Madagascar Holidays
Madagascar is a well-known tourist vacation spot with tourists looking forward to a calm and relaxing holiday in a scenic, beautiful palm beaches with plateaus, grassy plains, thick forest jungles and several volcanoes extending over the horizon. As one of the largest islands in the world, Madagascar holidays have so much to offer, ranging from adventure activities to beach holidays.
Holidays to Madagascar
The north is adversely rich with lemur filled Montagne d’Ambre National Park and Ankarana National Park with endemic species of both plants and animals in addition to beautiful sand beaches. A highlight that shouldn’t be missed on your Madagascar vacation to the north is the Ankarana Reserve, thorny stone forest landscape with underground riverbeds and caves which help to protect the region from human settlement. 
There are 50 different species of lemur (the world’s smallest chameleons) alone in Nosy Be, the smallest being the Mouse Lemur, about the size of a fist, and the largest being the Indri, about half the size of a chimpanzee. You can also spend part of your safari visiting and discovering crater lakes, waterfalls and the giant traditional baobab trees, over 6 species can be identified here.
Ranomafana is famous visitor attraction with Ranomafana National Park’s biodiversity of enjoyable climate, picturesque park, meandering streams and different species of plants. Bird watchers have a delightful experience once they visit this park.
The capital, Antananarivo is a lively spot with a steep maze of narrow winding streets and, sprawling out from the central plaza, the Zoma, the busy open-air markets selling almost anything you can think of. The popular port of Madagascar is Toamasina, established some 300 years back. The port is predominantly a raised peninsula with wonderful sand beaches, beautiful coral reefs attracting sharks. Over 2,000 tourists come here every year. Town of Mahajanga is another popular tourist port town from the north coast with more Indians as residents and building dating back to the colonial era.
Madagascar Holiday activities
Surfing is becoming more and more popular in Madagascar. The island boasts some secluded surf spots and breaks at the famous Flame Balls and Jelly Babies! Tulear, Diego Suarez and Fort Dauphin are the most popular surfing spots for both kitesurfing and windsurfing. The ocean currents and trade winds always raise the waves to amazing heights making surfing better especially during May to November every year.
For diving or snorkelling in Madagascar, Nosy Tanikely, Tulear, Nosy Be and Sainte Marie are ideal! The island is blessed with several tropical fish species, rare turtles, sharks, crabs, lobsters and beautiful coral gardens. Either way snorkelling or diving in Madagascar is something that should not be missed especially between Dec and April. Fishing is also becoming popular near Nosy Be, Diego Suarez and Ile Sainte Marie. Turtle bay camp is mostly common with private fishing trips for tourists. Sail around the turquoise waters using either a traditional dhow or on a chartered yacht
Probably the best way to discover this island is by trekking or hiking through the Andringitra Mountains, south of Fianarantsoa, to the canyons of Isalo and Makay ranges. Another way to experience the island is by mountain biking but only physical fit adventurers can cross the steep mountain ranges. Mountain bikes and all gear is available for rent from any holiday accommodation facility if can’t bring your own. All trips are led by trained and experienced tour guides; you don’t have to worry about your safety. Quads are available in Tana, Morondava, Tulear and Diego.
For river-kayaking, rafting and canoeing, Mangoky, Manambolo, and the Tsiribinha rivers and their tributaries are best from the western side of the island. In the east, river Onibe and Sahatandra are used but are tidy during the rains. White water rafting IN Madagascar is done on Lily Falls, a stretch of 100km south-east of Tana.
Madagascar is a great birding destination with over 250 species will be of great interest to any ornithologists, with over 250 species of bird, including many water bird species. The Masoala Peninsula Ampijorao has a few endemic species, Madagascar gmgogene, crested ibis , white-breasted mesite, banded kestrel and the red-capped and coquerel’s couas. One of the world’s six rarest raptors, the Madagascar fish eagle, is resident around Lac Ravelobe and is easily spotted by most visitors in addition to Vanga species like sickle bill, rufons, hook-billed and van dam’s vangas.
There is plenty of Madagascar holidays accommodation to enjoy from Antananarivo the capital and from all other attractions all over the islands. Nowadays the number of holiday home holiday accommodation has increased within numbers with Madagascar. It is now achievable rent a new holiday villa as well as self catering holiday condominium in Madagascar one on one from their holiday home masters.
Ranomafana is famous visitor attraction with Ranomafana National Park’s biodiversity of enjoyable climate, picturesque park, meandering streams and different species of plants. Bird watchers have a delightful experience once they visit this park.
The capital, Antananarivo is a lively spot with a steep maze of narrow winding streets and, sprawling out from the central plaza, the Zoma, the busy open-air markets selling almost anything you can think of. The popular port of Madagascar is Toamasina, established some 300 years back. The port is predominantly a raised peninsula with wonderful sand beaches, beautiful coral reefs attracting sharks. Over 2,000 tourists come here every year. Town of Mahajanga is another popular tourist port town from the north coast with more Indians as residents and building dating back to the colonial era.
Madagascar Holiday activities
Surfing is becoming more and more popular in Madagascar. The island boasts some secluded surf spots and breaks at the famous Flame Balls and Jelly Babies! Tulear, Diego Suarez and Fort Dauphin are the most popular surfing spots for both kitesurfing and windsurfing. The ocean currents and trade winds always raise the waves to amazing heights making surfing better especially during May to November every year.
For diving or snorkelling in Madagascar, Nosy Tanikely, Tulear, Nosy Be and Sainte Marie are ideal! The island is blessed with several tropical fish species, rare turtles, sharks, crabs, lobsters and beautiful coral gardens. Either way snorkelling or diving in Madagascar is something that should not be missed especially between Dec and April. Fishing is also becoming popular near Nosy Be, Diego Suarez and Ile Sainte Marie. Turtle bay camp is mostly common with private fishing trips for tourists. Sail around the turquoise waters using either a traditional dhow or on a chartered yacht
Probably the best way to discover this island is by trekking or hiking through the Andringitra Mountains, south of Fianarantsoa, to the canyons of Isalo and Makay ranges. Another way to experience the island is by mountain biking but only physical fit adventurers can cross the steep mountain ranges. Mountain bikes and all gear is available for rent from any holiday accommodation facility if can’t bring your own. All trips are led by trained and experienced tour guides; you don’t have to worry about your safety. Quads are available in Tana, Morondava, Tulear and Diego.
For river-kayaking, rafting and canoeing, Mangoky, Manambolo, and the Tsiribinha rivers and their tributaries are best from the western side of the island. In the east, river Onibe and Sahatandra are used but are tidy during the rains. White water rafting IN Madagascar is done on Lily Falls, a stretch of 100km south-east of Tana.
Madagascar is a great birding destination with over 250 species will be of great interest to any ornithologists, with over 250 species of bird, including many water bird species. The Masoala Peninsula Ampijorao has a few endemic species, Madagascar gmgogene, crested ibis , white-breasted mesite, banded kestrel and the red-capped and coquerel’s couas. One of the world’s six rarest raptors, the Madagascar fish eagle, is resident around Lac Ravelobe and is easily spotted by most visitors in addition to Vanga species like sickle bill, rufons, hook-billed and van dam’s vangas.
There is plenty of Madagascar holidays accommodation to enjoy from Antananarivo the capital and from all other attractions all over the islands. Nowadays the number of holiday home holiday accommodation has increased within numbers with Madagascar. It is now achievable rent a new holiday villa as well as self catering holiday condominium in Madagascar one on one from their holiday home masters.
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