Africa

There’s nowhere like it on the planet for wildlife, wild lands and rich traditions that endure. Prepare to fall in love.

VAKONA RESERVE

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...

MANTADIA NP

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...

ANALAMAZAOTRA RESERVE

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...

DRIVE TO ANDISABE

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...

PEYRIERAS RESERVE

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...

AMBOHIMANGA

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...