Africa

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

AMBATOLAMPY

We couldn’t miss one of the most popular stops along the route between Antananarivo and Antsirabe: Ambatolampy, often referred to as Madagascar’s “aluminium town.” It is renowned for its traditional, family-run aluminium foundries that line the RN7. Dating back to around 1942, these...

ARBRE SACRÉ

Located about 2.5 km from Hell-Ville, the Arbre Sacré de Mahatsinjo (Sacred Tree) is a huge, more than 200-year-old Ficus benghalensis (banyan tree) near the village of Mahatsinjo, spreading across roughly 2,000 square meters. The site also features a small local cultural museum and a...

ANDOANY

Andoany (better known as Hell-Ville) is the vibrant, bustling administrative capital of Nosy Be. It offers a compelling mix of faded French colonial architecture, colourful markets, and authentic Malagasy culture. Rather than a beach destination, it’s best experienced as a cultural...

NOSY TANIKELY

As part of our one-day trip to Nosy Komba, we spent some free time at the uninhabited marine national park near Nosy Be, located on the tiny island of Nosy Tanikely, often described as an “underwater aquarium.” This protected sanctuary—where fishing and nighttime anchoring are...

NOSY AMBARIOVATO

Today we joined an organised one-day excursion (300,000 MGA) to Nosy Ambariovato, better known as Nosy Komba—the “Island of Lemurs.” This popular trip from Nosy Be is perfect for spotting wildlife, especially black lemurs (Eulemur macaco), experiencing local culture, and unwinding on...

NOSY BE

Nosy Be is Madagascar’s premier island destination, renowned for its white-sand beaches, fragrant ylang-ylang plantations, and vibrant marine life. Highlights include snorkelling in the Nosy Tanikely Marine Reserve, hiking up Mont Passot for breathtaking 360-degree sunset views (🎟️15,000...