Madagascar is a little-known but well-endowed island in the Indian Ocean off the coast of southern Africa. It’s the second largest country in the world that consists primarily of islands and its capital is Antananarivo. Though less popular among the tourists, Madagscar has everything to offer: white sandy beaches, abundant marine life for scuba diving and snorkelling, beautiful turquoise sea waters, and vast opportunities for inland safari. So, what are you waiting for? Book Madagascar tours today!
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Top Places To Visit In Madagascar
Though there are a ton of places to visit on the island of Madagascar, there are a few worth mentioning more than others. These places should be visited as a part of the tour. Each place has tailor-made tours specific to them.
1. Nosy Iranja
Nosy Iranja is made of two smaller islets: Nosy Iranja Be and Nosy Iranja Kely. Those bits
of land are connected by a thin 2 km long stretch of sand. At low tide, we can take full advantage of the place. Be ready to be delighted by the landscape’s beauty, turquoise blue water surrounding the lagoon which reflects the sunlight and makes the sea sparkle.
2. Ranomafana
Ranomafana is, without doubt, one of the most spectacular national parks of Madagascar and
together with Isalo and Andasibe N.P. one of the most visited national parks on the island.
12 species of lemurs are native to the area and, to the delight of the tourists, are particularly easy to observe. A special attraction is the golden bamboo lemurs, some of which are not far from the entrance. There are also other mammals such as 7 species of Tenrecs, carnivorous bats, the Malagasy striped civet and some mongooses in the beautiful Ranomafana National Park.
3. Berenty
The reserve of Berenty is a paradise for wild fauna. It also boasts of an open-air scientific laboratory which can make any naturalist most happy. The reserve of Berenty which is located in the extreme south of Madagascar is well known by the primate lovers of the world to be one of the best places to observe lemurs in their natural habitat.
A number of lemurs species can be found here: Sifaka (Verreaux’s Sifaka), Makis (Lemur Catta), and Girdos (Eulemur Fulvus). The nocturnal species of Lepilemur and Microcebus dominate this space. These lemurs of Madagascar have developed a completely unique and unusual way of moving, which has earned them the nickname “dancing lemurs”. So, be ready to get mesmerised by the beauty of Berenty in Madagascar Tours.
4. Manakara
Manakara is one of the rare cities on the island which still have a functional railway network and it’s located on the southeast coast of Madagascar. The train provides three services per week between Fianarantsoa, the capital of Betsileo and the capital of the southeast region.
You will simply be unable to put away your cameras in this region due to the sheer beauty of various spots. The city of Manakara is crossed by the famous Pangalanes canal. It is advisable to take a trip in dugout canoes on this river-like canal which is considered the economic artery of this region. As a bonus, you can discover the fishermen’s villages while enjoying the serene and picturesque journey.
5. Morondava – Baobab Allée
The city of Morondava is famous for its Baobab Avenue which is a veritable boulevard of baobabs. It was protected as a “natural monument” in July 2007.
Top Madagascar Tours
The best way to experience the exotic and heavenly beauty of this island is through a variety of Madagascar tours available. One can choose the most suitable tour based on the cost and duration. Since it’s a big country and it takes longer to travel, it would be best to plan for at least 10-15 days.
Some of the best tours available are:
Yoga Tours
The beauty and power of Yoga increase when it’s performed in the lap of nature. Madagascar offers plenty of such opportunities. A few of them are:
1. Beach Yoga
2. Ocean Yoga
3. Nature Yoga
Diving Tours
Madagascar is surrounded by the sea which is full of marine flora and fauna. The best way to experience this surreal beauty is by opting for various diving tours available. Different types of diving tours are:
1. Safari Diving
2. Exciting Diving
3. Coast Diving
4. Diving Dream
Moto Tours
What better way to explore the amazing surroundings in Madagascar than in a Motorbike? There are various Moto tours available here and you can choose the most suitable one for you:
1. Moto Diversity Tours
2. Moto Desert Tours
3. Moto Safari Tours
4. Coast Moto Tours
5. Exciting Cross Tours
How To Reach There?
The only practical way of reaching Madagascar is by air. There are a number of flights to the Ivato International Airport in the capital city of Antananarivo. A few of them are:
- Air Madagascar from Paris, Johannesburg, and Bangkok.
- Air France from Paris
- South African Airways and Airlink from Johannesburg
- Kenya Airways from Nairobi.
When To Go?
Although you can visit Madagascar all through the year, the best season is from August till November. By August, the rains have stopped and the forests are all cleaned up. The Lemurs are much more active and easy to spot this season.
The whales arrive on the island of Saint-Marine in July and remain there until the end of September. Between September and November, the weather is very lovely and warm.
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