Category Malagasy Travel Guide

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.

Traveling with Children in Madagascar : Our Advice and Feedback

For years, Vivy Travel Madagascar has been regularly assisting families in their discovery of Madagascar. And if we had to summarize our feedback in one sentence, it would be: it's a journey as magical as it is demanding, especially for parents.
But to fully enjoy it, it's better to be well-prepared. Here’s our advice and feedback :

The Avenue of the Baobabs: An Impressive Natural Spectacle

The Avenue of the Baobabs in Madagascar is an unmissable destination, extremely popular, especially among photographers, where the majesty of nature is revealed in all its splendor. Located in the Menabe region, on the western side of the island, this impressive avenue is lined with Grandidier's baobabs (Adansonia grandidieri), millennial trees that seem to touch the sky. A true natural masterpiece not to be missed during your trip to Madagascar.

Volunteering in Madagascar

If you're looking for a different travel experience, you're in the right place! Madagascar offers many opportunities for those who want to get involved in humanitarian missions. If you're interested in combining travel with volunteering while contributing to social, educational, and environmental development projects, Madagascar is the perfect place for you. Here's an overview of the main humanitarian missions available on the island:

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.

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 ?

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.