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If you need help to prepare your trip to Madagascar, we gather here, all the tips and advice to help you in preparing your trip to Madagascar.

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Noctourism: Another Side of Traveling in Madagascar

Noctourism, or nighttime tourism, is a growing trend that transforms travel into captivating and lively experiences after dark. It highlights activities such as stargazing, nighttime city walks, and the discovery of natural phenomena like bioluminescent beaches and nocturnal wildlife. This approach offers an alternative to often overcrowded daytime visits while allowing travelers to enjoy more pleasant temperatures and a more intimate atmosphere.

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Why Do You Need a Tour Guide for Your Trip to Madagascar ?

With the new tourism trend in Madagascar, many travelers now opt for a light trip : no guide, just a driver and a car, and they manage on their own. However, Madagascar, with its varied landscapes, vast biodiversity, and diverse cultures, will not fully reveal its wonders without the help of tour guides. They are the ones who will make you dream! Exploring this immense island without a tour guide can quickly become an obstacle course : contradictory information online, difficulties in organizing an optimal itinerary, language barriers… Why complicate your life ?

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Vezo: The Season and Ancestral Fishing Rituals

When the austral winter settles on the southwest coast of Madagascar, a particular excitement sweeps over the Vezo villages. For these sea nomads, fishing becomes a race against time. For four months, they must catch enough fish to survive the rainy season, when the ocean becomes impassable and drying the fish is impossible.

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Where to Dive in Sainte-Marie ?

Sainte-Marie, though less famous than Nosy Be for diving, offers exceptional sites accessible to all levels, particularly around Île aux Nattes. Several dive clubs operate here, but not all guarantee the same level of professionalism. Here are our favourite spots for an unforgettable underwater experience.

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Cycling, Motorbiking, and Scootering in Sainte-Marie

Sainte-Marie, a small island 58 km long and 5 km wide, offers various transport options for visitors wishing to explore it.

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Excursion on the Pangalanes Canal

Stretching for approximately 700 km along the eastern coast of Madagascar, the Pangalanes Canal is a beauty, a national treasure. Between peaceful lakes and narrow passages, it links Tamatave (Toamasina) to Farafangana, offering a striking spectacle. It was the French who, in the late 1940s, undertook to connect this succession of estuaries to create a north-south waterway, safer than the often rough and dangerous Indian Ocean.

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First-Class Bush Taxis : The Ultimate Travel Hack for Madagascar

First-class bush taxis in Madagascar are said to be the ultimate travel hack for exploring the country on a budget. Providing a more comfortable and secure alternative to traditional bush taxis, they attract both local travellers and foreigners seeking convenience.

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Spices and Vanilla in Madagascar’s Local Markets

Wandering through the local markets of Madagascar, one is greeted by a world of fragrances and colours. A land of spices, its market stalls are filled with culinary treasures that delight food enthusiasts and travellers seeking the authentic flavours of the Great Island.

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Discovering Madagascar’s Antambahoaka People

The Antambahoaka are a small ethnic group living on Madagascar's southeast coast, mainly in the Vatovavy-Fitovinany region around Mananjary. Their name comes from "Ratiambahoaka," meaning "beloved of the people," in reference to their ancestor Ravalarivo, who was highly esteemed at the time and settled in Masindrano.

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Father Pedro, the Big-Hearted Man of Madagascar

Born Pedro Opeka, this Lazarist priest of Slovenian and Argentine origin arrived in Madagascar in 1969 and settled in the southeast. In 1989, witnessing the large number of homeless people in Antananarivo, known as Quatr’mi (slang for “four friends”: rat, garbage, man, dirt), he and other religious figures founded the Akamasoa (“Good Friend”) movement.

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Explore Madagascar While Protecting Its Natural and Cultural Heritage

Dear traveler , did you know that Vivy Travel Madagascar doesn’t just organize tailor-made trips to Madagascar? We’re also deeply committed to preserving our rich natural and cultural heritage. Every experience we create is designed not only to offer you unforgettable memories, but also to promote sustainable conservation and respect for our environment and culture. Immerse yourself in an authentic adventure where every step you take contributes to preserving the beauty and diversity of Madagascar for future generations.

Category Malagasy Travel Guide

Noctourism: Another Side of Traveling in Madagascar

Why Do You Need a Tour Guide for Your Trip to Madagascar ?

Vezo: The Season and Ancestral Fishing Rituals

Where to Dive in Sainte-Marie ?

Cycling, Motorbiking, and Scootering in Sainte-Marie

Excursion on the Pangalanes Canal

First-Class Bush Taxis : The Ultimate Travel Hack for Madagascar

Spices and Vanilla in Madagascar’s Local Markets

Discovering Madagascar’s Antambahoaka People

Father Pedro, the Big-Hearted Man of Madagascar

Preserve Nature and Culture Through Your Travels

Explore Madagascar While Protecting Its Natural and Cultural Heritage

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