Group of baobab trees, Madagascar

A journey through articles to explore Madagascar in depth

Disability
Travel and physical disability in Madagascar
Unfortunately, most of the tourist sites in Madagascar are not equipped to receive visitors with physical disabilities, it is therefore very difficult for persons with reduced mobility to travel alone in Madagascar.
Inspiration
The tea plantation in Sahambavy
Discover the world of tea in the enchanting setting of the Sahambavy plantation, the only processing and exporting factory on the whole island. A historic and technical visit that will reveal all the secrets of this famously complex aroma or the more gentle fragrance of vanilla tea!
Inspiration
The train to Manakara wouldn't arrive at its destination.
The train attracts all generations of people who line the roadsides waving enthusiastically. The green locomotive gives off a writhing machine-like sound. Every yard travelled seems to be an accomplishment in logic: this train carcass, which was Swiss before being bought and nationalised by Madagascar, has a second life while stepping out into the rain forests of the east coast.
Inspiration
The city of Diego-Suarez and its bay
Here, you will be in the far north of the country. Diego-Suarez is an old trading post at the crossroads of the Mozambique Channel and the Indian Ocean. This former colonial city opens onto one of the biggest bays in the world. By day, it is relaxed and sleepy, but it's a party city at night.
Inspiration
Morondova, doorway to the region of Menabe
Morondova is the departure point for most of the excursions in the region. Although it doesn't have anything really interesting to see in it, it is a very charming sleepy town. On the recently refurbished beach you can enjoy the warm waters of the Mozambique channel.
Other
Poste restante Madagascar
Anecdotes about problems with Malagasy postal services abound... Here are a few tips to help you understand the workings of the post office for mail coming into or leaving the Big Island!
Inspiration
The Tsingys Rouges d'Irodo
Approximately a 2-hour drive from Diego Suarez, you'll find the magnificent rock formations of the Tsingys Rouge d’Irodo. Different from their limestone cousins, the Tsingys Rouges are the result of quick erosion, thus creating unique ephemeral sculptures.
Economy
The history and economy of the Red Island
Learn more about Madagascar's economy and history! We have tried to summarise the main things to give you some keys to understanding the country better before your trip.