Tips & Tricks
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park – this is a national park located in Melaky Region, northwest Madagascar. The national park centers on two geological limestone formations: the Great Tsingy and the Little Tsingy. Together with the adjacent Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve, the National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990. […]