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)

 Cap Miné is located north of Ramena, a few kilometres from Diego-Suarez, which is the port of entry into Diego Bay. 

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Military remnants, including guns and fortifications, dating from the French colonial period are still visible, testifying to the strategic interest of the site for the control of the channel. Even today, there is still a military camp nearby where visitors pay a toll to visit the site. Access Cap Miné from the village of Ramena or by a trail that allows you to discover three beautiful bays that open onto the Indian Ocean. From Sakalava Bay, the trail passes along beautiful deserted beaches lined with palm trees, coconuts and baobabs. The place is well-known to kitesurfers, who come to take advantage of the sea breeze.

Cap Miné is located north of Ramena, a few kilometres from Diego-Suarez, which is the port of entry into Diego Bay.

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