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

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Bemaraha (Tsingy)

Welcome to the vanilla capital. Antalaha,which was still a village in the 19th century, is now a prosperous town, thanks to the introduction of vanilla at the start of the 20th century. 

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In the middle of the 18th century, vanilla was imported to Madagascar. Centuries have passed and yet the pollination of this orchid, with a perfume and flavour valued worldwide, continues to be done by hand. Madagascar vanilla represents more than 50% of worldwide vanilla production... It's therefore difficult to ignore its importance when you <a href="/madagascar/">discover the Red Island</a>.
In Antalaha, the streets are full of pods laid out to dry in the sun. Experts say that the vanilla industry is just as secretive as the diamond industry. So visiting Antalaha is an opportunity to penetrate this world of sweet perfume!
It's also nice to stroll in the town to see the rich villas, some of which have kept their colonial look, or to visit the dhow production sites.

Welcome to the vanilla capital. Antalaha,which was still a village in the 19th century, is now a prosperous town, thanks to the introduction of vanilla at the start of the 20th century.

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