Visiter les Tsingy et séjourner au Grand Hôtel du Tsingy de Bemaraha

Here's a great idea for the next vacation! If you are used to visiting the north, east and center of the Big Island, this time we invite you to head southwest. This part is full of curiosities and unique tourist sites in the world that are really worth a visit.

 A special place located in the southwest is even very well known in the world. These are the famous Tsingy de Bemaraha.

Throughout your stay, a famous and welcoming accommodation also welcomes you with open arms. Her name ? The Grand Hotel du Tsingy de Bemaraha.

Baobab Lovers, the must-see tree of the Alley of the Baobabs

Baobab Alley is one of the routes to the Grand Hotel at Tsingy in Bemaraha. Today, we are not going to talk about the ecolodge but a mythical tree located in the heart of this famous tourist site. In fact, they are two trees intertwined and which the locals call "the Love Baobab".

A love of a tree!

The Baobab Alley site is a tourist hotspot that attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world every year. While some enjoy the moment of serenity offered by the place, others view each baobab to know its peculiarities. Among the unmissable baobabs of the town, you will observe the famous Baobab Amoureux, composed of two baobabs twisted between them as if they were an inseparable couple.

Hiking in Analamanga: an unforgettable walk in Ambatomanga

The hiking season is about to end. For the Analamanga region, we will close the year with a beautiful walk in east of the capital. Destination: Ambatomanga and its famous Iadiana Valley.

A unique getaway to know the history of the place

Ambatomanga is a must-see place just 38km east in of the capital. Like the peripheral highlands, Ambatomanga is a unique site that hides well-preserved historical secrets. You have to go there to know them!

During the next hike, visitors will finally know the peculiarities of this small locality. First there is its valley of Iadiana considered sacred by the villagers, then there are the legendary peaks of Angavokely and Angavobe, revealing impressive and unique heights.

According to the story, Ambatomanga is the border between Imerina and Bezanozano. To the east, you can reach the coastal area occupied by the Betsimisarakas.

Continuing your tour of Ambatomanga, you will reach the village of Ankadimanga which houses the tomb of Ramiangaly, 7th wife of King Andrianampoinimerina. Ankadimanga is a well-preserved locality with a sacred lake and beautiful traditional houses. You have to go through the two large disk-shaped doors to enter the village.

Madagascar and its sacred zebu narrated by the Arte channel

Madagascar no longer leaves international channels indifferent. In October, it is the turn of the Franco-German channel Arte to devote a few hours of reporting on Madagascar and its sacred zebu.

Sacred animal of the big island, the zebu is present in the daily life of the Malagasy, that it is in happiness or in misfortune. At a happy event such as a wedding, family meals served to guests include zebu meat dishes. When the family organizes a special event (exhumation, circumcision or other customs), it is impossible to miss the zebu.

Arte has decided to shoot a special show on the big island in order to better know this craze of Malagasy for this iconic animal. Presenter Linda Lorin was in charge of presenting the show. She took the spectators on the Highlands of Madagascar to show them the place taken by the zebu in the daily life of the Malagasy.

Bird safari to the west: An Unmissable Rendezvous in October and November

Bird lovers? Get ready because the bird safari will take place at the end of October until the beginning of November!  

What is this event? First of all to enhance Madagascar's ornithological wealth and to let the world know that the big island is a destination conducive to birdwatching. According to experts and observers, Madagascar has so far 120 endemic bird species that attract a good number of tourists each year.

Ankarafantsika and its amazing red canyon

The west of Madagascar is not only a vacation spot but also a place of discovery. The province of Majunga has many surprises in both its splendor and its biodiversity that lodges there. In this blog post, we will not focus on the big city in question but rather on Ankarafantsika, an authentic protected area located a hundred km south of Majunga.

A rich fauna and flora heritage

Like all Madagascan protected areas, the Ankarafantsika Park has a rich flora and fauna biodiversity. You will find rare and endemic animal and plant species and a dreamlike landscape that you will not find anywhere else. During your visit, you will meet on the way lemurs, large birds like hawks, or medicinal plants and precious woods.

Whale sharks in the warm waters of Madagascar

The warm waters of Madagascar are beautiful refuges for whale sharks. Let's forget the clownfish and the sea turtles. Let's focus on these big marine mammals that also populate our seas. According to the collaborative project conducted by Madagascar Whale Shark Project since 2015, our big blues identify up to 300 whale sharks, concentrated mainly in the northwestern part of the island.

It is no longer a discovery but rather an absolute reality. The Malagasy seas, especially those in the northwest, are the best shelter for hundreds whale sharks. According to the census, it is the "thousand stars" species called in Malagasy "maro kintana" which are the most identified. This name has been attributed because of their skin full of white dots resembling stars in the firmament.

Harmless whale sharks seducing tourists

Safe for humans, these whale sharks measure more than 18m and attract researchers by their way of feeding. Indeed, when they eat, they ingest more than 600000 liters of water that they filter quickly with its gills to keep in the mouth only small fish and zooplankton. These elements form their main foods, which they need to swallow every hour for a full daily ration.