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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 Peacefulness and simplicity are the strong points of Nosy Komba . Indeed, this volcanic island that is 5 miles in diameter has neither electricity nor roads. It tempts you to live the local and traditional way, giving you a pleasant rest during  your stay on the Red Island . It is also called Nosy Ambariovato which means "island surrounded by rocks".

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Starting out from the village of Ampangorina, to go to the island's summit at 1990 ft, you will come across Madagascar's oldest Ylang-Ylang plantations . The forest is host to 188 floral species, 70 of which are medicinal plants used by the islanders. At its heart, mountain springs give rise to beautiful cascades and natural pools. Macaco lemurs, whose females give birth to their young towards the month of August, live here. Nosy Komba is also a very good diving spot where you might come across turtles, ray fish, humpback dolphins or whales from July to November. As for handicrafts, you will appreciate the tablecloths made of a natural cotton cloth called gora, hand embroidered by the women of the island, or the construction of canoes that can be over 4 yards in length.

Peacefulness and simplicity are the strong points of Nosy Komba . Indeed, this volcanic island that is 5 miles in diameter has neither electricity nor roads. It tempts you to live the local and traditional way, giving you a pleasant rest during <a href="/madagascar/"> your stay on the Red Island </a>. It is also called Nosy Ambariovato which means "island surrounded by rocks".

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