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)

Along the Mozambique Channel, Kirindy Mitea National Park is a transitional area between the biodiversity of the Big Island's southern and western regions.

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In one day of travel in this region of the Big Island, it's possible to go from a tropical rainforest to a littoral spiny forest or from dunes and lakes to seven small islands.  The Kirindy Mitea Reserve is known to possess an exceptional rate of endemic species. Of the 11 species of mammals living there, 10 of them are endemic. 100% of the 23 listed reptiles are also endemic, as are 33 of the 47 species of birds who live there. Impressive!  Wildlife include the red-tailed sportive (Boenga) lemur with dark red fur, pink and lesser flamingos, kingfishers, and 90 species of butterflies. As for plant life, more than 185 species flourish at Kirindy Mitea, including 3 different species of baobabs, which is uncommon.

Along the Mozambique Channel, Kirindy Mitea National Park is a transitional area between the biodiversity of the Big Island's southern and western regions.

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