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)

Peaceful nature encouraging serenity… welcome to  Belo sur Mer peninsula where the sun shines 350 days a year . Its sublime bay alternates between fine sand and rocks, an ideal place for unforgettable sunsets. A huge mangrove swamp surrounds the area.

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As well as fishing, the inhabitants of the region make a living growing corn, sweet potatoes and producing salt: Menaky canal leads to the salt marshes. Belo sur Mer is also one of the most renowned small-scale, traditional shipyards that you are likely to see in the course of <a href="/madagascar/"> your trip to Madagascar </a>. The know-how of the shipwrights is handed down from generation to generation and it is said that the dhows and schooners made here are the finest of the west coast. Not far from Belo sur Mer, where west meets south, is Kirindy Mitea National Park. It offers beaches, interior lakes, islands, flamingos, lemurs, as well as pine and baobab forests in profusion.

Peaceful nature encouraging serenity… welcome to Belo sur Mer peninsula where the sun shines 350 days a year . Its sublime bay alternates between fine sand and rocks, an ideal place for unforgettable sunsets. A huge mangrove swamp surrounds the area.

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