largest network of protected areas in Madagascar on the peninsula: Masoala National Park. With an area of 240,000 hectares, Masaola National Park and the special reserve of Nosy Mangabe island form a group of spectacular formations. Mangrove forests, rainforests and coral reefs are the refuge of a large number of birds (102 species) and lemurs (10 species) but also of amazing plant species, such as the carnivorous pitcher plant.

In the north-east of Madagascar, Masoala peninsula harbours primary forests with enormous wealth in terms of biodiversity.

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