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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Antsirabe

Miandrivazo

Bemaraha (Tsingy)

 Mananjary is typically the departure or arrival point of cruises on the Canal des Pangalanes, going to or coming from Tamatave or Manahoro.

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The city's surroundings consist of coffee, vanilla, and various spice plantations, including pepper, cinnamon and cloves, which bring life to the region. This is an opportunity to explore the surrounding area and thus discover the inhabitants' way of life. Mananjary is located 100 miles from Manakara, which is the terminus of the famous train between Fianarantsoa and Manakara. Every 7 years, the ceremony of Sambatra, the circumcision festival, is held, during which the children of the Antambahoaka ethnic group are circumcised, marking their passage from childhood to adulthood. These traditional rituals are the time for particularly joyous festivities - sambatra meaning joy or happiness - that last nearly a month.

Mananjary is typically the departure or arrival point of cruises on the Canal des Pangalanes, going to or coming from Tamatave or Manahoro.

Mananjary es la ville point de départ alternative de la visite du canal des Pangalannes. Normalement les touristes partent de Manakara (parce que c’est la ville d’arrivée du train), mais c’est conseillable partir de Mananjary, moins de touristes et plus typique. Le meilleur plan est sans doute acheter du poisson le matin au canal et le manger en barbecue à midi avec le guide !

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