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

Bekopaka

Ifaty

Ankarana

 Diego Suarez was renamed Antsiranana  at independence. It is the third harbour of the island and the biggest city in northern  Madagascar . Antomboko, meaning with holes, pierced, is its original name. A name that is suggestive of  Diego Bay which, with its length of 97 miles, is one of the largest in the world .

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Land of the Antakarana ethnic group – those from the cliffs –, Diego Suarez is also a happy mix of various origins: Comorians, Chinese, Indians and Europeans cohabit there. Antsiranana, which was once a pirates' hide-out, is now a water sports paradise. The Emerald Sea, its beaches of fine sand and its bays all offer sublime panoramic views on the coral reef. The wilderness of Dune Bay, Pigeon Bay, or Sakalava Bay is passable on foot or by mountain bike. In the town's surrounding area, you can either admire the Tsaratanana massif culminating at 9426 ft., or climb up to the Montagne des Français to find an hour-long rock climbing trail that will give you a good view of baobabs and aloes as you climb…

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