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Bonjour, Après m'être renseigner auprès de gulliver et d'ananda, j'ai remarqué que les billets d'avion proposés par sanay sur le site de yangonow sont beaucoup moins chers. Qui a déjà réservé avec eux? J'ai beau chercher mais j'ai l'impression que personne n'utilise leurs services et je me demande pourquoi. Merci!!!😉

If you had 5 days available in your road trip on this gorgeous island, which would you choose between the two options below and why? 1/ Diego Suarez with a visit to Ankarana, the "Montagne des Français", the Three Bays, the Emerald Sea, etc. Or 2/ a trio starting from Morondava all the way to Anakao, passing through Belo sur Mer, Manja, Salary, and Anakao. Thanks for your help

Nous avons fait l'ouest de Madagascar sur 3 semaines de mi octobre à début novembre 2016. Tananarine, Antsirabé, descente de la tsibirinha en bateau, Belopaka et les petits et grands tsingy, puis descente le long de la cote ouest via Belo sur mer, Manja, salary etc.. jusqu'à Tulear puis remontée par la nationale 7 jusqu'a Tana via la visite du parc de isalo. Nous étions 4 dans un 4x4 avec un guide adrien tantely très professionnel, gentil et drôle et un chauffeur Marc (tantely.adrien@hotmail.com). Le guide super a bien organisé le voyage à partir du circuit que nous avions choisi. Hotels très bon sauf à manja mais il n'y en a qu'un. Très beau voyage un peu fatiguant car beaucoup de piste. Des baobabs, des lémuriens, des plages de rêves. Nous n'avons pas eu de problème de sécurité mais le guide a je pense bien balisé notre parcours et les lieux visités et ce voyage aurait été très difficile à faire seul sans guide pourtant nous avons l'habitude de voyager à deux en asie, amérique du sud, etc....

Bonjour à tous. Je sais bien qu'il y a déjà eu des discussions à ce sujet, mais mais les derniers renseignements que j'ai trouvé sont vieux au moins de 4/5 ans. Alors... je vais partir de Tana jusqu' à Tulear et sur ça...pas de problème. Mais... j'aimerais bien suivre la côte au nord, vers Ifaty, Salary et Morombe. Alors, quelqu'un sait si les pistes par là sont très sablonneuses? Seraient elles praticables en VTT? Je suis bien entrainé, mais si je dois faire des dizaines de km sur des pistes avec 40 cm de sable... Merci de toute réponse Eugenio

Bonjour à tout les voyageurs C'est un peu nouveau mais ceci arrange pas mal d'aventuriers, . Apres la RN7 jusqu'Ifaty , il est possible maintenant de faire une boucle en pirogue à voile, suivant la cote jusqu'à Morondava et contunuer en vehicule pour les Tsingy et remonter en voiture vers Tananarive;les etapes sont les suivant: Ifaty-- Salary--Ambatomilao ou Andavadaoka--Morombe-- Belo Sur Mer-- Tanankely-- Morondava. Donc on n'est pas obligé d'utiliser un 4x4 ni d'attendre la saison seche pour faire ce boucle et on ne rate aucune plage et paysage magnifique. Si vous voulez d'autre renseignement, n'hesitez pas Cordialement Gasilahy

Bonjour,

Pour les personnes intéressées voici le détail. Tuléar, départ en 4X4. Ifaty Mangily, 20 kms en 1 heure de temps, nombreux hotels. Manambo, 55 kms, terminus des taxis brousse venant de Tuléar et départ de ceux allant à Salary. Traversée de plusieurs villages jusqu'à Salary. Piste sans difficulté en saison sèche. Cette partie de la côte est superbe, plages de sable blanc et mer cristalline. Salary nord, 102 kms, en 4 heures de temps. Bungallows dans les dunes, douches au seau chez Claire et Francesco, accueil sympa. Egalement un hotel de luxe. Ambatomilo, 120 kms. A la sortie du village prendre la piste à l'est vers la foret. Andalambezo, laisser la piste de l'ouest et prendre celle vers le nord. A 138 kms, au panneau directionnel "Velondriake", commence une piste difficile de 15 kms de sable jusqu'à Befandefa. Impossible à parcourir sans 4X4 à mon avis. Attention des autochtones vous proposerons un autre chemin, par la mangrove= danger. Befandefa, 153 kms. Prendre la piste vers le nord-ouest sans difficulté particulière. Andavadoaka, 188 kms, en prenant une piste à gauche, 7 à 8 heures. Morombe, 236 kms. Retour à Tuléar par la N 9 défoncée. En saison des pluies (jusqu'en avril), un racket s'est installé au niveau des contournements afin d'éviter les trous d'eau. Très pénible. Bon voyage à ceux qui parcourront cette superbe côte.

Bonjour à tous , j'envisage de partir à Mada pour le mois de juillet - 3 semaines pour mon voyage de noce avec ma femme. Itinéraire prévu: Tana - Antsirabé - Miandrivazo pour la descente du fleuve tsiribihina en 3 jours - Belo sur mer - Morondava - Andavadoaka - Salary

C'est la première fois que je pars à Madagascar mais je ne veut pas prendre de risque, je souhaiterais savoir: -Si cette itinéraire vous semble réaliste et réalisable en 3 semaines. -Si vous avez des conseils à me donner (à ne pas rater, faire , ne pas faire ..) - Y'a til des risques sur cette côte avec les éléctions à venir -Medicaments -Y'a il des choses à apporter pour les enfants

Et échanger ensemble si vous avez des contact à me communiquer ou expériences

voila je vous remercie d'avance Velouma c'est ce qu'ont dis là-bas

Chris

Bonjour,

je cherche un quad en location libre pour environ 2 semaines, pour faire une boucle TULEAR / ANDAVADOAKA / TULEAR (en passant donc par Ifaty, salary..) avec mon amie malgache, fin novembre. Un voyage très mora mora donc..comme je les aime dorénavant, l'âge et la sagesse aidant. Ca me semble en effet le moyen de transport le plus approprié pour cette piste très sableuse. Sur le net je n'ai trouvé qu'un seul loueur - le quad du capricorne - qui pratique ce genre de location (et encore, leur grille tarifaire se limite à une durée de 7 jours) et les prix sont astronomiques (70 € jour et quasiment pas de baisse pour la semaine).

Puis-je espérer trouver sur place des loueurs -sérieux- qui pourraient s'accorder à ma demande ?

Merci par avance de vos réponses éclairées.

bonjour,

on aimerait savoir quel endroit choisir pour trouver des belles plongées et chouette endroit on hesite entre ces trois endroits (pas nosy be qui semble etre le top a mada)

d'avance merci pour vos infos

Bonjour quelqu'un peut me dire, que veut dire explicitement cette annonce.

Istanbul, live-in French teacher for a mummy and son.

Extensive travel.

Positive, creative, youthful outlook , must enjoy travel .

Good swimmer and no sea sickness please.

Salary £500 per week.

Start asap.

Bonjour,

Je viens vous soumettre mon autre programme sur un mois - Descente de la tsihiribina et tsingys de bemahara :organisation à Antsirabé - Descendre la côte de Morondava à Tuléar en plusieurs étapes....mon souhait est de m’arrêter à Belo/mer, aller à Morombé, puis andavaoaka; puis Salary et enfin Ifaty.Je pense rester 2 jours mini ds chaque localité mais comment sur le terrain s'y rendre?Je suis seule et ne peux m'offrir le 4/4 à moins de le partager avec des gens qui désirent faire ce trajet - une vingtaine de jours me sont nécessaire pour faire ce trip, me semble-t-il....Mais vous allez me le dire - Il me reste un peu de temps et j'aurai aimé envisagé le grand sud via Fort Dauphin.En faire un bout jusqu'à Itampolo et remonter sur Tulear pour prendre l'avion via Tana....

Est-ce possible?et surtout avec quel moyen de locomotion tout du long

Merci à vous et à bientôt Je pars le 11 Octobre

J’en suis à mon 3éme voyage à Madagascar et je pense avoir trouvé l’une des plus belles plages de l’ile au nord ouest de Madagascar il s’agit de Salary Bay, un littoral encore préservé du tourisme et pourvu d’une plage de sable blanc digne des plus belles cartes postales exotiques. J’ai passé un merveilleux séjour à l’hôtel Salary Bay Hôtel, l’unique hébergement, sur place : repos, baignade, plongée dans le lagon, très bonne cuisine. Seul inconvénient, l’accès il faut compter 4h de 4X4 depuis Tulear. Vraiment je vous recommande cet endroit. Bonne découverte et bon voyage à tous. Agathe

salut a vous tous, je rentre de madagascar où je viens de passer 3 semaines a faire du kayack (enfin que 2 car on a perdu une semaine entre l arrivée et le retour). depart a tanandava au bord du mangoky et arrivée su à salary. parcours absolument génial: fleuve, mer, iles et lagon. si vous avez des questions, je peux peut etre vous répondre. ps qui n a rien a voir: je cherche des infos sur le makay: porte d entrée, etat des rivieres, villages, ... raphael

bonjour à tous, Ma question peut paraître débile mais bon : on me propose un contrat suivant : Contract Duration: 4 Years with annual vacations.

Salary : 4, 300 Pounds Sterling Per Month as your Net salary.

Work Duration: 8 Hours per day.

EN EUROS Combien sa faits? Est ce de l'arnaque ? C située à Londres (avec logement) d'aprés vous ? Merci d'avance.

Bonjour Je serai à Ooty fin février puis souhaite aller dans le distict de Wayanad. Quel point de chute choisir ? Sultan battery ou Kalpetta. J'aimerai avec mes amis faire une journée de "safary" pour voir des éléphants et peut être des tigres. Il me semble que Sultan battery soit plus judicieux mais Kalpetta semble offrir plus de possibilités de visites. Je suis un peu perdue et vos conseils seraient les bienvenus. Je pense rester sur place 2/3 j. D'avance, merci de vos réponses.

Bonjour à tous

Je suis à la recherche d'informations. A 24 ans, les derniers mois d'études approchant, on me propose un travail en Angleterre, à Crewe au sud de Liverpool. Je voudrais dans un premier temps être sûr de bien comprendre la proposition :

Salary - £23, 000 6 Monthly increases – Performance based Bonus scheme (Quel genre de prime?) Company Pension Scheme – Defined contribution (Equivalent d'une complémentaire santé?) Car scheme (Voiture de fonction?) Holidays – 34 per year (est-ce dans la moyenne? J'ai lu que la moyenne anglaise se situait à 6 semaines) 4½ day week Restaurant and Health & Leisure Centre Ensuite, celà vous semble-t-il correct? J'ai vu que dans la zone de Crewe, les loyers sont relativement raisonnables, entre £50 et £75 pour une colocation (j'ai 24 ans) Quels pièges à éviter lors de la négociation du contrat ?

Bonjour, Pour mon deuxième voyage à Madagascar, je voudrais faire la cote ouest pendant environ 1 semaine et demi. Mon idée est de partir de tulear et de remonter jusqu'a Morondave par la cote. Je sais qu'un camion fait la liaison toute les semaines, mais je voudrais prendre mon temps et m'arreter un peu partout ( Salary, Andavadoaka, belo sur mer, .....) je pense pas qu'il y est des camions qui fassent la liaison entre toutes les petites villes de la cote alors est-ce vraiment faisable? ( un peu à pied, un peu en pirogue, charette à zebu, ... ) peut etre y a t il moyen de prendre en route des camions pour faire un petit bout de la liaison? ah oui j'oubliais... le budget etant vraiment très serré, impossibilité de prendre un 4x4 ou un guide sur tout le trajet. Merci beaucoup pour vos reponses

Pour compléter mon 4x4 Patrol châssis long, je recherche 2 personnes sympas pour un circuit au départ de Tana, le 28 juin et retour 14/16 juillet à Tana : - Morondava - Tsingy à Bekopaka - Belo-sur-Mer - Morombe - Salary - Tuléar - St Augustin - Ilakaka - Ranohira (Isalo) - Fianarantsoa (Parc de Ranomafama) - Ambositra - Antsirabé Le circuit n'est pas figé et peut évoluer, n'oublions pas que nous serons à Madagascar..... Pour plus de renseignements, merci de les demander sur : clavoux@free.fr Bien cordialement

Five years of an unintended break... The closure of VF, COVID... What a joy to rediscover the pleasure of sharing!

I’ve stayed true to my habits: the following account is a collection of practical tips rather than a travel journal...

Madagascar is as big as France and Belgium combined. In three weeks, choices have to be made! It was the Great Tsingy that inspired our trip. We decided to focus on the southwest and the RN7. We skipped the Deep South and the North. Oh well...

OUR ITINERARY IN 3 WEEKS:

Fri 6 June – Direct AF flight to Tana – Flight arrives at 10:30 PM – Tana Sat – Antsirabe Sun – Miandrivazo Mon – Drive to the Masiakampy pier – Descent of the Tsiribihina River by pirogue - Bivouac Tue – Descent of the Tsiribihina River by pirogue - Bivouac Wed – Descent of the Tsiribihina River by pirogue – Bekopaka Thu – Pirogue on the Manambolo River and Small Tsingy of Bemaraha – Bekopaka Fri – Great Tsingy of Bemaraha – Bekopaka Sat – Avenue of the Baobabs – Morondava Sun – Belo sur Mer Mon – Free day – Belo sur Mer Tue – Manja Wed – Andavadoaka Thu – Free day – Andavadoaka Fri – Salary Lagoon – Mangily Sat – Ranohira Sun – Isalo National Park - Ranohira Mon – Anja Reserve - Ambalavao - Fianarantsoa Tue – FCE train canceled – Visit to a Tanala village - Manakara Wed – Pirogue on the Pangalanes Canal – Ranomafana Thu – Ranomafana NP – Ranomafana Fri – Ambositra – Antsirabe Sat 28 June – AF flight to Paris – Flight departs at 11:55 PM

TRIP ORGANIZATION: I prepared my trip using the usual guides (LP and Rough Guide), the internet, and the Freytag & Berndt map (1:1,000,000). I’m old-school—I still love visualizing my route on a paper map, even though in Madagascar, it’s misleading because some National Roads are only national in name!...

The agency: Since we couldn’t deal directly with a driver-guide (we lacked reliable info to take the plunge), we went through an agency to organize the logistics of our trip. We didn’t feel like using bush taxis (not enough time) or driving a 4x4 ourselves (neither the skills nor the boldness). The French agency connected us with a local agency, to whom I sent my detailed itinerary by email. A few exchanges via email and WhatsApp calls allowed us to finalize everything quickly after some adjustments. As you’ve gathered... we multiplied the commissions, which inflated the budget. That said, in the end, we were thrilled with our decision and our choice. Our trip was booked by the end of 2024, and reservations were made immediately. No bad surprises: the bookings in the planned hotels were honored, often with one of the best rooms. On our last day in Tana, before departure, we were lucky enough to meet the director I’d been communicating with, who helped build and validate our circuit. A very warm debriefing.

The driver-guide: The agency assigned us Faly, 33, a driver-guide for over 10 years. He stayed with us from start to finish: he picked us up at the airport on arrival and dropped us off 23 days later. A very experienced driver (which is important here), an open and cultured guide, reliable, punctual, and a great companion. And a provider of good advice throughout the trip. We made the most of the long stretches on dirt roads or highways to listen to him talk about daily life, rituals, wildlife, and flora... No time wasted! With a great playlist in the background, we combined business with pleasure! Faly’s accommodation and meals were included (quite often, hotels offer free lodging and meals to driver-guides who bring clients), as was the fuel. That didn’t stop us from inviting Faly to share a beer or our evening meal sometimes. He didn’t always accept, wanting to let us "enjoy our romantic evenings," as he put it. Present without being intrusive! Faly is fully capable of organizing a tailor-made trip directly. I recommend him without any hesitation—we were delighted with his service. I’ll gladly share his contact details via PM to anyone who asks.

Local guides: It’s the national guide’s prerogative to choose the local guides (mandatory in the parks). Thanks to his experience, Faly always booked us amazing, competent, and interesting local guides.

Hotels: I told the agency I wanted charming, comfortable accommodations, without falling into flashy luxury. We loved all the hotels (except the Hôtel Kanto in Manja). The rooms, mostly bungalows, were always spacious and clean. Unfortunately, I can’t give the prices—I didn’t get the details. Breakfast is always included, usually fresh and hearty. Very often, a small bottle of water is provided in the room.

Tana Hôtel Les 3 Métis Power cuts are common (!) in Tana. Bring a headlamp.

Antsirabe Ecolodge – Les chambres du voyageur Maybe our favorite! A few bungalows, beautifully arranged in a splendid tropical garden. The dog Kodak welcomes us warmly.

Miandrivazo Hôtel Princesse Tsiribihina Magnificent view of the valley.

Bekopaka Hôtel Orchidée du Bemaraha 2 (yes, 2) beautiful pools, a large open common room.

Morondava Hôtel Baobab Café Brand new or at least, according to Faly, just renovated. Very comfortable but without much charm (international style).

Belo sur Mer Ecolodge du Menabe The bungalows, all made of wood, bamboo, and thatch, are set on the beach. Very spacious and fully equipped! Large open-air restaurant by the sea. No hot water from the tap—it’s available in plastic bottles heated by the sun in front of each bungalow. Actually, we never used it... Another very, very beautiful spot.

Manja Hôtel Kanto The only hotel on this leg of the journey, so no choice. The owner knows it and, as a result, doesn’t bother. It’s a real dive! Tiny, dark room, a sordid bathroom with only a trickle of water—we skipped the shower! Clean sheets, though. Obviously, no Wi-Fi. The only place where I didn’t leave a tip. We were well warned about the discomfort of this stop, both by the agency and Faly. We weren’t surprised, and it even became a running joke during the trip. On the other hand, we found a nice little market in town.

Andavadoaka Manga Lodge What bliss! Especially after the horrible Hôtel Kanto. A paradise-like spot, overlooking three beautiful deserted white-sand beaches. Meals are served on the terrace facing the sea. Stunning sunset. We loved spending a day lounging here! We were the only guests and were pampered.

Mangily (Ifaty) Mangily is the "suburb" of Ifaty. Hôtel Vovo Telo A large beachfront bungalow complex. More touristy but pleasant—we spent a lovely evening there with our feet in the sand.

Ranohira Le Relais de la Reine A splendid resort built by a Frenchman, at the foot of the rocks, very well integrated into the environment. Beautiful marked trail starting from the garden.

Fianarantsoa Villa Sylvestre Contrary to what its name suggests, it’s a hotel right in the city center. Quite decent, though.

Manakara Parthenay Club Pretty bungalows in a large garden by the sea, but swimming isn’t safe—the water is too dangerous and rough.

Ranomafana Hôtel Thermal Very spacious rooms.

Meals: Not all our meals were included. It’s really not expensive. 1 meat or fish dish: around 35,000 Ar 1 full menu (starter, main, dessert): around 70,000 Ar 1 large THB beer (65 cl): between 8,000 and 12,000 Ar 1 piña colada: 15,000 Ar 1 flavored rum: 6,000 Ar (sometimes free) 1 glass of baobab juice (!): 5,000 Ar

We always ate very well. Rice is everywhere, served in large quantities. Zebu meat is quite good if not overcooked. Personally, I prefer fish, and I feasted: grouper, captain, crab, small lobsters...

We happily discovered baobab juice (especially in Belo, on the west coast). And of course, flavored rums!

We bought 2 packs of 6 bottles of mineral water at Carrefour (!) (about 5,000 Ar per large bottle) at the start of our trip. That was enough, especially since we often got water in the bungalows.

We had a few picnics included in our trip. Instead of picking up the hotel’s lunchbox, Faly prepared delicious, fresh, and varied picnics for us: tuna pasta salad, fried rice with eggs, grilled vegetables, and avocado...

An exceptional address not to miss: Mad Zébu – Belo sur Tsiribihina A highly reputed restaurant, a favorite of LP and Rough Guide, and rightly so! Gourmet cuisine, refined and elegant. Barely more expensive than elsewhere, and it’s worth it. We stopped there on our way up to Bekopaka and the Tsingy NP. Fully booked! So Faly reserved for our return, three days later. We’re still thanking him! What a treat!

THE BUDGET: Ariary exchange rate: 5,000 Ar = 1 €

Pre-trip expenses: Direct Air France flights: 930 € per person round trip Cost of the circuit with the agency: 2,880 € per person

The visa: Issued on arrival, very quickly. 35 € per person for a stay under 30 days. Super simple. Super fast.

On-site expenses: As soon as we arrived at the airport (it was nearly midnight), Faly advised us to exchange our euros for all our needs. There are few opportunities on our route to find an ATM or an open bank with a good rate. To be more comfortable, he took us to a small office under military protection just outside the airport. I exchanged 1,200 € (I had asked the agency for advice on the amount to bring) at a rate of 4,750 Ar and became a millionaire. Faly recounted all the stacks. That covered all our expenses (meals, drinks, tips) without ever feeling deprived. Personal purchases were made at the end of the trip. Convenient—it served as an adjustment variable. We spent our last million (200 €) on marquetry and vanilla. Tip: We asked for 200,000 Ar in 5,000 Ar bills for tips. That wasn’t too much—I even ran short of small bills in the last two days.

Tips: Madagascar is a poor country where every service deserves a small reward. While not mandatory, it’s customary. But no one ever demanded or expected it openly. On the contrary, I sometimes had to remind a porter to give them my small bill. We never carried our luggage—porters were always present when the car arrived or waiting at our door to watch for our departure. I gave each of them 5,000 Ar. In restaurants, I rounded up to the nearest ten and left the change. Local guides also expect a tip: I gave around 20,000 Ar per day for the two of us. Finally, the national guide also expects a gratuity. I had read online to budget 5 € per day per person. I added more since we were so happy with his services. The tip was given at the end of the trip, in euros, outside the budget.

Total budget all included (excluding personal purchases): 8,690 € Clearly, Madagascar is a country where life isn’t expensive, but travel costs add up quickly due to the need to rent a 4x4 with a driver.

HIGHLIGHTS:

· The dirt roads Yes, I’m listing them among the highlights! We loved those long hours spent driving at 20 km/h on rocky, muddy, white, red, or gray sand tracks... surrounded by tropical vegetation, palm trees, pandanus, mango trees... The experiences were sometimes thrilling: crossing a river on a ferry (just planks of wood fixed on two motorized pirogues side by side) or crossing a river without a ferry, with just a kid running ahead of the 4x4 to show the way; soft sand where the 4x4 easily gets stuck... The tracks are quite narrow, and crossing paths with a bush taxi, a zebu cart, or a herd of goats is always epic. So many beautiful images, so many beautiful photos! Much more beautiful than on asphalt. So yes, we loved those long stretches on dirt roads. For us, it was clearly part of the journey. Faly was particularly careful, and the 4x4 was comfortable. No injuries, no fatigue, even after 7 or 8 hours on rough tracks. The national roads (including the famous RN7) are badly damaged by cyclones, huge trucks, and lack of maintenance. Potholes have turned into ostrich nests, and we didn’t drive much faster than on the dirt roads.

· The landscapes, villages, encounters... We crossed a variety of stunning landscapes: mountains with slopes covered in terraced crops, rice fields from apple green to emerald green, sugarcane fields, then tropical forests, baobab forests (they deserve a special paragraph below), traveler’s tree forests. And then coastlines with white sand dunes against a backdrop of blue hues!... Magical! We also passed through many villages with houses whose architecture varied by region. The Betsileo houses display beautiful decorative brick reliefs. On the west coast, the houses are more precarious, made of bamboo with palm-thatched roofs. In the Highlands region, we found solid houses with pastel plaster. Each region has its own landscape, crops, habitat, and clothing. Zebu carts are often the only means of transport in remote villages. We saw them very frequently. Again, the cart’s decoration depends on the region. And then, we met many villagers coming out of the bush and walking to the next market, carrying their crops on their heads or shoulders. More beautiful photos!

· The descent of the Tsiribihina River We boarded around 9 AM in a long pirogue with Gana, the local guide, and two pirogue men. So, five of us. The pirogue is long but narrow, about 65 cm wide. We sat one behind the other at the front on seats padded with what would become our mattresses during the bivouacs. We only took the bare essentials for two nights. A little goodbye to Faly, whom we’d see again in three days! Don’t forget us! The river is silty—meaning orange, opaque but clean. We glided along silently. Gana showed us the trees, birds, crocodiles (we saw five—apparently, we were lucky). The pirogue men rowed to get us as close as possible to these crocs sunbathing on the roots of big trees. Yeah, right!... as soon as we got too close, *splash*, they disappeared into the water. We marveled at the mini rice fields lining the river. Every tiny plot, no matter how small, is cultivated. Above them, banana fields. And on the water, a whole life of fishermen and villagers living with and from the river. Gana warned us we’d eat on the pirogue because the journey was long. So, I expected chips... But no—fried rice and zebu steak, cooked right in the pirogue!! Incredible! In the middle of the afternoon, we reached a small beach where we disembarked. Gana led us about a hundred meters to a sublime waterfall. We were alone there. We had time to swim. We’d brought our swimsuits and a towel (bought at the Carrefour in Antsirabe on Faly’s wise advice!). This swim in this paradise-like spot remains one of our best memories. We found our pirogue again and set off until our first bivouac. We’d sailed for 7 hours today. The tents were set up on a wide beach, without a single tree. A moment of solitude... Uh, where can we go to the bathroom?... Especially since it was a full moon, so we felt like we were in the spotlight. Anyway... we did as everyone else—walked away, dug a hole, and the others turned their backs. A hearty meal on the beach before a comfortable and silent night. The next day, same program, with slightly different landscapes. The gorges widened, the trees were different. But still many colorful birds. Again, we ate on the pirogue: grilled chicken and vegetables. 9 hours of sailing. A similar bivouac. This time, we got it. On the third day, we finished the descent with 5 hours of sailing. So, 7 hours, 9 hours, 5 hours... doing nothing. It might sound boring... but it wasn’t. Like the dirt roads, these were contemplative moments. It glides, it’s calm, relaxing, and there’s a lot of life on this river, animal and human. Contemplation. Suspended time. On arrival, we disembarked at a sort of joyful, bustling river port. Of course, Faly was already there to pick us up.

· The Tsingy de Bemaraha NP (Small and Great) I have vertigo. During my research, several agencies advised me against visiting the Great Tsingy. "Stick to the Small ones," they said. Grrr, no, not what I wanted—we’ve dreamed of this for years! The agency we chose also warned me but didn’t discourage me. So we started with the Small Tsingy, quite close to Bekopaka, guided by Alisha. This forest of sharp limestone rocks is impressive. No vertigo issues here. The day was completed with a short pirogue ride on the Manambolo River and a visit to two caves with pretty formations. The next day, Faly and Alisha drove us to the Great Tsingy (a good hour on a terrible track). Arriving at the park entrance, Alisha equipped us with harnesses, carabiners, and gave us some safety instructions. Faly was also equipped. Wait? He’s coming with us? I quickly understood he was there for me—if I got stuck, he could go back with me, and Philippe could continue with Alisha. A wise precaution that delighted and reassured me. In the end, it was unnecessary since the famous bridge crossing was fully secured by the harness and carabiners. 18 meters on planks, one by one, it didn’t sway too much—I walked looking straight ahead, not a glance down. I even managed to smile in the middle of the crossing—I have a photo to prove it! I was overjoyed! The circuit in the Great Tsingy is a loop, so we didn’t have to cross the bridge again. We climbed to viewpoints offering breathtaking panoramic views. It’s extraordinary, unique, incredible. All this to say that if you have vertigo, don’t hesitate! It’s doable! It’s completely safe and really worth pushing your limits a bit! For those who’ve done treetop adventure courses, it’s similar. Also, no need to be a great athlete—just a bit of agility to climb a few ladders and high steps. Don’t censor yourself! I even had a small regret—the loop was a bit short (about 2 hours). I would’ve liked to continue or even redo it, with less apprehension. Tip: Do the Small Tsingy before the Great ones, or not at all. And if you can only do one, do the Great ones without hesitation.

· Canoeing in the Belo mangrove The Belo sur Mer ecolodge lends small individual canoes for free to go to the mangrove. We left at high tide, paddled for about twenty minutes to reach a fairly sparse forest where we could easily venture in. Very shallow water, crystal clear—we could see the roots of all these trees, schools of tiny fish... It was quite surprising. Until then, I only knew impenetrable, tangled mangroves. Here, nothing like that—we walked through an aquatic forest. We loved this adventure so much we left a bit late. The tide had gone out, and we had to carry our canoes for the last few meters... Of course, the staff came to help (probably laughing silently!). The lodge owners gave all the necessary explanations and lent a waterproof bag for the phone (because yes, it’s worth taking photos!). A very useful precaution—the canoes are small, low in the water, and paddling quickly soaks you. Again, this isn’t just for Tony Estanguet! It didn’t cause us any problems, not even sore muscles the next day. A great experience. It’ll take about 2 hours.

· Isalo NP Big surprise when we saw this huge rocky massif appear on the RN7! A massif of colored sandstone, carved with crevasses giving it a ruined look. Le Relais de la Reine is a little gem cleverly nestled in the heart of these rocks. A small marked trail starts from the garden. We picked up the description at reception and set off. Without a guide, alone following the markers, it took us 2 hours to complete this magnificent little trail, giving us a first glimpse of the massif before the hike the next day. And we enjoyed being completely alone for this walk. It’s free, easy, and well-signposted. Don’t miss it. In the evening, Faly took us to the so-called Isalo Window site—a hole in a wall through which we could see the sunset. We met all the tourists in the area here. We weren’t blown away by the show... The next day, we left early to reach the start of the hike. We met Zozoly at the guides’ office in the small town of Ranohira. During this hike, we climbed through the rocks to a viewpoint offering stunning 360° views of the massif. Then we reached a site called the "natural pool," breathtakingly beautiful, especially since we were alone again. A sort of oasis, a cascading waterfall, palm trees and tree ferns, fine sand, all nestled at the bottom of a small canyon. Paradise-like. We resisted swimming, but it was really tempting. A long walk on the plateaus then led us to a well-equipped picnic site where a local team prepared grills. Concrete tables were tiered in a spacious, shady clearing where a whole family of ring-tailed lemurs frolicked. They knew the tourists’ habits and tried to snatch food. Playful and not very shy, they amused us with their antics! We had to resist not luring them with a piece of banana!! Thousands of photos!! After the meal, we set off again with Zozoly for another landscape. This time, we were by a small river at the bottom of a canyon with high walls covered in vegetation. The trail was narrow and slippery, on a ledge of the wall. We progressed carefully. No danger, though. We first reached the Blue Pool, which only turns blue in photos (surprise!), then the Black Pool fed by a shower of waterfalls. Two magnificent spots that showed us a completely different aspect of the massif.

· Anja Reserve This ficus forest is home to many groups of lemurs. Used to humans, whom they don’t fear, they move around us, ignoring us completely. It’s almost annoying... The best place on our trip to see lemurs.

· The FCE train To the great regret of Manakara’s inhabitants, the FCE train hasn’t reached here for over a year and a half. As a result, there are far fewer tourists—the train was part of the experience. We drove there and didn’t regret coming to this port on the east coast.

· Visit to a Tanala village This visit wasn’t part of our program—it was added by the agency to compensate for the train not running. Which was the case. Not big fans of this kind of visit, where we feel like we’re at a zoo, voyeuristic, lacking authenticity, we followed the local guide with some skepticism and exchanged dubious looks. And yet... the guide’s explanations about village life and the warm, smiling welcome from the villagers charmed us and dispelled all our concerns. We learned a lot, met smiling families, and were able to enter these beautiful bamboo houses. A very pleasant surprise, rich in lessons.

· The Pangalanes Canal Arriving in Manakara, we crossed a bridge overlooking the Pangalanes Canal. A cry of surprise: the water is turquoise! We took a short pirogue ride with a team of three pirogue men and Joël, a local guide who explained the drama caused by the train’s halt. We stopped in a fishing village where Joël bought fish for the barbecue. We ended up on a beach where the team prepared the meal while we went to watch the fishermen return on the nearby beach. We admired the fishermen’s dexterity in untangling their nets, sorting their fish, cleaning their gear. On our return, we found a small table set up on the beach, in the shade of palm trees and casuarinas. Lobsters, captain fish, grilled vegetables, sautéed potatoes. A real feast (included in the trip cost).

· Ranomafana NP A 4-5 hour hike (some climbing) in a dense secondary forest to look for lemurs. As usual, we were accompanied by a local guide who, while waiting to find our furry friends, gave us lots of info on the vegetation, birds, and Tanala ethnic rituals. In the forest, we met 4 or 5 trackers, armed with radios to alert guides of their findings. In the end, we saw several lemurs of different types. Quite far, quite high... A nice complement to our lemur encounters in Isalo. Here, it rains 200 days a year. We started the hike in thick fog, but the forest’s density protected us from the humidity. Be careful—it can be a bit frustrating to see the lemurs so far away, so high. Nothing like the Anja Reserve or Isalo NP. Here, what’s fun is the hunt.

· The baobabs We were captivated by these kings of the forest, noble, imposing, majestic. We spotted them from very far away, towering over the rest of the vegetation. Alone, in small groups, or in forests, our trip allowed us to see hundreds of them! Mainly on the west coast. All different—bald, hairy, shaggy, short and stout, tall and thin, like Laurel and Hardy. Philippe took to naming them. Respectfully!

OUR FAVORITES: · The variety of landscapes. · The Tsingy NP.

OUR DISAPPOINTMENTS: · The Avenue of the Baobabs, very overrated and the only place where we saw crowds. We saw many other "forests" of baobabs that were much more impressive. · It’s hard to approach the population calmly as swarms of children run up as soon as we arrive, asking for sweets. Without any aggression, their smiles and laughter quickly made us forget this small inconvenience. We never gave out candy, clothes, or money. We left pens at a school and clothes with Faly.

IF WE WERE TO DO IT AGAIN: · Same period, same duration, same pace, same itinerary, but if we were to do it again today, I’d go through Faly directly! · Maybe we should’ve stayed in Ambalavao instead of Fianarantsoa. · Plan a longer loop in the Great Tsingy—it felt a bit too short.

MISCELLANEOUS: The welcome: ‘Samala Vazaha,’ there are many, many kids, sometimes overwhelming, never aggressive. We were impressed by the villagers’ smiles and good humor, towards us or even among themselves—laughter was everywhere. Safety: No problems. Out of (excessive?) caution, we spread all our money across several bags that we padlocked whenever we left the hotel. Bribes: We were stopped several times on the road by police or gendarmes. They checked our papers, sometimes our passports. Faly was perfectly in order. No discussion, no bribes, a cordial greeting from the officers. However, several times we found ourselves at small "tolls" on the tracks for villagers who had leveled the road or filled a hole, or for the young guy who ran through the river to show the way... Faly complied without discussion: every service deserves a small bill. Language: French is still widely spoken. Credit card: Unused. Cash: You need it! The climate at this time: Ideal—blue skies, sunshine, and mild temperatures (20-25°C) throughout our trip. Temperatures started to drop by our departure—winter was setting in. Clothing: T-shirt or polo and a vest sometimes in the evening, sandals on our feet, hiking shoes for all the hikes. Tip: We left a bag in the car (completely safe) with things we didn’t need daily and dirty laundry. The two bags to take out at each stop were much lighter. Before leaving, we left several polos and T-shirts with Faly, which, once washed, will make a few people happy. Tourist crowds at this time: Low—we were sometimes the only guests at the hotel. Faly explained that at the Isalo picnic site, in high season, you have to queue for a table, whereas we had our pick. Photos: Lots! Too many! That’s the problem with digital—we take so many! Health issues: Nothing serious, just the usual mild traveler’s diarrhea. Mosquitoes: They’re voracious. We took anti-malaria treatment. I’m still not sure if it was the right thing to do... I’m always very skeptical about such precautions. Internet: Free Wi-Fi at the lodges’ reception (except at Hôtel Kanto!), sometimes (rarely) in the bungalows. Phone: We didn’t try to get a local SIM card—the evening Wi-Fi was enough for us to make calls and send messages via WhatsApp. Make sure to turn off mobile data and switch to airplane mode (I activated it a bit late—received calls, spam ones at that, were charged...). Electricity: French plugs. Personal purchases: Beautiful wooden objects (sculptures and marquetry) or zebu horn items in Ambositra. 1 kg of vanilla (400,000 Ar – 80 € per kg) in Tana.

IN CONCLUSION: A trip of contemplation. A pause for admiration, as our local guide in Isalo NP said. Nothing else to do but walk, look, and enjoy. Here, there are no old stones, no museums—it’s a trip where nature reigns supreme. And what nature!

Bonjour , nous partons en juillet à Mada pour faire la route du sud, de Tana a Ambalavao, puis Isalo et enfin Ifaty et Anakao. Voici mes questions :

1/ Dans l' Isalo en juillet j'imagine que on ne pourra donc pas profiter des piscines naturelles, l'eau sera trop froide ? Idem pour les piscines des hotels ?

2/ Quelle est la temperature de la mer et la meteo en journée et soirée a Ifaty et Anakao ? j'ai vu un post la dessus mais ca datait de 7ans, donc si certains d'entre vous y sont allés plus recemment ? Sachant que nous sommes à la recherche de plutôt grosse chaleur genre 30 degré et baignade en eaux bien chaudes, je me demandais si je n'allais pas etre decue et si je ne ferai pas mieux de faire plutot un circuit nord a cette periode ( nosy be, Diego, Mahajunga) ?

3/ et enfin, Ifaty et Anakao, est ce que ca vaut le coup ? nous sommes en recherche de plage de sable blanc, de belle eau ou se baigner, les quelques infos que j'ai glanées ci et la n'ont pas l'air d'aller dans ce sens ( le probleme c'est que sur les photos tout à l'air paradisiaque et une fois sur place ca n'a rien a voir....

Je pensais pousser plus loin vers salary bay, mais du coup la il faut un vrai 4X4 pour y aller ? ( Nous partons en mini bus Starex, donc jusqu'à Ifaty a priori pas de probleme, et pour Anakao nous avons prevu d'y aller par la mer).

Merci pour vos reponses que j'espere nombreuses pour m'aider à prendre la bonne decision !

Habitué à voyage sac à dos je demande de renseignements qua visiter et en sachant que je vaudrais aussi faire du plonger masc et tuba merci

Hello tous,

Nous sommes en train de plancher sur un tour à Madagascar (au lieu du Zimbabwe initialement prévu) en août 2020.

Voici en gros ce que j'ai prévu, avez-vous des remarques, conseils et idée d'hébergements sur ce parcours ? Je voudrais aussi faire une ou deux plongée + voir les baleines, quel endroit, sur mon parcours, vous parait le mieux indiqué ? J'ai fait des recherches il y a Atimoo, comme club de plongée, qui parait bien. Mais d'un autre côté j'avais l'impression que les fonds marins sont plus beaux vers Andavadoaka

v Jour 1: Arrivée Antananarivo v Jour 2: Antananarivo - Antsirabe v Jour 3: Antsirabe – Miandrivazo v Jour 4: Miandrivazo – Tsiribihina en chaland v Jour 5: Suite v Jour 6: Fin descente et transfert Bekopaka J'avais initialement pensé à la descente de la Manambolo, mais ça semble plus compliqué v Jour 7: Tsingy v Jour 8: Bekopaka – Morondava v Jour 9 : Morondava – Belo sur mer v Jour 10:Belo sur mer – Manja (ou dans le coin) v Jour 11: Manja -Morombe v Jour 12: Morombe–Andavadoaka - plongée ? v Jour 13 :Andavadoaka – Salary - plongée ? v Jour 14: Salary - Mangily Ifaty - plongée ? Peut-être jouable en 2 jours pour avoir une journée de plus pour la plongée ? v Jour 15: Mangily Ifaty -journée pleine v Jour 16:Ifaty-Tuléar – Ranohira v Jour 17: Visite du parc national de l’Isalo v Jour 18: Ranohira – Anja - Ambalavao v Jour 19: Ambalavao – Fianarantsoa v Jour 20: Fianarantsoa – Manakara (en train) v Jour 21: Le canal de Pangalane v Jour 22: Manakara – Ranomafana v Jour 23 : Visite du parc national de Ranomafana v Jour 24: Ranomafana – Ambositra v Jour 25 :Ambositra – Antsirabe v Jour 26 : Antsirabe - nécessite une journée pleine ou on peut aller directement à Tana ? v Jour 27 : Antsirabe- Antananarivo v Jour 28 : Transfert aéroport

Voili voilou 😛

Merciii d'avance 🙂

Max / Jef

Bonjour à tous,

Nous projettons de faire un circuit assez classique à Madagascar avec guide et chauffeur :

v Arrivée Antananarivo v Jour 2: Antananarivo - Antsirabe v Jour 3: Antsirabe – Miandrivazo v Jour 4: Miandrivazo – Masiakampy (Début de la descente) v Jour 5: Tsiribihina v Jour 6: Fin descente et transfert Bekopaka v Jour 7: Visite du grand et petit Tsingy v Jour 8: Bekopaka – Morondava v Jour 9 : Morondava – Belo sur mer v Jour 10:Belo sur mer – Manja v Jour 11: Manja -Morombe v Jour 12: Morombe–Andavadoaka v Jour 13 :Andavadoaka – Salary v Jour 14: Salary - Mangily Ifaty v Jour 15: Mangily Ifaty (Plongée et ballade en pirogue) v Jour 16:Ifaty-Tuléar – Ranohira v Jour 17: Visite du parc national de l’Isalo v Jour 18: Ranohira – Anja - Ambalavao v Jour 19: Ambalavao – Fianarantsoa v Jour 20: Fianarantsoa – Manakara (en train) v Jour 21: Le canal de Pangalane) v Jour 22: Manakara – Ranomafana v Jour 23 : Visite du parc national de Ranomafana v Jour 24: Ranomafana – Ambositra v Jour 25 :Ambositra – Antsirabe v Jour 26 : Antsirabe v Jour 27 : Antsirabe- Antananarivo v Jour 28 : Transfert aéroportJe serais tentée de rajouter quelques jours dans le nord, pour découvrir les Tsingy rouges, la montagne d'ambre et faire une plongée quelque part. Est-ce que ça vaut le coup? Le meilleur moyen pour y aller est-ce l'avion? Où faire de la plongée? L'ile Sainte Marie n'est-elle pas hyper touristique? Merci pour votre aide et vos réponses!

TRAVEL JOURNAL MADAGASCAR OCTOBER 2019

First of all, a big thank you to all the VoyageForum contributors who helped us plan our itinerary.

Introduction: There are three of us—a couple and a friend—all retired, aged 70. We spent four weeks in Madagascar, our first trip there, accompanied by a guide and a 4x4 driver-mechanic. We decided on the trip in June, and the process of requesting quotes, planning the itinerary, buying flight tickets, and applying for visas was quick. We finalized everything by the end of June.

Vehicle: The car was a Nissan Patrol, not new but well-maintained, and it served us perfectly. We had a few minor repairs—wheel bearings to change, a broken bull bar, and two flat tires throughout the trip. There was no air conditioning, so we drove with the windows open, which meant a bit of dust. In full sun, temperatures could reach 37/38°C.

Itinerary: The route started in Antananarivo upon arrival from the Air France flight from Roissy to Ivato and ended four weeks later at the same airport, passing through Antsirabe, Miandrivazo, the Tsiribihina River descent, Belo sur Tsiribihina, the Tsingy de Bemahara, the Avenue of the Baobabs, Morondava, Belo sur Mer, Morombe, Salary, Ifaty–Tulear, Ranohira, Fianarantsoa, the FCE train, Manakara, the Pangalanes Canal, Ranomafana, the Anja Reserve, and Ambositra.

Our local agency: The trip was organized with the help and logistical support of a local agency based in Antsirabe—a small, efficient, and enthusiastic team run by Élodie and her guide Manantsoa. If you'd like their contact details, feel free to message me directly. We have nothing but praise for them!

The roads: Travel was by 4x4 on rough, uneven tracks. We didn’t plan long stages to spare our backs, averaging a maximum of 5 to 6 hours per day. As for the RN7, the island’s most touristy road, there were no major issues. The Fianarantsoa Côte Est (FCE) train: This is the only train connecting Fianarantsoa to Manakara on the east coast. Taking it is an epic adventure—it takes an average of 17/18 hours to cover the 165 km between the two cities, passing through 17 stations, countless tunnels, and bridges. We left at 7 AM and arrived around 1:30 AM, but it was a direct way to connect with the local population at every stop. Even though we were comfortably seated in first class, we got a small glimpse of the harsh living conditions of the locals. One striking detail: on the last 80 km before Manakara, there wasn’t a single light—it was pitch black!

The Tsiribihina River descent: You can choose between a motorized barge or a rowed pirogue, depending on your comfort level. We opted for the motorized barge with a crew that included our guide, the captain, two sailors, and a cook. There was an upper deck for sunbathing and relaxing, and we slept in tents set up by the crew. The toilets were dry, and we showered with cold water from a waterfall—no complaints! The pirogue is more basic. It’s a slow, timeless journey along the river, with stunning landscapes, friendly locals, and diverse wildlife—lemurs, herons, birds of prey, kingfishers, and more.

Safety: The main safety concern on the roads is classic prevention—no flashy jewelry or visible valuables. In high-risk areas, vehicles travel in convoys escorted by the army, police, or gendarmerie. Elsewhere, our guide and driver handled "difficulties" like local "tolls," river crossings, and ferries with resourcefulness and calm. We never felt in danger during the four weeks, though we avoided driving or walking at night.

Accommodation: We chose mid-range hotels, always with private bathrooms and showers in the room. Sometimes there was no hot water, and water pressure was inconsistent, but that was city-wide, so we understood. In more touristy areas, the hotels were slightly better, though there’s still a long way to go to meet our standards! For the Tsiribihina descent, the crew set up a protected area for toilets and cold showers. We could even shower under the waterfall in the morning—cold and invigorating, but amazing!

Food: We ate well, whether it was European or Malagasy cuisine. The food was tasty and plentiful. The staple is rice—when imported from China or Myanmar, the quality isn’t always consistent. It’s served with everything. Zebu (beef) is good, and pork is less common but decent. Poultry isn’t raised in battery farms like at home; it’s free-range, tasty, but a bit tough. There’s a variety of vegetables, though we missed fresh fruit—it wasn’t the right season. Bananas and pineapples were abundant, with a few mangoes and oranges. On the coast, seafood was a treat—fish, shellfish, crabs, lobsters, sea cicadas, oysters, and more. Near Antananarivo, there’s a town called Behenjy specializing in foie gras, though in the heat, it’s not ideal for tasting. For local "hotely" restaurants (serving Malagasy food), it’s best to ask your guide to pick the best ones. As for tap water and raw vegetables, forget about them during your stay! We preferred to dine at the hotel to avoid nighttime outings, except in rare cases where a quality restaurant was nearby.

The people: It’s an understatement to say that Madagascar suffers from endemic poverty. In the cities, homeless people—men, women, children, even newborns—sleep on the streets or in makeshift shelters. The villages we passed through weren’t much better, and the remote ones we didn’t see are likely even worse. People lack everything—running water, electricity, schools, infrastructure—especially in the southern villages. Yet the land and rice fields seem to yield abundant harvests, and in desert areas, zebu farming is a way of life. The sea provides its riches—fish, lobsters, octopus, crabs, and more. Given the lack of education and income, begging is everywhere, a bit persistent but never aggressive. Bring as many things to give away as you can, and leave with empty hands—or rather, suitcases full of souvenirs! Let’s pay tribute to NGOs and religious institutions doing incredible work. On a personal level, we can only reflect, feel a bit of outrage, and act against this injustice. The Malagasy people don’t deserve this level of poverty. They’re also very religious—Catholic, Protestant, Adventist, Seventh-day Adventist, Jehovah’s Witness churches, and more, flourish across the island. In short, the people are welcoming, resigned, but so endearing and friendly!

Landscapes: The Tsingy, baobabs of all shapes and sizes—big, small, round, slender—the pristine beaches and Polynesian-like lagoons with deep blue waters between Tulear and Morombe, the rocks of the Isalo Massif reminiscent of the Wild West, the primary forests of Ranomafana, the red laterite landscapes of the Highlands dotted with villages, terraced rice fields, sunrises and sunsets on the east and west coasts, the views from the FCE train, the tranquility of the Pangalanes Canal (a bit like Kerala), the Vezo villages (nomads of the sea), the lagoon dotted with colorful square sails of Vezo fishermen—it’s all fantastic and varied!

Local transport: Overloaded bush taxis or trucks, zebu carts, rickshaws, tuk-tuks, and even carts pulled by people—it’s even more shocking!

Wildlife: The stars: - Lemurs—diurnal and nocturnal—there are so many to see, and you can spend hours watching them! - Chameleons—all shapes, sizes, and colors!

Climate: During our four weeks in September and October 2019 (we’d only been back for three days), we had just one day of rain. It was warm and pleasant everywhere during the trip. A light sweater for the evenings and waterproof clothing for rainy days are a good idea. Don’t forget sunglasses, swimsuits, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, malaria prophylaxis, flip-flops, hiking shoes for the parks, and all the usual essentials—nothing out of the ordinary!

Expenses: For half-board (breakfast and dinner), including transport (fuel), guide and driver, park entry fees, and local park guides, the cost was 2300 € per person for the four weeks. On top of that, you’ll need to add flight tickets, drinks, and lunch (around 5–10 € depending on your choices), as well as tips and personal expenses.

In short, we came back CHARMED.

Our thanks to ÉLODIE and MANANTSOA, as well as the drivers PAPOOSE and ROBERT.

J'ai 3 semaines à partir du 15 février , que je voulais passer à Madagascar , que je ne connais pas encore..... je sais que ce n'est pas la saison idéale , mais quelles régions privilégier ? merci à tous . Patricia

Bonjour,

Je pars près de deux mois et je n'ai pas eu le temps de me préparer du tout. Avez vous des suggestions d'itinéraires. Des trucs à ne pas manquer (mis à part l'allée des baobabs). Je voyage seule et je n'aime pas avoir à me presser...

Merci!

Bonjour. Je suis invité pour le 50è anniversaire de l'inauguration d'un collège à Antsirabe, dans lequel j'ai enseigné pendant 2 ans (au temps de la coopération), justement à l'ouverture du collège, entre 1967 et 69. Je suis retourné à Mada plusieurs fois depuis cette époque, mais à des saisons peu favorables par rapport à ce que je désire entreprendre en novembre - décembre prochains. 1. J'aimerais découvrir, tranquillement, toute la côte entre Tuléar et Morondava, par la piste côtière. Je connais bien Tuléar, Ifaty et Mangily, mais pas plus au nord. Je sais que l'on peut progresser, étape par étape, en pirogue, mais je préférerais utiliser des camions-brousse ou transportant du poisson. Quelqu'un aurait-il des renseignements à ce sujet, ainsi que sur les villages intéressants tout au long du parcours (Manombo - Tsifota - Tsiandamba - Salary - Andravongny - Ambatomiloha - Befandefa - Andavadoaka - Morombe). Lesquels privilégier? Quelles solutions d'hébergement? Je suis déjà allé à Belo/Mer, depuis Morondava, mais en pirogue. Depuis Morombe, faut-il toujours passer par Bevoay (bac) et Manja, pour rejoindre Belo? Quid de la piste Belo/mer - Morondava en novembre? 2. D'autre part, j'aimerais avoir des avis récents sur la piste entre Manakara et Fort Dauphin, par Vangaindrano, ainsi que de Fort-Dauphin à Tuléar, par Betanty - Lavanono et Itampolo. Je suis allé dans ces coins-là, en 4L, à la belle époque (vacances scolaires 1968). J'aimerais tant y retourner pour rencontrer Antandroy et Mahafaly. 3. Quelqu'un s'est-il rendu à St Augustin(où je suis allé, il y a 10 ans) depuis Anakao (que je ne connais pas). Avis et infos sur ces 2 villages. Misaotra betsaka Yves (dép 56)

Bonjour,

Nous partons à Madagascar dans 8 jours et à cause des récents dégâts causés par le cyclone Ava, je ne sais plus quoi faire... Nous comptons passer qq jours à Tana et consacrer 10 jours pour un voyage en province en 4x4.

Le plan à l'origine était d'aller vers Nosy Be, Diego, faire la mer d'Emeraude, les 3 baies et les Tsingy rouges. Mais apparemment la route pour aller à Diego est coupée donc il reste la possibilité d'aller à Majunga (que je voulais éviter car je connais déjà) et de faire quand même Nosy Be.

Du coup, j'ai commencé à préparé un autre itinéraire sur la RN7 pour faire le parc de l'Isalo, Tuléar, Ifaty-Manguily-Salary mais il paraît que la route est également coupée :'( Si nous voulons partir vers le sud-ouest, la seule solution que je vois serait de partir à Morondava et de rejoindre la zone de Morombe, ce qui devrait en théorie nous permettre de redescendre vers le lagon mais je ne sais pas comment.

J'ai besoin de conseils car ça nous tient à coeur de faire du snorkelling/plongée mais d'un côté j'ai lu et entendu des choses très moches à propos de Nosy Be et de l'autre, je ne sais pas si l'itinéraire Morondava/Morombe est faisable.

Merci

Je suis en train de déménager á Paris

Es ce que vour porriez me conseiller des website pour chercher des apartements pas meblés pour longue durée?

Merci d'avance!