Again, the perfect tarmac brought us from Ankarana to Antsiranana, covering roughly 101 km of the RN6. It took us just 1.5 hours to pass through scenic dry forests and red laterite landscapes before reaching the coastal city.
Again, the perfect tarmac brought us from Ankarana to Antsiranana, covering roughly 101 km of the RN6. It took us just 1.5 hours to pass through scenic dry forests and red laterite landscapes before reaching the coastal city.
Ankarana National Park, located in northern Madagascar, is a striking and rugged reserve renowned for its sharp limestone tsingy pinnacles, vast underground cave systems, and remarkable biodiversity. Covering 18,225 hectares, it encompasses dry forests and deep canyons that are home to 11...
The drive from Antsohihy to Ankarana along RN6 offers a constantly changing landscape—ranging from dry forests to lush plantations dotted with baobabs. Road conditions improve as you head north, with stretches of good pavement, although some sections remain rough. We were relieved to...
We made overnight, and the next morning, sightseeing of Ansohihy – a crucial, bustling river harbour in northwestern Madagascar. It acts as a vital trade link connecting the inland Sofia region to the coast via the Loza River. It serves as a major logistical hub for transporting...
It was another long, tiring full-day drive to cover 451 kilometres from Mahajanga to Antsohihy via Route Nationale 4 (RN4). The route features scenic, dry, open landscapes with rolling hills, savanna, and baobab trees. The road is generally paved but has many potholes, narrow sections...
The Cirque Rouge (Red Circus) near Mahajanga is a stunning, protected natural amphitheatre featuring eroded cliffs in vibrant shades of red, pink, ochre, and white. These unique geological formations were caused by intense erosion of sedimentary rocks. Located about 12 km from the city...
We spent two nights in Mahajanga (Majunga), known as the “City of Flowers.” It is a vibrant, hot, and cosmopolitan port city on Madagascar’s northwest coast. Founded by Arab traders around 1700, it is a key historical trade hub featuring a mix of Comorian, Arab, Indian...
Ankarafantsika National Park (136,513 ha), established in 2002 near Mahajanga, is a premier biodiversity hotspot that protects one of Madagascar’s last remaining dense dry deciduous forests (🎟️ 55,000 MGA, guide 50,000 MGA). Located between the Betsiboka and Mahajamba rivers, the park...
The drive from Toamasina to Mahajanga via Antananarivo is roughly 920 km in total, and it took us two full days’ drive with an overnight in Antananarivo and Beamilaka. The scenery shifted dramatically: we started with a lush, humid coastal rainforest, climbed into the cool highlands...
The next afternoon and night, we spent in Toamasina (historically Tamatave). It is Madagascar’s primary seaport and the nation’s second-largest city, serving as its commercial gateway. Founded in the 18th century, it became a major trading hub in 1817 under King Radama I and...