Month September 2024
Antananarivo will soon be illuminated with its most beautiful colors... The jacarandas are about to bloom! Walks around Lake Anosy then become a striking visual spectacle, with these majestic trees adorned in bright violet, breathing life into the center of the city.
Did you know that Madagascar’s Baobabs are Natural Water Reservoirs?
In the dry regions of Mahafaly, Madagascar, baobabs aren’t just there to provide shade. They play a crucial role in storing water for local communities, especially during periods of severe drought. The trunk of the baobab, which can reach up…
Discover Diego-Suarez Bay
Diego-Suarez Bay offers wild shores to explore, surrounded by lush vegetation of rosewoods, baobabs, and vibrant flamboyant trees. This site, rich in history, is filled with military remnants and stretches of white sandy beaches as far as the eye can see.
World cookery brought to Madagascar
Traveling to Madagascar also means being welcomed by a true culinary melting pot! Besides the Malagasy culinary delights, the island offers many surprises through its diverse culinary influences from around the world.
Malagasy cuisine has its own unique charm, but Madagascar is also a crossroads of flavors from elsewhere. In the island’s main cities, restaurants will allow you to taste dishes that will evoke memories or take you even further on your culinary journey.
Île aux Nattes
Île aux Nattes, this small round gem measuring 5 km by 3.5 km, is located just 5 minutes by pirogue south of Sainte-Marie. With its pristine white sandy fringe and lush vegetation, it offers a peaceful refuge away from modern hustle and mass tourism. This enchanting place proves to be a destination for sustainability and ecotourism, preserving its authenticity while welcoming visitors for many years.
Participate in Malagasy Greetings and Wishes
During your visit to Madagascar, you may have the opportunity to attend cultural events where greetings and wishes play a central role. Whether it's to celebrate a birth, a wedding, or even year-end festivities, it’s essential to know how to express your wishes and greetings in Malagasy. And guess what? It’s just as simple as in any other country!
Electricity in Madagascar
Although the current used is 220 V and the outlets are similar to those in France, the reality on the ground can be quite different.
In major cities, frequent disruptions in electricity supply are part of daily life. JIRAMA, the state-owned company, often cuts power for several hours a day in non-priority areas. Some establishments compensate for these outages by using their own generators, and solar panels are starting to spread.
Discover the Macaco: The king of the forests of Northwest Madagascar
Dive into the tropical forests of Sambirano, in Northwest Madagascar, and let yourself be amazed by one of the island’s most fascinating residents: the Lemur macaco, where the male is distinguished by his black head, while the female has white tufts of fur framing her ears.
Oddity of the Day: Madagascar hissing cockroaches, Champions of compromise!
Madagascar hissing cockroaches have a surprising talent: they can adjust the size of their testicles based on their needs. These insects have two options to attract females: become fierce fighters with large horns or great breeders by developing bigger testicles.…
Begging in Madagascar: How to offer your support differently
In Antananarivo and other cities in Madagascar, begging is an omnipresent reality. Many families send their children to beg, while others come from the countryside with the same goal. As travelers, it is essential to understand the impact of our actions and to act responsibly.