Lemurs, baobabs, rainforest, desert, hiking and diving: Madagascar is a dream destination for outdoors enthusiasts – half the fun is getting to all these incredible attractions.
To our surprise, the access road to Manambato was closed. After some calls, we found out a car that could wait on the other side of the road block and would drive us to Orania Lodge, from where the boat usually goes to Palmarium Reserve. So that was the extra cost of 70,000 MGA and a...
Our journey from Andasibe to Manambato via Brickaville was a memorable drive through Madagascar’s lush eastern landscapes. Covering roughly 170 km, the trip took us about 6 hours, depending on road conditions and stops along the way. The road winds through dense rainforest, small...
Once a quiet forest village shaped by colonial-era railway development, Andasibe gradually grew as travellers and researchers were drawn to the surrounding rainforests of Madagascar. Over time, its proximity to protected areas such as Andasibe-Mantadia National Park made it one of the...
For a more intimate and interactive wildlife encounter, the Vakona Forest Lodge Reserve offers a unique complement to the wilder parks of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. Located near Analamazaotra Special Reserve, this private reserve is especially popular for its “lemur...
Around lunchtime, we drove for 1 hour to Mantadia National Park (guide: 60,000 MGA), located within Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. Mantadia is less visited than nearby reserves, making it perfect for those seeking solitude and untouched nature. The hike to the waterfalls is more...
Early in the morning, we drove to the park office to buy our tickets to visit Analamazaotra Special Reserve (🎟️45,000 MGA, guide 50,000 MGA, city tax 5,000 MGA), a highly accessible, 874-hectare rainforest in eastern Madagascar, located 140 km from Antananarivo. Part of the larger...
The drive from Antananarivo to Andasibe turned out to be just as memorable as the destination itself.Covering roughly 140 km, the journey usually takes about 4 to 5 hours—but it feels much shorter thanks to the ever-changing scenery. Leaving the busy hills of the capital behind, the road...
Our visit to Peyrieras Reptile Reserve felt like stepping into a completely different world—one where nature takes centre stage in the most fascinating ways. Tucked along the road between Antananarivo and Andasibe, this small but remarkable reserve is a paradise for wildlife lovers. What...
Just a short distance from Antananarivo, Ambohimanga, the “Blue Hill” and the most sacred site of the Merina Kingdom in Madagascar, offers a unique glimpse into Madagascar’s royal and spiritual past. Once a stronghold of the Merina people and the base of King...
Our visit to Antananarivo, Madagascar’s capital (1,431 m), felt like stepping into a layered story—one in which every hill, street, and building carries echoes of the past. Perched across twelve sacred hills, the city’s history is deeply tied to the Merina kingdom. The city...