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)

More than 800 square kilometres of breathtaking scenery! Isalo National Park  is a mountainous mass of Jurassic sandstone that spreads over a hundred kilometres at an altitude of between 800 and 1,200 metres above sea level.

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The south part of the park is a big plateau, 800 metres above sea level. The east part is a little higher - 1,000 to 1,200 metres, and punctuated with vast prairies and abyss like canyons. On the edge is a rocky escarpment that is very characteristic of the region, and a forest village on the banks of the River Menamaty. The west side has shallower canyons and a vestige of forest. Finally, in the centre of the park there are immense plains and plateaux. As well as the canyons and moon like rocks, Isalo has caves, waterfalls, natural swimming pools...and more than 400 species of plants, including an endemic palm tree that has a specialised adaptation for fighting drought. The animal life is also very varied.

More than 800 square kilometres of breathtaking scenery! Isalo National Park is a mountainous mass of Jurassic sandstone that spreads over a hundred kilometres at an altitude of between 800 and 1,200 metres above sea level.

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