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…
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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.…
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.
Lake Alaotra: A masterpiece of landscape architecture
You are about to discover a true natural masterpiece, where the beauty of the landscape meets the modernity of agriculture. As you travel along the road heading east, bordered by hills with white, pink, and gray slopes, you will be immersed in one of Madagascar's most fascinating sites, where intensive rice farming reigns supreme.
Preserve Nature and Culture Through Your Travels
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.
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