Tips & Tricks
Peyrieras Reptile Reserve (Marozevo, RN2) – this is a small privately-run reserve at Marozevo, on National Road N2, 75 km east of Antananarivo, between the towns of Manjakandriana and Moramanga. It is a popular tourist stop between Antananarivo and Madagascar’s Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. Visit this animal reserve and view various reptile species of chameleons, snakes, […]
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 […]
Nosy Be (beach) — this is perhaps the most famous and popular tourist destination in Madagascar. One of the larger islands surrounding the coast of Madagascar, Nosy Be means ‘big island’ in traditional Malagasy. Thanks to the island’s wide variety of spices, it is often referred to as Nosy Manitra that translates to ‘scented island’ […]
Nosy Sakatia (island) – this beach is pretty much a fun-sized version of Nosy Be (and it happens to be off the coast of Nosy Be itself in the northern part of the country). Nosy Sakatia has all the same activities as Nosy Be, but with an emphasis on seclusion. The island has a total […]
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 […]
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 […]