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

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Bemaraha (Tsingy)

You can explore the Ile de la Petite Terre if you are planning a  tour around the north of Madagascar. Nosy Tanikely is a marine reservee surrounded by a coral reef, which is opposite Nosy Be, and so a beautiful spot to go diving.

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In depths of 7 to 20 metres, simple snorkels will let you admire the multicoloured coral and starfish of all sizes. You'll come across rays, sea turtles (that lay on the island), lots of tropical fish and perhaps nurse sharks. For those who prefer walking, a stroll on the white sand of Nosy Tanikely beach will lead you to the enormous rock where the tropicbirds nest. At the end of the Island a lighthouse dating from the early 20th century gives you an amazing view of the ocean and Nosy Be. Colonies of fruit bats live on the Ile de la Petite Terre (Nosy Tanikely) and if you're lucky you may see an osprey (or anjoay), an endangered native species.

You can explore the Ile de la Petite Terre if you are planning a <a href="/madagascar/">tour around the north of Madagascar</a>. Nosy Tanikely is a marine reservee surrounded by a coral reef, which is opposite Nosy Be, and so a beautiful spot to go diving.

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