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)

  Baramahamay bay is located on the southern tip of Nosy Iranja island , in the warm waters of northern Madagascar.

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Reachable by boat when on a cruise that takes you on a visit of the islands and bays of the area, Baramahamay bay is well-known for its magnificent mangrove swamp which stretches from the mouth of the river of the same name, all the way to the hinterland and shelters a large variety of species of sea birds, bats and crabs. This is your opportunity to discover the magnificent mangrove trees whose roots are immersed in water and the fauna that they shelter, as well as the small, peaceful village of Ambariomena.

Baramahamay bay is located on the southern tip of Nosy Iranja island , in the warm waters of northern Madagascar.

An excursion near a decommissioned Gustave Eiffel lighthouse offers a fabulous panorama of the ocean and surrounding islands, all in a leafy forest decor. Turtle Island certainly deserves its name, as it is a place where female turtles come to lay their eggs. It is possible to bivouac on the beach to admire the efforts made by the turtles to lay and bury their eggs in the sand. If you travelling with all the family, the youngest will love it! With its crystal clear waters, Nosy Iranja is also an ideal place for snorkeling or diving. Don't miss the parade of rays, sunfish, barracudas, starfish and clownfish! Lovers of windsurfing or water skiing will also be delighted - and all within a breathtaking setting.

A true little sea paradise. That is Nosy Iranja Be and Nosy Iranja Kely in a nutshell, two islands of respectively 200 and 13 hectares connected by a strip of sand visible at low tide.

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