To stay healthy in Madagascar, it’s essential to take a few precautions, especially given the limited availability of emergency medical facilities. While some towns and villages have a clinic, a medical mission, or a doctor, these establishments often lack medications and adequate equipment.
Small Creatures : Big Challenges
When travelling to Madagascar, just like in any other exotic destination, it is important to prepare for the challenges posed by wildlife, particularly small creatures. Here are some tips for managing these encounters.
Essentials Malagasy: The ultimate combo for your short stay in Madagascar
Do you have little time for your trip but want to discover the must-sees of Madagascar? Don’t worry; I have just what you need. This circuit can be completed in less than 10 days, but I guarantee it will help…
The Zebu Cart: Transportation in the Malagasy Bush
In the remote areas of Madagascar, zebu-drawn carts are an iconic sight in the bush. On national roads or isolated paths, it’s not uncommon to see two zebu pulling a cart, accompanied by two or three men and loaded with goods. Although rustic, this mode of transport is invaluable to villagers when options for collective transport are scarce or even nonexistent for connecting isolated villages.
How to pronounce Malagasy correctly?
After many years of meeting foreigners, it is clear that one of the main difficulties faced by our dear English-speaking friends who wish to learn Malagasy (or at least use it once during their trip) is the correct pronunciation of the accent in Malagasy.
Cheap hotels: an economic choice to consider
If you are travelling to Madagascar on a limited budget, you’ll be pleased to know that there are many affordable small hotels that can offer you simple yet comfortable accommodation (with a good selection and intuition, of course). However, be careful not to confuse them with the local restaurants specialising in Vary sy Laoka (rice and side dishes) that are called "hotely," which paradoxically share the same name.
The Insects of Madagascar
hall we talk about insects? If you’re already familiar with the vast landscapes, lemurs, and vegetation of Madagascar, prepare to discover an even broader and more surprising world. With over 4,500 species of butterflies and a multitude of fascinating insects, the island is home to creatures that few people know about and hardly pay attention to.
Ifaty Bay: An Unforgettable Escape
Just 30 kilometers north of Tulear, the beautiful Ifaty Bay and its eponymous beach await you. Despite a few small tourist scams and somewhat kitschy fashion shows, the allure of these sunny beaches is undeniable.
Madagascar’s Amphibians: The Discovery of New Species Continues
Madagascar is home to an exceptional natural heritage, with 400 species of amphibians identified to date. In 2023, no less than 7 new species of frogs were discovered, proving that the island is a treasure trove of biodiversity, as highlighted in the report "The Second Global Amphibians Assessment (GAA2)".
Discover Manakara
You may have heard of Manakara. If not, get ready to be enchanted by this beautiful city—one of the largest on Madagascar's south-east coast. Connected to Fianarantsoa by a scenic road and the famous FCE train line (Fianarantsoa-Côte Est), Manakara is a must-visit destination.