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Trek through the mountain’s lush vegetation to
reach paradise. The Piscine Naturelle de L’Isalo is
an oasis, a turquoise lagoon fed by a charming
waterfall and the perfect setting for a dip in the cool
water and a shower under the cascading torrent.
Madagascar is famed for an abundance of lemurs.
Watch them roam free in Nosy Komba, visit Anja’s
protected lemur park to spot this rare ring-tailed
animal, and listen to the powerful honking of the
singing lemurs in Analamazaotra National Park.
Laze on secluded palm-fringed beaches, try your
hand at surfing by riding the waves in the
southwest, and catch the incredible sight of
humpback whales as they surface for air during
their migration past the island (June to September).
Visit in September when the orchids are in full
bloom and bathe in the thermal springs near
Antsirabe, where you can enjoy treatments
including a therapeutic massage.
Learn to dive among coral reefs on a PADI course,
floating next to graceful rays and charming turtles,
and discover the island’s rainforests, arid
savannah, mangroves and picturesque rice terraces.
We’ve searched every corner of Madagascar’s
sprawling landscape and enlisted local expertise
to offer you fascinating escorted tours and
accommodation. This stunning island is waiting
to be explored. Book today.
general
information
call one of our dedicated madagascar
personal travel experts on 01306 744302
flying time h 14¾ hours to Antananarivo
time difference h GMT + 3 hours
visa info h Visas are required to enter Madagascar and are
obtainable on arrival.
climate h The cooler, dry months tend to be from May to
October, with the hot, rainy season generally lasting from
November to April. The hot, humid east coast has the heaviest
rainfall and the driest regions are in the extreme south.
The mountainous regions experience the lowest temperatures.
During the dry season, mornings can be a little cold.
key events h
March: Alahamady Be – Malagasy New Year.
April/May: Santabary – Rice festival.
July to September: Famadihana – The ‘turning of the bones’
reburial ceremonies.
June 26: Independence Day.
October: Madajazzcar – Two week international jazz festival.