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 town of "sleeping rocks" gets its name from the large black rocks that emerge one hundred metres from the coast. It is the nearest coastal town to the capital.

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It was an important trading post during the nineteenth century, when goods were transported on foot from Antananarivo by the forest trails of the east. Vatomandry is popular with the inhabitants of the capital because its beaches are the closest to Tana. Between the beaches and forests, lovers of relaxation and sports alike will find their heart's content. There are many trails that can be covered on foot or by bicycle. Water sports are also on the agenda. Vatomandry is a good surfing spot thanks to the low pressure systems of the Indian Ocean. The picnics of visitors and the comings and goings of the fishermen's pirogues give Tampolo Beach is lively atmosphere. The town is located near the Pangalanes Canal, where you can discover the daily lives of the Betsimisaraka, "the many inseparables", and their houses on stilts with ravinala roofs.

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