Tips & Tricks
Manafiafy (beach) –– this is one of the smaller, lesser known beaches of Madagascar, situated on the South East coast of the island on a sheltered, forest-fringed bay. It’s ideal for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of your typical holiday resort. There is one small hotel, the Manafiafy Beach & Rainforest […]
Mahavelona (beach) — near the town of Mahavelona, on the mouth of the Onibe River, on the northeast coast of Madagascar is this beautiful beach. Thanks to the reef system about 150 meters off the coast, the beach is protected from rough seas, and the offshore water is perfectly calm as a result. Ideal for […]
Parc de Tsarasaotra (Lake Alarobia, north Antananarivo) – this is a tiny natural refuge in the heart of the city’s industrial area and as such seems an inauspicious destination for keen birdwatchers. However, the park’s Lake Alarobia is a RAMSAR wetland and a key nesting site for 14 threatened endemic bird species. These include […]
Nosy Komba (beach) — Nosy Komba is another popular beach among tourists that visit Madagascar. Situated between the tourist hot spot Nosy Be and mainland Madagascar, this oval-shaped volcanic island is home to several stunning beaches and lodges. The island is great if you have a sense of adventure running through your veins, as Nosy […]
Tsarabanjina (beach) — as one of the smallest tourist islands that surrounds Madagascar, Tsarabanjina has to be one of the most scenic islands in the Indian Ocean. Surrounded by crystal clear water, and only accessible via boat, the island has just one lodge which is the epitome of barefoot luxury. The island is about 40 […]
Spa Havana (Hôtel Havana Resort, 4 Rue Razafindratandra, Ambohidahy, Antananarivo 101) — sitting in the perfect spot at the busy city center, Spa Havana offers a range of popular spa treatments, as well as a range of traditional beauty treatments. It uses oils and perfumes sourced & produced on the island with techniques that have […]