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)

The Sahamalaza-Iles Radama National Park covers more than 26,000 hectares, half of which is over seabeds. The rest of its surface is comprised of coastal forests and the mangrove. The site has been classified as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO.

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The main part of its mammal population is on the peninsula of Sahamalaza. For instance, it is the refuge of the blue-eyed lemur—the only primate in the world to have this distinctive characteristic—, which is critically endangered. Seven other species of lemurs live in the reserve. There you can see about twenty species of reptiles, eleven species of amphibians, and about forty different bird species, including the rare and majestic fish eagle, the coua, ibises, herons, etc.
The coral reefs are also rich in biodiversity as they have 200 species of coral and invertebrates and 170 species of fish. The Lagna and Ankanabe reefs are home to sea turtles, which lay their eggs on Valiha Island. In short, this is a park where you can see both land and marine animals during your trip to Madagascar.

The Sahamalaza-Iles Radama National Park covers more than 26,000 hectares, half of which is over seabeds. The rest of its surface is comprised of coastal forests and the mangrove. The site has been classified as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO.

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