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 Manandona plain has the particularity of being very wide and straight, whereas most of the Malagasy plains are steep and winding. With an average altitude of 1500 metres, the landscape of Manandona consists of a rim of mountains, high plateaus and deep gorges.

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A good way for amateurs of sports travelto discover it is to meander along the waters aboard a raft or a kayak. You will savour the beauty of the rice paddies that stretch to the horizon... and observe the artisanal manufacture of bricks made from the clay they provide. The inhabitants of the region also breed silkworms. Don't miss Lake Manandona, which lies at the foot of Ambohitritainerina volcano. With all these mountains, Manandona is also an area that is much appreciated by collectors of stones and minerals. Perhaps you will climb the 2555 metres of Mount Ibity, which is rich in fledspar, quartz, red tourmaline, garnet, beryls, rock crystal and amethyst: enough to satisfy any amateur!

The Manandona plain has the particularity of being very wide and straight, whereas most of the Malagasy plains are steep and winding. With an average altitude of 1500 metres, the landscape of Manandona consists of a rim of mountains, high plateaus and deep gorges.

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