Mysterious, immense and incredibly rich: three qualifiers are not enough to describe the exceptional nature of a trip to Madagascar. Also called the Red Island because of its ocher soil, Madagascar is a territory that we will never finish exploring
Known for its thousands of animal species, most of which are protected endemic species, Madagascar also offers landscapes of astonishing diversity: turquoise sea and heavenly beaches in the Nosy Be region in the north of the country, savannah landscapes African country discovering here and their gigantic baobabs in the West, thorny bushes and quasi-deserts in the South, etc.
Reason 1: A bit very welcoming and endearing
Arriving for your first trip to Madagascar, you will be enchanted by the incredible kindness of its people. You will always be welcome wherever you are. You will probably have the chance to be invited or to share moments of incredible richness with the inhabitants of the Big Island. To be savored without reservation.
Reason 2: an authentic and (Finally?) protected Big Island
The largest island in the Indian Ocean is known worldwide for the quality and diversity of its eco-system. Even if the preservation of Madagascar’s natural resources as well as the protection of its entire ecosystem took time, we are finally starting to see concrete actions to preserve nature on the Big Island.
Reason 3: Fine and succulent cuisine
This may seem a bit paradoxical, but many visitors to Madagascar have returned from their trip to the Big Island with a few extra kilos. Indeed, in addition to typical Malagasy cuisine, the traveler can enjoy baguettes, croissants or pain of chocolate in the many bakeries in Madagascar. The traveler will also be able to taste local duck and an excellent foie gras made in the surroundings of Tananarive. What can we say about the Rossini zebu steak that you can enjoy, accompanied by homemade fries? A myriad of dishes to discover at homestays or in local restaurants.
Reason 4: The natural riches of the Big Island
This is Madagascar’s great asset. A wealth of fauna, flora and vegetation that will take your breath away. You will go from Asia on the highlands, to Africa on the coasts, to the Comoros in the Majunga region. And the list is not exhaustive. You will discover natural and endemic riches at each of your stages. You will discover very good craftsmanship, semi-precious and precious stones in the shops. This country on the scale of a continent has almost unlimited resources.
Reason 5: The exceptional climate of Madagascar
It is possible to go to Madagascar all year round. Marked by a tropical climate, Madagascar has as many microclimates as bush taxis. However, you must pay attention to the hurricane season which takes place between December and March, where heavy rains are present throughout the country and mainly on the East coast. The dry season is marked by low temperatures on the high plateaus and very mild in the south of the Big Island.
