Itinerary : Mahe, Antisiranana, Nosy Be, Nosy Iranja, Maputo, Richards Bay, Durban, Elisabeth port, Cape Town



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5/7/2028
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Discovering the Red Island
In the heart of the Indian Ocean , separated from Africa by the Mozambique Channel, lies Madagascar , the fourth largest island in the world. Madagascar is nicknamed the red island because of the red laterite drained by water from rivers that cross its land. Madagascar has an area of 587,000 km² where a biodiversity as rich as it is varied has settled. Each stage of a stay in Madagascar is a source of wonder. Here, the landscapes follow one another, but are hardly alike. In the highlands, the traditional houses with brick walls and tiled roofs adorn the hills at the foot of which endless rice fields emerge.
Swept by winds and rain, the east coast of the country has allowed the development of a dense forest where fauna and flora, mostly endemic to the island, have found refuge. It is also in the heart of this green setting that pirates once docked to rest. In the west of the country where Arab influences are numerous, a savanna adorned with baobabs is reminiscent of nearby Africa. With its semi-desert landscape formed by thorny bush, steep cliffs and unusual rock formations, the South of the country has nothing to envy to the enigmatic and intriguing landscape of the American West. In the far north of the country, Diégo-Suarez and its surprisingly well-preserved colonial buildings remind visitors of the colonial era that the country went through. A trip to Madagascar is also above all a human encounter. During your stay in this country, you will meet a warm people, deeply attached to their traditions and who have an innate sense of hospitality.
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Itinerary : Mahe, Antisiranana, Nosy Be, Nosy Iranja, Maputo, Richards Bay, Durban, Elisabeth port, Cape Town



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5/7/2028
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Itinerary : Nosy-be, Nosy Hara, Nosy komba, Nosy Tanikely, Majunga, Morondava, Tulear, Richards Bay, Durban



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10 Feb 2027
Itinerary : Cape Town, Mossel Bay, Elisabeth port, Durban, Nosy Be, Nosy Iranja, Antisiranana, La Digue, Victoria - SC



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Itinerary : Durban, Richards Bay, Tulear, Morondava, Majunga, Nosy komba, Nosy Hara, Nosy-be



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Madagascar is an inexhaustible source of wonder and astonishment. Here, no city, no region, looks like another. There are so many sites to discover there that you won't know where to turn. In Fianarantsoa, the landscape is dotted with rice terraces, which, like green and gold garlands, adorn the mountainsides. Beyond the rice fields are vineyards producing the best vintages of the island. Take advantage of your stay in this city to taste the best vintages of the island. You've probably seen it in documentaries or on postcards, but in real life, it's even more impressive. This is the mythical alley of the Baobabs of Morondava where Adansonia grandidieri seem to form a guard of honor on either side of a sandy track. The spectacle offered by these majestic trees is even more magnificent when the setting sun distills its soft light through the branches of the trees. This alley of Baobabs leads you to another mythical place in Madagascar, the Tsingy de Bemaraha , an agglomeration of rock formations resembling fakir planks which are classified as world heritage sites by UNESCO.
Madagascar also has two islets with heavenly beaches where lovers of swimming and lazing around find their happiness. One, Sainte Marie, is on the east coast. This former haunt of pirates has long sandy beaches lined with coconut palms and coral reefs very popular with diving enthusiasts. Every year, humpback whales come off the coast of Sainte-Marie to mate. Colorful festivities are then organized there to celebrate their arrival. The other, Nosy be, the island of perfumes is located in the north of Madagascar. This tropical paradise wonderfully cultivates its image of a haven of peace with its fine sandy beaches shaded by coconut palms. If you are looking for a destination where you will be in communion with nature, Madagascar will not disappoint you. The island's reserves and national parks are true nature sanctuaries where you will discover a wide variety of orchids and meet lemurs , those mischievous monkeys that are the country's emblem .
Madagascar can be visited throughout the year, except during the cyclone period when heavy rains can sometimes block certain roads. The ideal time to visit this island in the Indian Ocean is from July to September. The temperatures are pleasant and the rainfall quite low. If you like to travel out of season, you can plan your trip from April, that is to say just after the rainy season. You can thus freely enjoy the interesting sites, without crossing the horde of tourists. Some roads may be difficult to pass, but this is part of the adventure in Madagascar and will bring a touch of fantasy to your stay.