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)

In the direction of Menabe country Masiakampy is the departure point for barges and canoes, the ideal transport method for discovering nature and the daily lives of the residents from the water during a trip off the beaten track.

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You embark on the Tsiribihina River, which is as red as the earth, for a few days' trip, usually about 100 miles. You bivouac on fine sand beaches, greeting water turtles and lemurs that pass by. Along the way, you'll be met with herons, wading birds, raptors, knob-billed ducks, and the fluttering dance of bats at dusk... When you step ashore, you can venture through the rivers and enjoy some stunning, pristine natural pools. Passing through the Bemahara massif we get to see some beautiful gorges. And then the first sight of the baobabs announces your arrival at the plains...It's magical!

In the direction of Menabe country Masiakampy is the departure point for barges and canoes, the ideal transport method for discovering nature and the daily lives of the residents from the water during a trip off the beaten track.

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