Madagascar's Deep South

ABOUT THE SOUTH

The Deep South of Madagascar

Madagascar’s Deep South is one of the island’s most popular destinations. This tour, which stretches from Antsirabe to Tulear, offers a multitude of tour options that will delight lovers of wide open spaces and breathtaking landscapes. You’ll discover vegetation totally endemic to Madagascar, adding a touch of sport and adventure to your stay. You’ll find good restaurants offering a variety of Malagasy specialities, as well as entertainment and cultural discoveries of all kinds. Seaside resorts surrounded by small fishing villages offer an ideal setting for sea lovers. What’s more, numerous tourist sites are ideal for bird-watching enthusiasts. The national parks at your disposal are: Ranomafana National Park, Isalo National Park, Zombitse-vahombasia National Park, Tsimanampetsotsa National Park, and many more…

Tulear to Ifaty

Tulear, the capital of south-west Madagascar, is a cultural destination often seen as a stopover on the way to other, more interesting parts of southern Madagascar. Despite this, Tulear offers a warm welcome to its visitors, thanks to the friendliness of its people. The town combines tradition and modernity, constituting a veritable ethnic melting pot of fishermen, rickshaw drivers and a diversified tourist offering. Lively and dynamic, just like many coastal towns, Tulear offers a lively nightlife with plenty of options for eating out and socializing.
Twenty kilometers north of Toliara lies Ifaty (Mangily), a must-see destination for beach and ecotourism enthusiasts. Ifaty is made up of several Vezo villages, an ethnic group whose main activity is fishing, and you can meet them on a pleasant stroll through the villages. The area around Ifaty is also full of picturesque villages that are sure to capture your attention.

Fort Dauphin

Located at the foot of Pic Saint Louis, Fort Dauphin is a vertiginous town occupied by Europeans in the 17th century. The town was named Fort-Dauphin in honor of Louis XIV, the future Sun King. Fort Dauphin boasts many historic sites from the colonial era, including Sainte Luce, a charming fishing village whose beaches are lined with filaos and arched palm trees. You can also explore the remains of Fort Flacourt, delve into colonial history at the Musée d’Anosy, and visit the Fort des Portugais, all of which are historic places to discover and visit. The region also boasts a number of nature reserves, including the Berenty Reserve with its carnivorous plants and spiny forest, the Andohahela Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Saïadi Botanical Garden,…